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pir4te replied to the topic VZ Senator: Somebody had to be the first! in the forum VT – VX – VY – VZ 9 years, 5 months ago

Yeah definitely get one in that case, improved handling outta sight.
pir4te replied to the topic Black Pearl (revised) in the forum VE – VF 9 years, 5 months ago
pir4te replied to the topic Black Pearl – SS-V VVT 14:1 e85 in the forum VE – VF 9 years, 5 months ago

So close to turnkey…
pir4te replied to the topic Black Pearl – SSV VVT 14:1 e85 in the forum VE – VF 9 years, 5 months ago

So close to turnkey…
pir4te replied to the topic 3 Word Reply thread in the forum Jokes & Humour 9 years, 5 months ago

Through ’til Friday
pir4te replied to the topic 3 Word Reply thread in the forum Jokes & Humour 9 years, 5 months ago

Car on hoist
pir4te replied to the topic Holden V8 vs LSX Pros & Cons Discussion in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

Carroll Shelby, actually. Ferrari is opposite – all HP.
pir4te replied to the topic 3 Word Reply thread in the forum Jokes & Humour 9 years, 5 months ago

mine last Sunday!
pir4te replied to the topic 3 Word Reply thread in the forum Jokes & Humour 9 years, 5 months ago

Woke too early :disappointed:
pir4te replied to the topic 3 Word Reply thread in the forum Jokes & Humour 9 years, 5 months ago

Saturday morning confusion?
pir4te started the topic 3 Word Reply thread in the forum Jokes & Humour 9 years, 5 months ago

Ima start a non-car nonsense thread…

The rule is that your posts can only be 3 words long….

If a question is asked in the last post and you are the next person posting, you must answer the question in 3 words… do not ignore a question!!

You can make comments, questions or statements in your posts… it can be as random as you…[Read more]
pir4te replied to the topic Oil Bypass Filter LS in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

Yes I admit I’m fussy about which brand I use for the Job as well!

Street, I run ethanol exclusively and a bypass filter takes the water out of the oil completely, plus filters below 20 micron where most harmful crap occurs. So one of these refineries plumbed from the ready-made LS bypass port makes sense with this build.

Also I’m p…[Read more]
pir4te replied to the topic Oil Bypass Filter LS in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

Yes I admit I’m fussy about which brand I use for the Job as well!

Street, I run ethanol exclusively and a bypass filter takes the water out of the oil completely, plus filters below 20 micron where most harmful crap occurs.

Also I’m planning a decent low maintenance air oil seperator which returns to oil system, but of course would like to…[Read more]
pir4te started the topic Oil Bypass Filter LS in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

Anyone had or is currently running an oil bypass filter that uses toilet paper, like Frantz or Amsoil or Kleenoil or Jack Master on their LS?
pir4te posted an update 9 years, 5 months ago

First to modify the venerable LS with VVT, and the first to rebuild to maximise the benefits from the combustion properties of ethanol.
pir4te replied to the topic Oil Accumulator LS in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

Looks great, same place I was thinking.

What did you use exactly, Accusump 3 litre?

What pressure solenoid (I take it is not manual)?

Also what paint thanks?
pir4te posted an update 9 years, 5 months ago

Maybe I get my car back tomorrow?!!
pir4te likes a reply on Oil Accumulator LS 9 years, 5 months ago
pir4te replied to the topic Oil Accumulator LS in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

The hydraulics are a priority on this particular build as it runs high lift AFM collapsible lifters and Oil Control Valve for the Cam Phaser, which dictates critical oil supply.

Also addresses the seemingly typical under-lubrication of the camshaft face and bearings in these engines.
pir4te replied to the topic Oil Accumulator LS in the forum Engine 9 years, 5 months ago

Yeah thats what I was thinking, good value, common sense improvement with no downside, except three litres more oil at change.
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