JBurer - I've got $10 on it!
I'll update my blog post with more configuration updates as they occur but here's where I'm at so far.
My build configuration:
https://superlitesite.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/5-configuration/
Factory options as part of base kit:
- Race tail option
- Orange gel coat
- Door mounted side mirrors
- One-piece side windows
- CF10 wheels in gunmetal gray (19″F/20″R)
- Dropped floor pan
- KOSO dash display [this was the least ugly of the dash options but I won’t be using this]
Additional options:
- Carbon fiber rear wing
- Carbon fiber rear window louvers/vents
- Carbon fiber interior tub
- Carbon fiber front fender vents
- A-pillar covers (fiberglass)
- Front lift kit
- Street splitter w/optional tunnels
- Inner fender panel kit
- Adjustable pedal assembly
- Graziano transaxle accessory kit (clutch, flywheel, starter, etc) [In hindsight I wish I had sourced these components myself, the SPEC clutch has replaceable friction elements if your clutch wears out whereas the factory option does not. Hopefully I never wear out my clutch!]
- GM LS engine front dress kit
- Graziano transmission (V8) [This is used in both the Audi R8 and the Lamborghini Gallardo. These cars use high-revving engines and the internal gears are configured for high RPM operation. However, I believe the gear ratios are inappropriate for a light street car using a lower revving American V8 so I sourced a set of drop gears to re-gear the transmission. Originally I was told this was an easy mod; now that I’ve seen a transmission updated with these gears I now know this is not true! This is a significant R&R of the trans internals and requires clearancing of the case internals.]
Powertrain
- GM LS376/525hp crate motor [I sourced this from Pace Performance, they start with a GM LS3 430hp motor and update the cam to the 525hp version. It’s identical to the GM 525hp crate motor and ~$1k cheaper. Warranty is 1 year instead of 2.]
- GM Performance engine controller kit/ECU.
- Improved Racing LS3 C6 oil pan w/scraper & baffle kit [The GM crate motors ship with the Camaro style oil pan which is too deep for the SLC and exceeds the lower envelope of the chassis, sacrificing ground clearance. The C6 version is less tall and the scraper/baffle kit will help combat oil starvation/pressure issues these engines are notorious for. I plan to run it in this configuration but may opt to add an Accusump at a later time if needed.]
- Earl’s 25-row stacked plate coolers [1 for trans and 1 for engine oil.]
Interior/Electronics
- Tillett B5 carbon fiber seats [I originally ordered the pre-2016 seats which feature CF on both the front and rear shells but I received the 2016 seats which have a fiberglass rear half-shell. This apparently makes the seat lighter and stiffer but I wanted the all-carbon option. After seeing the carbon interior tub I think this may have inadvertently been better as there may have been TOO much carbon fiber (is there such a thing? Maybe.)]
- AIM MXS Strada dash [Aesthetically much nicer and better laid out than the KOSO or Digidash options offered by the factory. The Strada version is a slightly stripped down version of the MXS/MXG except does not have data recording capability and non-AMP connectors. Not a big deal for my intended application.]
- Alpine ILX-007 radio [I’ve gotten heat from some folks for putting a radio into the SLC, bite me��. Going with the Alpine unit as it’s slim and has Apple Car Play compatibility. Haven’t purchased this yet as I’m hoping a more updated version will be released before I get to this point in the build.]
- Blackvue 650s 2ch (truck) dash cam [Due to a recent fender bender I’ve got PTSD about getting into accidents with people and not having evidence of what actually occurred. Every vehicle I own from now on will have a dash cam. The truck option has a rear camera which is water/weather resistant and meant to be secured to an exposed location. I plan to install this in the engine compartment which may get wet during a car wash or if I get caught out in the rain.]
Other stuff
- Second Skin Damplifier Pro CLD (constrained layer damper) [I’ll be using patches of these on chassis and body panels to dampen vibrations which may cause noise. This is step 1 of the noise suppression plan. Highly recommend contacting Second Skin directly to see if they have any B stock available at a significantly reduced price.]
- Second Skin Luxury Liner Pro [I’ll be using sheets of these to absorb and block any noise not knocked out by the Damplifier Pro. This is step 2 of the noise suppression plan.]
- Carpeting [Areas of the interior not covered by the CF tub will get carpeting or some other fabric cover to help suppress sound. This is step 3 of the noise suppression plan.]
- Second Skin Thermal Block [Many builders use Lava Mat for heat deflection/barrier purposes. This stuff is relatively thin but has a gold reflective surface. This helps with radiant heating but the convective and conduction properties of this option don’t really seem to be ideal for the application. The Thermal Block is a thicker mat and has a silver reflective surface. I believe this will be a more effective thermal barrier, but I do lose the bling factor. I’ve seen gold foil available on Ebay which I may use as a top layer to get that bling factor back
] Black Friday deals at Second Skin were really good!
