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so short term ill be running stock Vx motor, box and ecu

once modified motor is ready, ill run it on l67 tune+injectors. if more power is required then ill chase a better setup.

Currently in talks towards getting a Toyota dyna/coaster gearbox to keep my manual trans in favour of auto.

Also made the choice just to run the two 2871 as parallel to keep it simple and effective.

With this setup I should expect between 150-200kw atw.

Currently in talks towards getting a Toyota dyna/coaster gearbox to keep my manual trans in favour of auto.

Also made the choice just to run the two 2871 as parallel to keep it simple and effective.

With this setup I should expect between 250-300kw atw.

Interesting.  Well looks like vr is the way to go then.

Motor has cam and lower comp to stock plus a few other bits so should handle boost well.

I was actually suggested by another to run Buick management instead of ecotec.  Does the L67 not run a map sensor?

I’ll hit up delco once I’m ready for boosts because I do want to run more than 7psi (for giggles really)

So if I do decide to go Buick mgt I’d need to run vr so I’ve still got transmission control yes? It’s a vs box.

so i know this is an older thread, but since its mine, ill do my own necroposting !

i have picked up my dads old VS, has a fair amount of decent bits inside the engine as it was built to have a supercharger added at some point.

my question revolves around the electrical side.

ive been looking at the memcal that has no VATS or security and…[Read more]

So after a few chats with friends and a bloke who tunes these things alot, short term tuning plan is to run L67 engine management and injection and 8psi of boost. That keeps things super simple and almost bolt on.

The decision needs to come as Wether I run sequential turbo utilising my new t2871 and a T70 or similar, or just get another t2871 and…[Read more]

not “worried” as such, but i do drive it on the highway every so often, some economy while travelling will be a nice touch.  anything under 15L/100km will be appreciated….

brought it home tonight. goes well. has rego till january, so ill drive it as a daily until rego runs out, while i save up for conversion parts over the next month or two. id like to get the van ready to have this motor and box to go straight in, rather than having no car at all while doing the swaps.  means ill pull the pin on completing the…[Read more]

well you’re following someone who hasn’t managed to complete a successful turbocharging to date, so I’m learning by doing at the moment. some of the things may not be 100% typical or considered normal or by-the-book etc, so take what you see with a grain of salt ha

i like to tinker, and try things slightly different to the norm. sometimes it…[Read more]

so thinking out loud here for a moment,

two ideas.

1:
T2871 turbo as primary feeding a second turbo T70 or similar for twin charge/sequential type boost.

2:
2x T2871 as a twin turbo, one on each side of the motor.

I’ve read Ljs thread actually and I love that idea.  But rather than ifs 4wd I’m thinking hilux live axles on leafs. Completely removing the ifs is the plan. 28-30 inch tires and resulting in a nice 4-6″ lift.

<p style=”text-align: left;”>I’ve read Ljs thread actually and I love that idea.  But rather than ifs 4wd I’m thinking hilux live axles on leafs. Completely removing the ifs is the plan. 28-30 inch tires and resulting in a nice 4-6″ lift.</p>

Lol which bit is your favourite?

the theory’s like this.

it has nice headers, thinking two of my current turbo, one on each side. t2871. bigger water to air intercooler, twin 3″ dumps

mad skids.

but the main thing that i had in mind, was a conversion to cross8 or adventura transfer case so i can make it 4wd at some point.

i want to finish a project for once.

it will just be finishing this stage. before moving onto the next stage.

nah, going to continue on the turbo deal. but going to drive the VS around until rego runs out in january.

did just buy this.

has low comp motor(8.5:1), boost cam/chip, refurbed auto plus a few other good bits. rego till january. $1000.

So been doing some thinking and I believe that by this time next year I’ll have gone full circle and will have a 3.8 in this box.

My dad is selling his vs so trying to convince him to let me have it as he just upgraded to a ve and the emotec has been built for boost so it’s ready to drop in and will save me mass cash on engine work.

See what happens.

Ha thanks,  I’ll be sure to come find you if I get out of town ha