Raptor and Henderson Performance
 

All,

FYI - Corey Henderson and I are working on a joint Turbo Project.

Owner: Ron Bidwell
Car: 1990 ZR-1 with 368 CI and Phase 1 CAM's
Turbo System: Raptor Remote Mount
ECM: Raptor

Car has been delivered to Henderson Performance and work will begin by the end of the month. Engine compression is to be lowered and stock CAM's installed. Jerry's Gaskets will be utilized. Turbo system will be provided by Raptor and modified by Henderson Performance to include a custom Inter-Cooler. A new Raptor ECM will be installed as well.

I will keep you posted with updates as we progress...

Cheers,
Ron Hanselman

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I'll be watching with interest ... Now you need a volunteer with a stock car to outfit.

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Good luck with the project!
Can't wait to see/hear.

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On the edge of my seat! I may be moving back to Colorado some day, and @ 8550 AMSL, NA really pays a price!

Good luck!

P.

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Here's the stock motor (twin turbo 4-5 psi) dyno sheet. It was my '91 before lowering the compression...

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/...man/img001.jpg

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Stock motor, 475 hp?

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Pretty sure he means stock motor with turbo kit.

This looks very interesting. What kind of power are you expecting to get out of this Ron?

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think he has a 368 according to the op

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Stock motor on 4-5 psi of boost...

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600+ at the tires. My 374 ci is 613 rwhp on 8 psi

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Flood us with info and pictures please..

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That's the plan ;)

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Anyone else want to join in the fun? I have 8 Twin Turbo systems remaining. :)

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After watching your's walk away from me on the beltway, OH HOW I WISH!!! :cheers:

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I totally want to do it...save me one...how much power do you expect it to make on a stock LT5. It has to be the most cost efficient way to get big power from an LT5.

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Single or twin turbo project Ron? Whats the price point ?

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Twin...

$10k for the base system.

I also have 18 LT1 Single Turbo systems. I'm going to mod one and then test it on both of my Ruby's. It may be perfect for a stock Z...

Cheers,
RH

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Look at the dyno sheet above. I believe it's at 5 psi boost.

Just look at the area under the torque curve!

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damn 10K is still a little too rich formy blood.

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The Single Turbo would be about half of that...

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Ron,

BTW, I am in Vegas this week, leaving Thursday am. staying at The Paris for conference. Let me know if you can come over for a drink.

Dominic

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Dom, I think he's in Dubai or somewhere exotic like that.
Wow, I know the whereabouts of forum members better
than that of my own kids!

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Yep, Dubai...

Scheduled to be back on the 27th...

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What does the base system consist of? then also what would be above that if at all? 10k doesnt seem bad for that much power being added and assuming a safe reliable tune. what are you thinking HP #'s on the single set up? Hope this all works out for all parties envolved, it makes a great addition/option to our cars :Eagle:

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I would be that to be a low boost $$$$. You will need to redo your bottom end and lower the compression and while your in there...etc, etc. etc...

Not sure if the $10k includes labor of any kind...

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Off the top of my head...

The base system contains:
Stainless Steal Hot and cold pipes (CATs if needed)
Turbo's
Turbo Oiling system
Waste Gate
Blow-Off valve
Electric Harness
Hardware for the above

Options:
Intercooler
Exhaust Tips
Gages
Fuel Pump
Injectors
Raptor ECM
Headers

Right now, only option is to have Corey Henderson install the system. I think Ron said Corey is charging $1700 for the install but I could be a little off... I'll check again

The Single Turbo on a stock car should be around the same HP/TQ numbers as the stock dyno sheet above. Those numbers are from my stock 91 with twins pushing around 4 psi. All for around $5500...

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Yes, low boost. We think the max boost for a stock engine with the stock ECM should be no more than 5 psi. I believe Mat's car (single turbo on a stock engine) was running 6-8 psi and was getting 550HP but he eventually lost a head gasket. You'll have to ask him the specifics...

$10k does not include labor.

FYI - I'm using the stock crank and rods on my 374. The engine builder said the stock internals would good to 1000 HP. He did however perform some lightening and stress relieving on the rods. I believe all the engine work and parts for my 374 cost around $9500 even with Ron Woods Head Studs. The goal is to eventually up it to 15 psi...

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Arrrgggg! Really wish I had the money to do this, working and going to school part time isn't leaving me any extra cash to play with. I just love the sound of whooshing turbos!

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I'm sure we can work out a Lay away plan... ;-)

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law away sounds good...just lay the turbos in my trunk and I will pay you in a couple years.

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They go under the trunk! ;)

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that works for me too

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Give me a call and we'll work out the schedule...

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Very happy to see that you hooked up with Corey !

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I'll be at Corey's getting a dyno tune next Wednesday. Is your car already there? Has he started the work yet?

You know, once you're complete with the 15 lbs of boost we have this little competition here in Texas called the Texas Mile...

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No, it's our customers car (Ron Bidwell.) Its a red '90 with a 368. I'm sure Corey will gladly give you the tour...

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I'll be sure and check it out.

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so how is that car progressing? If I ever wanted actually do this...would I have to scrap all of my current exhaust system? Its a B&B catback, and SW Long tube headers. Id like to see some pictures of what Corey is doing with that car.

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I haven't checked in a few weeks. Phase One for Ron's car is the engine build. Corey is modifying Ron's 368 for boost. I believe it's still in progress.

You would not scrap anything. You would sell your B&B and then use your headers and CAT's. Your headers may need a little modification but it shouldn't be much. We used the Jeal Headers during design.

I'll ask Corey for Pic's once he starts on the Turbo System.

Cheers,

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Hey Rat...I just happened on this thread and was reading....can you share a little about what the "Raptor ECM".