802SHO 2010 Build

[802SHO]

After my datalog with the 35 shot I went to the strip August 30th and met up with Tim(ShoNoff) in his Edge Sport.  My plan was to do a couple runs without Nitrous to beat my 11.89 that I ran (1 out of 2 runs) earlier, confident I could do better than the 11.89. 

Well, when I arrived to the track at 8pm, it was closed down, break down after break down and the track closed at 10pm.  I was finally getting close to the starting line about 9:30pm and all plans of trying to beat my 11.89 without nitrous went out the window.  I was worried I wouldn't get a chance to see what the 35 shot would do, so I went for it. 

I snagged an 11.690 @ 120 against a Pontiac G8, with cams and MT Drag Radials.  He ran an 11.75.  Close race and he was a cool dude, I chatted it up while we waited forever in the staging lanes.  I was cars ahead in the right lane, just worked out that we ran at the same time.  I was like....oh great...him.?  But the SHO pulled ahead and stayed there.  He out 60ft me but my reaction was faster. 

I then hot lapped it hoping for one more and got to go against a modded Subaru STI.  Again I was out 60ft there as well, but the SHO again pulled ahead and kept her pace.  STI was right behind me though in my blind spot.  He missed 4th then let off too soon running a 12.5 to my 11.8.  I had him though, wish he didn't miss 4th it would have been closer.  My 60ft was horrible. 

Second time to the strip and a grand total of only 4 runs.  Not ideal by any means.  I'd like to do at least 4 a trip.  I've done as much as 9 runs in a single trip.  So 2 runs a trip wasn't sufficient to me to leave thinking I did my best for the night.

Video from that night.  https://youtu.be/B85FFJku83s

 

[802SHO]

Next up was buying a .32 Jet for a 50 shot, also a bottle pressure gauge.  In speaking with Jordan, he suggested I swap my tire/wheel set up around to try and get a better 60ft.  I had never thought of that.  I have 245/40 front and 275/35 rear.  So I put the 275's up front and the 245's in the rear.  I left the spacers on, and the 275's up front looked tough!  Did some datalogs with 50, looked good.  Brad liked that my spark was 18-20 with big turbo, meth and nitrous. 

Took the SHO back to the track Oct 5th.  My friend joined in the fun starting at 5am that Saturday.  For being such a trooper I offered him a chance to drive, he accepted.  I had high hopes for him, being about 50 lbs lighter than me.  He never drive my car before, let alone a SHO. 

At the track we hoped to buy ice but they were all out.  We took turns me going first.  Weighed the car as well with my friend in it, weighed in at 4450.  So that's 4500 with me in it. 

First out I ran an 11.63.  Very loud exhaust backfire into 3rd.  Never heard that before.  My freind was next up, he ran an 11.70 and more backfiring.  Hmmm.  I didn't bring my laptop to datalog.  We swapped jets to a .38 Jet I assumed was a 75 shot, it wasn't, that's a .40 Jet.  So maybe it was a 65 shot?  I ran an 11.52 being the 3rd person to break the longest standing record of 11.54 by the one and only BPD 1151 and he did it with stock IC, fuel pump and all motor.  Ryan Spencer first beat it with an 11.525.  Jordan was the 2nd man to beat it with an 11.38.  I was one hundredth slower than Ryan at an 11.526.  Still, monumental goal accomplished and the car felt like she stopped pulling just shy of the finish line, still running but not pulling and I crossed the finish lime at 118, the slowest of all my runs for the day.  The backfiring, the car losing power...my miles to Empty was 6 after that run.  No longer worried about how it was acting, I realized "I'm out of fuel, literally". 

I purchased two gallons of 105 at the fuel shack.  My friend gave it a go and ran an 11.57!  He was having a blast.  Then I said, "Let's go for it!"

We took my seats out and weighed it again, this time with me sitting in it, 4350.  Let her cool down, (hood open) then took a crack at Jordan's first Record 11.38, by now he had already beat that with an 11.21? 

All of my runs were against no one.  The last one I did, the 11.52 I sat there for 6 seconds...just really wanted a good launch.  I did the same again.  Took my time and let her rip to an 11.39 @ 123!  Man she was running!  After that I decided lets call it a day, drove home happier than a pig in $hit.  Of course still wishing I did better.  Lol! 

Video from that day.  https://youtu.be/J7HGWRYmp74

 

[bpd1151]

Flip'n awesome read!

So damn cool and gratz!!!

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[802SHO]

Flip'n awesome read!

So damn cool and gratz!!!

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Thank you Sir! 

 

[802SHO]

Following my 11.39 run I was able to best that with an 11.368@122.68!  Every hundredth counts!  I was unable to get the entire run filmed due to my friend and son getting kicked out of the start area for lack of wrist bands as I literally was next up....I wish my friend just stayed instead and filmed me.  I would have.  I was using Dragy so I have that perspective.  Dragy is about 5 hundredths slower.  The first run out of the two was my best.  I didn't do any more runs as my datalogs were showing me I was running a little too lean and I decided to call it a day.  11.36 and 11.49 that day.  https://youtu.be/QSlnXi181Oo

 

[802SHO]

Due to discovering how restrictive my OEM 10-12 Exhaust Manifolds are by following BPD1151's 2010 Rebuild Thread, I decided to look into exhaust manifold options.  The 10-12 flows roughly 14 CFM.  The 13+ flows roughly 24 CFM.  I purchased 2013+ manifolds and sent them to MaxPower Automotive, where BPD1151 is getting all of his work done.  They ported the manifolds in their entirety and port matched to the turbo flanges. 

 

[802SHO]

Never thought I'd see this day so soon!  GearHead Turbos are out and being shipped today to MaxPower Automotive for Port matching to my new and now ported 13+ exhaust manifolds.

 

[SHOdded]

About time!

 

[802SHO]

GH Turbos are ported now to the turbo gasket.  I didn't do flow data bc it would cost another $200.  Obviously ported flows more air.  Now I'm just waiting for my new ported 13+ manifolds to get thermal coated and then I'll be getting everything sent back to install.  I asked Matt @ Max Power Automotive if I could expect 30hp from all the porting and better flowing OEM manifolds.  He said 25-30hp is extremely realistic.  Sounds good to me.

Stock turbo on left.  My ported GH turbo on right.

 

[802SHO]

New manifolds and turbos are in.  XDI35, DW LPFP, MSD Coils, new sp542 plugs @.026, new front struts, EPP Dual CAI installed and new custom front mount Intercooler.  I went with a TreadStone TR10C intercooler rated for 666HP.  Universal 2.5" IC pipe kit, Misc silicone adapters, reducers and elbows.  Front mount wouldn't be possible if it wasnt for GotGrip? on SHOForum.  First 2010-12 with one.  GH IC is sold but not shipping until I see some results.  Also installed Braille 21 pound battery and I have custom seat brackets Jordan had made here, and Kirky lightweight racing seat and seat cover shipped.

 

[10sleeper]

I would be super intrigued on the 13+ manifolds and how they work out. I got those 2010 problems as well.

 

[802SHO]

I would be super intrigued on the 13+ manifolds and how they work out. I got those 2010 problems as well.

I will let you know.  One thing to consider is not only do I have the 13+ but they're ported as well.  And porting isn't really worth wild unless you port match the turbos too.  Just remember that if you port the manifolds, port match the turbos also.  But just to add the 13+ manifolds, for both manifolds is under $200.  You will need all new gaskets.  That's about 80 or so for both manifolds and turbo gaskets as well as replace gaskets in your oil/coolant lines.  Just the 13+ stock flow about double the amount of air as 10-12 manifolds.

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[10sleeper]

Honestly that's not alot of $ for better flow vs our manifolds IMO. I would like to swap them out stock vs stock just for that flow difference but depending on how much the porting runs and how much it helps might make that feasible as well.

looking forward to seeing how it works brotha.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Pretty sweet upgrade for us Gen IV saps even without the porting.

The extra flow should help with heat buildup which is worse with E85 since it likes to burn hot.

I really wish I'd have known this when the turbos were replaced...

:banghead:

 

[802SHO]

Honestly that's not alot of $ for better flow vs our manifolds IMO. I would like to swap them out stock vs stock just for that flow difference but depending on how much the porting runs and how much it helps might make that feasible as well.

looking forward to seeing how it works brotha.

At Max Power Automotive, where BPD1151 is getting his engine built, it cost me $500 for porting the new 13+ manifolds and another $100 to port match the turbos.  Thermal coating the manifolds cost $225. 

Pulling and sending my GH Turbos and swapping my manifolds over cost me my time and some skin on my knuckles!  I don't know what it would cost to pay someone to swap them over.

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[802SHO]

I have data of new FMIC in comparison to GearHead IC.

My first revision for this year commands 16 psi. I did a 3rd gear pull. I found a 16 psi log from last year with GH IC. Identical ambient temps. 57.20. What are the odds? So this is a very close comparison.

Difference is I start my log last year doing the pull at 36mph. This year I start the pull 48mph. So by 79mph I hit 51° IAT2 vs 57° ambient. In that run from last yeah GH IC...I was at 89° IAT2 at 36mph so it pulled longer WOT and hit 51° at 79mph.

This year new FMIC also 16 psi tune and also 57.20 Ambient temps I was already cooler IAT2 before I started at 71°. And bc I started the pull at 48mph WOT I had less time to drop IAT2 and I hit 51° 2 mph faster than GH at 77mph.

Is it better than GH? Not necessarily. Is it worse? Absolutely not. Is it cheaper? Yes! But it will probably do more damage than good for stock turbo guys. I assume it robs more WGDC% than GH. Also GH is direct fit. The FMIC required some familiarity with a sawzall! Lol!

More tests need to be performed. But as far as first look it looks great. And for a comparison scenario...same ambient temp, same commanded 16 psi...couldn't ask for more.

I wanted to make sure it didn't underperform GH and it does not underperform. Goal met. Now let's find out what it's capable of!

GH has the nice linear IAT2 drop and is labeled Rev16.  FMIC is labeled Rev21 and has more of a sharp IAT2 drop...interesting is that IAT2 went back up for a second.  It'll be interesting to see what changes if any Brad makes to the tune...equally so what he thinks.  Still waiting for a response.

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[GotGrip?]

I look forward to seeing if there's any difference at the track, less heatsoak at the line, and would be curious to see if its more effective doing the 1320!

 

[802SHO]

I look forward to seeing if there's any difference at the track, less heatsoak at the line, and would be curious to see if its more effective doing the 1320!

I think it will be.  I don't even know what it will do for a multigear pull yet.  I did notice just driving around it was staying pretty cool.  Like on that 3rd gear pull for my latest log I shared.  I left my spot at 110° IAT2...from a little driving to get into 3rd and launch from around 3200 rpm it was already down to 71°.  Right now waiting on an alignment appt for next Wed.  From everything I've done to the car over the months the alignment is wayy off...legit got sketchy close to 100mph for that log. 

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[GotGrip?]

Right on, just did some logging earlier this week around 93 degrees out, pulled just into 4th gear temps stopped 122 IAT2 so not too bad at all. Plan on getting a Cry02 C02 sprayer down the road for a little extra dip in temps.

 

[802SHO]

Right on, just did some logging earlier this week around 93 degrees out, pulled just into 4th gear temps stopped 122 IAT2 so not too bad at all. Plan on getting a Cry02 C02 sprayer down the road for a little extra dip in temps.

That's a good idea!  I also looked into an intercooler nitrous spray bar.  I already have nitrous so basically I got run another line to the spray bar and purge the system on the intercooler...maybe not even spray it in the engine anymore.  Not moving on that idea until I see a big need for it but it's on my mind.

Edit:  Do you have meth?  If not I would highly consider adding it.  93+meth and stock turbo, stock IC and stock fueling I hit a 12.06 full interior then I took my rear seats out and went back to the track in October that year for an 11.83.  A lot of luck went into that low 11.8 as the track was temp shut down for 3.5 hours in the am...DA was negative 1200 ft or so, and I was first down the track that morning so prep was outstanding.  Couldn't come close the rest of the day...hit a couple 11.9's and one 12.0. 

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