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Old 01-13-2016, 05:11 PM
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Speedriven V12 Engine Build

You may have forgotten about a certain SL project we've been working on, but it's still moving forward- and you'll definitely remember it once you see the finished product! Until then, here's a picture of the freshly decked, honed, and line-bored V12, which will make up the beating heart of this fully built monster. Along with ...

- sleeved block
- machined crankshaft
- custom forged connecting rods
- custom low compression billet pistons
- upgraded valve train and mild headwork

... which, you know, is all there to support the big turbos.

It's a thing.


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Oh hey, this is what you were teasing in V12TTenthusiast's thread.
Is this the 1500+ HP package offered in your product guide? It's already on my wishlist .
I honestly can't wait to see how this turns out, thank you for the update!
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Originally Posted by RoadHazard
Oh hey, this is what you were teasing in V12TTenthusiast's thread.
Is this the 1500+ HP package offered in your product guide? It's already on my wishlist .
I honestly can't wait to see how this turns out, thank you for the update!
This is very similar, yes.
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Looks like a great project. Just hope we don't have to wait another 5 years.
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Originally Posted by BlownV8
Looks like a great project. Just hope we don't have to wait another 5 years.
Me, too!
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Update: the standalone ECU is communicating with the TCU and cluster wonderfully after a very, very long weekend. Good progress.
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What is the goal for this thing?
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Originally Posted by NEMES1S
What is the goal for this thing?
It'll be tuned for 1500 HP, more or less, but it's being built to (theoretically) handle 2000.

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I'd think wheel spin past 100. I can almost spin at 80 on a cold day and I only have a speedriven ecu/tcu tune
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Originally Posted by Speedriven1
Update: the standalone ECU is communicating with the TCU and cluster wonderfully after a very, very long weekend. Good progress.
What ECU are you using?
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Syvecs S12.
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Originally Posted by NEMES1S
I'd think wheel spin past 100. I can almost spin at 80 on a cold day and I only have a speedriven ecu/tcu tune
You need more tire.



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