Wow thats a cool car. I don't know everyones moniker....

I'll send you a PM

Stielow

Project Big Steam
 

I have come up with a name for my new project - "Big Steam"

This is the dyno curve off my new engine-

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...low65/dyno.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/DSC_2987.jpg

A LS9 based engine with the following changes

7.0 L instead of 6.2 L
3 to 1 pulley ratio
LS7 Throttle body
Revised cam
Revised blower inlet

Should run good.

Stielow

Wow Mark, just exactly how are you going to refrain from melting the tires off with that much power? :hail: :hail: :lol: :lol:

That's all you got?:unibrow:

Mark ---

That's a WOW..... Nice TQ numbers!

Terrible name... hope you're just kidding.

I just looked at that graph again. Over 600ft lbs at 2500??? Thats crazy!!:thumbsup:

Paint update
 

Should get the car back from paint next week. It is all painted and Paul and Joe are doing the final assembly and rub oub out.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/DSC_3009.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/DSC_3010.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/DSC_3012.jpg

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/DSC_2984.jpg

Stielow

And that is with STOCK exhaust manifolds and 93 octane fuel :thumbsup:

It idles at 650 rpm like a stocker. Ultimate sleeper.

All stock blower and intercooler bricks.

GM stuff is the best but I'm tainted. :_paranoid

Stielow

So far, the understatement of the year!

Mark, :thumbsup:

Super nice guy with amazing talent... ...again.

So the dyno pull was done with Stock headers? Omg
800 ft/pds of Torque at 3800 or so :wow:

Speak softly ---- carry a big stick.... :rofl:

Maybe you could call it -- LIPSTICK

mark what color white did you paint your camaro. lol:cheers:
rick k

It amazes me the power and reliability these factory GM peices provide. I'm in the middle of assembling an LS7 for my Mustang, some of the parts in that engine are so far beyond anything the aftermarket had just a few years ago. Love the build Mark. Ron

Yep stock stuff

Stock LS7/9 headers
LS7 block with ARP studs and piston oil squiter added
Stock LS9 unported heads with better exhaust valves
Stock LS9 blower with new inlet and pulley ratio
Callies crank less heavy metal to balance
Oliver 6.125 Rods
Lingenfelter 6 bolt flywheel for Callies crank to take LS9 clutch
Diamond brand coated pistons
Thomson Auto (http://thomsonautomotive.com) custom hyd roller cam
Thomson Auto engine cal

This is the best engine I have ever had.

I can't wait to get it done and to the track.

I don't think I can make Road America but I should be at Putnum Park.

Stielow

I have to ask, GM didn't think that block was sufficient for the LS9, why do you?

Blower lid
 

Working on a custom blower cover.

I want to remove the "LS9" on the cover and replace it with "7.0 L".

Still want to make it look OE

Here is a CAD screen shot

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...S9SCCOVER2.jpg

Stielow

Nice cover

i used a wood router and machined the "GTO" raised letters off of my engine covers. I sanded it and painted them and they look good as new. Just move quickly or it bakes the plastic

Performance
 

Cant wait to see you drive this around the track...
Ty for updating Mark and the 7.0L Supercharged is as cool as it gets

The LS7 block will handle it. The 6.2 liter has a shorter stroke and you can fit the oil squirters easier. The non-siamesed bores are better for cooling. My engine would never live thru a GM's durability tests and meet all the validation requirements. But I'm not expecting this engine to meet emissions and 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. The bigger bore and stroke make it harder to balance all the issues listed before. We are also pushing the blower harder than what it was validated to. But I guarantee this will last much longer than most "aftermarket" stuff.

I want to make big power for a hot rod. I'm in uncharted waters for a road race engine. If I can keep it cooled it will work. Jackass had no issues with cooling so I'm following that combo and added about 30% more cooling capacity.

To quote Bob Lutz
"Often wrong but seldom in doubt"

Time will tell - See you at the track :lateral:

Stielow

That just insane numbers. What other things are going in car?

I've got the full DSE chassis. I'm very impressed on how the front sub frame looks and is built.

DSE Front Clip
DSE Quadra Link
DSE rear sway bar
DSE Remote resivoir shocks
DSE Sub-Frame connectors
Currie Ford 9 inch
Brembo Brakes
C-5 Corvette ABS
Recaro seat
Full set Autometer gages
Kooks headers built from a kit
Borla Mufflers with Stenod built exhaust
Griffin rad
T-56 6 speed with 32 spline main shaft

Bitchen VanNus paint job. :lol:

If can it all to work like planed it should be cool.

Stielow

Mark are they 1,7/8" dia headers? and if so why rather than the 2 inch?

Borla Mufflers
 

Same muffler you put on Jackass? What makes them so quiet? They obviously perform well...

That makes perfect sense. With that much power, the sleeves can't be wondering around to much. We've all been pushing GM engineering beyond their recommended limits since day one. This is no different. I'm just wondering if a parachute may be needed. :lol:

Todd -- I was thinking it might need WINGS!

Wow great numbers I can't wait to hear it run.

This is a SICK build for sure. Those dyno numbers are insane! :hail:

Thanks very much for t he updates :thumbsup:

WOW!!! Very nice. That will be a beast for sure. Should pull for sure with that torque power and the RPM range it is in. :thumbsup:
Car will be killer overall.:thumbsup:

I can't beleive he started it and didn't post the video here .... how are we suppose to live vicariously thru you if you don’t help a brother out ???

I feel like a shaking crack addict looking for a fix. :thumbsup:

Awesome setup. Great parts. Just make sure the seat belt works!! LOl

Can't wait to see it and a ride of course.

That is scary strong

getting close! got the doors on today and going hang the front sheetmetal tonight. then she goes back to Marks house this weekend!

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCF2584.jpg

Paul

Looking nice and straight Paul! You must have taught your dad a few buffing tricks...:lol:

Is that color factory Garnet Red? Looks pretty close.

I blame Jody
 

Paul / Joe the car looks great

Looking forward to Saturday....looking forward to Saturday to get my car back.

I got my fitting back from anodizing----

Jody gave me a ton crap about my red - blue fittings so I stripped the colors and re-anodized black

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...5/DSC_3069.jpg

Looks like the real fun begins this weekend! :thumbsup:

VW Salsa Red

I couldn't be more proud of you Mark................ :lol: Car looks great, congrats!

Jody

Great numbers Mark and the car is looking great. The re-anodized fittings are a great idea.

Is the LS9 blower available stand alone in lieu of the whole crate engine or is this something you acquired through your GM resources. Is there any difference on the LS9 access. drive from the stock LS7. I see some slight modification on the bottom end, but maybe its only due to the sub frame.

Dave