So I am planning on gathering parts and start building this winter. Been working on a couple things so far.
Current setup:
M45
6.5" crank pulley
2.6" blower pulley
ZX2 cams
COP
SVT airbox
OBX header/catback
FC cam gears
E85
List of plans:
Head milled and mildly ported
Larger valves
Replace the M45 with a mildly ported M62
Smaller sc pulley (offset is different for the GM M62, undecided on size)
Aluminum flywheel and clutch (undecided on clutch)
SVT rods (undecided on pistons)
W/M or N2O (DD, but will rarely see high boost)
Tube arms (built by me)
Traction bars (built by me)
Now this is what I have so far
Brand new aluminum flywheel
SVT rods and pistons with new rings and bearings installed
And an M62 off a 95 Riviera
The blower is getting stripped down and cut up to fit the JRSC throttle body plate. Will be replacing the bearings, coupling, and seals.
Have you looked to see what kind of TQ it takes to turn that SC to 7000 and if it is safe to take that SC to 7000 on the SVT , Each SC has a limit or a safe RPM
That looks like the V6 3.8 SC ? does the math RPM come out right to work? Didnt some one years back try this SC ?
I have no idea. My long term goal is higher compression, less boost, and more efficient boost. I have not done the math to see what pulleys I am going to need for x amount of boost. I don't want any more than 10psi.
if ur using a 6.5 inch pulley and a 2.6 inch pulley, at focus redline, ur talking 17500 rpm for the blower. i think the bbk for the riviera puts it at 14000 rpm. also, thats a gen 3 blower and efficiency is down on them.
I am wanting to swap to a smaller crank pulley, but like I said I haven't done the math. I think the 3.8s had a 6.9" crank pulley. This one is off a 95 so it has the better M62 and a 2.85" sc pulley. And I realize the Gen3s are less efficient its more efficient than the M45.
SVT stuff? You mean the rods/pistons? I already had them. I am aware of the problem you had with them Jeff and I will be taking that into account if I upgrade pistons. And since I am wanting to increase compression, It will actually help me out.
Yeah was referring to the rods and pistons. Didnt realize you already had them. Yes it will work out in your favor for increased compression. Just dont want anyone to go through the crap i did. Still interested in the outcome of your build.
Well I got her in and hooked up minus the bypass valve. I blocked it off and started it. I had to keep revving it to keep it in boost without the bypass. And it sounded bad. I knew the coupler was bad, but not this bad. Looks like its gonna need a rebuild before attempting to run it and no time before FF.
I am thinking about running a 5.7" OD pulley and keeping the 2.85" sc pulley on there and see where that will put me. I would like to see 10 psi, but not necessarily redline it every time in order to see it.
Yeah I am gonna call it quits on it for now. Since I can't get it running before next weekend, I'll just wait till I have the manifold off to match everything up. That will make things so much easier.
those pulleys will put your blower spinning at around 13 500rpm at a 6750rpm redline. Cant say what the pressure would be like but it should make over 10psi; my guess would be 12-13 peak.
So I need some input. What kind of clutch should I look for? I want it to be streetable, but handle plenty of power, yet I don't need to spool. So I'm not quite sure what I am looking for.
Also valves, springs, and pistons. I am debating on keeping the SVT pistons and saving the cash. And valves, I don't really know what to look for especially since I am increasing compression.
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