Some small changes going on .........

Finished some final touches today. After an initial startup the rockers were touching the valve covers so I took them off again...:crazy: and ground down some high points.

Then I installed the trans brace. Thanks to Christopher (subfloor) for making a great piece for us automatic guys...

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Bit of a pain to install because its so tight up there but worth it if it prevents any damage....

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I also finished the install of my larger intercooler tank.. and heat shielded the hoses.... every bit helps...

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I started it up, checked for leaks, etc, and filled the tranmission according to GM procedure. I added a little extra fluid because I have read so often that this helps.
Everything went really well. There was not leaks, no problems, and suprisingly without any change in the tune it started and ran decently.
Tomorrow.... dyno and tuning day.
 
Well... results are in. I still have some tuning to do on the tranny side but we did wide open throttle tuning today. I want to say that I am more than happy with the results although I stubbornly made all the build decisions myself, I thank everyone who helped me. Chris at Circle D, Pat G for a great cam, Bryan at LME for an amazing short block, Brian Tooley for great advice on springs and rockers, Serge at Autopitale for help on the transmission build, and mostly Seth at Federal Performance here in Montreal . Anyone I forgot, thank you too.

At this point I think the limiting factor is the Eforce, but as it is I think I might have to buy 6L80's by the dozen so its enough for now.

Some of the details of the tuning:

Maximum boost was 12.75 lbs. This is similar to what I made before with one major difference. Boost is the same at full throttle but comes in earlier, at 3500 rpm it is already 2 lbs higher.

Maximum IAT's seen were 115 which is about 10 degrees lower than before. Too early to tell if its due to the bigger tank, but I assume it his.

Lowest fuel pressure seen was 58lbs with the Z06 pump and BAP. Perfect there.

Max timing was 19 degrees and 0 knock seen throughout.

AFR around 11.50 throughout.

No belt slip seen at all.

RWHP 724 @ 6500rpm 6500 was as far as I chose to run it for now.
Torque 866 @ 3700rpm

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Crappy phone video of one dyno pull...

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Cam idle with NPP open and closed (sleeper mode):D

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Finally getting to the last stage... I hope. I should have some finished pics with my welds mounted by the weekend. My garage is looking like it belongs on hoarders...







 
Awesome power and awesome job Canuk ... I can't wait to hear about your successes at the track.

Congrats,

Colin.
 
I would me proud if I was put on hoarders because of all my Corvette parts!:D

The car looks to be coming along nicely and perfectly in time for summer!
 
Getting there. Still need to adjust a few things, but its coming together just as planned, although a lot slower. Why is it that builds always take longer than planned. :confused:

 
Long build but I'll bet worth every minute, Canuk.....When do you hit the track?

BTW -- What size tires and wheels are they?

C.
 
CCO said:
Long build but I'll bet worth every minute, Canuk.....When do you hit the track?

BTW -- What size tires and wheels are they?

C.
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Wheels.. 17x 11 and 18 x7

Tires 325/45/17 and 225/40/18

Interestingly enough, I have discovered that I think I have the wrong rear wheels. I will deal with that tomorrow. They fit, but should be about 1/4 inch in more.

I will try and get to the track soon. Taking my time and trying to make sure everything is working well, since its all new.
 
Looks good! That is a lot of meat in the back end!! Sweet!

Must feel great getting back out onto the street!
 

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