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Red1m8 replied to the topic Heron's VK SL Build – LS3, TH400, Sleeper Style in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 1 month ago

Yeah, not sure why the Mako VK dash insert is twice the price of most of their other dashes

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 4 months ago

Yeah I decided one less fuel pump, and getting away from a surge tank and pumps in the boot simplifies the fuel system and all the added cert requirements.

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 4 months ago

w been a while, time for an update.

Completed the engine build

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Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 4 months ago

Wow been a while, time for an update.

Completed the engine build

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Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 4 months ago

Wow been a while, time for an update.

Completed the engine build

https://imgur.com/loaxBjz

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 4 months ago

Wow been a while, time for an update.

Completed the engine build

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Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 3 years, 4 months ago

Wow been a while, time for an update.

Completed the engine build

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Red1m8 replied to the topic VR Senator with LSx454 in the forum VN – VP – VR – VS 5 years, 7 months ago

Nice job 👌 looks great.

I find an infrared thermometer handy for diagnosing misfiring cylinders as well, the exhaust primary temp will be much cooler on the dead or misfiring cylinders.

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 9 months ago

Ordered that lot end of November, been held up waiting on heads.

so yes did feel like Xmas when they finally turned up 😃

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 9 months ago

Gotta love it when that courier you’ve been waiting for finally turns up

Trick Flow heads

Wiesco Pistons with heavy wall pins

BTR turbo cam

Mellings oil pump

sensors, bearings, timing chain set etc.

Now just waiting on Crankshaft and rods…

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 10 months ago

Just a 6.0 , I prefer std stroke and want to leave the max amount of meat in the bore.

A 6ltr is also a better match for my turbo than bigger cubes would be.

Aiming for a reliable 1000 hp plus.

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 10 months ago

Just a 6.0 , I prefer std stroke and want to leave the max amount of meat in the bore.

A 6ltr is also a better match for my turbo than bigger cubes would be.

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 10 months ago

The supplier only had the Dart SHP and the billet alloy blocks $10k was way outa my budget…

ill make it work, definitely a big step forward from the LY6 block I was gonna run.

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 10 months ago

Yes , looking forward to the build process.

Very nice piece, but already a hicup, looks like my Belair starter relocation bracket won’t fit

will have to look at a sandwich plate type relocation kit, a mate has one for his conversion so should be able to trial fit before ordering.

failing that will have to swap to a manual rack and…[Read more]

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 5 years, 10 months ago

Just Picked this up

Dart LS Next SHP block and parts kit

ARP Head studs

ARP Mains Studs

Still waiting on an order from the states

Trickflow heads

Wiesco pistons

BTR turbo cam, lifters , timing set, oil pump etc….

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 6 years, 3 months ago

1400 naturally aspirated on pump gas yes.

Around 1100 hp boosted on pump gas.

And Around 800 hp boosted on E85.

my goal is 1000 hp at the wheels, so two 044s wouldn’t have been enough, would have required a 3rd pump.

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 6 years, 3 months ago

New fuel pumps, AEM 400s, quieter and much higher flow, with the exact same footprint as the Bosch 044s.

The 044s are rated to 700hp a piece N/A

the AEM 400s are rated to 1200hp a piece N/A

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 6 years, 4 months ago

Haha the elusive 10mm socket.😏

Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 6 years, 4 months ago

Boot floor stone chip coated.

Optima battery box mounted.

Started mocking up the fuel system,

Long range fuel tank is in with AEM 340 e85 pump.

Will be replacing the two Bosch 044 pumps with AEM 400 pumps, going flex fuel and the 044s may not quite have enough flow for e85,

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Red1m8 replied to the topic My VK LS Turbo build in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 6 years, 4 months ago

Started mocking up the fuel system,

Long range fuel tank is in with AEM 340 e85 pump.

Will be replacing the two Bosch 044 pumps with AEM 400 pumps, going flex fuel and the 044s may not quite have enough flow for e85,

Will probably stage the second pump to come on at low boost to minamise heating fuel.

3ltr surge tank, pump pre filters, check…[Read more]

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