Alcohol Burning / Supercharged
2003 Corvette C5 A4 Coupe
Methanol system pressurizes at four PSI with progressive injection through full boost.
Block by M2 Race Systems; built by ECS with Manley Pro Series forged rods & pistons, ported heads, MAF & throttle body, FAST LSX™ Intake Manifold, Comp Cams ECS Blower Cam (Duration ~ 220s / Lift ~ 580s), King main bearings, Rollmaster double roller timing chain, ARP head stud kit, GM MLS gaskets, ported oil pump, Siemens 60# injectors with a MSD-2350 fuel pump booster: Cooled by a DeWitts aluminum radiator with integrated oil cooler using dual SPAL fans. Exhaust uses American Racing 1.75 long tube headers; high flow cats & X-pipe into Corsa Power-Plus RSC™ Pace Car Edition exhaust with Tigershark tips. /
Transmission / Gearing: RPM Level V 4L60/65E A4 transmission (with a B&M Racing Hi-Tek SuperCooler using a SPAL fan); Yank Racing SS 3200 torque converter; RPM extreme duty converter drive plate; GM Getrag rear differential with a Z06 3.42 carrier / gear set and hardened output shaft
Transmission includes: Media blast transmission case, RPM sleeved input drum, RPM 3-4 clutch pack, RPM reinforced sunshell with collar & bearing, double caged 29 element sprag, 4L65E low roller clutch, billet 4th gear servo, Transgo HD-2 shift kit, Corvette Servo, Wide 2-4 band, updated aluminum accumulator piston, GM 5 pinion planetary gearsets
Suspension: PFADT Race Engineering adjustable coil-over shocks; PFADT Race Engineering front & rear adjustable sway bar kit (6061 anodized aluminum arms, steel-spherical end links and polyurethane bushings) with an Elite Engineering E2 Tunnel Reinforcement Plate
Braking: Self centering, curved vane / slotted, radial float mount Girodisc rotors with 6061-T6 aluminum hats and Federal-Mogul Ferodo Racing DS2500 pads. Braking controls include a Biondo Racing 3000 psi Linelock.
Wheels & Tires:
Dress / STreet: Front: Forged 19x9.5 Savini SV3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims with 245/35ZR19 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 Blackwall tires & Rear: Forged 20x10.5 Savini SV3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims with 285/30ZR20 XL BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 Blackwall tires
Racing / Strip: CCW Drag Pack: Classic series modular / polished wheels with a 26" tall bias setup using M&H Racemaster 26x11.5-16 (10" tread) tires on the rear and M&H Racemaster 4.5/26.0-17 bias skinnies up front
Alcohol Burning / Supercharged 2003 Corvette C5 A4 Coupe
Engine: Methanol injected, supercharged, forged GM LS6 (5.7 ltr. / 346 ci) motor with forced induction provided by an intercooled, oil injected, Paxton Novi 2000 Supercharger running at 12 psi (with a TiAL 50mm BOV using a 9 psi spring), which is fed by an AlkyControl dual nozzle methanol injection system (running VP Racing M1 Methanol), controlled by a PAC progressive regulator and 2 Bar GM MAP sensor. The methanol system pressurizes at four psi and continues progressive injection through full boost.
Machine work by M2 Race Systems using a CK21 Sunnen honed block along with a balanced, polished & pinned crankshaft. Engine was then assembled at East Coast Supercharging (ECS) using fully machined Manley pro series "I" beam 4340 steel forged rods (weight matched); Manley 2618 high strength aluminum forged pistons (pin-fitted using heavy duty tool steel wristpins) and Total Seal 1.5MM plasma moly high performance rings. The build included ECS head porting; ECS ported oil pump; Comp Cams ECS Blower Cam (proprietary grind: Duration ~ 220s / Lift ~ 580s); King high performance silicone coated main bearings, Rollmaster double roller timing chain; ARP 2000 head stud kit; GM MLS gaskets; FAST LSX™ polymer Intake Manifold with Siemens Deka Mototron 60# High Impedance injectors and MSD-2350 fuel pump booster; Ported Throttle Body; Ported MAF with A&A Mass Air Flow Sensor Girdle; K&N custom oil cap breather; Campbell Hausfeld Air/Oil Separator/Filter & Catch Can; NGK TR-6 spark plugs and more.
Exhaust uses American Racing 304 stainless 1.75 long tube headers with high flow / severe duty metallic substrate cats and X-pipe into a Corsa Performance Power-Plus RSC™ (Reflective Sound Cancellation™) Pace Car Edition stainless exhaust with Tigershark tips.
The gauge package includes an A-Pillar replacement bezel with Analog Autometer Z Series fuel pressure and vac/boost gauges using Autometer ATM-3286 blue LEDs along with an alcohol pressure status LED indicator. Onboard system status and diagnostics are provided through a Hypertech Hyperpac performance computer.
Transmission / Gearing: RPM Level V 4L60/65E A4 transmission; Yank Racing SS 3200 torque converter; RPM extreme duty converter drive plate; GM Getrag rear differential with a Z06 3.42 carrier / gear set and hardened output shaft – Tranny includes: Media blast transmission case, RPM sleeved input drum, RPM 3-4 clutch pack, RPM reinforced sunshell with collar & bearing, double caged 29 element sprag, 4L65E low roller clutch, billet 4th gear servo, Transgo HD-2 shift kit, Corvette Servo, Wide 2-4 band, updated aluminum accumulator piston, GM 5 pinion planetary gearsets...
Cooling Systems: Engine using a custom fabricated DeWitts aluminum radiator running dual SPAL high performance fans with integrated / custom ECS oil cooler, braided lines and 160 degree thermostat. Transmission uses a B&M Racing Hi-Tek trans SuperCooler with high performance SPAL fan (13-1/2"x9"x3-1/2" core, 9-1/2" fan, 175 degree thermostat, braided lines).
Suspension: PFADT Race Engineering adjustable coil-over shocks; PFADT Race Engineering front & rear adjustable sway bar kit (6061 anodized aluminum arms, steel-spherical end links and polyurethane bushings) with an Elite Engineering E2 Tunnel Reinforcement Plate...
Braking: Self centering radial float mount Girodisc rotors (A1-009 & A2-009) using 6061-T6 aircraft specification aluminum hats and cast iron curved vane / slotted discs (attached using cadmium plated alloy steel drive pins with grade 12 cap screws and hardened anti-noise spring washers) with Federal-Mogul Ferodo Racing DS2500 brake pads (0.50 coefficient of friction at all temperatures) and braided lines running Castrol GT LMA fluid. Rear brake cooling added through a GM C5 Z06 rear brake cooling scoop and duct kit. Braking controls include an ECS built Biondo Racing 3000 psi Linelock / Roll Control solenoid & switch. Stainless steel brake pad covers added for appearance.
Wheels & Tires: (1) For the Street (Dress & Daily Use)... Front: Forged 19x9.5 Savini SV3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims with 245/35ZR19 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 Blackwall tires & Rear: Forged 20x10.5 Savini SV3 Chrome Plated Signature Series Rims with 285/30ZR20 XL BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 Blackwall tires < AND > (2) For the Strip (Qtr. Mile)... CCW Drag Pack: Classic series modular / polished wheels with a 26" tall bias setup using M&H Racemaster 26x11.5-16 (10" tread) tires on the rear and M&H Racemaster 4.5/26.0-17 bias skinnies up front
Sound System / Electronics: Pioneer DEH-P790BT Blue Tooth Head Unit (Hands free cell phone) with Pioneer GEX-P920XM XM Radio receiver, CD-I200 iBus Interface Cable for Apple iPod, CD-UB100 USB Adapter (with 8Gb I/O Magic Gigabank USB 2.0 drive) connected to a Soundgate GMCRV1 Interface out to a black JL Audio Slash series 300/4 amplifier. Front Channel = JL Audio Evolution XR650 Speakers (custom door mounts); Rear Channel = JL Audio Evolution VR650 Speakers (running off Bose amps); Subwoofer = Black JL Audio Corvette C5 sealed Stealthbox® enclosing a JL Audio 10W3v2-D2 sub. Also added an Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar Detector and a Garmin nüvi® 350 GPS / Navigation with Fodor's Travel Guide.
Safety: Black 5-point 4130 Chromoly Rollbar (.083 thickness) welded to the frame with removable driver's side bar (using clevis joints and quick release pins), fabricated & tig welded in-house at ECS. Driver's side restraint uses a Simpson Camlock black 5-point harness. Additionally, added a billet mounted MaxOut B:C 1-lb. chrome fire extinguisher.
Body and Extras: Hand Laminated Fiberglass C5 Heat and Pressure Extractor Cold Air Hood (BPP Mold) Custom, hand painted purple flames, fading into black, plus a Hand Laminated Fiberglass Rear Wing, Hand painted Battery Den Cover; Hand painted (gloss black with purple ghost flames) fiberglass: (1) Methanol Tank Cover, (2) Coolant Reservoir Tank Cover, and; (3) Front Wheel Well Covers, Left & Right.
Accessories, Dress-Up & More: Optima RedTop 75/35 six-pack SpiralCell battery; chrome Hurst Ltd. "Tuff Stuff" 110 Amp Alternator; CCA Molded/Braided Upper Radiator and overflow hoses; Silver Metallic Fuel Rail Cover Decals (5.7L & Stripes); Chrome Alternator Bracket; Stainless steel Power Brake Booster Cover; Stainless steel Cowl Vent Cover; Chrome Fluid Cap Covers and A/C Check Valve Cap Covers; Stainless steel Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cover; Stainless steel Power Steering Reservoir Housing Cover; Chrome Headlight Motor Covers; Chrome Hood Strut Covers; Chrome Engine Oil Dipstick; Stainless steel Fuse Box Cover; Stainless steel front Bumper Upper Attaching Lip Cover; ChromeCo chromed Hood Hinges & Latch Bars; plus some under-hood white LED accent lights
- plus, a few more add-ons... Elite Engineering Aluminum Gas Pedal; Protective Aluminum Radiator Screen; Open / Cold Air Fog Light surrounds; Frame saver front wheels; Aluminum Rocker Panel Skid Plates; 50th Anniv. Filler Plate; Rubber Door, hood and trunk Sill Seals; Door Edge Guards; Altec Phantom License Plate Louvers; GM Front License plate surround filler and Laser Shield License Plate Cover with C5 screw snaps; Invisi-Lock Door Key Hole Cover; front running lights / turn signal and reverse lights acrylic smoke gray black out kit; ACA DOT compliant High Intensity Discharge (HID) projection headlamps; 6000K HID xenon Fog/Driving lights; Corvette-enhancements Black Cherry Halo LED Taillights w/32 LEDs, Corvette-enhancements Black Cherry Diamond Cut Rear Markers with 5LED Red Cluster Bulbs, Corvette-enhancements Black Cherry LED Third Brake Light; Front side fender GM 2003 C5 50th Anniv. emblems. The interior includes Lloyd's DuPont Nylon 50th Anniversary C5 Floor Mats (Black) and a Dot Deco static cling matrix targa roof headliner.