Who is running F1 Prochargers on LT1's ?
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I'm trying. I'll have the old motor out and torn down on Saturday (provided the hangover isn't too bad) and once I get that parted out I'll concentrate on ordering the extras for the new motor.
I think I'm going to ditch the intercoolers and run straight Meth though. There's just no room for a good and efficient FMIC on the LT1 T/A's, the ATI twins while good, will probably cost me a bit in the boost drop area and clutter up all the pipes, so I figure why not just go straight to the intake and use meth all the time.
I think I'm going to ditch the intercoolers and run straight Meth though. There's just no room for a good and efficient FMIC on the LT1 T/A's, the ATI twins while good, will probably cost me a bit in the boost drop area and clutter up all the pipes, so I figure why not just go straight to the intake and use meth all the time.
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I'm trying. I'll have the old motor out and torn down on Saturday (provided the hangover isn't too bad) and once I get that parted out I'll concentrate on ordering the extras for the new motor.
I think I'm going to ditch the intercoolers and run straight Meth though. There's just no room for a good and efficient FMIC on the LT1 T/A's, the ATI twins while good, will probably cost me a bit in the boost drop area and clutter up all the pipes, so I figure why not just go straight to the intake and use meth all the time.
I think I'm going to ditch the intercoolers and run straight Meth though. There's just no room for a good and efficient FMIC on the LT1 T/A's, the ATI twins while good, will probably cost me a bit in the boost drop area and clutter up all the pipes, so I figure why not just go straight to the intake and use meth all the time.
(sorry in advance to hijack the thread)
Keep in mind that you might be limiting yourself to only so much HP by skipping out on the intercoolers. The methanol will help, but even if you are spraying like a madman it will only help cool so much. You will have gobs of boost and power from the F1 (especially from not running an IC if thats what you choose). But while tuning it, you might be able to only run so much timing if things are getting too hot even with the methanol. I would say, stick with the twins to help things out, and then you can max out the power as I know you want to.
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(sorry in advance to hijack the thread)
Keep in mind that you might be limiting yourself to only so much HP by skipping out on the intercoolers. The methanol will help, but even if you are spraying like a madman it will only help cool so much. You will have gobs of boost and power from the F1 (especially from not running an IC if thats what you choose). But while tuning it, you might be able to only run so much timing if things are getting too hot even with the methanol. I would say, stick with the twins to help things out, and then you can max out the power as I know you want to.
Keep in mind that you might be limiting yourself to only so much HP by skipping out on the intercoolers. The methanol will help, but even if you are spraying like a madman it will only help cool so much. You will have gobs of boost and power from the F1 (especially from not running an IC if thats what you choose). But while tuning it, you might be able to only run so much timing if things are getting too hot even with the methanol. I would say, stick with the twins to help things out, and then you can max out the power as I know you want to.
I know fully well that I may be limiting myself by not running intercoolers, but again, the twins are going to be a PITA to install, clog up the front end with piping, and aren't going to be terribly efficient. If I could use the LS1 4.5" twins I'd probably stick with them but the 3.5's aren't going to be up to the F1A task.I am considering a horizontally mounted FMIC and cutting back the nose some on the underside, but even that is going to only be so efficient considering the airflow potential over it. I figure since the T/A front end doesn't allow for a very efficient intercooler why fight it, and shoot the injection, no intercooler, keep things simple, and don't fight it. It's going to make what it makes. I haven't decided if I'm going to go for this or no intercoolers, but right now I just don't feel like fighting the Twins.
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Man, listen to you! I know fully well that I may be limiting myself by not running intercoolers, but again, the twins are going to be a PITA to install, clog up the front end with piping, and aren't going to be terribly efficient. If I could use the LS1 4.5" twins I'd probably stick with them but the 3.5's aren't going to be up to the F1A task.
I am considering a horizontally mounted FMIC and cutting back the nose some on the underside, but even that is going to only be so efficient considering the airflow potential over it. I figure since the T/A front end doesn't allow for a very efficient intercooler why fight it, and shoot the injection, no intercooler, keep things simple, and don't fight it. It's going to make what it makes. I haven't decided if I'm going to go for this or no intercoolers, but right now I just don't feel like fighting the Twins.
I know fully well that I may be limiting myself by not running intercoolers, but again, the twins are going to be a PITA to install, clog up the front end with piping, and aren't going to be terribly efficient. If I could use the LS1 4.5" twins I'd probably stick with them but the 3.5's aren't going to be up to the F1A task.I am considering a horizontally mounted FMIC and cutting back the nose some on the underside, but even that is going to only be so efficient considering the airflow potential over it. I figure since the T/A front end doesn't allow for a very efficient intercooler why fight it, and shoot the injection, no intercooler, keep things simple, and don't fight it. It's going to make what it makes. I haven't decided if I'm going to go for this or no intercoolers, but right now I just don't feel like fighting the Twins.
Ehh.... fight the twins. By themselfves you are right they won't help out much, but with the meth they may be all the difference you need to max out the power. If you wanted an easy car to work on, you should know by now an LT1 is never easy
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Man, listen to you! I know fully well that I may be limiting myself by not running intercoolers, but again, the twins are going to be a PITA to install, clog up the front end with piping, and aren't going to be terribly efficient. If I could use the LS1 4.5" twins I'd probably stick with them but the 3.5's aren't going to be up to the F1A task.
I am considering a horizontally mounted FMIC and cutting back the nose some on the underside, but even that is going to only be so efficient considering the airflow potential over it. I figure since the T/A front end doesn't allow for a very efficient intercooler why fight it, and shoot the injection, no intercooler, keep things simple, and don't fight it. It's going to make what it makes. I haven't decided if I'm going to go for this or no intercoolers, but right now I just don't feel like fighting the Twins.
I know fully well that I may be limiting myself by not running intercoolers, but again, the twins are going to be a PITA to install, clog up the front end with piping, and aren't going to be terribly efficient. If I could use the LS1 4.5" twins I'd probably stick with them but the 3.5's aren't going to be up to the F1A task.I am considering a horizontally mounted FMIC and cutting back the nose some on the underside, but even that is going to only be so efficient considering the airflow potential over it. I figure since the T/A front end doesn't allow for a very efficient intercooler why fight it, and shoot the injection, no intercooler, keep things simple, and don't fight it. It's going to make what it makes. I haven't decided if I'm going to go for this or no intercoolers, but right now I just don't feel like fighting the Twins.
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I guess while the topic of intercoolers came up in this post.
What is everybody using, and please post some pics if possible.
That will will be one of the few remaining things I have to do.
What is everybody using, and please post some pics if possible.
That will will be one of the few remaining things I have to do.
