JoeyG

Well I was asked to start a build thread for my UPP Turbo variant swap in my Vette. Previous setup was a 2 stage nitrous'd LME built 416 used for everything possible in racing. I've got 3 miles on this new combo as I just need to finish putting the front end back on and have the car inspected for current licensing and registration. So when I'm home in a couple weeks I'll finish the fresh rebuilt RXT break in and hit the dyno. Low boost will be 10psi and high will be just before the smoke lets out, or maybe 20psi.

New Motor
2005 LQ4 stock shortlock w/88k miles.
Lightly ported stock 317 heads with BT dual springs
custom "Stock48" Isky cam 219/223 0.592 111.4 cam
Edelbrock Pro-Flo intake w/90mm LS2 throttle body.
Stock 2002+ manifolds, light port matching
Melling 295 oil pump with stock rated pressure spring
LIngenfelter oil block, 10AN cooler lines and big front oil cooler
Ebay headstuds, GM ex manifold studs, and LS9 gaskets
Texas speed 3" x-pipe (leftover from old setup)
ZO6 catback

Turbo kit is the UPP standard kit with 2.5" up and downpipes. The kit is about 65% of it's original starting point. As I changed what I didn't like or what didn't fit. So original up-pipes, turbos, waste gates, intercooler, and driver downpipe are intact. Passenger downpipe, 1/2 of the cold piping, all oil lines, radiator cover shroud, and other knick knack stuff were changed. Oil return is to 10AN fitting welded to oil pan.

Fueling is an old Racetronix 255 w/hotwire until 2lbs, then Magnafuel 4303 kicks in. Lines are 8an each pump to "Y" feed line (in the rear by tank) that goes 10AN to Edelbrock rails. 8AN from rail to Aeromotive regulators and 8AN back to tank. Injectors are 96lb/hr@3Bar FIC from UPP. I used the ECS fuel hat and am happy with it for the most part as I used the stock GM gasket on both sides to keep it from leaking. I also have a dual nozzle Snow kit and will be using Boost Juice for cooling mainly. I run pump gas, as I race and drive this car all over the country, and pump gas is everywhere.

Boost and Meth controllers mounting


Front View


Driver's side (loose line is tidied up)


Passenger side


PCM, Meth tank, boost solenoid


Oil cooler, meth pump, meth solenoid, and intercooler


Magnafuel 4303 and line arrangement


Idle video, 2nd start. 14" Vacuum at 750 rms and 14-14.2 avg idle running 3 Barr COS olsd tune.
http://s486.photobucket.com/user/Joe...7dee8.mp4.html

2003blownz06

Which turbos did you go with?

JoeyG

The 58mm units

JoeyG

I was able to be home for a few days. Put the car back together and got 15 miles on it with the stock PCM and 3 Bar OS. These FIC injectors actually idle really well from 700 rpm setting to 850rpm. I need to modify the stock master for adjust-ability but otherwise everything's good to go for the rebuilt RXT break in. I desperately need to order a hood as cutting the stock hood is gonna be a pita. I'll keep updating as time allows. Dyno results will prob be mid January.

Chris Stewart

Looking good and dig that breather tank.

fotoboy

Like to see it w the hood on.

JoeyG

You and me both. I'll prob cut the hood, pin it, and slight reinforcement when I get home in a week or so.

Chris, thanks again

JDS99

It will run cooler without a hood


Nice job, keep us posted on results!

MVP'S ZO6

Good job man!!

highpockets

Looks great. Wish I was that far along with mine,slow going when the high is 11deg ! Cant wait to get feedback with the new hood,hoping for minimal trimming with my manifold cut. If you need any more meth stuff or EBC,let me know,mine is all gonna get sold !

JoeyG

Thanks again for the pics, shopping for the best shipped price now.

blackmachdown

Looks good! I'm interested in your numbers as next year I'm swapping an lq4 and cranking up the boost

madmatt9471

Nice build -

I am liking the Fuel Pump - nice to have another option out there! (Should I ever change my Bosch external one that I use now)

Do you use the Magnafuel Pumps often? Do you like them?

Looking forward to January's Dyno tuning results

Thanks,Matt

JoeyG

In my turbo truck I run an Aeromotive a1000, -8an lines, and bosch 80's having no problem making 713rwhp. I like the Magnafuels size and output capacity. Plus with the line size increase I'm not worried about running outta fuel for awhile.

I'm just looking forward to driving the wheels off this car again. The dyno will just be a paper validation. May is Hot Rods annual Top Speed shootout. 200 has evaded me long enough.

Smoove

Badass Jdawg.

lingenfelter200

Good job man

96TTdodge

Looks good. Nice work putting your own touches on everything.
If you're planning on 200+ then you may as well just order the new hood now and keep your stock hood intact!

JoeyG

Got home last night and I've been heating the garage up for the last 3 hours (8 degrees outside without the wind). Ordering a VIS hood and working on the non-operating fuel gauge problem today. If the snow/ice would melt might be able to get some break in miles on the clutch. Damn I hate the cold.

Smoove

...i'll be sayin that in about 24 hours(once I land in Indy).

JoeyG

Hell Jamie its only hard on the skin and joints. New hood is ordered and will be here next tues/wends. Gotta get this damn fuel gauge reading correct now