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Grunters new toy ( my bad )

Started by grunter01 · 29 July 2012 · 172 replies

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grunter01Archived member
yeah i have all the fuel system ready to go in now, I'll get some pics up of the parts before they go in and while i am also putting them in also Full -10an telfon braided hose -10an aeromotive regulator -10an aeromotive fuel filter -10an silver and blue teflon hose fittings 1800hp fuelab pump methanol/alcohol rated bosch id2000 injectors new denso plugs injectors extensions rail im unsure yet as i might use what i have now but depends if it will take the -10an fittings. I havent had it out really since i got it i registered it last week so i have been taking it out with the family for a drive around to get it out before i start taking out the fuel system and get it retuned on e85. I Just really need to find a shell to put it all in and run some numbers in it.
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leb vltArchived member
Easy fix, race with bunky shell, run desired number with bunky shell, retire said shell and get it painted and cruise it as an engineered 9sec car?
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grunter01Archived member
yeah i have been thinking about it, i want to get the car tuned and see what power it makes first and get an idea on what it should run with power wise then go from there. I rang mcdonald bros and i might get the cage from them and put it in my self.
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grunter01Archived member
Hey guys here is a better pick of the bay now Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vl4skidsArchived member
Looking real good mate. How is the outside of the car looking? Without sounding like an a$$hole, My only dislike would be where the braid is running from rocker cover to catch can, can't run the braid lower to clean it up a little? Have you sorted the brake line for tomorrow?
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leb vltArchived member
Should move the catch can to we're the fuse box usually sits, would look much much neater! Also that bay looks neat as, passenger side already smoothed. Just keep that shell and respray after racing..
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grunter01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vl4skids [View Post] Looking real good mate. How is the outside of the car looking? Without sounding like an a$$hole, My only dislike would be where the braid is running from rocker cover to catch can, can't run the braid lower to clean it up a little? Have you sorted the brake line for tomorrow? Yeah i dont like the braided line either so i cleaned it up today and made in more tidy and fixed up some other lines, I will get some pics up of what it looks like now so you can see the difference. I got the line fixed this arvo but had problems bleeding the brakes and actually cracked the $hits and im bad when i crack it so i have to walk away before i break something on it so i left it in the shed, so im not coming tomorrow which is abit of a bummer. As for asking about the outside i dont mind telling it how it is and its not an a$$hole of a question, the body is not the greatest... I need to give it a full respray, new bumpers, rust cut out of from window, retrim interior. So as you can see its only the driveline done and the body needs alot of TLC. I can get up some pics for you guys so you can see what i am talking about. ---------- Post added 15-09-12 at 19:47 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by leb vlt [View Post] Should move the catch can to we're the fuse box usually sits, would look much much neater! Also that bay looks neat as, passenger side already smoothed. Just keep that shell and respray after racing.. the only thing about moving it is that is all drains back to the sump with -10an braided line and drains to the drivers side. So i would have to change it all but im not going to bother for the moment maybe later on. Im not sure if i am going to spray this shell as i am wanting a mini tubbed car and if i get that i will have to re-engineer the car anyways so i am looking at getting a shell and tubbing it over time and just driving this car as it is for the moment till the shell is complete so i dont loose interest in the car. But i may still cage this so i can race it and play around till my tubbed shell is complete.
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trkdupArchived member
Nice bay
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Coop450Archived member
Good looking engine bay. I love a tidy CA18T and it's not often you see them in a vl. What size is the turbo? Is it a T3 with polished housing?
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grunter01Archived member
Yeah Its just an illusion, it's a gt42 housing with t3 internals.... Also the second cam is for show I don't have it hooked up...
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SHIZNTArchived member
Nice 4" to 2.5" filter aswell Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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grunter01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by SHIZNT [View Post] Nice 4" to 2.5" filter aswell yeah great illusion its made of paper mashey, the cars also a camira with a vl kit. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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7FOUR7Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by SHIZNT [View Post] Nice 4" to 2.5" filter aswell gt42 is 5" inlet Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SHIZNTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 7FOUR7 [View Post] gt42 is 5" inlet Yes, I stand corrected. GT35 is a 4"
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Coop450Archived member
I know what you mean about not using one of the cams. My brother has a Honda with Vtec but he disconnected the Vtec cause it was just to fast and dangerous when the Vtec would kick in.
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ledoucheArchived member
lol ^^^^
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sohc2Archived member
hahahaha
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grunter01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Coop450 [View Post] I know what you mean about not using one of the cams. My brother has a Honda with Vtec but he disconnected the Vtec cause it was just to fast and dangerous when the Vtec would kick in. Coop he is pulling your leg, mighty Boys don't have vtec
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grunter01Archived member
bit of an update guys, i have held off on installing the fuel system till i figured out somethings. I have decided to run a ethanol content sensor in the fuel line which can talk to Autronic sm4 i am running so it will change the tune to suit the ethanol content in the fuel so i can put 98octane in the car if i ever get stuck. I will get some pics up of the setup once i start doing it.
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grunter01Archived member
bit of an update, all parts are ready to go on now just have to stop being lazy now... Also have a wheel barrow of goodies.... i am going to sell off ---------- Post added 01-10-12 at 13:12 ---------- also got some new lower black molds to piss off the silver ones... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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