VL Calais Ls1

[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

hey guys thought id do my bit to help the forum along , so heres my rig i will update this thread as I go for anyone interested.

 

Make / Model – vl calais

Colour – silver

Bodykit – none

Engine Type – ls1

Gearbox – 2spd glide

Diff – 9 inch

brakes – wilwood

Suspension -strange coil over rear , king spring front

Wheels/Tyres – simmons fr , 20×8 front 20×10 rear

Interior – standard Calais

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

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[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

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[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

9 inch , 31 splines full spool coil overs

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[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Nice rear end setup Plans to race it or more Hp?

[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

back rolling again. Steve at pedal 2 metal fab done all the rear end work on it

I then had the fuel filler flap covered & the rear quarters repainted.

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[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

thanks man , yeah ill race it but mainly want to do powercruise stuff like that

[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

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ls1 in (using vs v8 k frame & tuff mounts)

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[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Should be able to smoke them no problem :D

[TUFGMHParticipant SydneyVH SL/E & VK Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 96]

Looks like a great project, be great to see it on the road.

[VKCALAISV8Participant VICSZ Mk 1 TS Territory View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 9]

Killer build bud!

Keep up the good work!

[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

thanks boys appreciate it.

My crs starter kit should be here this week , also ive been looking at the proflow stainless extractors they make for the vb-vs ls1 conversions (PFEEH 5345S) any reason i shouldn’t ? are they worth the coin or should i just stick with pacemakers ?

cheers.

[BLOWNVSParticipant WAVS MALOO VR BT1 project car BF MK II XR6T View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 47]

I’d definitely stick with the Pacemaker’s mate. The money saved simply wont outweigh the possible heartache once fitment time comes. They may fit perfectly but if it was me i wouldn’t be risking it.

[OLD GMHParticipant PerthVB Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 29]

Would stick with the pacemakers too. Ideally a custom set would be the best though. Seems to be a big hit and miss thing between the mounts you use and how the headers fit when these conversions are done. Generally pacemaker recommends you use their engine mounts when you use their headers and I noticed you have used tuff mounts instead. Maybe something to be wary of.

[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

BLOWNVS wrote:

I’d definitely stick with the Pacemaker’s mate. The money saved simply wont outweigh the possible heartache once fitment time comes. They may fit perfectly but if it was me i wouldn’t be risking it.

not worried about the price difference between the two but yeah your right better to just stick with what I know will work. thanks

[VKCALAISV8Participant VICSZ Mk 1 TS Territory View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 9]

From what I’ve seen and discussed with owners of other LS early girl conversions, the Tuff Mounts & Pacie combo is a match made in heaven.

[cookieParticipant black vx ss View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 31]

sick build so far mate, ill def’ be following this one
glad the forums are here for builds like this one.

[LUBE UPParticipant QLDTurbo ls1 vr aero View build HERE Member since: March 15, 2015 Posts: 24]

Looks killer mate.

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

Very nice

[SLAUTRParticipant QLDvl calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 24]

Thanks boys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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