Psycho III: LT-5 Opel w/LT-5

[LGAFF]

Here is a vid of the car I wrote about in the HOB

Bigger cams coming next and flat plane crank

http://motorsport.hovemann-car-design.de/

[Tony Davila]

Why does it sound different than an LT5 even though I know it is an LT5?

[LGAFF]

No mufflers, might be some effect of running two plenums?

[FU]

The Opel had a stout 4 cylinder in it at one time. That video might be from then.

[LGAFF]

no guys 100% sure its an LT-5....

[WydGlydJim]

The LT-5 can clearly be seen in this build pic, complete with the Corvette emblems on the cam covers.....but Chevy gets no love in the final build......with Lotus only prominently displayed in this other vid..

http://motorsport.hovemann-car-design.de/images/stories//news/2013/05/21/Bild0068.jpg



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5yKouUhiSQ

[SAM/CH ZR-1]

Yes there is a LT5 for sure inside. I do support this racing team with tuning consulting and engine parts. Therefore I know.

Right now we design new cams and single trottles for this engine.

[XfireZ51]

Yes there is a LT5 for sure inside. I do support this racing team with tuning consulting and engine parts. Therefore I know.

Right now we design new cams and single trottles for this engine.

Sam,

How does the ignition work? Still stock module?

[LGAFF]

KMS(Kronenburg Management System) with a crank trigger and eight injectors.

[XfireZ51]

Is that a nose trigger or using stock reluctor wheel? Looks like it still runs in waste spark.

[LGAFF]

off the crank, lots of photos in HOB

[SAM/CH ZR-1]

Is that a nose trigger or using stock reluctor wheel? Looks like it still runs in waste spark.

Behind the front harmonic balancer is a ignition wheel installed.

[rkreigh]

Why does it sound different than an LT5 even though I know it is an LT5?

the flat plan crank is what is causing the different sound along with whatever exh they crammed in this thing

[SAM/CH ZR-1]

the flat plan crank is what is causing the different sound along with whatever exh they crammed in this thing

The crank is stock. The car on the video even run with stock pistons and stock cams. After the race season some pistons were broken.

[XfireZ51]

Behind the front harmonic balancer is a ignition wheel installed.

Sam,

How many teeth on the reluctor?

[SAM/CH ZR-1]

Sam,

How many teeth on the reluctor?

60-2 teeht. The researches and experiences we do with this project and the new parts (single trottles, injector housings etc.) are interesting and can open doors to build stronger performing big cubic LT5's. Right now I work on a 433cui LT5 and consider to overtake the new designed and machined single trottles and steel cams with a unusual duration and lift.

[XfireZ51]

Sam,

Not to take this thread too far afield, but I have wondered how much of an impediment the LT-5 ignition is to making more power. I was able to run my motor using individual LSx coils, albeit for 30-45sec. but the idle was noticeably smoother.