VR v2.0

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

Thanks mate

Weds it’s going. Bolt issue is sorted.

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

Funny how things work out  :XD:

(hadn’t seen the CRS kit when I made this)

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

^nice bit of gear u got there. If I had the means/motivation id make my own.

[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 used an original Holden cross member with mine, when it was 4L65 I just had to redrill the trans bolt holes, with the glide it needed a simple spacer block.  My CRS kit had a cross member like the one you have Cav, I thought it looked way too flimsy and I didn’t like way they had just tacked on that extension like that.  Especially with the smashing yours would get Ian, its just waiting to break imo.  This is mine not the greatest pic showing it but hopefully you can see it.  Nice and simple, and factory looking.

 

 

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

Mine is built to Battle Cruiser Spec Gary, it’s going nowhere 

[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]

Anonymous wrote:

Mine is built to Battle Cruiser Spec Gary, it’s going nowhere

Yea I can see that, nicely made.

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

Don’t stress boys. The trans mount is rock solid. She won’t be moving anywhere.

Good all my bolts today. Engine mounts are on and everything is double checked and ready to roll tomorrow. 

[MichaelParticipant VY Calais 383ci GT42 turbo. View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 208]

My front end from CRS didn’t come with all the bolts either. So annoying because I think the 2 main bolts are imperial.

 

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

Michael wrote:

My front end from CRS didn’t come with all the bolts either. So annoying because I think the 2 main bolts are imperial.

the kit was 2nd hand. It had some bolts, but not all. Also cause I brought the car as a roller it was missing bits and pieces. Quick trip to the wreckers and $10 later I can’t complain. Got a good mate of mine coming past to help me ease it in.

 

Pray at for clearance.

[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]

Looking fwd to seeing it in there mate, a real highlight of any build i reckon. Fingers crossed for you.

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

Made a start on the shifter this arvo. Will do more tonight

[Slow355Participant Victoriahectic spec 355 vs ss ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 322]

cava454 wrote:

Michael wrote:

My front end from CRS didn’t come with all the bolts either. So annoying because I think the 2 main bolts are imperial.

the kit was 2nd hand. It had some bolts, but not all. Also cause I brought the car as a roller it was missing bits and pieces. Quick trip to the wreckers and $10 later I can’t complain. Got a good mate of mine coming past to help me ease it in. Pray at for clearance.

so tones is helping you ease it in , no homo

munch munch ls1s for lunch
Best 1/4 mile 13.1@105mph 60ft-1.8sec Reaction time .8 sec 0/100-4.8sec

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

Big Day

I’ll let the photos do the talking.

Winged the sump clearance

Missing 2 bolts on the glide

Bonnet looks like it will all fit under the group a scoop. The header had absolutely 0 chance of fitting. Back to the drawing board.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Curious would the lsa clear but the bonnet reinforcement in place? How much more clearance could you get from running a different top plate

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

It should JUST clear my scoop. But I’m not too sure. You can run a CTSV blower hat and save room of you can even convert to the ls9 blower hat for even more clearance. But it’s big Coin.

 

Im more concerned about the TB then the blower

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

The CTS-V Lid looks like it’ll save heaps of room, it’s pretty much the LSA Lid turned around 180 so the Big lumpy bit is at the back..

Are you able to flip the TB, I had to do that in the Tonner as the TB Motor was rubbing the Bonnet Pad.

[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]

Looks bloody awesome in there.  ^ I agree with IJ, maybe try rotating the tb 180, worse case an adapter plate and angle it down slightly?  You’re staying fbw throttle though, didn’t I read somewhere you wanted to go back to cable?    I have to say I think that trans cross member is just bloody awful, yes I know it works but fark it got hit by the ugly stick, and from an engineering point of view its just puss.  I’ve got to know you over the last couple of years so I know me saying that will mean you will stick with it though    Sump, exhaust, yes well I don’t want to say I told you so but….

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

Good stuff

 

your gear box mount looks like a mini diving board

[MichaelParticipant VY Calais 383ci GT42 turbo. View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 208]

Does look cool in there. That throttle body angle is yuk though.

[capssyParticipant Pro touring calais View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 178]

whats not to like about this (awaits skid vid) 

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