V12 in a C5/6
04-17-2014, 08:41 AM
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04-18-2014, 01:52 PM
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We should be at 500-550 reliable RWHP with low boost (6-8 psi)
For those that have asked, we just measured from rear block to front pulley is 750mm (29.5")
LS1 with short Vette WP pulley is 28"
For those that have asked, we just measured from rear block to front pulley is 750mm (29.5")
LS1 with short Vette WP pulley is 28"
02-04-2015, 09:25 AM
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About to fire-up the Enigma
Just working out a cam sensor program in Megasquirt. We also didn't have to touch the Torque tube lengthwise with the V12. It was a perfect fit. So I'm confident that this combo would drop in the C5.....
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02-09-2015, 03:56 PM
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Seeing it is one thing, hearing it is another. Dinsdale fired it up and it is indescribeable.....like it's defocating the V8 it replaced
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02-10-2015, 07:51 AM
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We'll get another vid up after some more tuning and clutch break in. It's on a single resonator and muffler. Super quick reving with a non-lightened flywheel and clutch. Ultra smooth power delivery. Glad we have the Vette trans to put the power down.
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02-10-2015, 10:43 AM
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OK. Figured the video privacy thing out and fixed it. I can transplant a V12, but figuring them there Internet's is another issue lol.
Forgot I had another LS1 Porsche swap video loaded.....
We got the throttle bodies balanced and modded to run on the cable from Porsche pedal...
Forgot I had another LS1 Porsche swap video loaded.....
We got the throttle bodies balanced and modded to run on the cable from Porsche pedal...
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03-09-2015, 04:33 PM
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OK, what did I miss? There is essentially no clearance between the front of the LS1 front pulley and the steering rack. So a longer engine either has to go way up in the air over the rack, or you lower the rack which will royally eff up the steering geometry.
BUT, I am still confused as to why. You can get more power more easily out of an LSX, without the need for any invention along the way. Or just drop in a complete LS9 unit - Chevy will happily sell you one. If 640 or so bhp isn't enough, the LSXR 454 is north of 700 hp.
BUT, I am still confused as to why. You can get more power more easily out of an LSX, without the need for any invention along the way. Or just drop in a complete LS9 unit - Chevy will happily sell you one. If 640 or so bhp isn't enough, the LSXR 454 is north of 700 hp.
03-09-2015, 05:50 PM
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Because we can.
I'm looking into the Merc V12 Bi-turbo as an option. The 1gz supports almost 1000 HP in TT trim as shown by Smokey Nagata.
I'm looking into the Merc V12 Bi-turbo as an option. The 1gz supports almost 1000 HP in TT trim as shown by Smokey Nagata.
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03-10-2015, 09:28 AM
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OK, what did I miss? There is essentially no clearance between the front of the LS1 front pulley and the steering rack. So a longer engine either has to go way up in the air over the rack, or you lower the rack which will royally eff up the steering geometry.
BUT, I am still confused as to why. You can get more power more easily out of an LSX, without the need for any invention along the way. Or just drop in a complete LS9 unit - Chevy will happily sell you one. If 640 or so bhp isn't enough, the LSXR 454 is north of 700 hp.
BUT, I am still confused as to why. You can get more power more easily out of an LSX, without the need for any invention along the way. Or just drop in a complete LS9 unit - Chevy will happily sell you one. If 640 or so bhp isn't enough, the LSXR 454 is north of 700 hp.
