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VL-87-WA 's calais turbo build up

Started by VL-87-WA · 29 Sept 2009 · 8 replies

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VL-87-WAArchived member
This is my vl i bought as a dead stocker auto vlct about 3 years ago. Was totally original when i got it but I have slowly been doing a build-up on it. So heres some info - Motor - Standard rebuild with acl forged pistons JPC stage2/3 cam, ridiculous (close to 300 degrees duration i think, lumpiest 6 i've ever heard) Standard t3 for now, just recieved a ETM T04z kit 3inch turbo back zorst with one muffler, no cat 40mm external gate with screamer pipe 600x300x120 Front mount with stainless piping JD custom plenum XF throttle body 10mm top gun leads thermo fan K+N pod filter White nissan rocker cover Adjustable fuel pressure reg Catch can Battery in boot Driveline - Standard vlt brakes 19 inch koya inox rims Minispooled diff 4.11 diff gears Ultra low springs and shocks Adjustable pan hard rod Exedy heavy duty clutch mf5 na manual gearbox (been holding close to 300rwhp, should hopefully be holding 450rwhp soon haha) Body - Original alpine white paint new headlights and indicators new front bar full set of chrome strips Interior - Basic Stereo Rear and side venetians Autometer A/f gauge Autometer boost , water and oil pressure gauges Fuel/Ecu - VPW fuel rail 610cc injectors 911 bosch fuel pump Haltech E6x ECU with 3 bar map sensor Haltech boost controller Future mods - Full respray, maybe white with blue pearl Install all the t04z kit, manifold, gate maybe surge tank if needed Car is currently making 296rwhp on standard t3 on 12-14psi, hopefully chasing around 450rwhp once new turbo is on, Here are some pics - First day of ownership - Front end - Rear end - Motor after rebuild - On the dyno - Cruise for Charity - Turbo kit, T04z, 4inch dump, tial gate - Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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FelanyArchived member
looks sweet man, will be good once all the turbo is bolted up and tuned
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VlDUBCArchived member
Nice car mate.... love the new turbo setup
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Mr_VLCTArchived member
mintoss!!
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FelanyArchived member
ok, well i'll do a bit of an update for vl-87-wa as he doesnt come on hear a lot. Turbo kit is all on and also installed an aeromotive fuel reg, catch can, 044 fuel pump nd bigger wiring. Made 334rwhp on 14psi but spark was blowing out so now need to fit an msd igniton unit to wind some more boost in and finish the tune. pic below of the engine bay as it is now - Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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FelanyArchived member
Update time - Has now made 405hp at 19psi. Still have a few issues with tacho signal being interfered with and need to sort that out. So far the mf5 na gearbox has held up with the power but eventually would like an r33 gearbox and increase the boost to 25psi ish.
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jcs_87Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Felany [View Post] Update time - Has now made 405hp at 19psi. Still have a few issues with tacho signal being interfered with and need to sort that out. So far the mf5 na gearbox has held up with the power but eventually would like an r33 gearbox and increase the boost to 25psi ish. what! he is runnin 405hp with a mf5?
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FelanyArchived member
yeah, and its holding it alrite for now haha no noises from it or anything
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-pumba-Archived member
must not have kicked the clutch yet then... lol awesome looking car Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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