VR v2.0

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

Michael wrote:

cava454 wrote:

IJ. wrote:

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

 

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

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 

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

Immortality wrote:

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

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

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

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

Michael wrote:

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.

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

Could always use an Electric Compressor..

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

Anonymous wrote:

Could always use an Electric Compressor..

 

speak to me Barry !!!

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

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

[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]

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?

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

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

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

http://www.mechman.com/

[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]

vs manta 218 wrote:

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

[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]

vs manta 218 wrote:

http://www.mechman.com/

Alternator porn  

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

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

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

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 ?

[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 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.

• This reply was modified 9 years ago by  VRSenator065.

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

VRSenator065 wrote:

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.

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

cava454 wrote:

Immortality wrote:

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.

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

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.

[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]

Happiness is an engine eased in over xmas 

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