Is there a market for boosted application? - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Billy Mild · 02-12-2017

I like the idea of a boosted application especially since we have properly flowing heads and more Cams to take advantage of a boosted setup. There is a reason most Ford Guys boost their motors.

Does anyone know how much the kit from Jerry's will be? Is it the raptor kit that was an internet phenomenon a few years ago?

http://www.raptorllc.net/LT5.htm

Vette73 · 02-12-2017

Interesting.....So how come,if these were available years ago nobody opted for them? You would figure with six thousand or so ZR-1s I would have seen at least a few on some Zs...Every other mustang I see drive by I can hear the supercharger "Wine" as they go by..I mean, I know there are differences in turbos as opposed to superchargers but you get the point I'm trying to bring out..

My guess is probably the cost was through the roof, and since the initial cost to buy one of these cars over twenty years ago was quite substantial,most buyers if not all went a different direction....I guess seeing the lack of demand,and seeing maybe a handful of installers there were nationwide,the company didn't see it as a profit maker....

Marc's 510 package will get you close to what one of these packages are showing in the Dyno....Allthough, the torque figures these systems are turning out look impressive..

BigJohn · 02-12-2017

Most Mustangs still can not keep up with a stock ZR-1!

Vette73 · 02-12-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn

Most Mustangs still can not keep up with a stock ZR-1!

Not the Mustangs I've seen....

BigJohn · 02-12-2017

180mph stock mustang?

youngrm · 02-12-2017

Corey is working on two turbo Z's. Different configurations, one may be in the high triple
Digit HP range, probably not really practical. The hold up for these and previous boosted apps possibly ecm? Plus fabrication of a plenum.

Vette73 · 02-12-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn

180mph stock mustang?

180 MPH sounds nice but I highly doubt I will ever test those limits...When I think of powerful cars I think of light to light acceleration, second to third gear pulls .1/4 mile times etc.....

I guess what Billy Mild was trying to bring up is every other car is boosted today so why not the C-4 Z.......I've seen so many Dodge Hemis and Mustangs with these bolt ons put down some nice power.....

Top end speed is fine but in the real world am I ever going to get my Z to its top speed? I mean I live in NY.....I try my best at times to get my Z out of the boroughs so I can rip it every so often through its gears..

BigJohn · 02-13-2017

Yeah, I have two Corvettes and an SSR that will run the quarter in the tens!

32valvesftw · 02-13-2017

Since this thread is about about demand for the system, I guess I'll express my opinion. I have always been an "All Motor" guy. So for me the LT5 is a very good example of a motor that is capable of pretty big HP numbers without boosting, so personally speaking thats what drew me to the ZR-1 package, that and reliability.

RHanselman · 02-15-2017

Well I spoke with Corey a few days ago and we are going to revive ahead of plans. I am retiring next year and was going to concentrate on Raptor then but it seems the time might be right now...

Corey and I will be working on pricing and the time it takes to install. Both of these need to be drastically reduced.

As far as inventory, we have 8 Twin Kits already built and we'll do a little R&D on the single LT1 kit to see if we can fit on the LT5.

Plan on seeing the Twin this year at BG...

I'll be updating the website this or early next month. Until then, if you would like to get info you can PM me or call my cell at 702-308-0475.

Cheers,
Ron

02-12-2017	#21
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? I like the idea of a boosted application especially since we have properly flowing heads and more Cams to take advantage of a boosted setup. There is a reason most Ford Guys boost their motors. Does anyone know how much the kit from Jerry's will be? Is it the raptor kit that was an internet phenomenon a few years ago? http://www.raptorllc.net/LT5.htm __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

02-12-2017	#22
Vette73 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brooklyn ny Posts: 1,045	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? Interesting.....So how come,if these were available years ago nobody opted for them? You would figure with six thousand or so ZR-1s I would have seen at least a few on some Zs...Every other mustang I see drive by I can hear the supercharger "Wine" as they go by..I mean, I know there are differences in turbos as opposed to superchargers but you get the point I'm trying to bring out.. My guess is probably the cost was through the roof, and since the initial cost to buy one of these cars over twenty years ago was quite substantial,most buyers if not all went a different direction....I guess seeing the lack of demand,and seeing maybe a handful of installers there were nationwide,the company didn't see it as a profit maker.... Marc's 510 package will get you close to what one of these packages are showing in the Dyno....Allthough, the torque figures these systems are turning out look impressive..

02-12-2017	#23
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,251	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? Most Mustangs still can not keep up with a stock ZR-1!

02-12-2017	#25
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,251	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? 180mph stock mustang?

02-12-2017	#26
youngrm Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX usa Posts: 57	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? Corey is working on two turbo Z's. Different configurations, one may be in the high triple Digit HP range, probably not really practical. The hold up for these and previous boosted apps possibly ecm? Plus fabrication of a plenum.

02-13-2017	#28
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,251	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? Yeah, I have two Corvettes and an SSR that will run the quarter in the tens!

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32valvesftw Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 530	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? Since this thread is about about demand for the system, I guess I'll express my opinion. I have always been an "All Motor" guy. So for me the LT5 is a very good example of a motor that is capable of pretty big HP numbers without boosting, so personally speaking thats what drew me to the ZR-1 package, that and reliability.

02-15-2017	#30
RHanselman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cresson, TX Posts: 970	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? Well I spoke with Corey a few days ago and we are going to revive ahead of plans. I am retiring next year and was going to concentrate on Raptor then but it seems the time might be right now... Corey and I will be working on pricing and the time it takes to install. Both of these need to be drastically reduced. As far as inventory, we have 8 Twin Kits already built and we'll do a little R&D on the single LT1 kit to see if we can fit on the LT5. Plan on seeing the Twin this year at BG... I'll be updating the website this or early next month. Until then, if you would like to get info you can PM me or call my cell at 702-308-0475. Cheers, Ron __________________ Ron Hanselman Founding Member #80 CM Lifetime Member #1093 1991 #383 Twin Turbo 1993 #099 Ruby, Jeal 368 w/Snake Skinner body 1961 White with Red Int Last edited by RHanselman; 02-15-2017 at 09:50 AM.