ESSTuning VT4 Supercharger Debut, Dyno & New World Record 60-130

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

Once I address the cooling system that will all change , The only reason that 1,200 HP corvette caught me up top is cause I heat soaked , my IAT's on that run were in the high 170's if I recall correctly.

It will be an interesting adventure with this VT4 that's for sure.

Indeed it will. It would be awesome if in the end the block could be purchased to those build specs. Or a bearing solution is offered.

[VT3M33]

Originally Posted by L4ces

Indeed it will. It would be awesome if in the end the block could be purchased to those build specs. Or a bearing solution is offered.

i can have it built for you by the same engine builder

[Pu-94]

Originally Posted by IMG

Very impressive man

It was awesome seeing it in action!

[DLSJ5]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

Once I address the cooling system that will all change , The only reason that 1,200 HP corvette caught me up top is cause I heat soaked , my IAT's on that run were in the high 170's if I recall correctly.

It will be an interesting adventure with this VT4 that's for sure.

Good stuff Brother.

[John Tanglewood]

Amazing man. Keep pioneering.

[LANGSAM]

sorry to dig up an old thread but, hows this thing running? any issues in the last 8-10 months?

[DLSJ5]

Originally Posted by LANGSAM

sorry to dig up an old thread but, hows this thing running? any issues in the last 8-10 months?

Here's a recent event he just attended, showing what the car can do at ~12psi.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1162542

As you can see his is running great, my VT3 has been running solid for 3 years, and 27K miles as well.

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Here's a recent event he just attended, showing what the car can do at ~12psi.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1162542

As you can see his is running great, my VT3 has been running solid for 3 years, and 27K miles as well.

You regret not doing stroker also?

[DLSJ5]

Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

You regret not doing stroker also?

Hey Sal, good question, it would have been nice, but at the time we just wanted to do a drop in option (LC Pistons, Rods, bearings), to see what it could do, and take the power progression slowly to where it finally is now, ~720whp and the current WR Trap speed holder for any E9X in the 1/2 Mile, along with 27K miles on the odometer. I'm pretty sure that it's racked up the most miles of any built motor, 700whp, daily driven car, that's been to several Airstrip/Track events, so I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish with just this drop in setup and the V3 blower, but no doubt the stroker option is very appealing.

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Hey Sal, good question, it would have been nice, but at the time we just wanted to do a drop in option (LC Pistons, Rods, bearings), to see what it could do, and take the power progression slowly to where it finally is now, ~720whp and the current WR Trap speed holder for any E9X in the 1/2 Mile, along with 27K miles on the odometer. I'm pretty sure that it's racked up the most miles of any built motor, 700whp, daily driven car, that's been to several Airstrip/Track events, so I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish with just this drop in setup and the V3 blower, but no doubt the stroker option is very appealing.

Have you thought about t trim? Or happy with the power level? Amazing how well the car has been running for 3 years, man! Good stuff...

[DLSJ5]

Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

Have you thought about t trim? Or happy with the power level? Amazing how well the car has been running for 3 years, man! Good stuff...

Thanks Brother!

On the T trim, I don't want to deal with the oil drain line, lol, if I ever did upgrade though it would be the V2-TI that Zim is running.

[OM VT3]

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Thanks Brother!

On the T trim, I don't want to deal with the oil drain line, lol, if I ever did upgrade though it would be the V2-TI that Zim is running.

I want to see a v2ti on ur car

[BoosTonian]

Holy shit, congratulations on killing those records!! A monster build indeed, and the car look beautiful!

[VT3M33]

Originally Posted by MThree_driver

Holy shit, congratulations on killing those records!! A monster build indeed, and the car look beautiful!

Thanks man!

I'm thinking of taking it
To the next level by breaking the 800whp barrier.

[8k3]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

Thanks man!

I'm thinking of taking it
To the next level by breaking the 800whp barrier.

Zim how much can the block handle? Do you have upgraded head studs? That other individual has not been successful running that high and his shop is fairly competent

[OM VT3]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

Thanks man!

I'm thinking of taking it
To the next level by breaking the 800whp barrier.

Crank the boost?

[81bear]

Originally Posted by 8k3

Zim how much can the block handle? Do you have upgraded head studs? That other individual has not been successful running that high and his shop is fairly competent

I would think adding ARH headers would get him close to 800whp and reduce PSI easing the burden on the block...

[81bear]

On second thought up the boost too and smash the 800whp mark!!!

[VT3M33]

Originally Posted by 8k3

Zim how much can the block handle? Do you have upgraded head studs? That other individual has not been successful running that high and his shop is fairly competent

what other individual ?

Originally Posted by OM VT3

Crank the boost?

15-16psi, I'm at 13 right now which netted 548wtq 776whp

Originally Posted by 81bear

I would think adding ARH headers would get him close to 800whp and reduce PSI easing the burden on the block...

Originally Posted by 81bear

On second thought up the boost too and smash the 800whp mark!!!

thats the plan

[8k3]

Originally Posted by VT3M33

what other individual ?

Sticky

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by 8k3

Sticky

From what I understand, he's moving to the Gintani TT setup in the near future.

[LANGSAM]

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Here's a recent event he just attended, showing what the car can do at ~12psi.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1162542

As you can see his is running great, my VT3 has been running solid for 3 years, and 27K miles as well.

thats awesome man im looking at a vt3 setup down the road but, having too much fun out here in Germany while stationed here and dont know of a competent shop to do it. maybe Manhart. but, i have almost 10,000 on my vt2625 now and running perfect and spending most of its time well above 120 mph. i love this motor and ESS's bulletproof setup.