[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Still no diff. Still waiting for the gear set. Have finished a pergola and spent the weekend staining it with my kids help. Was a fun adventure, I was surprised at how much my kids actually done.

Have some good news though, I’m dropping the VK off to the sparky this Saturday to get the wiring done. He’s done LS into first gen conversions before, do any of you guys have some questions I should be asking or requests about the setup I should talk to him about?

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[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

No diff yet. Called the shop and they said they’re waiting on the gear set. Who knows why they told me it was being sent last week, oh well.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Diff is finished and has been sent. Should arrive later this week. Springs and shocks have also arrived

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Bugger

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Diff is another week away, they’re waiting on some parts apparently. Fine with me cause I’ll be busy with my daughters 4th birthday party this Sat and my twin boys 11th birthday party the following Sat. Plus trying to build a pergola for the missus that was meant to be done before I started working on the VK again. Whoops.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

I’ve been using pics from my Facebook account. It’s worked fine so far, dunno how long it will last though

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Will I need them boxed with the level of power I’ll have? I’ve read mixed opinions on when to get them boxed.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Just bought some SSL front and SSSL rear king springs and matching Monroe shocks

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

I’ve found a set of King springs and Monroe GT shocks on eBay for $650, any height I want. I think some coil overs need some mods to fit, or you can buy ones ready to bolt straight in, but they’re well over a grand.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

I’m using the factory lower arms, only the uppers are the adjustable ones.

Whats a Salisbury 10 bolt with 3.55 and LSD going for nowadays… hopefully enough to get some new springs and shocks

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Diff has been ordered. Borg Warner with Harrop True Track, 3.9’s, 31 spline billet axles, new standard lower control arms and adjustable uppers from McDonald Bros. Should be ready around middle of next week.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

I think I’ll just go standard length, that’s the safest option. I had another look, there’s enough room to drop it down about 40mm and tuck the tyre without it rubbing.

kinda looks a bit fatter having the face of the wheels sitting out a bit

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Na gonna order one through Geelong Diffs. They’re way cheaper than anyone local to me including postage. Gonna pull the old on out and put the new one in with a mate of mine.

Not doing tubs. Staying basically standard lower arms and adjustable uppers to make sure the pinion angle is right. The wheels seem to fit pretty good on the back and there’s room under the guards to go lower with a standard length diff, but now you’ve got me thinking about getting one narrowed a little to get a bit more room

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Speaking of diffs, I need to work out what length to get. there’s a little bit of room on the inside, how much shorter should i go? 50mm each side?

Thanks Chris, I’ve had my eye on them for a while.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Got a set of these on Saturday:

They fit well, plenty of clearance between the struts and guards. Tyres are 235/30/20. First time it’s been off the stands since the motor went in last year, doesn’t sit too bad but I want to drop it a little more at the rear to tuck some tyre and have the top of the guard about level with the top of the rim. Felt weird when it was on the ground, everything is so low to work on haha.

It’s ready for wiring apart from the radiator. Called the sparky and he cant get it in until mid-November, so I’ll get the diff ordered and installed, then get the tailshaft measured and built.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Cheers Cava

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

I’m starting to lean towards some 3.7s. Also, a local wheel shop has a set of 20 inch stars for $2090 with tyres, sale is on this weekend. Very tempting.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

I tried one of those online RPM calculators and it said it’d be doing 3600rpm sitting on 100kmh. Wouldnt that be a little high? i havent driven a car with short gearing so i’m not sure what it’s like.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

4K stall. Stock cam for engineering then either a VCM883 or a GM Motorsport Street Racer.

[Heron SSVParticipant Central Coast NSW2009 Pajero Exceed 84 VK SL LS3 View build HERE Member since: May 5, 2015 Posts: 585]

Punchy acceleration but not revving its tits off on the highway. I thought 3.9 would be a happy medium, 4.11s may be a little high

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