One word to describe Craigs car WOW

Craigs car is done and cant even describe the adrenaline rush you get from driving that animal. Lost traction in third gear in a tip. Wow im going to take it for another spin


Craig enjoy it and drive safe

 

Wow, sounds like a thrill ride!

 

Haha I think I can describe that Congrats!

 

Yep I can understand!

 

This car quite literally scares me!!!! All four tires break loose with only a moderate blip of the throttle. Its uncanny. I am going to have to relearn how to drive the car based upon the new power band.

The GT800 turbos definitely lag a tad more than my prior Stage V ZCs. However, when they kick in (which is not much later), the force is exponentially more intense. It is difficult to keep the car straight. Even in third gear (I have not gone higher yet), all four tires break loose. The boost comes on VERY quickly once spooling commences -- the boost goes from zero to max in just a few hundred RPMs.

With the increased air flow provided by Speed Gallery’s intercooler end tanks and intake plenum, Todd says I am picking up 3+ pounds of additional boost (above and beyond that generally achieved by the program – Sharky’s custom program). I may have to adjust the fuel pump voltage amplifier to keep up with the additional air. Sharky, you really need to get these additional parts -- I’m guessing that you will pick up close to 50 hp, or more (3+ pounds and more air – the intake plenum alone added 30 hp on a 500 hp car – on our cars, the increase is considerably more).

The boost comes on so quickly and intensely that the transmission cannot shift quick enough and I am hitting the rev limiter. Todd says that the ECU needs to learn the new power band and, after about 150 miles, the ECU will adjust itself and I should stop hitting the rev limiter, with quicker shifting.

When off boost, the car is very smooth. I was concerned about how the new EVO torque converter would function during regular driving -- it engages at an appropriate RPM.

I owe both eternal thanks and genuine apologies to all the guys at Speed Gallery, Imagine Auto, EVO MS and Turbo Performance Center. Dan, Sam, Alan, Stephen, Todd and Tom: I couldn’t have done this without you guys . . . thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I also owe each of you guys a sincere apology for enduring my antics since this project commenced many moons ago. It has been a long a windy road, but we finally did it!

Craig

Dan/Alan/Sam: The car is sitting a tad high (probably due to the new helper springs). Ill probably stop by on Sat to have the height adjusted.

 

Congrats Craig. Sounds like a killer ride!

 

I'm glad that you've finally got your car sorted out. Now go out and enjoy it.

 

Damn!

 

Craig that is so AWESOME! I can totally relate to the long, long did I mention long wait on these cars. But now after 2000 trouble free miles at 750 hp it is SO worth it!

Enjoy and be careful.

Oh by the way what are those extra parts gonna cost me?

 

SWEET!!!

 

WOW - Congratulations on finishing this monumental project.

Are there any pictures available?

 

Congrats, Craig!! Totally understand and share your feelings about how these beasts run when everything comes together. Making our butt--n-spine-dyno feel great everytime we step on it is all that matters. Hope you'll enjoy it with many, many happy miles and smiles ahead.

 

I think its time for a race between you and Sharky And time to psot some videos...

 

Dammmmm man, congrats on the new setup. Can't wait to start my project on my 996tt :bow:

 

Robert: Thanks!
Buddy: Thanks!
Mana: Thanks . . . during my project, your car was oft cited as a benchmark
Dave: Thanks . . . the Corvette brethren sets a damn high mark.
Khalid: Thanks!
MGo: Thanks!
Tal: Thanks!
Collin: Thanks . . . it shows a lot of class for one tuner to compliment another!
Ill: Thanks.

Craig