ZedSled V-II

[will69camaro]

How is the intercooler system plumbed?

Are you concerned about boost creep/wastegate priority with the gates 90deg out of flow?

I like the look of the setup, looks pretty familiar. For some reason your 61s look SMALL, maybe because 2nd gen engine bay is slightly longer?

[kttrucks]

Actually, the gates are at an incline towards the flow of exhaust, probably about 6 degrees. Not optimal, but not 90 degrees. The cold side is plumbed as well, intercooler tucked behind the ( sectioned) front bumper. It's tight... but it fits!! I'm a little concerned about heat soak, but we've got Heatshield Products entire product line planned for this build!

[waynieZ]

With all the things we do to these cars, finding room is one of the biggest problems.
Looks good Kevin.

[will69camaro]

Awesome man, any incline helps.

Intercooler position looks good. And that intercooler size looks good too. I don't think you should have heat soak at the numbers you're looking for.

What fuel do you plan to run?

[kttrucks]

Will, thanks for the affirmation! The intercooler ( air-to-air obviously) is designed for a 5.0 Mustang twin set, it'll have tons of direct airflow so I think I'll be OK there too. The way I've got my exhaust ( fender exit ahead of the wheels) plumbed it puts everything in lose quarters and close to the inlet tube. We did create air gaps wherever possible and will do as much thermal insulation as humany possible. The 6.0 LQ4 is stock other than a boost-friendly cam, so I'll be happy with 600-700 Hp and keeping the engine alive. If I break something we'll go in and change rods & pistons, but I hope I don't have to. We're staying with 93 octane fuel to start, but I may do a Torco-tune. Meth is always an option, but I'll start without and see how things feel. I don't want it too unreasonable, I actually like having traction sometimes

Thanks for your comments!

KT.

[will69camaro]

Damn front exit exhaust? Race car!

I was lucky enough to get mine beside motor and exit like a set of headers. Not sure how tight 2nd gens are by comparison.

Look forward to seeing it put some numbers down.

[kttrucks]

Numbers.... yep me too! I've learned not to be dissapointed or impressed with numbers but this should be a potent combo for sure. DBR High Performance does all my tuning and they're focused on safe calibrations rather than output goals. They have an eddicurrent dyno that traditionally reads lower than water resistance units, so they're historically "low" on readouts. To be honest, I wanted to keep the inner fenders for aesthetics, and didn't have to time to plumb exhaust back to the existing hooker system. I think front fender exits are a little silly, but kinda cool at the same time. After SEMA we may change things around, but it really depends on how loud ind annoying it is to drive. The turbos are a sound dampener by themselves, and I've got ( tiny) exhaust tip mufflers on the outlets so we'll see how "boy-racer" it is and go from there. This is my first turbo car ( Im sure you can tell) and it's been a very cool learning curve. I've had alot of help and hand-holding by guys that know what they're doing and I appreciate the advice! Jon Coleman from DBR, Reggie Wynn @ Turbonetics, John Urist, John Bouchard,Ryan Shand, TC Penick have all helped and will continue to guide me in the right direction. KT

[will69camaro]

Yea I see the exits in the rendering.

I'm betting it's gonna be loud. Mine is my first turbo car and I expected my gt35rs to keep it more quiet and it's VERY loud even has full exhaust!

Can't wait to hear it. Keep up the good work.