VR Senator with LSx454

[vspeteParticipant vspeteVE SV6 MY12 SPORTWAGON View build HERE Member since: May 2, 2015 Posts: 74]

I didn`t want to upset anyone why I asked.

All I see is a great car build and a man with passion.

I`ll leave it  alone.

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Wraith wrote:

Wow OK rude…..

???

[WraithParticipant View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 50]

I spotted it within the first few minutes of it popping up and replied with a link to Gary’s FB page on the sen and tagged him :p

[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Wraith wrote:

I spotted it within the first few minutes of it popping up and replied with a link to Gary’s FB page on the sen and tagged him :p

LOL 

Not that it matters but I tagged Gary 8 minutes after it was posted..

[WraithParticipant View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 50]

Anonymous wrote:

Wraith wrote:

I spotted it within the first few minutes of it popping up and replied with a link to Gary’s FB page on the sen and tagged him :p

LOL Not that it matters but I tagged Gary 8 minutes after it was posted..

Well I tagged him… um not sure how many minutes. Hey Gary got the heads back yet?

[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]

vspete wrote:

I didnt want to upset anyone why I asked. All I see is a great car build and a man with passion. Ill leave it alone.

Really appreciate you asking mate, seriously I have no issues with JC other than how I was treated by a mod.  I have said many times before lots of top people on that forum, just a couple of douche bags spoiled it for me.

 

Wraith wrote:

LOL Not that it matters but I tagged Gary 8 minutes after it was posted..

Well I tagged him… um not sure how many minutes. Hey Gary got the heads back yet?

For the record I reckon IJ just beat you Wraith    No news on the heads,  am getting a little impatient but good things come to those that wait I am told…

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

That article was interesting to read.

[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]

Yea I agree, I think they did a really good job of capturing the spirit of the build.

[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 spoke to Brenton, getting very close now….

[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 I think head porting specialists take secrecy to the next level.  He has sent me these teaser pics, and will only say “he is really happy” with the numbers etc.  Getting that bit closer now…

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

He should give you a detailed spec sheet once done.

[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]

Been a bit busy lately, hence no posts.  So good to hear Frank is starting to get stuck into the repaint of my bonnet.  Not sure I mentioned it had picked up a couple of blemishes so since the engines out thought I might as well get it redone.

Also spoke to Brenton, he has in his words “has finished making chips” i.e. finished the porting and has also chosen the springs and retainers, and is looking at a couple of options for rockers.  But most importantly he has scheduled in engine dyno time for 4 weeks time.  So at least now I have a date to aim for, looking forward to that!!

 

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[Anonymous View build HERE Member since: January 1, 1970 Posts: 0]

Not long now. A 454 full of all sorts of good bits spinning at 7,000rpm.  maybe we’ll see a 700hp naturally aspirated VR Senator soon?

[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, we have a number in mind, but that is secret mens business 

[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, a slight hiccup, getting roller rockers to fit my LS7 heads is not as straight forward as I thought…  So looks like I need to sell that second kidney (thank god for dialysis) to pay for these trick Jesel ones.

 

 

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

What was the hiccup Gary couldn’t you use the ones that came on the motor ??

[ImmortalityParticipant 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais View build HERE Member since: August 31, 2015 Posts: 535]

Needs adjustable ones I think?

[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]

Gone solid cam, but also the stock ones won’t handle 750 thou of lift at 7,000+ rpm.

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

They are a nice bit of gear. Was there a need to go that big in the lift? Streetability comprimised?

[ImmortalityParticipant 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais View build HERE Member since: August 31, 2015 Posts: 535]

Seems stupid to go solid roller and not make use of it’s benefits.

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