89FCVert

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone here has a Single Turbo Set-Up on a LT1 or LS1 FC? I have seen quite a few people mentioning that they were/are going to do it, but don't think I have seen anyone that HAS done it yet.

If you have a successful set up please post pics of it, with the details of what has been done etc. I would really like to see it.

Appreciate it.

Thanks!

JesterJess

We will be pioneers with your vert. You will have to bring your camera so we can document the process.

89FCVert

Hummmm, so no one has ever done it before? Anyone Anyone?...

sudseh

I have seen it (single turbo ls1 for a very small engine compartment) done in a book I own called "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell.
No FC specific stuff though, sorry.

fastrotaries

there's a guy in Daytona that has one. Auto tranny, and runs high 9's. I can't argue that it's straight line quick, I just think he's full of it, when it comes down to actual handling. he pussied out on the last auto-X.

89FCVert

fastrotaries,

Do you have any pics of it, or anymore information. I am looking for specific information, in relation to my build.

Thanks!

slo

iTrader: (1)

There was a guy in san diego at a local car show with a single turbo LS1 FC. I talked with him for a few minutes, and came away with the idea that he did it for the awe factor, and that it was a dyno queen. It doesn't seem like it would be worth the added complexity. It would never be usefull when compared to an NA LS1 in anything but drag racing, and only with actual slicks. The LS1 can handle a significant amount of N2O and you would get the same drag race benefit from nitrous with less cost, complexity and weight when compared with a turbo.

89FCVert

slo,

I guess we will see .

slo

iTrader: (1)

I should mention that I know the car was a dyno queen, unless the owner/builder found some way to get the stock NA FC diff to take 600LB ft of torque

JesterJess

slo, "what if.." you were to replace the stock diff with.... let's say a Ford 9", made for a fox body mustang with granny's kit to adapt it to the RX7....????

Then, would it NOT be a dyno queen?

slo

iTrader: (1)

Maybe, but this car was defanatly a dyno queen/show car because there is no way you could drive it close to its limitations with the stock diff. And the owner made a comment like, "The stock diff handled multiple 600+ HP dyno runs"

I broke a stock (N/A) diff with my no torque rotary engine.

NOPR

no, not a dyno queen, it would be a drag queen, and that actually WOULD ruin the handling.

slo

iTrader: (1)

solid rear axle cars can be made to handle good if done well.

Orr89rocz

it might severly hurt the cars handling, but if your building a boosted LS1 for a rx7, then i think the last thing on your mind is handling. your building a purpose build straightline monster speed car that will scare you everytime you get on the pedal. to me, i'd take that over handling anyday...and i like handling.

for handling, your better off on a cam/bolt on ls1 with a nitrous shot. there you'll have good power n/a to provide a balanced car in speed and handling. and for dyno queen shows or that fast straightline drag car rush, the 150shot will be there for you.

NOPR

whats the point of putting it in an RX-7 at that point?

Orr89rocz

well, i see two points... one, to be different and use a rx7 since they are a good lookin car. also sorta of a sleeper as u wouldnt expect a v8 in that car

two, its a lighter chassis than the fbody and will require less hp to run fast. one of the fastest pump gas cars in the country is a twin turbo 1200hp ls1 rx7..it was in HOT RODS pump gas drags. it was really fast. 8 second 1/4s for sure, i dont remember the specs

JesterJess

NOPR... WHY NOT???

I don't know how much some of you kow about cars, but by the statements that you make, seem to make me belive that your knowledge or experiences have limited your views. You can make a straight axle car handle JUST as good as a IRS rear, with more reliability, and definitely more duribility.

Our goal is to build a sleepr that can be driven for long distances and not be woried about breaking down. Also, we would like this car to be VERY quick, and yet retain a good driveability. Even if we convert this to a straight axle car, it will be done in a way that will maintain driveability and handling. He does not want to build a "drag queen" or a "dyno queen". His intentions are not to race this car at the track, but make it a nice street car.