WEAPON-X: Compound Boost 94mm Turbo 427ci ZL1 Build Thread - Page 3

ReevZL1 · 12-18-2017, 01:36 PM

WEAPON-X · 12-18-2017, 08:21 PM

We frequently work with different vendors on their new products as well. Gforce came out to our shop back in 2014 to do the first set of C7 axles, last year we worked with Driveshaft Shop for the CTS V3 carbon shaft, and this year, we again worked with the DriveShaft Shop to get a shaft made for the A10 trans. Checkout the DSS 3.5" 1 piece Aluminum Driveshaft here!

We're in the midst of working with one for their 9" kit as well, but for now, the OEM diff is getting the nod for the race in February. The OEM shaft looks a little weak for my liking, plus the fact that it's not a 1 piece is asking for trouble down the road as the torque will continue to give it a beating, even on most stock blower setups.

Old:

New:

Axle work old:

WEAPON-X · 12-23-2017, 03:42 PM

It's time to quit playing just the tip here and get to Big Bertha!

We started out with Kooks 2" headers that would later be coated and worked our way from there. I did a lot of researching laying it out preliminary and let my extremely talented fabricator take it from there! We had to come off the headers and merge into a single tube running to the rear so we'd have room to come back up the tunnel for the compressed side to hit the plethora of coolers up front.

This is my idea of Christmas!

Shot of our custom billet valve covers which are a HUGE hit!

Merging into Y with flex and V bands plus the angle for clearance is clever!

WEAPON-X · 12-23-2017, 03:55 PM

For now, this will be a 94mm GT55; however, the last piece of this sponsored project is picking up the turbo so stay tuned. Till then, this was a custom assembled piece:

These were some pics of it first showing up next to my 3yo! It weighs twice as much as her though!

She's such a Daddy's girl, loves cars, racing, and when I goose the throttle I see in the mirror that she already gets that familiar wide eyed grin.

Getting ol' girl dressed up a little for the dance after Kevin fitted her up with the heavy duty hardware

WEAPON-X · 12-23-2017, 04:05 PM

With the turbo in place, we can finish the hot side and then start to run the compressor side.

WEAPON-X · 12-23-2017, 04:08 PM

Here we go!

Trust me it gets a little tricky beyond this point

WEAPON-X · 12-23-2017, 04:14 PM

Once we had the hot and cold side done, we could fab the turbo bracket which turned out well for the first revision of it.

Makes me wanna window the bumper!

Turbo in place and ready to get to the cooling!

Those 325 MT meats look like they're ready to steam roll!

ReevZL1 · 12-24-2017, 10:25 AM

Turbo_RORO · 12-24-2017, 09:33 PM

Damn man. Looking good. Stumbled upon this completely by accident. But it got the wheels turning... Keep up the good work.

WEAPON-X · 12-28-2017, 02:35 PM

With the turbo hung by the trunk with care, we could tackle the parachute mount. I looked at the COPO kit, but aside from the price, the handle kit was only made for the TH400, so we just decided to make our own.

https://weaponxmotorsports.com/produ...-gen-3-lt1-lt4

MR 45TH · 12-28-2017, 07:04 PM

AMAZING build!

please keep the pictures coming

laynlo15 · 12-28-2017, 07:45 PM

So your running the supercharger and a turbo? Wow, that's messed up in a good way. That thing will be Jack the Bear and should make 1500 hp?

WEAPON-X · 12-29-2017, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laynlo15

So your running the supercharger and a turbo? Wow, that's messed up in a good way. That thing will be Jack the Bear and should make 1500 hp?

That's the goal!

laynlo15 · 12-29-2017, 08:46 PM

I think your gonna make your goal. I guessing it will run in the really low 8's or maybe?

12-18-2017, 08:21 PM	#30
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	Driveshaft for the A10 We frequently work with different vendors on their new products as well. Gforce came out to our shop back in 2014 to do the first set of C7 axles, last year we worked with Driveshaft Shop for the CTS V3 carbon shaft, and this year, we again worked with the DriveShaft Shop to get a shaft made for the A10 trans. Checkout the DSS 3.5" 1 piece Aluminum Driveshaft here! We're in the midst of working with one for their 9" kit as well, but for now, the OEM diff is getting the nod for the race in February. The OEM shaft looks a little weak for my liking, plus the fact that it's not a 1 piece is asking for trouble down the road as the torque will continue to give it a beating, even on most stock blower setups. Old: New: Axle work old: Last edited by WEAPON-X; 12-18-2017 at 08:38 PM.

12-23-2017, 03:42 PM	#31
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	The HOT side It's time to quit playing just the tip here and get to Big Bertha! We started out with Kooks 2" headers that would later be coated and worked our way from there. I did a lot of researching laying it out preliminary and let my extremely talented fabricator take it from there! We had to come off the headers and merge into a single tube running to the rear so we'd have room to come back up the tunnel for the compressed side to hit the plethora of coolers up front. This is my idea of Christmas! Shot of our custom billet valve covers which are a HUGE hit! Merging into Y with flex and V bands plus the angle for clearance is clever!

12-23-2017, 03:55 PM	#32
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	Big Bertha! For now, this will be a 94mm GT55; however, the last piece of this sponsored project is picking up the turbo so stay tuned. Till then, this was a custom assembled piece: These were some pics of it first showing up next to my 3yo! It weighs twice as much as her though! She's such a Daddy's girl, loves cars, racing, and when I goose the throttle I see in the mirror that she already gets that familiar wide eyed grin. Getting ol' girl dressed up a little for the dance after Kevin fitted her up with the heavy duty hardware

12-23-2017, 04:05 PM	#33
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	The rear mount With the turbo in place, we can finish the hot side and then start to run the compressor side.

12-23-2017, 04:08 PM	#34
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	Going UP! Cold side Here we go! Trust me it gets a little tricky beyond this point

12-18-2017, 01:36 PM	#29
ReevZL1 Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 129

12-23-2017, 04:14 PM	#35
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	Time to hang the belle of the ball Once we had the hot and cold side done, we could fab the turbo bracket which turned out well for the first revision of it. Makes me wanna window the bumper! Turbo in place and ready to get to the cooling! Those 325 MT meats look like they're ready to steam roll! Last edited by WEAPON-X; 12-28-2017 at 01:39 PM.

12-24-2017, 10:25 AM	#36
ReevZL1 Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 129

12-24-2017, 09:33 PM	#37
Turbo_RORO Drives: Camaro 17 SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 623	Damn man. Looking good. Stumbled upon this completely by accident. But it got the wheels turning... Keep up the good work.

12-28-2017, 02:35 PM	#38
WEAPON-X Drives: ZL1 ATS-V CTS-V C7Z Range Sport SC Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 580	Don't chute the messenger ;) With the turbo hung by the trunk with care, we could tackle the parachute mount. I looked at the COPO kit, but aside from the price, the handle kit was only made for the TH400, so we just decided to make our own. https://weaponxmotorsports.com/produ...-gen-3-lt1-lt4

12-28-2017, 07:04 PM	#39
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	AMAZING build! please keep the pictures coming __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

12-28-2017, 07:45 PM	#40
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	So your running the supercharger and a turbo? Wow, that's messed up in a good way. That thing will be Jack the Bear and should make 1500 hp? __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

12-29-2017, 08:46 PM	#42
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I think your gonna make your goal. I guessing it will run in the really low 8's or maybe? __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

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