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BT1 replica build.

Started by TUXEDO · 27 Feb 2011 · 118 replies

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TUXEDOArchived member
Went to MallaNats on the weekend. Pulled 246rwKw @ 14psi on Mildren's Mainline dyno. Had so much fun in the powerskids and cruise events!
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vlwagzArchived member
awesome power i thought this thing was pretty much stock with a cooler. maybe i should read through the thread again. looks very nice mate
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TUXEDOArchived member
JD Customs intercooler kit 3" exhaust from turbo-back 044 fuel pump RX7 550cc injectors Nistune Z32 AFM (not yet installed) Turbosmart boost tee High flow t3 Completely standard A8 motor with 1.3MM MLS-R headgasket K&N panel air filter.
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deanoVLCTArchived member
so grouse, how much $$$ has the build cost ya?
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vlwagzArchived member
seems like pretty good power with those mods mate not much difference between our setups and your making 70kw more than i am. you have done an awesome job getting the car to this standard in just 9 months.
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TUXEDOArchived member
Cheers Deano, I haven't been counting but it's around the $15k mark and Matt, it's actually been 18 months, I just started the thread 9 months ago. Mine is manual and did have octane booster in so there's some extra jiggawatts over yours?
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vlwagzArchived member
still a good effort mate. yeah i guess manual makes a bit of difference but anyway well done with it.
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SLVRBULETArchived member
nice build mate!!
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88 ChaserArchived member
Very impressive, well done mate
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TUXEDOArchived member
Thanks guys! Now I can't wait to install the Z32, get a dyno tune and take it over to Heathcote!
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leb vltArchived member
Looks mint, gd pwr aswell
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TUXEDOArchived member
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vlwagzArchived member
power skid pic looks good mate.
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TUXEDOArchived member
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12maneymArchived member
wheres the "like" button
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TUXEDOArchived member
I decided to take the gauges off the bonnet last night to make it a little more street friendly.
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vlwagzArchived member
judging by the k's this did just roll out of the factory.. looking good mate.
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TUXEDOArchived member
Haha, I obviously wound it back to zero lol and I haven't yet got a speedo cable. I also removed the mini spool and fitted a tightened LSD, just to make it a bit more comfortable for the street.
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vlwagzArchived member
yeah figured that mate.
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TUXEDOArchived member
It's been a few months since I was last in here! I took it to Whyalla Steel City Raceway (1/8th mile) for the Big Bucks Challenge on Feb 18th running street tyres 205's front and 225's rear and run a best of 8.60 @ 89 MPH. Then I was asked to represent Grange Road Auto Worx at their sponsored Super Sunday at AIR on March 18th. So with their help, I fitted up a 50hp shot of nitrous and some 26x10" slicks with some 165 radials up front then run a best of 7.54 @ 94 MPH and every pass I did was two tenths quicker than the last! Now I have the drag racing bug and I'm in the process of collecting parts for an E85 converion, then a 20psi tune!
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