E-85 Apex Build

[jabber800]

Well I decided to try my hand at a boosted sled and figured I'd do something a bit different than most. The build is going to be a 2006 Apex, and the goal for the sled will be to reach 400HP on e-85. The sled will be used for lake running and a few radar runs.
Here is where I'm at with this project right now.
Engine has been rebuilt with

Hurricane Performance block
JE 10/1 pistons
Carrillo Rods
ARP head studs
Head porting by Hurricane Performance
Cams timed to 114 lob centres
MPI stage 3 supercharger
RB-3 fuel controller

I'm open to ideas and advice on this build as it is new to me.
I will post pics as the project progresses.

Jabber

 

[snoprof6]

this should be interesting!

 

[jabber800]

Here is a picture of the engine in the chassis. I have already replaced the a arm bushings and installed a set of pioneer 45“ a arms. I will be using my srx ohlin shocks to get the ride height I' m looking for. I may upgade these to fox floats to drop some weight later.

 

[jabber800]

Just finished reshaping the seat to be able to get out of the wind a little more. It will be going out for upholstery this week.

 

[jabber800]

Fitting the stage 3 supercharger in is going to be a bit of a project. The problem I have is getting a good intake duct to the charger! With the oversized intercooler that came with this package there is not room to go up through the cab.

Does anyone have any ideas on routing this intake? I was hoping to duct it to the nose of the sled and create a ram air inlet.

 

[jabber800]

Here is a picture of the location of the charger. You can see how tight it sits up against the frame.

 

[kinger]

That is a BIG supercharger.

Cool build!

 

[jabber800]

Stage 3 mpi kit.
The Intercooler is huge as well. It's the biggest part of my problem right now. Neil is shipping my boost it kit this week and he is sending me a tight 90 deg fitting for the inlet of this blower.
How are you feeding air to your stage 1 Kinger?
I'm told these stage 3 blowers starve for air if you don't set up a good ram air system. We plan to test this on the Dyno when building the maps.

 

[kinger]

I have a 90 degree elbow in there and filter sits next to IC. Everything on the stage 1 fits nice, its not roomy but fits like a glove.

Here is a old pict

 

[machz69]

Looking good.

 

[jabber800]

Kinger that filter just fits doesnt it? Here is a picture of my intercooler. Its about 3 "s wider. Doesnt leave anu room to come up with the intake. I opened up the front bulk head and ordered a quick bend 90° fitting. Hope it fits! Will be installing my exhaust manifold and header tomorrow as well.

 

[jabber800]

More parts arrived today! Its going to be a busy weekend. My iceage rails, custom built to extend my 121 mono suspension to 136" with 10 tooth drivers and proline 9.5" rear wheels. Then I recieved my fuel system. A boost it system with 825cc injectors to feed the extra volume of fuel we will need to crank the boost up on E85.

 

[machz69]

Hey that's real nice, are you just running the rails with stock guts? were they expensive?

 

[jabber800]

Dave the rails are really a nice piece. Brock at ice age was great to deal with and price was fair. $500.00
With wanting to run 10 tooth drivers and big rear wheels I was going to have to run an offset rear axle and I didn't think that was a good idea on a high hp sled. This was a bit more money but I feel the safer way to build this.

 

[kviper]

I would have gone to a 144". You are going to need all the track you can get! I help a friend with his race sled's. Last year we put together a 144" snow pack sled(lake racer) at 350 to 375 HP. I can't imagine any less hook. Cool build! Good luck!