RedZed Reloaded

[Ben@SpeedTech]

So With RedZed's new frame powder coated and assembled, in goes the new LS mill. The old boosted 427 made plenty of power but it was almost too much to be practical, especially in an autoX power range where too much torque can blow off the tires and blow the run. Not too exciting on the long end either where the low and mid range motor might run out of breath on the road course. Couple that with thirsty big cubes and a traditional carb and driveability goes south too. The 525 hp LS3 GM crate motor has become a staple around Speedtech's shop, they make awesome, smooth power, have a decent idle, come plug and play and require minimal tuning. It was a natural choice to set one between RedZed's empty fenders. While in there Roger decided to take a little more control and picked up a Viper T56 six speed, giving him more hands-on shifting and the better final overdrive over the older outdated 700R4 automatic.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

We've recently become a dealer for Drive Junky pulley systems and went with their kit for the Camaro. They make a really nice quality and easy to install package that won't break the bank.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

The fit for the LS is a bit snuggly within the narrowed frame rails so we designed a custom set of 1 7/8" stainless headers that fits without any clearance issues, including between the collectors and the ground. They set right about flush with the bottom of the frame rails and work perferctly since we specifically wanted the ExtReme package to have a mean and low ride height. Deciding to focus on the suspension manufacturing we commissioned Ultimate headers to produce our design exclusively for our subframe.



Just about ready for install...



Here's a good illustration of shock travel length with the new ExtReme suspension. It gives you more travel range a with virtually no change in bumpsteer. How cool is that!

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Now that looks like it belongs in there, right?






For those that like to see the numbers...



Plenty of clearance for the steering shaft and it doesn't require awkward multiple joints.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

The Drive Junky system is anything but junky, mounting everything compactly and leaves plenty of non-knuckle busting wiggle room for hoses and accessories and such.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

The Drive Junky system comes with a high mount A/C compressor. In the name of being ultra compact and clean we also tried out this cool new low mount kit from Kwik Performance. Check out the difference in location. The price is fantastic too, so those of you who pick up an ExtReme subframe have a few different options for mounting a/c.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Available in both a wet or dry sump system, our ATS hand fabricated sheetmetal oil pan dimensions influenced the crossmember's design, zero clearance issues had to be standard and we nailed it.