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Boosted_wagon [CSTMVL] update

Started by boosted_wagon · 22 Feb 2012 · 14 replies

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boosted_wagonArchived member
Make / Model: holden vl factory berlina turbo Colour: 2 tone quick silver over custom orange pearl Bodykit: calais side skirts and pop ups Engine Type: rb30et lpg dedicated Engine Mods: stock crank, precision h-beam rods, a.p.e.p forged pistons, perfect circle rings, wade cam 1522b1147, garrett t04z, precision 46mm gate, etm hi mount manifold, jpc plenum Power: dunno Exhaust: 3" from turbo back Gearbox: 2 speed power glide, 3500 stall, transbrake, full manualized, b&m trans cooler with braided lines, b&m quick silver shifter Diff: stock lsd 28 spline Brakes: vs booster, vt everything else Suspension: pedders springs and shocks, nolithane bushes through out, adjustable strut tops Wheels/Tyres: g-max 20" Interior: creative auto interiours combernation of suede and leather, custom dash Stereo: cadence amps, roof mount 15" screen, orion splits, jl audio subs........ Other Mods: 3" cooler piping in stainless steel, full gas research system.. Future mods: looking for flip out dvd/dtv, still need to fit head rest screens, screens in the back wagon area lpg still needs compliancing, mod plates done, rwc and rego guys had this car for about 8-10 years now started off its life as a vl turbo berlina wagon in marinello red, when i got it it was stock as a rock, that didnt last long befor i added a cut down truck cooler 1200x250x80 and exhaust, my first squirt i blew the head gasket so that night it was off with the head and a new one fitted, from that point it had just snow balled I then added boost and blew the auto so i threw a manual in and a hi flo till i smashed the gear box just to find out that the box was factory fitted to a vl with a 2.0lt releast in nz...it lasted a week or 2 with 20psi up it and 2 extra injectors to help richen it up....i got tired of this combo so instead of fitting a new manual or japco i bought a trimatic with 3500 converter full manual which was the best money i had spent at the time... i sauced a monsta hi mount manifold and an ebay t70 turbo, well 2 turbos later in the same week i sold the manifold and bought a monsta t4 hi mout mani and a t66 off the forums. i then ended up getting with the wrong croud as some of us did in that being j-spec where it was entered into a car show as SNOOZN, as the car sill looked stock as a rock with vt hub caps and stock fe2 suspention that same year being 2006 i had the car painted candy red fitted some 19" vy signiture rims and entered it into easternats, on day 3 of the comp i melted the head and head gasket so off came the head aswell as the engine interiour doors windows wheels suspention ect and to finally end up to what it is today 6 long years later, new forged engine i built myself, new turbo and manifolds, new gate, new cooler and piping,new everything, new 2 speed glide, new diff, new paint, new suspentin and bushing, new interiour, new glass, new wheels, new exhaust, straight lpg .....i think ive done a good job on the car considering its never been to a work shop to have anything done as ive done it all myself at home apart from the trim which i fitted myself just didnt cover myself....hopefully in the next few months it will be registerd as theres still a couple of little things that need doing befor hand, i took it for its first drive in 6 years and i must say it felt good to sit my ass back in it... well dont be afraid to comment on it good or bad as its all good to see what people like and dont like Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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boosted_wagonArchived member
Just a couple more pics
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VLWAGONITArchived member
thats not bad man. be interesting to find out how much power it makes. whats the fuel economy like with it? one of the things im thinking about down the road for my wagon it throwing gas injection on it Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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boosted_wagonArchived member
well to be totaly truthful man ive done about 2kms in it and thats it so far so not sure on economy yet and still trying to find a tuner
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FATPSIArchived member
congrats on sticking with it man, should do something with mine some day
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boosted_wagonArchived member
Yeah man it's a long time waiting....
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deanoVLCTArchived member
About bloody time! !!!
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boosted_wagonArchived member
Yeah I know deano but some of us arnt on 100k a year and can't afford it along with family and house mortgages hahaha cheers brother
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deanoVLCTArchived member
lol i feel your pain, looks great man cant wait to see what time it runs, even though my monaro will still beat you hahahaha
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boosted_wagonArchived member
Hey at least mine idols and doesn't keep stalling hahaha if it's a v8 it's late
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boosted_wagonArchived member
just an update guys did a few changes to the intake here are some new pictures i ditched the jpc and fitted the rajab and i also cleaned up the runners as u can see looks heaps neater with out all the mounts and crap for the sensors and injectors
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88wagonArchived member
you end up sending that cam card dude? lol
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boosted_wagonArchived member
****kkkkkkk thanks for reminding me I've got it n email send me ya email and ull get it straight away
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deanoVLCTArchived member
Still ripping blokes off Gray lol, can't wait for when I visit ya to get blind and cruise in this beast
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boosted_wagonArchived member
Lmfao... Wtf bro whatdo u mean ripping blokes off..... I only rip u off man..... Get up here cc all round.... See ya on may 5th
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