hey guys thought id post up my build for all to see instead of just in the new zealand section.
its a 1987 berlina which was prety much all original when i got my hands on it with the underpowered 2 litre and automatic.after having turboed my old vl and wanted something faster i decided to start from scratch and brought another one
heres the original psiwpn
and the new one
i set about building a new engine first here are some of the modifications
acl forged pistons
billet rods
acl race bearings
gtr oil pump
crank collar
port and polished head
kelford cams camshaft
crow cams valve springs
avo adjustable cam gear
custom plenum
ecotec v6 throtlebody
siemens 870cc injectors
fuel rail
turbosmart fuel pressure regulator
turbosmart supersonic bov
stainless topmount manifold
garrett gt3582r turbo
synapse wastegate
thats about all the mods that i can think of
as for the car ive only just started working on it . the engine bay has all been striped and had any unessasary holes welded up and smothed then coated in voodoo blue which the exterior will be painted also
thats about it at this stage the front suspension is all striped out at the moment ready for some new stuff and paint .
all going well it should hopefully be going early next year watch this space.
cheers hayden
finally got the engine in today . it all went to plan getting it in there then mounted the old trans in to get the engine to sit right it was then when i discovered that the custom plenum was way to high at the front and would not fit under the bonnet.we decided to modify one of the mounts to drop the engine down so after alot of mucking around we finally got it to sit under the bonnet but ohwell at least its all in now. also found that once the weight of the engine was over the front of the car the new suspension is still sitting a bit high for some reason i guess ill just have to wait untill it settles down and go from there.
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
heres some more up to date pictures . its about a month away from start up now just got a few more things to do and also waiting for the fuel tank to be made
radiator and electric fan is now in and almost all of the plumbing is done but havent got a pic of that yet will post up soon
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
hey everyone thought it was about time i updated this finally got the car all up and running with the link g4 ecu . its making 290rwkw on only 14psi with wheelspin apparently. once the engines run in ill get it back to the tune shop and turn up the boost and see what it can do. the fuel tanks all in now and im currently working on putting the 9 inch diff in its all bolted in at the moment just awaiting the diff head which im picking up tomorrow . cant wait to test out the new diff . next on the never ending list to do is the trans followed by some decent brakes. hopeing to have the car all finished for powercruise taupo so have alot of work ahead of me.
heres some of the latest pics
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
