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SL65 VRP1000 and 20" Monolites
Yes Vadim made it clear, that I would have to cut up the engine compartment and the shock towers to get bigger turbos to fit in the stock location..
That's why the decision was made to just add the 2 larger turbos in the rear, as I didn't want to be cutting up my car..
That's why the decision was made to just add the 2 larger turbos in the rear, as I didn't want to be cutting up my car..
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I was looking forward to seeing your project completed and put down some serious numbers!!
So that's it.... you're frustrated and not 100% satisfied with how it is running and now you're selling it...
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Wow man, sorry to hear that your project had to be abandoned and you had to deal with some drama!! ![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
I was looking forward to seeing your project completed and put down some serious numbers!!
So that's it.... you're frustrated and not 100% satisfied with how it is running and now you're selling it...![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Regardless, you deserve a Huge
for your efforts, time, and cash for trying such a project!! ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I was looking forward to seeing your project completed and put down some serious numbers!!
So that's it.... you're frustrated and not 100% satisfied with how it is running and now you're selling it...
![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Regardless, you deserve a Huge
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I mena have oyu comapred it to other modded 55k cars?
dynoed it?
tracked it?
Thanks
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Zod, my 5.7L is still disassembled up in Canada. I had some issues with the motor and decided to sell the project back to Victor. I then later decided to continue with it, but requested to get the heads changed. The bottom is together, we're just waiting for the new heads to be resurfaced and assembled. The shop just laid off some workers so the head work keeps getting pushed back. Vadim says he can get all the mods on and completed in 2 months once he receives the motor. Until then, it’s just a waiting game…
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Zod, my 5.7L is still disassembled up in Canada. I had some issues with the motor and decided to sell the project back to Victor. I then later decided to continue with it, but requested to get the heads changed. The bottom is together, we're just waiting for the new heads to be resurfaced and assembled. The shop just laid off some workers so the head work keeps getting pushed back. Vadim says he can get all the mods on and completed in 2 months once he receives the motor. Until then, it’s just a waiting game…
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The 55K heads consists of aggressive porting, oversized Ferrea valves, 3 angle valve job, titanium seats, and VRP cams.
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Do you mean titanium seats or retainers above.
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PS: Are you going with ANY aftermarket ARP, Manley, etc fastners as well. With all the money you are spending, I was guessing you are going to buy ALL aftermarket fastners. GOOD LUCK
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Yes, my bad, titanium retainers and we are using aftermarket fastners on some of the bottom parts.
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Yes, the stock rods are very strong. I spoke to different people about them and as long as we keep the RPMs close to the stock RPMs, then they will hold up. I want to keep the revs stock so there is no need to upgrade the rods unless I want to lighten up the bottom further. I was looking into that, but it would have added additional time to the build, which by now I don't think would have mattered...
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If so, is your motor now at ~5.6L or is it bored more than 0.2L to give 5.7L?
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Yes, the stock rods are very strong. I spoke to different people about them and as long as we keep the RPMs close to the stock RPMs, then they will hold up. I want to keep the revs stock so there is no need to upgrade the rods unless I want to lighten up the bottom further. I was looking into that, but it would have added additional time to the build, which by now I don't think would have mattered...
However, he rehoned the entire block/bottom end instead of sleeving it.
Is Vadim still working on Victor's projects?
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Vadim told me to keep the rods stock as well but he polished them to strenghten them and prevent cracks from forming. I wanted to pay for titanium rods and he advised against it since the rpms will remain stock also.
However, he rehoned the entire block/bottom end instead of sleeving it.
Is Vadim still working on Victor's projects?
However, he rehoned the entire block/bottom end instead of sleeving it.
Is Vadim still working on Victor's projects?
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That's not factoring in the money..
So, yeah, "a little" dissatisfied would be a correct statement..
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I'd really like to know what RWTO your putting down
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That sux! I still can't get over the ported Heads & Cam work net an extra 20 rwhp
but this is interesting news on what the 825pkg makes on 93 octane minus your head/cam work it's far from the 825 nomenclature.
So we can objectively minus the Head/Cam work since it's not part of the original VRP-825 pkg, bring it to a generous 610 RWHP /.82 = VRP-743 pkg, looks like your on point w/735-750pkg...
I'd really like to know what RWTO your putting down![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
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So we can objectively minus the Head/Cam work since it's not part of the original VRP-825 pkg, bring it to a generous 610 RWHP /.82 = VRP-743 pkg, looks like your on point w/735-750pkg...
I'd really like to know what RWTO your putting down
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but we also do have track results and those tend to show you what the car can do
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I could take for short bursts (a week or two at a time) but months to almost a year is a bit much to not enjoy the car...
In the end, I hope everything works out for you guys.
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Vadim told me to keep the rods stock as well but he polished them to strenghten them and prevent cracks from forming. I wanted to pay for titanium rods and he advised against it since the rpms will remain stock also.
However, he rehoned the entire block/bottom end instead of sleeving it.
Is Vadim still working on Victor's projects?
However, he rehoned the entire block/bottom end instead of sleeving it.
Is Vadim still working on Victor's projects?
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#775
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F-it ditch the factory turbos and crummy manifolds. Fabricate a set of long tube headers and reinstall the rear turbo system. You might need to go with smaller turbine housings though as that is key to the remote mount turbo setups in getting them responsive.