Our Turbo Firehawk Build

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Engine
Displacement: VRE Victory Lane 383ci LTx
Heads: Stock LT1 Castings, ported by ET Performance
Fuel Injectors: 60# Mototrons
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Camshaft: Custom Victory Racing Engines Turbo Camshaft
Throttle Body: Holley 58mm
Intake Manifold: Stock Lt1
Exhaust: VRE Headers, 3" pipe all the way back to 3" Flowmaster Muffler

Fuel System
2-255lph Pumps
Aeromotive Pressure Regulator

Transmission
Transmission: Stock T56 Six Speed
Clutch: Mcleod Street Twin

Rear End
Moser 12 Bolt 4.10 Gears

Turbo Kit Specifics
Turbo: Turbonetics 76mm Turbo
Intercooler: 3" Air to Air Intercooler
Hotside: Victory Racing Engines Custom Headers
Water/Meth: AEM
Boost Controller: Turbonetics Dual Boost Controller
Wastegate: JGS
Blow Off Valve: JGS 44mm

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[Z28pr0jekt]

What are you guys doing for the PCV system, that's something I'm still trying to figure out

[KissMyWhtSS]

God this should move. :D

[phantomzer0]

Wow, that thing looks great!

[krayzie7th]

:drool: that is all.

[Fastbird]

BEAUTIFUL installation. If OFI skimps on my hot parts I"m coming your way.

[travail]

Any video of her

[bad93ta]

Wow very nice and clean install

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Thank you.

This kit retains AC, Power Steering, ABS, and the front sway bar, so it can truly be called a bolt on kit for a street car.


Wow very nice and clean install

[CALL911]

Very nice setup, and beautiful car to be put in. When do you expect it to be completed?

[Toronto_LT1]

looking good! what kind of numbers are you guy's expecting from this set up??

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

It has been complete for about 3 weeks now. We dynoed it on Monday, but had a problem with the alternator not charging so it was having a few issues, but all and all we are happy with the outcome.





Very nice setup, and beautiful car to be put in. When do you expect it to be completed?

[CALL911]

It has been complete for about 3 weeks now. We dynoed it on Monday, but had a problem with the alternator not charging so it was having a few issues, but all and all we are happy with the outcome.

What did it put down? I am guessing depending on how much boost you are running, that it should be north of 750 RWHP.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

It made 550/503 @ 10psi with very conservitive timing. We were having charging problems, so modifying the tune became an issue. It was breaking up something fierce at 5400rpm, so we will get it all fixed up and put it back on the rollers sometime soon.

[CALL911]

It made 550/503 @ 10psi with very conservitive timing. We were having charging problems, so modifying the tune became an issue. It was breaking up something fierce at 5400rpm, so we will get it all fixed up and put it back on the rollers sometime soon.

Given that only 10#'s of boost were ran, and you are still using stock heads, and that you had problems up top, I would say those numbers aren't bad.

After utilizing the full boost potential the turbo has to offer, on perhaps a race gas run (with the bugs worked out of coarse), I still think north of 700 RWHP would be achievable.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

We feel the same way.

The heads were reused from his previous build in 2000, so they are by no means the top of the line.

We originally spec'd it out to spin around 6500rpm, and be right around 20 psi when we are all done.

[96SilverRam]

If this is going to make 700 ish with a T76, I can't wait to see what a TC78 will make on the kit :cool:

[Speed Inc.]

The setup looks good and looks to be on the road to some good power.

why a 4.10 ?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

That is a funny story...

Customer had gears from previoius nitrous build, and didn't want to buy new gears. The first day we drove the car we called the customer and informed him the gears were very loud and we were concerned. He stated that they had always been loud, so it was no big deal. He proceeds to pick the car up and take it home for the weekend, but we warn him not to get on it until we inspect the rearend. He calls us on Saturday, and says he was racing a Duster and blew up his rear end. Car comes back to us on Monday, and we tear the rear end down. It sheared teeth of the gear, off the pinion and sent debris everywhere. So with all the carnage he ended up purchasing a brand new set of 3.42 gears.



why a 4.10 ?

[Speed Inc.]

ha! well I guess he got the gear squared away now :)

[MAKI]

is the intake manifold just show room stock or stock ported??? just curious.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Stock

[Hot94Z28]

Thank you.

This kit retains AC, Power Steering, ABS, and the front sway bar, so it can truly be called a bolt on kit for a street car.

How much for one of these kits :whistle:

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

$6999.99

[black hawk]

nice to see another turbo firechicken flying around!! makes mine look like crap...j/k

your firehawk info:
year:?
production number:?

[AChotrod]

Sweet system!!!

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Year: 1997

Production Number :127


nice to see another turbo firechicken flying around!! makes mine look like crap...j/k

your firehawk info:
year:?
production number:?

[Neil350]

Great looking kit! Very clean build! You guys need to build me a lil 355 :)

[casper383]

Looks good bro! Keep us updated with the car!

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Had a pretty sweet 355cid LTx a while ago. It was coupled with a Vortech T-Trim, stock unported heads, stock throttle body, shorty headers, and no intercooler, but still made 550rwhp @ 10psi.


Great looking kit! Very clean build! You guys need to build me a lil 355 :)

[BaddAss93TA]

$6999.99

does that include the actual turbo and everything needed to install?

[1FASTSS]

Check out there site

yes its a complete kit depending on your mods. rear ends/trans etc..

[KissMyWhtSS]

Had a pretty sweet 355cid LTx a while ago. It was coupled with a Vortech T-Trim, stock unported heads, stock throttle body, shorty headers, and no intercooler, but still made 550rwhp @ 10psi.
How much boost? any info on the cam/pistons?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Original dyno for Matt's car was at 10psi

-355ci Victory Racing Engine's "Victory Lane" Stage 4 Race prepped shortblock
-4 Bolt splayed billet mains
-Custom Diamond Racing Pistons
-Total Seal AP Series Rings
-MLS Cometic headgaskets
-Callies Dragonslayer Crankshaft
-Callies Compstar 6.00" Connecting Rods
-Custom Racing Cam built by Comp Cams
-Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rockers
-26918-16 Beehive Springs
-STOCK Unported Heads and Throttle Body






How much boost? any info on the cam/pistons?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Yep that includes turbo, waste gate, blow off, intercooler, down pipe, ect..ect.

You will still need to modify an exhaust to meet up with the down pipe, but it was only 3 feet. We actually matched it up to his existing flowmaster exhaust.



does that include the actual turbo and everything needed to install?

[97Z28]

Epic. That is all.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Pretty happy with the 12psi numbers..... 581rwhp/549 ft.lbs.

[birdflu]

:claps::claps:nice.very nice kit. I just found my favorite site LTXtech.com

[Hot94Z28]

Had a pretty sweet 355cid LTx a while ago. It was coupled with a Vortech T-Trim, stock unported heads, stock throttle body, shorty headers, and no intercooler, but still made 550rwhp @ 10psi.

How much for the short block? And do you sell Vortech S/C's?

[lt170chevelle]

wow that looks very nice...cant wait to see the final numbers...so no vids of the car?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

His short block was $4999.99.

Yes, We sell Procharger and Vortech supercharger kits. Please feel free to contact us via PM with any questions.



How much for the short block? And do you sell Vortech S/C's?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

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I also have some video of the vehicle at the track, but I haven't uploaded them yet.



wow that looks very nice...cant wait to see the final numbers...so no vids of the car?

[BaddAss93TA]

Pretty happy with the 12psi numbers..... 581rwhp/549 ft.lbs.
what sort of numbers would you guys expect out of a completely stock LT1 with a safe amount of boost(6psi?).

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

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[Eric@VictoryRacing]

I wouldn't put this turbo on a stock cube engines. I would probably put a 60-1 or a 67. I would say low 400's on a stock cubic inch engine.


what sort of numbers would you guys expect out of a completely stock LT1 with a safe amount of boost(6psi?).

[Hot94Z28]

PM sent.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

PM Returned

[1FASTSS]

Pretty happy with the 12psi numbers..... 581rwhp/549 ft.lbs.

I wonder how much more power you would get out of a nice set of heads/top end? 100-150rwhp I figure with a little more boost?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

I wouldn't throw heads on just yet. I would probably juts turn it up a little and see what happens.:metal:

[Pauly Walnuts]

What time did it run, my work monitor sucks.

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

The best he was able to pull off all day was a 11.80 @ 128.4. The sixty foot was still non existant, and he did almost stall it out every time.

[Z28pr0jekt]

The best he was able to pull off all day was a 11.80 @ 128.4. The sixty foot was still non existant, and he did almost stall it out every time.

almost stall out trying to launch you mean?

does it have a twostep?

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Nope just can't drive..LOL

It was trying to leave and slip the clutch but it was very close to stalling it our a few times.

[kinglt1]

All that thing needs now is a Driver Mod LOL j/k! Thats car is gonna haul when he gets the launch down.

[Z28pr0jekt]

Nope just can't drive..LOL

It was trying to leave and slip the clutch but it was very close to stalling it our a few times.

Yea that would most likely be the Mcleod... has he driven the car with the twin disk before?

It's an on/off clutch and very difficult to slip... I will probably have the same problem with mine when my setup is done, mainly because of my 2.73 gears.. but ill have a two step and will be on street tires so most likely ill blow the tires away

[BluBeaSSt]

God damn!:drool:

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

We are going to add a 2-Step and some other stuff over the winter. Hopefully we will come out in the spring with the car all figured out.




Yea that would most likely be the Mcleod... has he driven the car with the twin disk before?

It's an on/off clutch and very difficult to slip... I will probably have the same problem with mine when my setup is done, mainly because of my 2.73 gears.. but ill have a two step and will be on street tires so most likely ill blow the tires away

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Just got a call from the customer. He went out this past weekend and got a best of 11.20@134. The short times are still shit, 1.90's but oh well.

[SS#1230]

thats sick eric! all he needs to do now is remove those fog lights....

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

He won't remove anything. He is pretty set on the car remaining as stock in appearance as possible.


thats sick eric! all he needs to do now is remove those fog lights....

[Fastbird]

Just got a call from the customer. He went out this past weekend and got a best of 11.20@134. The short times are still shit, 1.90's but oh well.

WOW. That's moving for such a nominal short time. GREAT trap speed!

[SS#1230]

He won't remove anything. He is pretty set on the car remaining as stock in appearance as possible.


they look so damn ghetto!!!

oh, and im still looking to get a shortblock done by you (we communicated on camaroz28.com a while back). just still not ready yet. $$$ ya know? but my stock bottom is still hangin in there. still no blowby at 5psi....

[Turbohawklt1]

They are the same factory SLP fogs that your sporting on your SS

[SS#1230]

come on, you gotta admit that they fit the look of the camaro. i know that everyone has different taste, but i just dont feel that they fit the firebird/hawk cleanly.

the fronts look so clean without them...

is this your car in the post? i dont want to offend anyone. if this is your car, it is bad ass (i just dont like the fogs).:peace2:

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

Yep it's his car.:)

[bricez28]

wow, when i have a good lets say 10k saved up, im just gunna leave that in the car and park the car at your shop with a note that says " make it fast"

[Turbohawklt1]

Yea,Its mine, Each to their own i guess, very nice SS. What is the offset of your rear rims, They fit under very nice, Did you have to do any mods to use the 11"?

[SS#1230]

the rears are a 50mm offset. the info on where i got them is below.

http://stores.ebay.com/O-E-Wheels (http://stores.ebay.com/O-E-Wheels)
1-866-273-3651

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635447 (http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635447)

i think those links will have all the info you need (i ended up calling them and ordering right over the phone). i paid 549 for the front and rear rims.

i did roll the lip on the inside of the fender. im not sure if everyone would have to do it, but my car is very low and i wanted to make sure that it didnt hit. i also pounded in the inner front area of the fender well a little to make it fit. not really that much work.

thanks for the compliment,
Jeremy

[RealQuick]

Yea,Its mine, Each to their own i guess, very nice SS. What is the offset of your rear rims, They fit under very nice, Did you have to do any mods to use the 11"?

Nice car! What kind of mph are you pulling in the 1/8th?

[Turbohawklt1]

105-107

[SS#1230]

Yea,Its mine, Each to their own i guess, very nice SS. What is the offset of your rear rims, They fit under very nice, Did you have to do any mods to use the 11"?


here is a pic of where i had to beat in the fender (were the primer is at).

and also a pic of the rolled fender lip.

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