2009 Cadillac CTS-V
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Vixpy1 said:
We are indeed 
Yes I would prefer to use the same dyno as before so I can see the gains better. Eurospec Dyno put me at 669.8rwhp but I expected a bit more. Right before my session there was an 850hp SVM GTR that made 570whp and a fully bolt on C63 AMG with 150 shot making 579rwhp. Numbers seemed off a bit so I want to get a second look from you guys 
.It's been a while since I have posted updates on this thread so figured I'd add a few.
-ditched the supercharger and had a custom turbo kit built
-dynoed at 1155rwhp/1122ftlbs
-20 psi on E60
-twin Gen 2 precision turbo 6266s
-forged factory block
-ported factory heads
The car is ridiculously fun to drive now. Hopefully I can get it to Pod soon and see if I can crack 9s.
-ditched the supercharger and had a custom turbo kit built
-dynoed at 1155rwhp/1122ftlbs
-20 psi on E60
-twin Gen 2 precision turbo 6266s
-forged factory block
-ported factory heads
The car is ridiculously fun to drive now
. Hopefully I can get it to Pod soon and see if I can crack 9s.
minime68 said:
It's been a while since I have posted updates on this thread so figured I'd add a few.
-ditched the supercharger and had a custom turbo kit built
-dynoed at 1155rwhp/1122ftlbs
-20 psi on E60
-twin Gen 2 precision turbo 6266s
-forged factory block
-ported factory heads
The car is ridiculously fun to drive now. Hopefully I can get it to Pod soon and see if I can crack 9s.
This is awesome, glad to hear the update -ditched the supercharger and had a custom turbo kit built
-dynoed at 1155rwhp/1122ftlbs
-20 psi on E60
-twin Gen 2 precision turbo 6266s
-forged factory block
-ported factory heads
The car is ridiculously fun to drive now
. Hopefully I can get it to Pod soon and see if I can crack 9s. When you say "forged factory block" and "ported factory heads", are those both LSA? If it is, mine's the same spec (Lignefelter CNC heads, factory block/crank, forged rods & pistons). Only real difference is the turbos so you've given me something to think about!wormus said:
This is awesome, glad to hear the update When you say "forged factory block" and "ported factory heads", are those both LSA? If it is, mine's the same spec (Lignefelter CNC heads, factory block/crank, forged rods & pistons). Only real difference is the turbos so you've given me something to think about!
Correct, engine has not been upgraded specifically for this build. I am running the LSA block along with ported LSA heads. I did remove the head bolts and swapped studs in for more clamping force. I have about 5k miles on it with no major issues so far. When you say "forged factory block" and "ported factory heads", are those both LSA? If it is, mine's the same spec (Lignefelter CNC heads, factory block/crank, forged rods & pistons). Only real difference is the turbos so you've given me something to think about!Edited by minime68 on Wednesday 7th December 17:16
Very cool then, that's impressive.
Any thoughts on longevity? Seems a lot for an alloy block. How much incremental cost was it for the turbos, paperwork etc and finally, what's it like to drive? Arnie had about the same in his Monaro and said it was pretty much undrivable? Must be a handful!
Any thoughts on longevity? Seems a lot for an alloy block. How much incremental cost was it for the turbos, paperwork etc and finally, what's it like to drive? Arnie had about the same in his Monaro and said it was pretty much undrivable? Must be a handful!
wormus said:
Very cool then, that's impressive.
Any thoughts on longevity? Seems a lot for an alloy block. How much incremental cost was it for the turbos, paperwork etc and finally, what's it like to drive? Arnie had about the same in his Monaro and said it was pretty much undrivable? Must be a handful!
You'd think I'm lying but it drives better than with the blower. I drove it up to England back in June with the whole family in tow. This was one month after the initial startup. The car drives surprisingly tame until it gets into boost. Any thoughts on longevity? Seems a lot for an alloy block. How much incremental cost was it for the turbos, paperwork etc and finally, what's it like to drive? Arnie had about the same in his Monaro and said it was pretty much undrivable? Must be a handful!
As far as the longevity...who knows? I wont find out until something goes wrong. Turbo kit was around $13K but I sold the supercharger setup and recovered a bit of it.
Wilksy288 said:
What a fantastic car, just read this thread. You have put some work into this 
. Have you got any videos of the new setup with turbos?
Thanks man. Yea a lot of personal time into the car but it is a hobby and I enjoy it . Have you got any videos of the new setup with turbos?. I have a few videos up if you want to check them out. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN3U0Ju90zcM5n4K...
PugwasHDJ80 said:
double lol
did you say 1155 horse power at the WHEELS?
f
k me that's a lot
Correct, comes out to over 1320 at the engine if you consider a 15% drivetrain loss. There's still room for more power but I'm going to go ahead and leave it at this setting since it is a daily commuter.did you say 1155 horse power at the WHEELS?
f
k me that's a lotThe sheet spit out 861.4KW to the wheels. Dyno was in Germany (DynoCom dyno I believe).
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