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  • #11922
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    FI = best of both worlds

    Sure is. Ultimately would have loved to have a turbo, but it was too much cash to get it running and engineered

    You’ve practically chosen an off the shelf 9 second package. Pretty damn good to me.

    Exactly why I brought it mate. Too hard to pass up bang for buck.

    600hp/580ftlb for $10k

     

    #11924
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    That is stupid HP/TQ for the money really :D

    There were a couple of VF HSV GTS’s (bloody overweight barge) running mid 12’s at the recent Fathers Day drags here in NZ, in a relatively light body like the VR it should be a right weapon set up properly like you will no doubt  :good:

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    That is stupid HP/TQ for the money really :D There were a couple of VF HSV GTS’s (bloody overweight barge) running mid 12’s at the recent Fathers Day drags here in NZ, in a relatively light body like the VR it should be a right weapon set up properly like you will no doubt

     

    a guy on another forum is running 10.5 in his VFGTS. With very minimal mods

    boosted

    1 7/8 header

    Stock auto and stock + diff gears

    stock cat back

    larger pwr w2A

    e85

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    Have you heard of that interchiller? Seems to be pretty good for keep intake temps cold.

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    Have you heard of that interchiller? Seems to be pretty good for keep intake temps cold.

    yeah had a good look at them mate was very keen until I realized I need ac. Which has been stripped from car.

     

    It it isn’t a big deal putting it back isn’t the issue. But making a ac compressor fit with the LSA in a VR bay would require a lot of work.

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    Could always use an Electric Compressor..

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    Could always use an Electric Compressor..

     

    speak to me Barry !!!

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    Some of the Electric cars run a full electric AC Compressor, not sure on costs though..

    #11937
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    Speaking of which, and sorry for the thread diversion but it may be relevant to you also Cav.  I am wondering if a little of my starting/charging issue is the alternator cant cope.  I mean I have the electric brake vacuum pump, electric water pump, big draw from the fuel pumps etc.  Anyone know if that’s an issue, but would a higher capacity alternator fit in a VR with LS?

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    Yes it’s a issue

     

    a dam big issue to

     

    can an have alternators made to fit anything

     

    I have very little room running my custom pipes and drivers side alternator, I have just had one built in the states at 200amps and capable of 120amps at idle

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    Yes it’s a issue a dam big issue to can an have alternators made to fit anything I have very little room running my custom pipes and drivers side alternator, I have just had one built in the states at 200amps and capable of 120amps at idle

    Cheers for that, will send you a pm and get the details :)

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    There very expensive and top quality stuff and will be $500au  plus

     

    I didnt get myn from there, I got myn from a smaller company of just a few employes, he custom makes them to suit, so Iv got a cs130 case with a 12 o’clock front housing, runs a internal reg so nothing on the back of it besides its power supply wire, can be made from anywhere from 150amp up to 300amps and myn is 200amp

     

    cost at me a nice $204 au  and $85 delivery and had it with in 10days from the states

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    Yeah I still need to buy an alternator. My Mate Wayne Finch put you onto Mechman. They do some good gear. But sadly the dollar has taken a dive since he first brought his

    Who made yours Pete. $300 is much more reasonable.

     

    Gary what alternator bracket you using ?

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    I think it was an Aeroflow billet.  I drilled out the top mounting hole so I could push the Alternator hard against the block as there was a couple of mm clearance.  There’s bugger all between the Alternator and chassis rail although the motor torques away from that rail and with the Tuff mounts the motor is virtually solid mounted.

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    I think it was an Aeroflow billet. I drilled out the top mounting hole so I could push the Alternator hard against the block as there was a couple of mm clearance. There’s bugger all between the Alternator and chassis rail although the motor torques away from that rail and with the Tuff mounts the motor is virtually solid mounted.

    sweet I remember had to mod something. Just couldn’t Denver where. Hopefully today I can take some happy snaps of the conversion. Get your opinion on it

    Narrowed my cam selection to 2 grinds. One is more strip orrientated then the other. Both will sound sinister.

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    That is stupid HP/TQ for the money really :D There were a couple of VF HSV GTS’s (bloody overweight barge) running mid 12’s at the recent Fathers Day drags here in NZ, in a relatively light body like the VR it should be a right weapon set up properly like you will no doubt

    a guy on another forum is running 10.5 in his VFGTS. With very minimal mods boosted 1 7/8 header Stock auto and stock + diff gears stock cat back larger pwr w2A e85

    They were both running on standard street tyres, trouble getting em out of the hole.

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    Not much to update as of late. Been busy with work and the little one.

    I did manage to swap my headers for a set of CRS 1-7/8 4-1 headers. These should help get the engine breathing.

    Have also purchased some goodies

    TCI LSA flex plate + ARP bolts
    Holley 12-848 Fuel Reg
    Sump Gasket
    Improved Racing baffle kit + Crank Scraper.
    My windage tray is also at ASR getting modded.

    Plan is to hopefully ease engine in over the Xmas break.

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    Happiness is an engine eased in over xmas  :good:

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