[20Bluezl1]

Originally Posted by gaveup

Well, I was kind of concerned about the upper as it seems no one really goes with those. Not to mention, if I do that upper/port the sc it will make it more annoying to go back to stock. Also, I am thinking if I want to do cam/2650 in the future it will be wasted money.

That is why I changed my mind in doing the same mods, because I didn't want to buy parts and then not working with future mods.

This is the current parts I will be getting.

1. ARH 2" headers with long system
2. DSX flex fuel
3. Rotofab cold air
4. Voltage booster
5.MSD wires
6.spark plugs
7.180⁰ thermostat
8.LT5 throttle body
9.AEM wideband
10. I-dash gauge
11. Elite E2-X ultra catch can
12. Tune
Everything will be done by Jannetty. Good thing about those mods gets you a decent power gain and I cen use pretty much everything when I go with a 2650

[soceur77]

you will have to swap out your roto fab with a big gulp when you get the 2650...that will be a bottle neck of air.

[20Bluezl1]

Originally Posted by soceur77

you will have to swap out your roto fab with a big gulp when you get the 2650...that will be a bottle neck of air.

I totally agree,the issue is that is the first mod I did the 2nd day i got the car. I'm sure I can get some money back towards the big gulp when the time comes for the 2650.

[soceur77]

yea it has plenty of resell value!

[gaveup]

Originally Posted by 20Bluezl1

That is why I changed my mind in doing the same mods, because I didn't want to buy parts and then not working with future mods.

This is the current parts I will be getting.

1. ARH 2" headers with long system
2. DSX flex fuel
3. Rotofab cold air
4. Voltage booster
5.MSD wires
6.spark plugs
7.180⁰ thermostat
8.LT5 throttle body
9.AEM wideband
10. I-dash gauge
11. Elite E2-X ultra catch can
12. Tune
Everything will be done by Jannetty. Good thing about those mods gets you a decent power gain and I cen use pretty much everything when I go with a 2650

Voltage booster? For the throttle?

[IneedAZ]

If you go to the 2650 you may not be able to go as high of a mix on e85 due to the fuel demand of the bigger blower. Not sure your fuel delivery will be able to keep up.

[IneedAZ]

Originally Posted by gaveup

Voltage booster? For the throttle?

probably referring to the Low Side Fuel Pump

[gaveup]

Originally Posted by IneedAZ

probably referring to the Low Side Fuel Pump

Ah ok.

So for my mods, I'm going to do simple basic bolt ons on 93octane. If I decide to keep the car long enough I will go with a bigger blower and needing fueling (cam or whatever else is needed).

[gaveup]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaKid

You need to think about additional fuel, on the stock blower with stock boost you can run up around e50-60 fuel before the fuel system is maxed out. Just a intake and flex fuel tune (stock boost) make an additional 60-100whp and ftlbs at the wheels. You start changing pulleys and adding boost your fuel system suffers even more maybe get away with e40 at most, The other thing is if your planning on sticking to pump gas like 91/93 octane you’re going to be octane limited unless you run methanol. A cam with a bigger lobe that drives the HPFP will most likely be needed esp if you port the blower IMO.

I don't believe I said anything about running e85?

[CaliforniaKid]

Originally Posted by gaveup

I don't believe I said anything about running e85?

You never said anything about running pump gas either sorry for trying to help shed some light.

[gaveup]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaKid

You never said anything about running pump gas either sorry for trying to help shed some light.

My bad, I assumed since I didn't add a flex fuel sensor to the list it would have been apparent. Either way, any insight is good insight!

I actually changed it up a bit due to some suggestions. Looking at just going ati super damper, 15% lower, belt, plugs/wires, headers and a tune for now. If I decide to want more, I can always look at a blower swap/fueling/cam.

[Markoz28]

Cam and ported blower with 103TB is plenty. I am at 780whp and it is plenty.

[20Bluezl1]

Originally Posted by gaveup

My bad, I assumed since I didn't add a flex fuel sensor to the list it would have been apparent. Either way, any insight is good insight!

I actually changed it up a bit due to some suggestions. Looking at just going ati super damper, 15% lower, belt, plugs/wires, headers and a tune for now. If I decide to want more, I can always look at a blower swap/fueling/cam.

Good option you can always upgrade to a 2650 and you will run alot cooler then a ported blower and you have plenty of blower to upgrade even more later on.

[Blast2hell]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaKid

Educate me

The front main seal on an LT4 has a high rate of blow by failure whenever you add any boost to it. When it does blow, some guys put the LS3 front main seal in instead as it's bit better at sealing. I personally blew mine out on the wall at daytona with full exahust and slightly smaller upper pulley. Granted the wall amplified the effects.

A catch can system can prevent this. I didn't have one at the time. Lot of well written articles on this from smarter people than me.

If you do put a catch can, make sure you stay on top of emptying it, as you'll be surprised how much ends up in there at an HPDE day.