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16-06-09, 15:35 GMT+10#61 lol if u lived in south island i would take ur window out and put it back in for u at no cost, cause i replace windscreens for a job lol. but u dont hehe
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16-06-09, 16:27 GMT+10#62 Quote:
Originally Posted by madrx3boy
Still has a big leak in the boot tho.
We must be related Sam
Bloody VL's
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17-06-09, 11:34 GMT+10#63 Quote:
Originally Posted by VL-Dan
We must be related Sam
Bloody VL's
lol oh we are such unfortunate people us VL owners. oh well. meh.
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17-06-09, 22:26 GMT+10#64 chop that muffler and tip off! belongs on a Jap!
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22-06-09, 17:36 GMT+10#65 hey guys all the sound deadening is now out aswell as half the dash it looks real rough.lol! currently looking for a non cracked head for the new engine as ive been through a couple the last one had hours spent on it porting it out before noticing it was cracked. took psiwpn out for a boost yesterday its like a rocket compared to the 2 litre.lol
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22-06-09, 18:03 GMT+10#66 Quote:
Originally Posted by PSIWPN NZ
hey guys all the sound deadening is now out aswell as half the dash it looks real rough.lol! currently looking for a non cracked head for the new engine as ive been through a couple the last one had hours spent on it porting it out before noticing it was cracked. took psiwpn out for a boost yesterday its like a rocket compared to the 2 litre.lol
Admit it the 2 litre would have blown you away
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23-06-09, 12:43 GMT+10#67 Quote:
Originally Posted by PSIWPN NZ
took psiwpn out for a boost yesterday its like a rocket compared to the 2 litre.lol
Boost is over-rated
Just ask the V8 & NA Guys
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23-06-09, 12:45 GMT+10#68 Quote:
Originally Posted by VL-Dan
Boost is over-rated
Just ask the V8 & NA Guys
I highly recommend V8+boost
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23-06-09, 12:54 GMT+10#69 Quote:
Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV
I highly recommend V8+boost
What happened to the Berlina Injected V8 Turbo idea Alex?
I bet your already halfway there building it, but none of us know it yet
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23-06-09, 13:00 GMT+10#70 I started looking into building a new house, so the VLBT idea will go on the back burner if that happens!
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06-07-09, 17:25 GMT+10#71 hey guys have purchased 2x rb30 heads getting them picked up on the weekend so then will start getting all the head work done. no change on new car for now but will be getting stuck into it soon
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06-07-09, 17:38 GMT+10#73 Quote:
Originally Posted by NZ_BT1
2 of them?
yea it was on trademe 1 is complete the other is missing a few things but i have 2 sets of valves ,rockers ,lifters etc. already so should be able to make 2 complete heads out of them
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06-07-09, 18:22 GMT+10#74 Keen to make a deal with my mini? LMAO was this guy serious ?
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06-07-09, 18:41 GMT+10#75 Quote:
Originally Posted by SIKVLT
Keen to make a deal with my mini? LMAO was this guy serious ?
dont know but had to laugh at the pictures of it
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19-07-09, 16:25 GMT+10#76 head is currently under construction at the moment being port and polished will post up pics once its all done
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22-07-09, 19:12 GMT+10#77 just ordered some performance valve springs not sure when theyll be here as there coming from aussie and also getting a cam made up to suit the engine .was told it would be made from a blank camshaft and be ready in a couple of weeks . once parts arrive the valves and seats will be done and the head machined. finally getting to the exciting bit of the build.lol cant wait till its done.
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22-07-09, 19:25 GMT+10#78 what are you doing driveline wise?
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22-07-09, 19:32 GMT+10#79 Quote:
Originally Posted by 12maneym
what are you doing driveline wise?
havent looked into it much yet but was thinking getting a trans i already have strengthened , hi stall converter, trans brake and a shortened hiace diff but will probably go for a later model commodore diff shorten it and make it fit
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22-07-09, 19:44 GMT+10#80 just put the VN diff in as axles are easy to find
just flare your guards to fit if need be
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