L67 GXP build (update: 9/16/13)

[crzydmnd72]

Glad to see you're finally getting some time to work on it. Looks good so far! Will this be one that stays parked in wintertime?

[deano55]

Talked to a local speed shop who builds these motors w/sc and sends them to Tiawan for midget racing, they have 412hp at the crank, he said they are fitted with forged crank and rods and i would assume pistons too, looks like you could be in that range with your set up.

[95naSTA]

FWIW on the L32 heads.. The valves are barely larger. You need to measure the difference with calipers to see it. And for them flowing better, I've never seen verification of this anywhere. If they do, it's marginal since there’s nothing drastically different with the casting.

[harofreak00]

Oh ok. We'll my info was just based off reading on the internet, not my own testing... so ya you're probably right.

[deano55]

The late model L32 has 20 more hp from the coated superc harger I'm told.

[00Beast]

It's from the Gen V S/C. Nothing to do with coatings, etc. That's the difference between 92-93 and 94-95 S1 L67's.

The heads may not be better, but sure aren't worse.

[BonneMe]

That is a SEXY engine. Finish her up and lets have a celebration!

It's from the Gen V S/C. Nothing to do with coatings, etc. That's the difference between 92-93 and 94-95 S1 L67's.

The heads may not be better, but sure aren't worse.

They also had larger throttle bodies.

[1oldman]

That is one beautiful engine! Looks like you're having more than your fair share of fun. lol - BC

[deano55]

L32 intake valves are 1.83 compared to the 1.80 on the L67. The casting numbers are the same on both. I guess between all these little differances makes the 20 extra hp over the series 2

[harofreak00]

Test fitting the FMHE.

[harofreak00]

Had a custom bracket welded today.


Because of the curve, no extra mounts on the sides were needed, its very strong.



I drilled some holes and used 4" carriage bolts to attach it to the bumper.

[95naSTA]

Sweet idea. It looks real clean.

[sethjamesrimrodt]

Still looking great Andrew, can't wait to see it done.

[ga93sle]

That looks awesome! Very nicely done!

[00Beast]

Looks great Andrew!

[WhiteArrow3800]

Awesome work there...

Jealousy +10

[harofreak00]

Well its been almost a year since I last did any work on this. With the baby on the way, my wife said I have to have this car done before the baby is born or I will never get it done. I started to put things in motion earlier this week. On Monday I started putting all the finishing touches on the engine. I put all new wire loom on the engine harness to make it look a little nicer. I modified the wiring harness to adapt to the new N* throttle body. I think ZZP's wiring adapter harnesses look messy.

Here is the engine ready to be mated to the trans. It is a 30k mile L32 long block that I pulled out of one my project cars that was totalled. It has been modded with:

• INTENSE S1X cam: http://intense-racing.com/Merchant2/mer ... e=3800_HCV
  ZZP Viton valve stem seals: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/4 ... Seals.aspx
  Rollmaster double timing chain with custom milling: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... g-Set.aspx
  ZZP machined oil pump cover: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/4 ... Cover.aspx
  ZZP oil pressure kit: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/9 ... e-Kit.aspx
  Meziere electric water pump: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/7 ... -Pump.aspx
  CompCams 130# Valve Springs: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-26915-12
  CompCams Race Valve Locks: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-623-12
  ZZP modified valve spring retainers: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/3 ... iners.aspx
  Compcams reuseable rocker arm bolts: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... bolts.aspx
  GenV supercharger ported and polished
  ZZP modular pulley setup with 3.0, 3.2, 3.4 pulleys: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/9 ... ystem.aspx
  ZZP ported and polished LIM: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... ntake.aspx
  SSEILMNOP Phenolic intercooler core: http://www.grandprixforums.net/phenolic ... 42711.html
  Frozenboost FMHE: http://www.frozenboost.com/product_info ... 6a964f4850
  Bosch intercooler pump: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... -Pump.aspx
  ZZP IC pump controller: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/3 ... oller.aspx
  PRJ fuel rails: http://www.prjperformance.com/Products/ ... index.html
  Lucas 42.5# fuel injectors: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... ctors.aspx
  ZZP Garlock Supercharger gaskets: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/9 ... skets.aspx
  ZZP 8 Rib Powerbond Crank Pulley: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/3 ... ulley.aspx
  ZZP 8 Rib conversion pulleys: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/8 ... lleys.aspx
  Goodyear 4080720 Gatorback Poly-V Belt: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EI ... UTF8&psc=1
  Northstar throttle body
  ZZP Northstar TB adapter: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/3 ... Plate.aspx
  ZZP Northstar TB cable bracket: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/3 ... acket.aspx
  ZZP 85mm MAF sensor: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/7 ... r-kit.aspx
  Ceramic coated Pacesetter headers: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/2 ... aders.aspx
  ZZP o2 sensor extension harness: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... rness.aspx
  ZZP EGR blockoff plates: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... Plate.aspx
  ZZP 10.5mm Plug Wires: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/Sea ... ubmit=true
  ANIMUL custom billet aluminum front valve cover
  INTENSE Fenderwell intake: http://intense-racing.com/Merchant2/mer ... _Induction
  Aluminum coolant elbow: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... lbows.aspx
  Autolite CopperCore 104's: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... Plugs.aspx
  Drilled 180° thermostat: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/1 ... stats.aspx

Here is the transmission ready to be mated to the engine. It is the same transmission out of my blue 2000 SSEi, but it has been professionally rebuild with TEP parts:

• 300M hardened input shaft: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4 ... 300MIS.htm
  Hardened 4th clutch shaft: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4 ... 84860C.htm
  TripleEdgePerformance Stage 1 kit: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4 ... 9702HP.htm
  7/8" single chain: http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4 ... E-SNGL.htm
  2500 stall ZZP torque converter: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/5 ... erter.aspx
  ZZP Finned Aluminum Transmission Pan: http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/p/2 ... n-Pan.aspx

Now they are together, a marriage made in heaven.










I also cleaned and painted up the subframe. It is the original subframe from my demodded 2000 SSEi. New control arms, inner and outer tierods, and those stupid Monroe struts. Also got a new rear trans mount, and using a 3" boat roller as the front mount.




Engine/trans on the subframe with everything ready to go:






Ready to drop the car onto the subframe





To avoid clearance issues because of the intercooler height, I installed some spacers on the side engine mounts to lower the engine by about 1/2". I also didn't install any washers for the custom frount mount.






Here is the first startup of the engine. It hadn't ran in about 2 years, so I primed the oil pump for about 30 seconds prior to starting it with the ignition hooked up.
http://youtu.be/w3YRQ8NZ5aw

With the car running, I took it out for a spin. The roads are still very gritty, so there is no traction, hence not starting from a stop. The car is not even closed to tuned yet and I'm getting hardly any KR with a 3.0 pulley. I still haven't installed the intercooler plumbing, that's for next week.
http://youtu.be/DUNZLuoKI_k

I'm pretty disappointed with the Monroe front struts, but I have new FE5 struts coming, hopefully get that front end back down to stock height.

[SSEiMan01]

Love it!

[yourgrandma]

Hate my car even more now. Thanks. Lol.

Nice work though. Lot of details I didn't get into.

[swampthing]

Very well done sir, boat roller motor mount ftw!