10-18-2013, 03:44 PM | #1 |
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2013 VR 1LE Livernois Build - "Scorpion" [COTW 2/17/14]
Hey everyone!
Thought I would get started on my build journal. I am starting with a Victory Red 1LE (2SS) I purchased on June 1, 2013. I've had to slightly delay my build out of a promise to my wife I would at least wait until the first of the year. I've built many cars and a custom Jeep was my last project from 2012/13. I have started few changes with her blessing and I will document those over the next few days to catch up! In the mean time here was the very first pic the day I took delivery. Last edited by elarson5757; 01-30-2014 at 10:34 PM. |
10-18-2013, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Mod List
Held for a complete list of the car's modifications.
Exterior Rear Bumper Blackout in Gloss Black Front Bumper Grill/Headlight Surrounding in Gloss Black Front Bottom Grill Surround in Gloss Black Gary's Customs Dual Vented Fenders with Drivers Side Gloss Black Hash Marks Painted on Tinted Windows Custom License Plate Heritage Grill in Gloss Black ZL-1 Rocker Panels (Victory Red/Matte Black) ZL-1 Splash Guards ACS Rear Decklid Liner in Carbon Fiber w/LED's CFD Strut Tower Covers in Flat Black MPD1 COPO Hood in Gloss Black with Painted Drivers Side Hash Marks Anvil Carbon Fiber Spoiler VDI Verticle Doors ACS Rear Quarter Functional Ports Custom Oracle Bi-Xenon Headlights in Matte Black with ColorShift Halos ACS T3/S Ports in Matte Black with Eagle LEDs as DRL's Interior AEM Boost/AFR Gauges in A-Piller Pod Custom Red Gauge Faces ZL Dash Inserts Painted interior trim incl. door panel inserts, speedo bezel, dash trim, full console, and seat sides all in Black/Victory Red Chassis/Drivetrain Hurst Roll Control BMR Trailing Arms w/bushings DSS 1000HP Axles BMR Toe Rods w/bushings BMR Outer Control Arm Bushings BMR Solid Subframe Bushings Slotted and Drilled Rotors Stainless Brake Lines Hawk Race Pads Motul 600 Fluid Engine/Mechanical 2.9L Whipple Supercharger (polished) with 4" Pulley @ 9PSI RotoFab Cold Air Intake Livernois Stage 2 CNC Heads (upgraded head bolts and other related improvements) Stage 2C-Hi Lift Livernois Custom Grind Cam Livernois Dual Fuel Pump Setup Kooks Long Tube Headers with Hi Flow Cats Corsa Exhaust MSD Plug Wires McLeod RXT Twin Disk Clutch with Aluminum Flywheel NGK Plugs 3 BAR MAP 160 Thermostat Elite Catch Can JDP Clutch Res Seperator Engine Dress Custom "Livernois Built" Fuse Panel Cover RotoFab Engine Covers in Victory Red Showstopper Accessories Covers in Victory Red Polished Billet Fluid Caps Last edited by elarson5757; 01-16-2015 at 10:00 PM. |
10-18-2013, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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As of today my build had simply been cosmetic. So far I have completed:
Tinted Windows ZL1 Rockers (top body color matched) Nite Shades NS-1 Graphics Blacked out front quarter CAMARO badging and added the SS Blacked out front/rear bow ties Removed SS from front grill Emblem Pros 1LE hood badges Emblem Pros 1LE trunk badge Here it is today!! If someone would like a closer pic of something or feedback on a product as I go feel free to ask! |
10-18-2013, 03:59 PM | #4 |
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Looks great I need to get cracking on some mods.
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10-18-2013, 04:53 PM | #5 |
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My new personalized license plate.
Forgot to note that I also painted the taillight surrounds as you can see in this pic! |
10-18-2013, 06:47 PM | #6 |
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I like your choice in going with stripes instead of the blacked out hood. Looks very nice! Also the rockers are a great touch. I'm gonna be honest I haven't looked at the LE much, does it come stock with a CAI? If not I do say that gets my vote for next mod .
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10-18-2013, 07:13 PM | #7 |
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Ok just a couple more for catch up sake!
I added the Hurst roll control mounting the power and activation switches in easy reach. Also installed the ZL-1 splash guards. |
10-18-2013, 07:16 PM | #8 |
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Lastly before I move on to this winters engine build up I got an Elite catch can, CAI, and a body match fuse box cover done.
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10-18-2013, 07:17 PM | #9 |
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CAI
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10-18-2013, 07:19 PM | #10 |
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10-19-2013, 11:09 AM | #11 |
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Nice job ... looks great!
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10-19-2013, 08:55 PM | #12 |
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OK..time to lay out the winter engine build up!! I have been working with Andy Ricketts over at Livernois in Metro Detroit. Frankly they are the ONLY company in Michigan I want doing this. They have an amazing reputation, unbelievable shop, and have hundreds, maybe thousands of cars under their belt.
Andy if you see this feel free to weigh in!! Here is the plan. Clearly it will include before/after dyno testing and as many pics and videos as I can talk Andy and his team into taking! My intentions is to have them pick it up for these upgrades after the first of the year as the car will be stored anyway. -Whipple 2.9 Supercharger -RotoFab intake (have CAI now but Andy is suggesting better flow at these HP with RotoFab) -Kooks Long Tube Headers w/Hi Flow Cats -Corsa Exhaust -Livernois 2C Hi Lift Blower Cam -Livernois Stage 2 Heads -McLeod RTX Twin Disk Clutch/Aluminum Flywheel -Livernois Dual Fuel Pump Setup -MSD Plug Wires -NGK TR6 Plugs -ARP Cam Bolts -7.425" 5/16" Pushrods -ARP Head Bolts -LS9 Head Gasket -ARP Flywheel bolts -BMR Trailing Arms -DSS 1000HP Axles -Boost and AFR Gauges with A-Pillar Mount Andy is expecting between 680-700HP to the rear wheels....should be a BEAST!!! In their opinion this is a safe and reliable combination all be it the top end of the range on the stock bottom end. If I get bored with this after time a forged bottom end from Livernois will be the next step along with bumping up the boost. The wait for spring will kill me.... More to follow after the first of the year.... |
10-28-2013, 08:45 PM | #13 |
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Well based on recommendations from Livernois I have removed and sold the CAI intake temporarily putting it back to stock until the engine build. Their suggestion was based on what I was having done and the power I would be pushing I should go with a Roto-Fab unit.
The car itself has now been stored for winter so for the most part this thread will be pretty inactive until it comes out after the first of the year to go to Livernois. The other major change was I just sold my Jeep. This move will free up future funds as well as smooth out my daily commute! |
10-28-2013, 09:09 PM | #14 |
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Sweet build you've got going here, definitely jealous. Subscribed.
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