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Vl Aero 355

Started by Arronvl · 12 Dec 2008 · 23 replies

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ArronvlArchived member
Hi guys been a member on here for a while, thought its about time i post some pics of my build so far. Name: Arron Model: VL Colour: primer atm. Debeer blue base, blue pearl with HOK Ice White pearl Bodykit: HDT Aero kit, director A pillar moulds & grill, walky bonnet scoop, group A rear wing or calais lip(undecided) Engine Type: 5.0 roller block, scat 355 crank, scat rods, srp flat tops(11:1 comp),torque-power dual plane, 1000cfm throttle body,heads(bowls smoothed/ blended, k-line guides, dual valve springs), Crane HI-6 & PS92 Ignition system, 14x3 K&N Filter, gilmer drive, rollmaster double row timing chain, romac race balancer, crane H304 cam, bosch blue top injectors, holley intank pump, bosch inline pump Power: aiming for approx 480hp at the engine Exhaust: nil, prob twin 2 1/4 inch Gearbox: turbo 700 to be shift kitted & derale trans cooler Diff: lsd 3.45 Brakes: VX v8 brakes & rotors Suspension: super low king springs & kyb shocks,whiteline adj front & rear swaybars, front adjustable strut tops, nolethane bushes through out Wheels/Tyres: 17 inch F4's Interior: custom grey/blue, bolstered front/ rear seats, custom door trims Other Mods: Stereo: Sony head unit, 2x pioneer 10in subs( soon to be replaced wit 12's), 2 sets JL Audion 6.5in splits in front, 6.5 inch sony rear fill, 2 amps sony 100x2, 75x4. Build Period: 2 1/2 yrs how it started here are a few pics of the build along the way most of the kit the engine bay smoothed and painted, minutes after painted fuel tank & k-frame k-frame back in gearbox painted few pics of the engine engine painted and assembled Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Boeing77LArchived member
Very good man I like! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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AERO88Archived member
looks nice mate, any updates??
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leb vltArchived member
i rekon leave the filter off man would look nuts, or if u are get the thin taller style 1z, they look gd also... updates?
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ArronvlArchived member
no updates, just saving some coin so i can get the rest of the car painted, then start dropping all the goodies back in.
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ArronvlArchived member
update is that the car is going away to be painted on the 9th on june. will take about a month
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AERO88Archived member
Any updates??
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ArronvlArchived member
Bit of an update as i havent been on here for ages. all the painting has been done, just need to start putting it back together. what do we all think Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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JET_VLCArchived member
oooww so shiny lol looks great gonna be czry whens it finished up the updates coming
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AERO88Archived member
awesome, gonna look mint!!
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SLVRBULETArchived member
nice will be nice car when finished mate!
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ArronvlArchived member
thanks for the input peoples, will be picking the rest of the car up this weekend. cant wait for it to be back home. then the fun really begins, not!
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ArronvlArchived member
well had the car home for a little while and her it is to date. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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zaksvlArchived member
that looks wicked man
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ArronvlArchived member
cheers mate, calais rear garnish arrived today. perfect condition
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ArronvlArchived member
interior is in, new carpet, all windows, all doors are on. nearly looks like a car again will post a couple of pics soon ---------- Post added 02-05-10 at 19:17 ---------- Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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inkArchived member
Love the aero kit with the walkinshaw bonnet scoop!
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Porkchop355Archived member
looks sick, coming along nicely Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ EVLHSVArchived member
Very nice, love how you have a matching bike!
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ArronvlArchived member
cheers guys, well the bike is gone now. But a bit of progres has been happening, diff now has 28 spline axels 3.45:1 gears, getting rather close to start up, crane ignition installed, waiting for starter motor, hoefully start putting the braided hose & rest of the fuel system in. will keep all updated
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