GMVL86 | 10.50 @ 129mph, Ls2, Vic Jr, Th350, 58oo Stall, Willwoods

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

It has been a very rough few months with a few things that has been going on in day to day life.

Thought i better check in and update wether all want to hear it or not haha.

 

In august Matt pulled out my gearbox as it was going some really strange things. it was slipping in top, and in 1st felt like you were driving with the handbrake on. With Performance Car Mania just around the corner we had to make sure it was right otherwise i may have been out for the weekend.

 

The gearbox was taken to Pro Matic Transmissions [PTC Components] In Tullamarine to get a check over.

It was a little short of disheartening to what was found. We’ll just say all that was re-used from the first rebuild was the Case, Drum [which i bought from summit], oil pump and b&m pan.

The rest was START AGAIN

 

1 week later we got it back and it the best its ever been! Can’t recommend Johnny enough

 

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

1 week AFTER the gearbox was put in it was time for PCM! [Performance Car Mania] at Winton Motor Raceway.

I had the pcm de-tuned with less timing, little richer and 6800rpm rev limiter just to be on the safe side.

With the new gearbox in, and finally a chance to learn the car its good to see what it is capable of.

Its actually really lively which surprised me a bit.

I won 4 out 5 drag races before being knocked out

and also did my first powerskid! so it’s all happening.

Its next outing will be this sunday [24th sept] for the Melbourne VL Cruise.

normally i’m not a fan, but, when the organizer approaches you and asks you to go you make an appearance i guess.

 

1st powerskid

 

cruising

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Killer man.

John is the ducks nuts for gear boxes. Can’t fault him.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Thats beautiful mate, top build, looks like tons of fun.  Coming across to Winton is on my list, be good to meet up a few of you guys over there.

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

VRSenator065 wrote:

Thats beautiful mate, top build, looks like tons of fun. Coming across to Winton is on my list, be good to meet up a few of you guys over there.

Sounds good man, Performance Car Mania is a fantastic event.

Don’t read into all the haters on the internet saying how shit it is. Most of them have never even been.

Its a great event to learn the car and do stuff you can’t do on the road. Its ran really well by Sarah and it’s on the calendar for every year.

 

cava454 wrote:

Killer man. John is the ducks nuts for gear boxes. Can’t fault him.

Agreed man, he is an absolute gentleman! Wouldn’t go to anybody else now ever.

[RennoParticipant Adelaide, SAVN SS | VX SS View build HERE Member since: March 11, 2016 Posts: 119]

Clean VL mate 

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Renno wrote:

Clean VL mate

Cheers bro   it has been a long time coming

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

September 24th the event organiser asked me to attend the Annual Vl Cruise at the Docklands. So, when you are invited you turn up! I brought my good friend Matt Smoors along for the ride.

I definitely have never seen soo many vl’s in one place.

I definitely felt out of place with a Naturally Aspirated LS2 swapped vl. but, it did bring alot of the right attention which is cool!

here are some pics:

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Friday the 6th of October i decided to put the Vl on the rollers at Stout Automotive.

Go see them if you need a tune! They are absolute gentleman.

 

Anyway, It was a good way to see improvements after my BIG transmission and diff dilemma.

The dyno being the same figures wise as the last place i buzzed it up showed a 12rwkw increase for a working diff and a working trans which is a good day in my book!

Absolutely hanging to race it now!

Just 1 more dyno day to support Frank at All Sparks.

If you are in the area drop past and see this nugget grace his rollers.

 

The boys! Matt, Steve, Brad and Shane. Matt [Hollywood] is hiding somewhere as well

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[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Killer bro.

Its going to launch something savage with the new box and diff. I might try get down to that allsparks dyno day and say hello

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

Looks like it’s really starting to come together now dude.

 

Will go harder next time at drags.

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

gtrboyy wrote:

Looks like it’s really starting to come together now dude. Will go harder next time at drags.

Thanks man

Hopefully man! We are looking at trying to chase a 10.4. If i get that then i’ll probably call it a day with racing.

Y think there will be a diff ratio change to make it ultimately happen [from 3.9 to 4.11]

 

cava454 wrote:

Killer bro. Its going to launch something savage with the new box and diff. I might try get down to that allsparks dyno day and say hello

Definitely, if it 1.50’s in the ’60 we’re on!

Definitely man! Been a long time since i saw you [May 5th? i think it was] it’ll be an awesome day.

I have alot of time for the allsparks boys

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Had an absolute ball at the Allsparks Performance Dyno day.

I have always wanted to do one, but had always had a broken car 

Anyway, a best run of 310rwkw then a re tighten of the straps and we are at 304.9rwkw on the 2nd pull.

The vl is still where is needs to be which is killer.

 

Massive shout out to Frank, Zammit, Chirks, Gordy and Christian for making us feel at home. It was a pleasure to come down and support Frank and Allsparks Performance. You are all gentleman 

 

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Was 2nd car on the dyno for the day 

A bit of rain didn’t stop the fun!

[Bdj_007Participant 2002 Holden Vx Commodore 1986 Holden Vl Berlina View build HERE Member since: March 17, 2015 Posts: 206]

Fast Friday [10/11]  is upon us at Calder Park!

 

Bought some new shoes 235/60/15 from Speed Pro in Dandenong and we are ready to race. Hopefully better the et of 10.63!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Keep us posted mate….

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