[AdzyHany]

Hey, I have a 21’ 1LE that I plan to put a Maggie on and I’m looking at making similar power as the ZL1, maybe slightly more. I have read in places that the 1LE might have different fuel system components than the SS? What exactly would I need to upgrade? Also, I’m looking for opinions on piston ring gap (I would rather do water/meth if that alone is safe) thanks!

[Puddin]

The 1le share the same fuel pump in the tank as the Zl1 so you'll have to upgrade the High pressure pump and injectors. As far as ring gap I'd talk to an actual engine builder they will be able to sort you out.

[AdzyHany]

Originally Posted by Puddin

The 1le share the same fuel pump in the tank as the Zl1 so you'll have to upgrade the High pressure pump and injectors. As far as ring gap I'd talk to an actual engine builder they will be able to sort you out.

Thank you sir

[L78toLT1]

If all you're looking for is ZL1 power (~550whp), you can safely get there on the LT1 fuel system & bottom end.

[AdzyHany]

Originally Posted by L78toLT1

If all you're looking for is ZL1 power (~550whp), you can safely get there on the LT1 fuel system & bottom end.

I never really researched it but for some reason I was thinking they would hit close to 600whp but that’s not right. I would like to be 600-650whp range

[L78toLT1]

Originally Posted by AdzyHany

I never really researched it but for some reason I was thinking they would hit close to 600whp but that’s not right. I would like to be 600-650whp range

Stock ZL1's are usually around 550whp. To get to 600 - 650, you will need the LT4 hpfp and injectors.

[AdzyHany]

Originally Posted by L78toLT1

Stock ZL1's are usually around 550whp. To get to 600 - 650, you will need the LT4 hpfp and injectors.

Thank you! Any opinion on ring gap?

[Joshinator99]

Originally Posted by AdzyHany

Thank you! Any opinion on ring gap?

If you add the LT4 fueling, you can add some E into the mix. That will help cool the charge significantly and help prevent an issue with the ring gaps. I know that statement will stir the pot for some, but every single grenaded LT1 stock short block I’ve seen was due to a fuel or tuning issue. Every time, without fail. Fuel it right and you’ve done yourself a huge favor.

[Puddin]

Originally Posted by Joshinator99

If you add the LT4 fueling, you can add some E into the mix. That will help cool the charge significantly and help prevent an issue with the ring gaps. I know that statement will stir the pot for some, but every single grenaded LT1 stock short block I’ve seen was due to a fuel or tuning issue. Every time, without fail. Fuel it right and you’ve done yourself a huge favor.

Yeah it's usually when they band-aid it with meth because they don't want to spend the money.

[Eldi Z]

Originally Posted by Joshinator99

If you add the LT4 fueling, you can add some E into the mix. That will help cool the charge significantly and help prevent an issue with the ring gaps. I know that statement will stir the pot for some, but every single grenaded LT1 stock short block I’ve seen was due to a fuel or tuning issue. Every time, without fail. Fuel it right and you’ve done yourself a huge favor.

Can you safely get away without Meth also for little above ZL1 power levels (~570-580 WHP) on a SBE LT1 using the LT4 fueling with standard 93 off the pump?

*Pulley size targeting no more than ~ 7-8 PSI boost?

[Joshinator99]

Originally Posted by Puddin

Yeah it's usually when they band-aid it with meth because they don't want to spend the money.

Exactly. The distribution is too uneven and meth alone doesn’t pull enough heat out of the chamber. IMO.

Originally Posted by Eldi Z

Can you safely get away without Meth also for little above ZL1 power levels (~570-580 WHP) on a SBE LT1 using the LT4 fueling with standard 93 off the pump?

*Pulley size targeting no more than ~ 7-8 PSI boost?

Sure, but I’d use a 50/50 water/meth mix instead of just meth. You’ll only need 6-7 psi of boost to get to that power level anyway, so not much heat there thankfully.

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by AdzyHany

Hey, I have a 21’ 1LE that I plan to put a Maggie on and I’m looking at making similar power as the ZL1, maybe slightly more. I have read in places that the 1LE might have different fuel system components than the SS? What exactly would I need to upgrade? Also, I’m looking for opinions on piston ring gap (I would rather do water/meth if that alone is safe) thanks!

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[AdzyHany]

Originally Posted by Joshinator99

If you add the LT4 fueling, you can add some E into the mix. That will help cool the charge significantly and help prevent an issue with the ring gaps. I know that statement will stir the pot for some, but every single grenaded LT1 stock short block I’ve seen was due to a fuel or tuning issue. Every time, without fail. Fuel it right and you’ve done yourself a huge favor.

I’m up in Canada and we don’t have E. My only real option is 93 or 94 with water/meth

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by AdzyHany

I’m up in Canada and we don’t have E. My only real option is 93 or 94 with water/meth

You do not need water meth and I strongly recommend against it.