VR Senator with LSx454

[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]

Cheers, actually my son has been bugging me about taking it over to Winton for a Friday session, could be a bit of fun. But for now just want to get it sorted and have some fun over here

[Vkbt1Participant VictoriaMany commodores. View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 82]

Oxygen thieves mate that’s all they are hope they didnt take to much. On the up side congrats with getting the car one step closer to where you want it.

ps I know a place with shit loads of kombi vans scattered all over his yard but not sure if he would sell any parts.

[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]

Mate I am DESPERATELY trying to find a pair of side cargo doors in good nick for mine!!

[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]

So managed to get onto a guy about a drop box for the stealthy B&M Pro ratchet mount. Have also ordered another little secret goody that should make it a very sweet install. These are his prototype pics he sent me.

[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]

Decided for now to go with the trans brake switch in the knob. Will be a nice easy set up to start with, will see how that goes and change it after if I want.

So on the week end aiming to give her a good clean, then redo the dB test to see where its sitting after the re-tune. Then need to make up a couple of brackets for the engine oil cooler and auto cooler braided lines, as the mechanic thinks how I have them the RTA wont like.

Nice to have it home again so i can play with it.

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

Do you reckon it sounds quieter now after the retune?

[Chris (agentcrm)Participant SC, CTVR Statesman 1968 Skoda 1202 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 82]

I wonder if ( / how well) this will fit in the tunnel?
http://www.samsonas.com/?page_id=234

[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]

Kroozer wrote:

Do you reckon it sounds quieter now after the retune?

Tbh, what with the shed break in etc, I haven’t even really started it up. At the tuners it certainly sounded much much smoother, whether that translates to a dB reduction at 3,400 rpm I will see. I have borrowed my mates work dB meter so should know on the week end.

Chris (agentcrm) wrote:

I wonder if ( / how well) this will fit in the tunnel?

http://www.samsonas.com/?page_id=234

Wow that’s porn!! One of the reasons I haven’t gone manual already is when I do I want it to be a bit out there. Not just a T56 or whatever. Something schmick and race orientated like that would be awesome Maybe floor mount pedals too etc etc.

[PusserParticipant ACT355 Stroker equipped VR View build HERE Member since: March 3, 2015 Posts: 6]

Sounds like you came across a winner with the tuner mate, congrats. Look forward to seeing a legal,RTA-equivalent approved driving video!

[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]

^thanks, yea really happy with Stephen, he’s a quality guy, really knows his stuff.

Thought I might throw this up on here, this is the video of it firts running on the dyno, love listening to this.

[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]

and another same day

[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]

Just got off the phone to Ryan who is making the drop box. It’s all don’t he will be posting it in the next day or so. Unfortunately I have bloody stuffed my ankle so haven’t been about to get out other than hp getbt up on the hoist and have a quick look at it. Doesn’t look like any oil leaks or anything good like that so as soon as I am mobile again will get it set up and see where it’s sitting dB wise with the new tune.

[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]

So pushed through the pain of my stuffed foot lol. Dropped the car off the hoist, took it out and measured the sound, it’s marginally over the 90dB but I can fit the cones I made up previously and I reckon I am there. Put it back up on the hoist, and had a good look around, everything looks spot on, not one drop of oil. Is it normal to sit just looking at the underside of your car? Anyhow, just need to change the way the main oil cooler line is currently cable tied to the sway bar, might make up a nice bracket for it. Will contact the engineer during the week about how the report is coming along. And of course decided to wash it, man it’s straight, then put a fresh new Disposable car cover over it and put it to bed

[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]

I just love getting bits….

Got the drop box today, very impressed with the quality. Obviously haven’t fitted it to the car yet but looks sweet as. project powerglide well under way

[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]

Got all enthused and spent the night out in the shed. Got the exhaust sorted, hopefully it brings it down to the 90dB. Also played around with the braided power steering and engine cooler lines and got them routed a bit nicer. So really need to contact the engineer tomorrow and see where he is at with the engineering report. Then not far off first crack at getting this legal. Fingers crossed.

[Dan811Participant SE Melbourne02 Monaro M6 LS1 View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 124]

I think about a thousand people all crossed their fingers for you mate, watching with much anticipation….

[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]

Mate I am so bloody nervous about it, bloody stupid really.

[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]

Well with the help of a couple of tips from members on here I gave the seat belts a good clean, got the compressor and blew all the dust and crap out of them, they still don’t retract lightning fast but I don’t ever remember them all the time I have had the car.

Took it for a quick cruise around the block, running sweet as, obviously not quite so aggressive to drive now its quietened down and tuned for emissions, man I cant wait to be able to give it the berries again, it just wants to go.

Have to say I am really pretty much done now, I think its time as soon as the engineering report is done to head down to Regency and have a crack at getting it registered. Worse case maybe I will end up with a few things to sort, but really I think its there, its about as good as I can get it, I mean I could go on doing the little 1 percenters forever, I think its time to have a go.

[Brockfan05Participant AlburyVR Berlina 5.0L VS Clubsport View build HERE Member since: March 7, 2015 Posts: 39]

Awesome work Gary, cant wait to see it completely legal. It really is testament to your epic efforts mate – never say die. And btw, let us know if you do end up coming to Winton – its as close to a local track as it gets for me so I will be there!!!

[WomblesParticipant 1995 VS Acclaim v6. Soon to be supercharged 1995 VS Executive 5L. 1973 Holden Torana Deluxe View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 71]

Gary, it’s fine to stare under the skirt…. of your car…

Love the work you have put into this. Can’t wait for when you drive it to Gippsland Vic and take me for a spin. XD

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