Ryan@zzp
06-18-2009, 04:01 PM
Well I figured it was time to get some pics and details up about my twincharged build to let people know what was coming. The car is a 2006 2.0 s/c. I wanted to build a twin charge kit after seeing the first one perform on the dyno but I had to wait to find a good deal on a car to build. After months of searching the forums, Ebay, and actions, I found one. It's a 2006 Silver mist Cobalt. I wanted a Silver one, as I had plans for a custom paint job and figured Silver would be the best starting color.
I got a great deal on the car, being in an accident. The car was hit in the passenger in front or the owner must have hit a curb. There were some mods on it but not much. I had to replace the control arm, strut, oil pan, fender, and some other things. After repairs the car was off to the frame shop just to be sure it was straight. Matt and myself have made some comments about the car in a few threads, but I never really released any real proof that I was really working on the car, so here we go!
First day I got it:
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss001.bmp
After stripping it down a bit:
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss002.bmp
More of the cage work:
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss003.bmp
Engine ready to drop-in. The turbo in the pics is a Bullseye extended tip super 362 that we are testing for Bullseye. It has not been released to the public yet, it should be a beast! Big props to Dave and Dan at Bullseye, thanks boys.
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss004.bmp
Engine pics: I realize some of the vacum lines and other pieces are not in the correct spot so no need to hate.
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss006.bmp
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss007.bmp
My car will have a full interior, stock carpet, back seats, dash, and a set of racing seats.
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss005.bmp
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_1.jpg
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_4.jpg
Here is a few pictures of the car on the dyno testing some new parts:
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_3.jpg
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_2.jpg
This build has gone so smooth from start to almost near completion. I have never built a car with such efficiency. The parts came in on time, which we all know is some times a huge battle. All of the ZZP products worked perfect the first time, the cage fabrication went very smoothly and the engine just wants to keep making power.
Working at ZZP has been a huge benefit for me because of the fact that I am at the front of designing products, and testing all of our new products not only to stay ahead of the competition but to bring quality products to the customer. We don't just build products to sell and make money, we build products that work and make power.
Thanks to:
Zoom for letting builds like this happen and for the use of the facility at any given time. Matt for not only his technical and mechanical skills but his what ever it takes to get er done attitude, and the never ending passion for building fast and reliable vehicles. Jason for building a sweet ass cage, always working as hard a possible and his ability to put up with me. Joe for welding anything that is put in front of him and never backing down from a new project, (bad ass welding skills). Sc*** for keeping the CNC's running so I can be spoiled. Pat and Greg for the body work and painting skills to pay the bills, and dealing with me changing my mind on the color about 100 times, and the rest off the ZZP crew.
Plans for the car:
I plan on racing the car s/c only at first and setting a new s/c e.t. record, (First day at the track). Once that is done I will twincharge the car and start making some power.
I do plan to attend some events and hopefully some meets with the car. Any details on those would be great. Hit me up with a p.m.
Mod List: This list will be changing on a regular basis. When the twincharge kit goes on and as I test new parts, but I will keep it updated.
Engine:
Cyl. head, ZZP valve springs, no other head work
stock block with arp head studs
ZZP balance shaft delete kit
ZZP thermostat housing delete kit
ZZP electric water pump kit
ZZP a/c delete kit, (maintains stock belt)
ZZP adjustable tensioner
ZZP solid motor mount
Fuel:
ZZP 60# injectors and harness
ZZP Fuel pump rewire
Stock pump
AEM wide band
Transmission:
2008 LNF, with LSD
ZZP stage 2 axels
Fidazna aluminum flywheel
ZZP solid transmission mounts
ZZP 2200lb pressure plate, (blower only)
ZZP 2600lb pressure plate, (twincharge)
Cooling mods:
ZZP 15 row dual core single pass heat exchanger
ZZP single pass intake manifold
Suspension and brakes:
SSC lowering springs
ZZP spring blockers
LNF front brakes (will switch to ZZP small brake kit when running slicks)
Intake:
LS4 thr***le body
ZZP prototype 3” cold air intake
Exhaust:
ZZP mid-length S.S. header
ZZP cut-out to ZZP 3" aluminum exhaust
Updates as promised,
After some more dyno testing we reached some what of a limit on gasoline and decided that it was time to do some e85 testing. Matt dropped the tank removed the factory regulator. After the sending unit and tank were back in the car Matt installed our boost reference kit. Easy of install from 1-10 , ten being most difficult I would rate the install at about a 4 or 5 if you are dropping the tank, and 1 or 2 if you are leaving the tank in the car. We used the factory evap line for this install as shown on the ZZP product page. I installed a ZZP fuel pump rewire to make sure our fuel pump voltage stayed in-check.
Nearly every prototype part that I have installed has been a gain in power on the car. I guess we could keep on testing and testing but the car needs to go to the track and race. There has been many late nights working on this car and it never seems to end but if we are going to race anytime soon I need to get the car over to our third bay for some paint.
STD correction, e85, 60’s, 2.6
http://www.zzperformance.com/miscftp/Ryan06ss319a.jpg
We actually dynoed more power but decided to race the car with the setup that achieved the posted power level. The time slips will back this power level as soon as the car is back from paint .
More pictures coming soon!
I got a great deal on the car, being in an accident. The car was hit in the passenger in front or the owner must have hit a curb. There were some mods on it but not much. I had to replace the control arm, strut, oil pan, fender, and some other things. After repairs the car was off to the frame shop just to be sure it was straight. Matt and myself have made some comments about the car in a few threads, but I never really released any real proof that I was really working on the car, so here we go!
First day I got it:
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss001.bmp
After stripping it down a bit:
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss002.bmp
More of the cage work:
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss003.bmp
Engine ready to drop-in. The turbo in the pics is a Bullseye extended tip super 362 that we are testing for Bullseye. It has not been released to the public yet, it should be a beast! Big props to Dave and Dan at Bullseye, thanks boys.
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss004.bmp
Engine pics: I realize some of the vacum lines and other pieces are not in the correct spot so no need to hate.
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss006.bmp
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss007.bmp
My car will have a full interior, stock carpet, back seats, dash, and a set of racing seats.
http://sites.commercecreators.com/folder456/site_images_system/user/zzp06ss005.bmp
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_1.jpg
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_4.jpg
Here is a few pictures of the car on the dyno testing some new parts:
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_3.jpg
http://www.zzperformance.com/products_img/1047_2.jpg
This build has gone so smooth from start to almost near completion. I have never built a car with such efficiency. The parts came in on time, which we all know is some times a huge battle. All of the ZZP products worked perfect the first time, the cage fabrication went very smoothly and the engine just wants to keep making power.
Working at ZZP has been a huge benefit for me because of the fact that I am at the front of designing products, and testing all of our new products not only to stay ahead of the competition but to bring quality products to the customer. We don't just build products to sell and make money, we build products that work and make power.
Thanks to:
Zoom for letting builds like this happen and for the use of the facility at any given time. Matt for not only his technical and mechanical skills but his what ever it takes to get er done attitude, and the never ending passion for building fast and reliable vehicles. Jason for building a sweet ass cage, always working as hard a possible and his ability to put up with me. Joe for welding anything that is put in front of him and never backing down from a new project, (bad ass welding skills). Sc*** for keeping the CNC's running so I can be spoiled. Pat and Greg for the body work and painting skills to pay the bills, and dealing with me changing my mind on the color about 100 times, and the rest off the ZZP crew.
Plans for the car:
I plan on racing the car s/c only at first and setting a new s/c e.t. record, (First day at the track). Once that is done I will twincharge the car and start making some power.
I do plan to attend some events and hopefully some meets with the car. Any details on those would be great. Hit me up with a p.m.
Mod List: This list will be changing on a regular basis. When the twincharge kit goes on and as I test new parts, but I will keep it updated.
Engine:
Cyl. head, ZZP valve springs, no other head work
stock block with arp head studs
ZZP balance shaft delete kit
ZZP thermostat housing delete kit
ZZP electric water pump kit
ZZP a/c delete kit, (maintains stock belt)
ZZP adjustable tensioner
ZZP solid motor mount
Fuel:
ZZP 60# injectors and harness
ZZP Fuel pump rewire
Stock pump
AEM wide band
Transmission:
2008 LNF, with LSD
ZZP stage 2 axels
Fidazna aluminum flywheel
ZZP solid transmission mounts
ZZP 2200lb pressure plate, (blower only)
ZZP 2600lb pressure plate, (twincharge)
Cooling mods:
ZZP 15 row dual core single pass heat exchanger
ZZP single pass intake manifold
Suspension and brakes:
SSC lowering springs
ZZP spring blockers
LNF front brakes (will switch to ZZP small brake kit when running slicks)
Intake:
LS4 thr***le body
ZZP prototype 3” cold air intake
Exhaust:
ZZP mid-length S.S. header
ZZP cut-out to ZZP 3" aluminum exhaust
Updates as promised,
After some more dyno testing we reached some what of a limit on gasoline and decided that it was time to do some e85 testing. Matt dropped the tank removed the factory regulator. After the sending unit and tank were back in the car Matt installed our boost reference kit. Easy of install from 1-10 , ten being most difficult I would rate the install at about a 4 or 5 if you are dropping the tank, and 1 or 2 if you are leaving the tank in the car. We used the factory evap line for this install as shown on the ZZP product page. I installed a ZZP fuel pump rewire to make sure our fuel pump voltage stayed in-check.
Nearly every prototype part that I have installed has been a gain in power on the car. I guess we could keep on testing and testing but the car needs to go to the track and race. There has been many late nights working on this car and it never seems to end but if we are going to race anytime soon I need to get the car over to our third bay for some paint.
STD correction, e85, 60’s, 2.6
http://www.zzperformance.com/miscftp/Ryan06ss319a.jpg
We actually dynoed more power but decided to race the car with the setup that achieved the posted power level. The time slips will back this power level as soon as the car is back from paint .
More pictures coming soon!