I've owned this gem for over 15 years.It's a genuine factory 86 VL calais Rb30et.I rebuit the motor before chrismas with a full ballance,ALC duralite pistons,ARP rod bolts,rods closed and honed new valves+springs.It drives that well I drove from sydney to grafton just to pickup the simons wheels.I smashed 4 autos before converting to MX7 with brass button clutch.Over 3 months Ive installed a Garret gt35/40R turbo,38mm Turbosmart wastgate with full 3" stainless exhust,Nisspro intercooler,750cc injectors with billet fuel rail and sard fuel Reg,60mm Throttle body,which ment standared ECU was dumped for Autronic SM4.I'll be getting a dyno shortly and keep updates as I will be stripping motor back down soon for some forged pistons,rods,head stud kit. Make / Model:VL Calais Colour:Gold Bodykit: Calais Engine Type: RB30et Engine Mods:GT35/40r,750cc inj,SM4 Power: 400+RWHP Exhaust: 3" stainless Gearbox: MX7 Diff: 3.45 Brakes: Turbo Suspension:lowerd Wheels/Tyres: simons Interior: calais Stereo:standard Other Mods: HDI dual stage boost controller Future mods:Forged Pistons,rods,ARP head studs,cosmic head gasket http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa461/gokart07/ ---------- Post added 08-02-11 at 16:28 ---------- Just worked out how to add pics Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

My vl still at the workshop seting up Autronic SM4. Can't wait to take her for a spin. Heres a fuw more snap shots till she gets back home. ---------- Post added 14-02-11 at 22:53 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by georgevl [View Post] My vl still at the workshop seting up Autronic SM4. Can't wait to take her for a spin. Heres a fuw more snap shots till she gets back home. ---------- Post added 14-02-11 at 22:55 ---------- [/QUOTE] ---------- Post added 15-02-11 at 15:45 ---------- Good news guys,Drove my calais back today from SAS. Problems they found were- Cranck and Sync inputs to ecu repaired intermitant signal. refitted diodes Rewire CAS with battery voltage supply instead of 8v Replaced week ignitor. It starts and drives fine now Thanks to the boys at SAS. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

massive sleeper, love the color and sunroof tops it off....throw some calais wheels on it and itd top it off in my opinion Keep us updated mate

i agree. awesome job, stock calais rims would set it off more so altho those old simmons are still tough as Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Thanks for the feedback guys,I do love the look of polished calais wheels. If any one has a Autronic SM4 1.09 cal file they would like to share be GR8.My base map is running rich and over boost needs setting up as it cuts out under boost/Load. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

amazing, good to see a fast Calais owned and loved for so long

Got a bit bored so I fitted some BCPR7EIX-11 NGK Iridium plugs and a set of Eagle 8mm Eliminator Series Leads.Also got a Turbosmart 38mm plumb Back BOV that I'll be fitting later this week. Got some new snaps with the leads on.Upload some more once BOV fitted. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Very neat car and interesting engine bay. What fuel rail is that? It looks nice.

Thanks mate.I got some siemens DEKA 3145 injectors + Billet fuel rail and Sard fuel reg deliverd from USA for under $800 .Even the irideum plugs were $35.00 in USA. I cant belive my turbosmart wastgate retails for around $400 I got it deliverd to Aus for under $200 even though there made here.Can't work that out. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

through ebay? where do you find these deals!?

love the engine bay man looks neat as. yeah, it pays to shop around in the USA hehe bargins to be had! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Yeh mate Ebay is the best for bargins.I picked up a MX7 with shifter and speedo drive the other day for $510. Handy to have a spare as I tweaked around with my Autronic SM4 now when she hits 14psi in second gear it fries the tyres hard. She's ready for the creek see what it pulls down the quarter.

just dont go slamming gears and she'll last man my mates mf5 box is holding 418rwhp for the past 2yrs but clutches havent been so fortunate lol get some calais wheels on it! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Your spot on about the mf5 I ran one for over 6 month with no problems.I pick up my first MX7 complete conversion for $800 and i'm using a brass button clutch as once an organic plate slips under load its all over.

yeah thats it, brass button clutches arent that bad just go learn to drive to suit one, good fun tho Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I got my Clutch from the guys at St Marrys brake & Clutch.These boys are highly recommended for there work as I have a lovely clutch pedal now.But its still a button clutch so you do have to learn to drive it properly.I'm in the process of setting up my Turbosmart plumb back BOV and don't have a great deal of room to do this.I've added a photo were I think it should be set up (plumb back into the intake before turbo) If this setup is wrong please let us know befor I start chopping and welding.Thanks Guys Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Hi Guys,uploading some pics of me & my mate Steve RB30et rebuild. Oring block Arias Pistons with ARP rod blots Head stud kit with copper gasket Garret GT35r Custom turbo intake Running Microtec LT10 in a factory VL Formula MX7 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Mmm nice mate

Quote: Originally Posted by georgevl [View Post] I got my Clutch from the guys at St Marrys brake & Clutch.These boys are highly recommended for there work as I have a lovely clutch pedal now.But its still a button clutch so you do have to learn to drive it properly.I'm in the process of setting up my Turbosmart plumb back BOV and don't have a great deal of room to do this.I've added a photo were I think it should be set up (plumb back into the intake before turbo) If this setup is wrong please let us know befor I start chopping and welding.Thanks Guys cant really see why that wouldnt work man ---------- Post added 06-03-11 at 10:25 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by georgevl [View Post] Hi Guys,uploading some pics of me & my mate Steve RB30et rebuild. Oring block Arias Pistons with ARP rod blots Head stud kit with copper gasket Garret GT35r Custom turbo intake Running Microtec LT10 in a factory VL Formula MX7 looks like it has all the goods got some pics of the formula?? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.