NAVY08

well do you have bigger turbos? cause the stock ones can only make 12.5 i think the stock bottom can hold that for at least a little while
you might need to upgrade the turbos

Cajundude

No, I went with the regular turbos because I saw HoustonZ06's car run out of fuel at 740 HP with these turbos. I think he would be right around 800 HP with a better fuel system and that will be plenty enough for me. Well, I say that now.

HP_Addict

Got any more info on HoustonZ06's car? I didn't realize anyone had pushed the STS system to the limit yet? Was that a stock engine? How much boost was that 740 at?
Thanks

Cajundude

I believe the boost was at 11.5 or 12.5 and he has a 383 stroker which is what I plan on putting in. 60# injectors, Racetronix, BAP. The dyno graph was still spiking when the fuel leaned out and Jayson at MTI had to abort the pull.

ramfromhell

You'll need to get the rear spindles up to about 45" off the deck to get the factory exhaust around the running gear.

Honestly though, I had no difficulties doing this off of jack stands. Considering how well it went doing it that way, I can't see a huge time savings doing it on a lift. Just the time scooting under and back, I suppose.


I changed out my in-tank fuel pump to the Racetronix, and it was much better having the car at a low "altitude" while draining the tank.

Cajundude

No problem there, I've already pulled that out and put in Borla's.

NAVY08

Im going with the ligenfelter in fuel pump as well, you can never get enough fuel, i went with a methanol kit too, im not going to push it past 8.5 probably, and thatll only be at the track, and ill be spraying meth to keep it good and rich

AVB

You'll do 10psi in under 60days..

NAVY08

Not untill i can afford a new bottom end, all my mod money is gone itll take a few months to get it back up in range

AVB

Its all in the tune bud.... get it in SD and it won't matter what boost you take her to.

Arnel

#001 2001 Z06

The base turbos on a STS twin and existing tube diameter will do a huge amount based on my math and Dave's math and Ben's math.

The biggest problem will be the rest of the car, not the custom tailored kit. Anyone that is going to go into that stratisphere on any setup better be prepared to go the distance.

http://www.synergymotorsports.net/
510-796-3749

Brent
Advisor for Synergy

P.S. Synergy has gotten 780 rwhp out of a stock bottom end with an STS single. This was on a 5,000 lb. truck with a heavy rotating assembly and tires. The motor lasted for about six months. Tuning is means a lot.

houston-z06

What do you want to know?

no on the stock motor - MTI built forged 383
boost was 12.5 psi at 740.7 rwhp
A/F ran a scary lean 14.7:1 at 13.5 psi so the car was shutdown ASAP
If i upgrade the fuel system (1K or more) the turbos at 15psi would probably put me around 780 rwhp.

next step for you hard-core guys is to go with the 61mm turbos (upgrade from STS) they support 1200 - 1300 bhp.

Rick Squires told me these base turbos were good for 800 bhp together.

After my brother's accident I've had alot of family pressure to sell my car so I am only going to give it a three week try, I have it listed in the C5 for sale section with pics, on autotrader.com and going on Ebay tomorrow for 7 days.

NAVY08

Woah im sorry to hear that What happened to your Brother?

Scubanme

Jason, sorry to hear about your brother and I hope that he recovers fully. Good luck with the sale of your car.

houston-z06

He was running in a Porsche club DE (Driver's Education) event at Texas World Speedway and went off the track on run #7 and rolled his Mini Cooper S 4 times. Driver's door flew off so he was pounded like hamburger against the asphalt pretty bad. He's only 41 and will walk with a cane the rest of his life and only has 60/70% usage of his left hand.

Be careful at those DE events; If you run off the track both feet in (brake and clutch) slow down to 20mph and then get back on - not at 90mph.

houston-z06

I'm only selling the car if the right deal is there. My family will calm down as time passes.

I really love this car, the twin turbos are awesome, the only cars that will even discuss running with me in Houston are two 850 rwhp supras and a 1000+ hp turbo viper.

No cobra or lightining takers yet.....

Cajundude

I'll run with you come February! Should have similar setup to yours by then. BTW, I still haven't installed the STS kit yet. I'm trying to finish up my garage. I will then put in the Cartek clutch and break it in. Then, STS time (hopefully will have all installed by the end of the month).

NAVY08

I'd say you charge waaay too much so it doesnt sell, Sorry to hear about your brother, thats rough, I was in a bad wreck a few years ago, i have a metal plate in my head, but it sounds like it wasnt half as bad as that one. hope he recovers well I also hope you can hang on to that monster of yours long enough to have some fun with it, but family does come first good luck

NAVY08

This was the biggest night mare of the install was getting the pipes to fit through the rockers, the second one wwent in better because we greased it, but the first one was aPITA on the coupe you need to notch a wlange thing with a sawsall, once we removed the wheels ans wheelwells, also removing the calipers is almost nessisary, i dont think it would work with htem on. here are the pictures, alot of brute force was required to get them in there.
drivesr side front fender looking back
what we had to cut through
trying to jam it in
finally lines up drivesr side
over the rear wheel pipe

fig32

Hey Bob,
Did that intercooler come in yet? The weekend is fast approaching and I am sure you don't want me to babysit your car for one more week. After we finish the install you can leave it here for a very reasonable monthly rental. Keys in it of course

Mark