5.8L GT500 Rod Failure

[biminiLX]

It could be a budget thing. The stock lower is much easier to remove and get ported later once the initial budget gets spent.

Really?
A budget thing when you’re spending this much doesn’t make sense.
-J

 

[sleek98]

Really?
A budget thing when you’re spending this much doesn’t make sense.
-J

Just thinking out loud. It seems to be the easiest thing to trim now And do later. I don’t remember what I Paid to have it done. Maybe 1,200 with shipping.

 

[biminiLX]

Just thinking out loud. It seems to be the easiest thing to trim now And do later. I don’t remember what I Paid to have it done. Maybe 1,200 with shipping.

I understand I just assume with the porting and engine build they’re doing it’ll probably be an extra $500 and worth a ton of power or cost him a ton of power.
Or we can just wait for a You Tube explanation.
-J

 

[MrAjsTech]

I understand I just assume with the porting and engine build they’re doing it’ll probably be an extra $500 and worth a ton of power or cost him a ton of power.
Or we can just wait for a You Tube explanation.
-J

I might be swapping the entire lower intake for a new one when it’s available. It might be beneficial to test before and after with dyno results. This is why I’m okay with installing the stock one.

 

[MrAjsTech]

We got an awesome look at rotating assembly balancing with Modular Head Shop Built 5.8L GT500 Engine Rods and Pistons: Balancing Rotating Assembly

 

[CD07GT500]

We got an awesome look at rotating assembly balancing with Modular Head Shop Built 5.8L GT500 Engine Rods and Pistons: Balancing Rotating Assembly

What’s the goal for this combo Gen3R/ported heads/cams/10.5:1. 1250?

 

[biminiLX]

What’s the goal for this combo Gen3R/ported heads/cams/10.5:1. 1250?

You Tube goals?

Should have no problem with 1100rwhp.
Thankfully he does race it so the 9s quarter mile with a manual should happen very easily.
-J

 

[2011 gtcs]

You Tube goals?

Should have no problem with 1100rwhp.
Thankfully he does race it so the 9s quarter mile with a manual should happen very easily.
-J

I know he's doing a full fuel system, but that 8.8 will need some love for 1/4 runs.

 

[CD07GT500]

You Tube goals?

Should have no problem with 1100rwhp.
Thankfully he does race it so the 9s quarter mile with a manual should happen very easily.
-J

YouTube? That combo should make 1200+ all day. You put your car on the dyno after the 2.65R?

 

[MrAjsTech]

YouTube? That combo should make 1200+ all day.

The plan is to make around 1000 on break in and turn it up to 1200-1300 rwhp. It should make 1000 rwhp on 20 psi

 

[MrAjsTech]

I picked up my new Stage 3 Ported VMP Gen 3 R which is now equipped with a Low vacuum Bypass Valve as well for the MHS Stage 3 Cams. I also picked up some other parts:
-Mantic Triple Disc Clutch
-JLT 148mm Cold Air Intake
-ID1300 Injectors
-BMR Tubular K-Member
-BPS 15" Rear Conversion Kit
-MGW Short Throw Shifter

I still need to pick up either a ATI 10% Balancer or Innovators West 10% Balancer. The goal is to break the engine in and make around 1000RWHP with 20 PSI and Pump E85 and turn it up later.

 

[Catmonkey]

I still need to pick up either a ATI 10% Balancer or Innovators West 10% Balancer. The goal is to break the engine in and make around 1000RWHP with 20 PSI and Pump E85 and turn it up later.

Just so you know, the 10% IW has a larger diameter than the 10% ATI and is more like 12% overdrive. ATI's stock balancer is more like 6% overdrive.

 

[PM-Performance]

Just so you know, the 10% IW has a larger diameter than the 10% ATI and is more like 12% overdrive. ATI's stock balancer is more like 6% overdrive.

Is that actually confirmed or internet heresay? I thought I read somewhere that was not entirely correct.

@MrAjsTech , aren’t those 1300’s gonna be cutting it a little tight with those goals?

 

[Catmonkey]

Is that actually confirmed or internet heresay? I thought I read somewhere that was not entirely correct.

Don't believe me, do the math. Diameters are published on their websites. Stock diameter is 7.1".

 

[2011 gtcs]

I picked up my new Stage 3 Ported VMP Gen 3 R which is now equipped with a Low vacuum Bypass Valve as well for the MHS Stage 3 Cams. I also picked up some other parts:
-Mantic Triple Disc Clutch
-JLT 148mm Cold Air Intake
-ID1300 Injectors
-BMR Tubular K-Member
-BPS 15" Rear Conversion Kit
-MGW Short Throw Shifter

I still need to pick up either a ATI 10% Balancer or Innovators West 10% Balancer. The goal is to break the engine in and make around 1000RWHP with 20 PSI and Pump E85 and turn it up later.

That's going to be a nasty setup. I know Lund Sr's personal GT500 made just about 1300whp with basically the same setup you have. so you'll probably be close to that, I think his engine is 11.1 compression

 

[biminiLX]

For those that want to see real pics of the max effort Gen 3R without only going to You Tube, here’s the one I’ve had at my house for a little while. I know what Lund did with it, now I’ll see how far it’ll take me at the track. I assume this is the same blower Andrew is using. It is the VMP stage 3 Gen 3R and then finished ported by Jokerz for VMP. It is the most max effort TVS you can go without doing a custom case.
I’ll be combining it with VMPs new intercooler brick with larger water ports (and an auxiliary idler that still allows the larger water lines).
Enjoy.
-J

 

[SteveWK]

For those that want to see real pics of the max effort Gen 3R without only going to You Tube, here’s the one I’ve had at my house for a little while. I know what Lund did with it, now I’ll see how far it’ll take me at the track. I assume this is the same blower Andrew is using. It is the VMP stage 3 Gen 3R and then finished ported by Jokerz for VMP. It is the most max effort TVS you can go without doing a custom case.
I’ll be combining it with VMPs new intercooler brick with larger water ports (and an auxiliary idler that still allows the larger water lines).
Enjoy.
-J

What is this new intercooler brick you speak of? I don't see it on VMPs site. Can you give anymore details at this point? Love the ported blower.

 

[Poisonous West]

QUOTE="biminiLX, post: 16382161, member: 7795"]For those that want to see real pics of the max effort Gen 3R without only going to You Tube, here’s the one I’ve had at my house for a little while. I know what Lund did with it, now I’ll see how far it’ll take me at the track. I assume this is the same blower Andrew is using. It is the VMP stage 3 Gen 3R and then finished ported by Jokerz for VMP. It is the most max effort TVS you can go without doing a custom case.
I’ll be combining it with VMPs new intercooler brick with larger water ports (and an auxiliary idler that still allows the larger water lines).
Enjoy.
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So when you are going to dyno tune with this bad boy? Really looking forward to see the number. April 25 is open dyno day at Lidio's shop.

I am almost done with my special one off custom design KB 3.6 "Rated R" inlet manifold design. Just need to add 3 more structural ribs on the back side (for additional strength support), 2.5mm additional thickness at the front short turn to strength everything and some final touch-up's at the manifold to supercharger main body interface area and the missing fillets. Then we can have a "Real" KB 3.6 vs. VMP Gen 3R (with secret sauce / JokerZ Performance porting works) comparison. Let's see who's inlet design is better - my own design or VMP Gen3R designed by the guys at Magnuson.

 

[MrAjsTech]

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QUOTE="biminiLX, post: 16382161, member: 7795"]For those that want to see real pics of the max effort Gen 3R without only going to You Tube, here’s the one I’ve had at my house for a little while. I know what Lund did with it, now I’ll see how far it’ll take me at the track. I assume this is the same blower Andrew is using. It is the VMP stage 3 Gen 3R and then finished ported by Jokerz for VMP. It is the most max effort TVS you can go without doing a custom case.
I’ll be combining it with VMPs new intercooler brick with larger water ports (and an auxiliary idler that still allows the larger water lines).
Enjoy.
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So when you are going to dyno tune with this bad boy? Really looking forward to see the number. April 25 is open dyno day at Lidio's shop.

I am almost done with my special one off custom design KB 3.6 "Rated R" inlet manifold design. Just need to add 3 more structural ribs on the back side (for additional strength support), 2.5mm additional thickness at the front short turn to strength everything and some final touch-up's at the manifold to supercharger main body interface area and the missing fillets. Then we can have a "Real" KB 3.6 vs. VMP Gen 3R (with secret sauce / JokerZ Performance porting works) comparison. Let's see who's inlet design is better - my own design or VMP Gen3R designed by the guys at Magnuson.




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I likke the snake logo on that.

 

[MrAjsTech]

For those that want to see real pics of the max effort Gen 3R without only going to You Tube, here’s the one I’ve had at my house for a little while. I know what Lund did with it, now I’ll see how far it’ll take me at the track. I assume this is the same blower Andrew is using. It is the VMP stage 3 Gen 3R and then finished ported by Jokerz for VMP. It is the most max effort TVS you can go without doing a custom case.
I’ll be combining it with VMPs new intercooler brick with larger water ports (and an auxiliary idler that still allows the larger water lines).
Enjoy.
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My Gen 3 R is similar.