VRE 383 Turbo LT1

Engine
Displacement: 383 ci
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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Nice looking kit! Any pics installed in an fbody?

Eric - killer setup you've got there. What's your projected power level?

I'm finally getting ready to finish the 383 I ordered from you like 2 years ago now. Damn school getting in the way of things. :o

T. Reeves

Very nice Eric....let us know if you need anything. Also give us a call...I have a few LT1 customers that want a turbo kit asap.

I'm finally getting ready to finish the 383 I ordered from you like 2 years ago now. Damn school getting in the way of things.
Wow, thats funny me too.

BTW that turbo setup looks pretty pimp :cool:

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Give me a call at the shop, and we will get you set up.

586-741-058


Very nice Eric....let us know if you need anything. Also give us a call...I have a few LT1 customers that want a turbo kit asap.

Looks good Eric! How is the steering shaft clearance? Will it work with a stock shaft, or do you need a manual rack setup?

Jon

Is that in the Firehawk? You saving all of your measurements so that You can make cheap quick kits for trans ams also?

No clearance issues at all with the stock shaft. This kit will retain air conditioning too.


Looks good Eric! How is the steering shaft clearance? Will it work with a stock shaft, or do you need a manual rack setup?

Jon

Yep that is the Firehawk I was telling you about. We all all the specs on a kit, and are toying with the idea of reproducing it for resale. You think there would be any interest in it?


Is that in the Firehawk? You saving all of your measurements so that You can make cheap quick kits for trans ams also?

Yep that is the Firehawk I was telling you about. We all all the specs on a kit, and are toying with the idea of reproducing it for resale. You think there would be any interest in it?

If the price is right they will come :D

Maybe something like this:


--VRE LT1 Turbo Kit--
-1 3/4" Tubular Headers
-Turbonetics 76mm Turbo
-2 1/2" Crossover Pipe
-3" Down Pipe
-Front Mount Intercooler
-V-Band Clamps on Headers and Down Pipe
-Vibrant Silicone Couplers
-Oil Drain and Feed Lines
-JGS Blow Off Valve
-JGS Waste Gate
-Hi Temp Ceramic Coating Hot Side
-Crushed Silver Coating Cold Side




If the price is right they will come :D

If the price is right im in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe something like this:


--VRE LT1 Turbo Kit--
-1 3/4" Tubular Headers
-Turbonetics 76mm Turbo
-2 1/2" Crossover Pipe
-3" Down Pipe
-Front Mount Intercooler
-V-Band Clamps on Headers and Down Pipe
-Vibrant Silicone Couplers
-Oil Drain and Feed Lines
-JGS Blow Off Valve
-JGS Waste Gate
-Hi Temp Ceramic Coating Hot Side
-Crushed Silver Coating Cold Side


For the grand total of??????????????????????????????????????????

^^^^^x2

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Nice work! Top notch stuff!

This is getting me all excited again. Once my divorce is done and I get a new place... I'll be back in the game! Thanks Eric for motivating me again!

Very nice. A question about the airflow to the intercooler. It appears that the intercooler is located in just front of the radiator and relies on the stock front air dam to direct air up. Does this provide enough air to cool both the intercooler and radiator, ie. does the radiator still get enough airflow?

We haven't seen any cooling issues. We are also using an AEM methanol kit to help keep intake temperatures down.

We origionally were going to go with a larger intercooler,but the customer was against cutting anything in the car.

Did you have to give up the front sway bar?

I want this setup!!

only change i would make would be Air-water.

Nope it still goes on. We just haven't put it on in those photos.


Did you have to give up the front sway bar?

We can do that too. We can build an Air to Water intercooler to fit in the front of the vehicle, run the ice chest and pump in the rear.

Let me know if you are interested...

I want this setup!!

only change i would make would be Air-water.

what kinda power would this make?.. check out this link and tell me if its something you guys could do
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627003

Our goals are not too high for this vehicle. We are aiming for 650rwhp or so, but will be happy with whatever number it makes. It is more about the street ablity of the vehicle then the overall dyno number. The customer drove it today and said it feels like stock until 3000rpm when the turbo comes alive!

Your project seems very intereting, and I welcome the opportunity to speak to you one on one about it. We have a few ideas that might work for what you are doing, but need some more details from you.

what kinda power would this make?.. check out this link and tell me if its something you guys could do
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627003

I would like to thank everyone for their positive response and feed back. I would also like to thank all the people who contacted us regarding purchasing a kit. I have answered all the private messages, and welcome the opportunity to answer any other questions people may have.

I too have waited about two years to install my engine ordered from VRE... what's up with that?

As soon as I get back from Iraq at the end of Oct I am putting some of that hard earned money into that car to get my camaro going. Can't wait! Been a long time coming.

Eric, Great job there :) I bought my Diamond Pistons and Total Seal Rings for my turbo setup from you. My setup drives just like your customer states. Feels like stock driving to and from work daily. But put your foot in it and it REALLY responds. An absolute Demon at just 12 psi. Thanks for making something great for the Turbo LT1 enthusiast.


Our goals are not too high for this vehicle. We are aiming for 650rwhp or so, but will be happy with whatever number it makes. It is more about the street ablity of the vehicle then the overall dyno number. The customer drove it today and said it feels like stock until 3000rpm when the turbo comes alive!

Your project seems very intereting, and I welcome the opportunity to speak to you one on one about it. We have a few ideas that might work for what you are doing, but need some more details from you.

awasome build, who would i be abel to talk to on getting a bit more info about the motor?

Contact Eric at Victory, the original poster of this thread. He's very easy to talk to and doesn't badger you into buying something beyond what you need. As a matter of fact, he evaluated my HP goals and recommended against what I said I wanted in terms of compression ratio and ring choice because he said my specification was too low and would result in soggy performance at low RPM. I wanted Hellfire rings but he said they were overkill and more expensive than what my goals warranted. Great guy!


awasome build, who would i be abel to talk to on getting a bit more info about the motor?

I too have waited about two years to install my engine ordered from VRE... what's up with that?

As soon as I get back from Iraq at the end of Oct I am putting some of that hard earned money into that car to get my camaro going. Can't wait! Been a long time coming.



funny how that happens :( I hear you on long time coming. I think I've been planning this build for something 4-5 years now. Only really got started building it last summer. Eric and VRE are defintiely good to deal with. Helped me out getting new heads when FedEx lost mine :mad:

You can speak with me personally, or with my shop manager Mark.

586-741-0158

awasome build, who would i be abel to talk to on getting a bit more info about the motor?

be giving you guys a call next saterday when i get back, have to get the times right, im in Kelowna B.C Canada

We have had way more positive responses then we could have ever expected. There should be a few more of these kits floating around in the near future.

I'd like some more infomration on this kit as well

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--VRE LT1 Turbo Kit--
-1 3/4" Tubular Headers
-Turbonetics 76mm Turbo
-2 1/2" Crossover Pipe
-3" Down Pipe
-Front Mount Intercooler
-V-Band Clamps on Headers and Down Pipe
-Vibrant Silicone Couplers
-Oil Drain and Feed Lines
-JGS Blow Off Valve
-JGS Waste Gate
-Hi Temp Ceramic Coating Hot Side
-Crushed Silver Coating Cold Side

$6999.99

Are you going to produce these kits or is it just a one time build? We need a good lt1 turbo kit.

We have a few customers that are dragging their cars in from other states, so their kits are going to be custom. As for this kit, we have the jigs and plan on producing them as order come in.


Are you going to produce these kits or is it just a one time build? We need a good lt1 turbo kit.

Ok, so if i called you and wanted one you could build it correct? But your not going to build them so you have them in stock.

Correct


Ok, so if i called you and wanted one you could build it correct? But your not going to build them so you have them in stock.

This is great news for the LT1 community. Kit appears to have great fit & finish, not to mention it retains all the stock OEM items. ;)


Can we get some videos of this car running, on the dyno and getting it on the street ? I know I'm asking alot, but this is a very nice car and I think it would make everyone happy to see such a nice example of a LT1 up & running.

The kit has been up a running for a little while now. The customer actually has the vehicle, and has put a little over 800 miles on the new combination. We are suppose to dyno the vehicle on Friday, as long as the transmission gets rebuilt and reinstalled in time.

please post te dyno numbers and possibly a video of the dyno maybe a idle clip to. Very interested in this kit. What is the build time from being ordered to recieved on these turbo kits?

The build time is 4 weeks. It took us 15 days to complete the first set up, but I would rather give you a time and be earlier and not later.

please post te dyno numbers and possibly a video of the dyno maybe a idle clip to. Very interested in this kit. What is the build time from being ordered to recieved on these turbo kits?

Wow, now thats what I call bustin' out a kit ! ;)

Definitely not breaking any land speed records with our production, but it will be done in the reasonable amount of time.


Wow, now thats what I call bustin' out a kit ! ;)

Compared to most of the other FI builders, I think 4 weeks for a complete kit would make you guys the KINGS of FI :p Assuming you can deliver the goods in said time-frame ;) If this turns out to be as good as it sounds, LT1 guys will have it made for sure !

Eric,

Any chance of a hot parts kit for those of us on a budget or who already have a blower?

My only concern would be turbo fitment. We used a Turbonectis 76mm turbo, but are unsure of how different manufacturers will work out.

We have a customer that is bringing his car to us for a kit, and already has a Precision head unit, so we should have some data after that vehicle.

I have a Turbonetics TC76. How much for just the hotside?
Thanks,
Dave




My only concern would be turbo fitment. We used a Turbonectis 76mm turbo, but are unsure of how different manufacturers will work out.

We have a customer that is bringing his car to us for a kit, and already has a Precision head unit, so we should have some data after that vehicle.

Dave,

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god it looks good under that hood!!

Definitely makes a difference over the stock under hood photos.

god it looks good under that hood!!

We are going to start taking kit (http://www.victoryracingengines.com/products.php?SECTION=239)orders October 1.

This is great news ! Do you have any pics of the exhaust setup coming down from the engine bay to the I-pipe ? :cool:


Another question, will this kit allow a T76 GTS or a TC78 to be used ? If so, what additional HP gains do think would be made by this upgrade. Let's use the silver formula as a basis of answering the question, if possible. Do you allow for other turbo options in place of the turbo that comes with the kit ?

Here are all the pictures I have on my home laptop. I will have to look for any other photos on Monday.

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The 5th pic down was the money shot I was looking for :p Do you have any additional pics of this area (5th pic). I'm wondering if you could provide an option for an electronic cutout to be installed in the section of pipe that comes down to the bottom of the car. I assume this section of pipe is 3", stainless or mild steel piping ?

Mike,
Yep we can put the provision in for an electric cutout. This particular kit is mild steel, and ceramic coated.

Hey Eric,

Shoot me a quote for the hot parts when you get a chance. I'm still kinda curious. :)

Hot Side Plumbing is $3200.00

too bad you guys are in michigan...or i would let you through one in my ride.

We're never too far away. We are currently in talks of bringing vehciles from as far as Texas.


too bad you guys are in michigan...or i would let you through one in my ride.

Threw the car on the dyno today, and ran into some electrial problems. It seemed like anything over 10 psi or 5800 the ignition would break up so I guess it will be a while before we have final numbers. For the base tune we got 540 rwhp/503 ftlbs.

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Oh sh*t ! If that's what it made with problems, I can't wait to see what it does when you have it sorted out :p It sounds sick, LTx :cool:

Pretty good results.

BTW, what dyno do you guys use?

It is an older Mustang Dyno. We have been looking into purchasing an all wheel drive dynojet, but haven't done it, yet.

Hmmm; so what your saying, numbers would be a little bit higher on a Dyno-jet ;):p

ya, about 5-10% higher.

Hey we made just over 600rwhp on that dyno last year and went mid 9's so these numbers don't scare me.:D

Hmmm; so what your saying, numbers would be a little bit higher on a Dyno-jet ;):p

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Best 60' 2.01 so there is definitely a "driver mod" that is needed.

Auto right? Makes me want to get on the track, give you guys some comparison numbers. NVM the auto part, just looked at the front page, get some tires on that thing!!!

Its a m6. Looked like he almost stalled it on every launch? Didnt look like he was rowing gears either. I say it has a lot more in it.

No, it's a M6

Auto right? Makes me want to get on the track, give you guys some comparison numbers. NVM the auto part, just looked at the front page, get some tires on that thing!!!

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.

Its a m6. Looked like he almost stalled it on every launch? Didnt look like he was rowing gears either. I say it has a lot more in it.

Wow trappin 129MPH at like 11.80s...some help needed in traction and shifting probably. I trap 11.90@114mph through a 383lt1 4l60e withh 411rwhp.
Very Very Nice kit I would love to purchuse but im a 4th gen drivetrain stuck in a mullet 3rd gen car :)....it leaves people surprised ;)

Im going with the DIY T76 just bc of the fact.

Jay

No, it's a M6

That's why I said nevermind i read the front ;)

Wow trappin 129MPH at like 11.80s...some help needed in traction and shifting probably. I trap 11.90@114mph through a 383lt1 4l60e withh 411rwhp.
Very Very Nice kit I would love to purchuse but im a 4th gen drivetrain stuck in a mullet 3rd gen car :)....it leaves people surprised ;)

Im going with the DIY T76 just bc of the fact.

Jay
Something sounds off with your dyno, my car dynoed 375rwhp and went 11.7s at 117-118

Something sounds off with your dyno, my car dynoed 375rwhp and went 11.7s at 117-118


I kant launch the car off the brakes. I had to launch Idle. 3rd gen brakes are really ****ty. Cant hold more then 1400rpm. My passes are good for 11.70s The car also doesnt make 411RWHP untill 6080 RPM My car shift ponts are 6100 but sometimes it bangs the limiter.

Jay

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mph-90.86
990-9.927
1/411.906
mph-113.89

you guys are not seeing the 128 mph trap speeds, car can go mid to low 10's with that mph just needs a 1.5-1.6 60ft. Put Et drags on it leave off the two step at full boost and rip gears like it owes you money see what happens.

you guys are not seeing the 128 mph trap speeds, car can go mid to low 10's with that mph just needs a 1.5-1.6 60ft. Put Et drags on it leave off the two step at full boost and rip gears like it owes you money see what happens.

I saw them the car has 10s in it needs slicks and a driver. or just an auto :)

Jay

Very true:)

I saw them the car has 10s in it needs slicks and a driver. or just an auto :)

Jay

Eric, very impressive.....

Thanks

Any thoughts on doing the parts ala carte' like selling the coated 1 3/4" headers for $ and the rest of the hot parts for $ and so on so that those of us on a really tight budget can piecemeal your kit together over time? $3200 is alot to swallow in one bite!!!

Never really thought of it, but it is something I will look into.

what kind of tuning is this car gonna be running off of? is it gonna be speed density?

I run a 355LT4 forged with a T76 turbonetics unit.. that is pretty good for 10psi!!! the ET is simply M6 not being shifted hard.. that is going to take some getting used to by the driver as at peak boost and the rpm's zinging for the rev limiter, it is not as easy to shift as a naturally aspirated motor that is about out of breath anyways..lol

traction is also a very limiting factor.. it takes a well prepped track for the car to stay hooked after it launches.. in my 96 vette I leave with minimal tirespin and hooking well and as the nose is still in the air the turbo comes online and the 315 nittos go all to hell... but with an IRS in the back I am shy of the two step and slicks... better to enjoy a good MPH in the 1/4 then to worry about buying driveline parts.

I would say this kit with proper track mods ie. Automatic tranny and some slicks and up the boost a few pounds on good gas is a high 9 second sleeper!

Look forward to watching it unfold and progress!

Chris

Just wondering was this all on the stock computer? If so what Bar Map? I noticed its still MAF too.

Im scared for when my car is done, I dont wanna be stuck tryin to tune the stock pcm lol.

And since you are in michigan do you guys do tuning?

Jay

It is all on the stock PCM. We can take care of your tuning needs too.

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 ****, 1.90's but oh well.

Woot another place close for tuning. I may have to call you once my car is going in springish time. The only dyno in town got bought out by some young kid that I dont want touching my car.

Jay

Sounds good. We can take care of ya.:)

Anyone purchase one of these kits?? What kind of power you putting down? And What kind of 1/4 mile times?? Very interested in going with this kit.

Thanks Ryan H.

Anyone purchase one of these kits?? What kind of power you putting down? And What kind of 1/4 mile times?? Very interested in going with this kit.

Thanks Ryan H.

Ive never heard of anyone being disappointed by anything VRE does for them. :)