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

Yeah, right now I want to get it on and running.  The cosmetic stuff can come later as time allows.

 

Working on getting a new job so I kinda need a running car fairly soonish……

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

Good looking cold air box there

Yep, that’s why I’m intending to go into runner 6 as close as possible to the original position.

I don’t suppose you remember what model/part number for the top radiator hose?

 

cava454 wrote:

Put the MAT sensor in the runner. Don’t listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. It caused havoc in mine when it was in the carby base. I made my own air tray. The difference was huge.

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

doz10 wrote:

that’s probably the best way to go isn’t it, any idea where you can buy something like this? At worst it wouldn’t take much to fold up and fabricate a custom sheet metal one but I’d rather be lazy and just buy something if possible

 

https://hdt.com.au/product/hdt-vb-vk-v8-cold-air-tray/

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

I was thinking along these lines

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

Thanks guys.

Extensions for the fuel rails I’ll machine up at work. I might drill/tap into the back of the #6 runner for the MAT sensor, then it’s fairly much hidden and close to the original position so I won’t need to alter the wiring loom for that section.

I’ll check out that Lokar throttle cable bracket too.  I was thinking about changing over to the V6 throttle cable as it has a different fitting which might be easier to adapt.

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

Should fit, others have fitted TP Dual plane manifolds with drop base filters and they fitted ok and the Harrop is slightly lower than the TP (about 10mm).

I have a spare bonnet here so I will cut a hole in that one and run a raised filter base for the summer for a bit of fun.

 

 

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

Headers go in from underneath but you need to drop the steering rack.  Easiest done with the car on a hoist so there is plenty of room.

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

I’d say they would be overkill for the current combo, might make a little more top end if you’re lucky but loose low rpm torque.  A mate recently fitted the same headers on his mild 355 with almost identical exhaust as you and noticed the above.

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

IF you have rubber fuel lines instead of the original which were a hard plastic you might not really notice a difference.  With all the injectors opening and closing at the same time you can get what they call fuel hammer which is just the fuel pulsing in the fuel lines that can be heard through the chassis in really bad cases.  The hard fuel lines would make this worse as there is no give in em but rubber lines can flex somewhat which can absorb some of that pulsing.

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

G-tech pro.  Measures acceleration with a couple of accelerometers and using weight it can calculate power/torque.  Can measure distance to so you can simulate 1/4 mile run.  It’s not 100% accurate compared to actual 1/4mile run but it’s very repeatable.

edit:I should add that it measures engine rpm via it’s electrical supply and therefore can plot a use-able power curve too.

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

This is how I did my old VN.  Oil pressure is mounted on the steering column where it was easy to see (just not with this camera angle).

Better angle

 

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

Hmmmm, I might have to get one of the 3 gauge clusters from you for my VS Senator…..

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

I’m told from VT onwards the 2 piece transmission lines are a larger diameter that the earlier VR/VS single case transmissions and this helps with them running cooler.

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

Yep,  one hell off a factory built motor…..

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

Looks great 

I’ve fallen in love with boost since I got my missus her supercharged Calais.  Boosting my Senator one day would be awesome.

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

cava454 wrote:

The add says Live in title, they are interchangeable anyways.

Not exactly, the IRS centres have a groove cut inside the side gear bore to retain the stub axle (which has a matching groove and retaining ring), LSD centres from live axle models don’t have this.

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VRSenator065 wrote:

IJ. wrote:

it’s very hit or miss ..

Imo that’s the whole 4L60/65 deal with decent power through them…

It does but finding a good trans builder who knows what they are doing is a good start.  Even amongst trans guys they do different things to achieve the same result.  Some ideas work better than others.

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

I was always of the impression that VT was the first model to get the 2 piece cases, obviously some of the last VS versions that they continued to produce after the release of the VT also copped the 2 piece case transmissions.  I have a 2 piece case 4l60e (8Hxx) from a 98 VS ute sitting in the garage.

Talking to a transmission expert these later 4l60e’s are better than the first 4l60e found in the VR/VS models.

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

Instead of a adaptor plate you could get a bellhousing from Dellow they can be set up for either hydraulic or cable clutch.

http://dellowconversions.com.au/product/tremec-t-56-6-speed-to-holden-v8-253-308-bellhousing-2/

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

Not familiar with tuning software for LS engines unfortunately.

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