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vlc ls1 turbo build

Started by leb vlt · 20 May 2011 · 123 replies

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wizo6Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by leb vlt [View Post] hey wizo wat happened to ya wen we left mandurah and got on the freeway? u just dissapered? I just cruised home mate
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TheChadArchived member
After hearing the plans for this im pretty confident moe has it all sorted. theres a couple of tough things to figure out still but they are already moving towards being sorted out
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Duke57TTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by leb vlt [View Post] after going in a vlct today with 3.9s and a 5speed and sitting on 120 at like 3500rpm in 5th its totally put me off goin taller gears so 3.45s it is You won't regret it and you won't run out of revs at the strip. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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leb vltArchived member
picked up a master pwr gt45 with only 2000kms and a 48mm turbosmart pro gate for bugger all so gona slap them on and see how we go.
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burgo88Archived member
3:7s would be the go moe.. best ratio out of the 3.45 and 4.11 ive also had in mine
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grunter01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by burgo88 [View Post] 3:7s would be the go moe.. best ratio out of the 3.45 and 4.11 ive also had in mine yeah but what motor did you have in your car? and what car was is in? im sure it wasnt a ls1 turbo in a 1300kg car
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Xibit0rArchived member
i got 3.45 & 3.7 for spares just incase you'll be right with 4.11's mo
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wizo6Archived member
So when U getting in running??????
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leb vltArchived member
master pwr gt45 and 48mm turbosmart gate ---------- Post added 01-06-11 at 19:13 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by grunter01 [View Post] yeah but what motor did you have in your car? and what car was is in? im sure it wasnt a ls1 turbo in a 1300kg car im staying 3.45s now kirk, btw found a shell yet bro? ---------- Post added 01-06-11 at 19:14 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by Xibit0r [View Post] i got 3.45 & 3.7 for spares just incase you'll be right with 4.11's mo na dan gona stick with the std gears ---------- Post added 01-06-11 at 19:15 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by wizo6 [View Post] So when U getting in running?????? its tax time soon, so il get a fuel setup + all the braided lines needed to get it goin then slap it all in then look for sum wire to wire it and tune it! ---------- Post added 01-06-11 at 19:16 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by Duke57TT [View Post] You won't regret it and you won't run out of revs at the strip. hey duke its tax time soon so il be hitting u up for a few bits of braid n fittings Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Duke57TTArchived member
No worries bud, always like to look after the LS powered VL's. I just hope you realise the epicness of turbocharged LS in VL's haha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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leb vltArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Duke57TT [View Post] No worries bud, always like to look after the LS powered VL's. I just hope you realise the epicness of turbocharged LS in VL's haha man i seriously cant wait ai, next on the cards after this im thinking ls1/2 32gtr Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TheChadArchived member
been waiting all day to get on ct since i got your message mo. gt45 is rediculous, looking forwards to seeing this do a transbreak launch!
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wizo6Archived member
What ECU are you going to go with Mate ??????????
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leb vltArchived member
std ecu
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burgo88Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by grunter01 [View Post] yeah but what motor did you have in your car? and what car was is in? im sure it wasnt a ls1 turbo in a 1300kg car 4:11s are great for a genner in a 1800kg car, vls light but u got torque so 3:7s the go !! got a few mates that run them down the track in vl's also n even they are with 3:7s.. try the 3.45 but cause theyll still be killer cause you got a light car they may be better as they only got cams and your going turbo!
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Duke57TTArchived member
If he was going to run it at the strip it would matter more, but then you take in to account the height of slick etc etc. The car will be capable of 130-145mph so whatever diff gears you need for that so you cross the line at max revs.
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leb vltArchived member
not much of an update but i cleaned the t400 and painted it gloss black, also fitted my deep BnM trans pan, looks mint sitting on the engine stand, just gota find a dust cover (inspection cover) for the t400 as mine hasnt got 1. not long now, only really need a fuel system and and should be nearly all ready to go in! trans tunnel is gona have to get some massage work to fit the t400, nice big hammer should do the trick!!
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leb vltArchived member
manifolds are gettin there final weld this w/e, gd times ahead Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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leb vltArchived member
surge tank -8 fittings 044 brackets Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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rb25vlt8Archived member
Looking good mo what diff u gona use 28 spline or sum billet items ??? Btw make sure it's got a rego Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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