Something we have been working on for some time is an engine build using the Latest generation LS 6 liter engine (L98).
We have taken a stock motor and stripped it for a mild re-build, The aim is to find out how much HP and torque can be produced on good pump gas, the aim is for just under 600hp and over 550ftlb of torque.
After a lot of research and talking to various people the decision was made to work with the top engine people in Christchurch. The engine builder is at the leading edge of of the latest technology in engine building with the latest gear that is needed to achieve the goal.
We have also Drawn on the experience of Kevin from Kelford Cams who has well and truly proven his expertise on cams and cylinder head airflow, we have worked with Kelfords before so it was a no brainer.
Kevin has produced a CUSTOM cam for this build and is as keen as we are. We are working with the top people in their field and all were as enthusiastic as ourselves and hold a firm belief that these motors are the future.
The motor is being mounted on the Dyno tomorrow where I will tune it with all their input (another advantage to these guys as that they are all really happy to work together)
The engine specs are
STD Block and Crank
New Rods and Pistons
Heads ported/flowed and custom valve job..figures classified
Valve sizes..Classified
Camshaft..Classified
Compression ratio...Classified but will run on good pump gas
ARP bolt set
Double roller timing set
Intake manifold and injectors...STD (manifold may be limiting factor)
Oil pump...Std but flowed
Sump STD (we have proved these sumps even in sprint application)
Computer...Factory (set up and tuned by us)
Engine Loom...Harris Marine
Fuel pump....twin MSD
Fuel rail...std but twin outlets to regulator
Fuel Reg...Areomotive
I will get some pics of it on the dyno...we will also be trying two different size throttle bodies as well as a power run with headers and then my marine center hi-rise manifolds so we can see exactly how much we lose with the wet manifolds.......
