[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

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[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Finally got it in primer on the weekend and have the motor back from the engine builders.

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[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Update time.

It has been bloody cold in Canberra so progress has been a bit slow. I have had a metal reverse cowl made up to accommodate the new stroker setup. Just need to get around to welding it on.

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I have also been busy re-doing the bay again, this time I am going no AC no power steering and no brake booster. As usual a lot more work than you think.

I have also spent time making a radiator surround to clean that gap you get in front of the radiator and removed the bonnet release cable so I can just reach under the front bar and it will open up.

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[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Bloody hell mate you did a good job walking away. Sounds like it was a close call at that  speed.

Hopefully it hasn’t set you back to far??

 

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Looking nice and neat Gary as usual.

Keep the updates coming mate.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Does it take you long Ian to change it all over from road to autocross mode?

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Thats interesting about engine size affecting the stall had never heard that. Definitely want it around 2800 – 3000.

Your should be nice once the manual conversion is done. Always prefered a manual when i was younger now im getting lazy lol.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Good to see your still at it. Sounds like it wont be long till its on song. Keep the updates coming.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Anonymous wrote:

Sounds like a solid plan. 383 is the way to go (insert bias here). What made you go for the Edelbrock heads over C.O.M.E or Yella Terra?

I thought you might be biased Sotta.

To be honest it came down to $$$ as it almost always does.

They are a nice head with a really good finish.

I was looking at the edelbrock manifold before i thought about heads then figured they where all made to go together so why not.

I originally spoke to Come a few times really nice guys, but was getting a bit of a run around which kind of makes sense now that they have come out and said they are retiring.

What size stall are you running and how do you find it?

 

 

 

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Its that time again that I write an update on the ute.

The supercharger is gone and the motor is now out.

I have started collecting parts for a 383 stroker rebuild my purchases so far are,

• C.O.M.E Racing 383 stroker kit forged pistons h beam rods etc etc
• Edelbrock vn heads for a roller cam (it should be interesting to see how these heads perform)
• Edelbrock Air gap dual plane manifold.
• Hi vol sump and oil pump
• Double row timing chain
• Powerbond balancer
• Magnum HD flexplate
• Efi hardware 1000cfm 4 barrel throttle body setup
• New ARP suds all-round

And then all the small stuff is left to get.

I will be re wiring the bay to finish cleaning up the engine harness and also looking at rebuilding the 4l60e gearbox with a 2800-3000 stall or another option.

I will update with photos soon.

 

 

 

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Nice update.

That is a jigsaw puzzle i wouldn’t want to touch.

<span style=”line-height: 1.5;”>Always interesting when people have had a play with things and they dont put it back together properly.   </span>

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Nice update Dave it will not be running out of fuel anytime soon thats for sure.

That really shows how much the water/meth plays a huge part in cooling intake temps.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Top effort, great progress.

Always a good feeling when you start the motor for the first time.

Have you had a quick run around the block yet?

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

All i can say is im glad i finally got around to changing my leads starter module coil and dizzy. It is such a different car to drive, no more miss in idle and starting is so quick.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Judge1 Frazer wrote:

Hey I found this and they are saying 18 degrees I don’t remember it being that but could be wrong 5th one down http://www.aussiev8.com.au/holden-v8s/47264-holden-vn-5lt-base-timing.html

Thanks, im showing 16-17 deg on my laptop at idle so i think im in the ball park cheers.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

I had to swap out my distributor today which some of you know is a c*$^ of a job in a vs 5L

Car is running again and i have set base timing at 10deg in diagnostic mode.

I was just curious when you take it out of diagnostic mode what should the timing be sitting at roughly when idling?

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

Looks bloody neat mate, whats your plans for the shifter surround?

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

I have a had a few issues lately with car running hot so decided to get a new radiator as the old one has a lot bent fins and they are crammed full of dirt oil etc.

So I spent a bit of time in the garage this afternoon and fitted up 2 x 10″ thermos onto my new radiator.

I used a BA/BF aluminium shroud with thermos already on, just need to trim around the outlets on the radiator then removed the brackets that came on the shroud and added a length of 25x25mm aluminium L bracket to the top and bottom and job done.

Then gave the thing a light coat of black just to finish off.

[HDN05LParticipant Canberra ACTVS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 289]

I did have to notch the bumpstop mount but not much.

Even if you removed the bags later on and put back the bump stops you wouldn’t see it.

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