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215i SHYGMH

Started by SHYGMH · 6 May 2008 · 13 replies

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SHYGMHArchived member
Name: Andrew Model: '97 VS Caprice Plates: SHYGMH Colour: Solid White over Metallic Grey Bodykit: Series 3 Front Skirt Engine Type: Was Originally A V6, But Converted To 5.8lt Engine Mods: Built By PAVTEK - VT 5.0 Litre V8 engine - Harrop 355ci 5.8L Stroker Crankshaft - Crane 286 Cam - Hot tanked, R & R Cam bearings - Line hone main tunnels - 2 Bolt Main Stud Kit, Bore & Torque plate Hone - Deck Block to Square - 9.8:1 Compression Ratio - Romac Steel Balancer - Moly Rings - Pacemaker Extractors - Groove Lifter Bores - VS HSV GTS 24lb 775 Injectors (Sonic Injection Reco) - ICE 9mm Leads, Irdium Spark Plugs - Rollmaster Double Row Timing Chain Kit - PWR Heavy Duty Transcooler - Dominator 3500 Stall - Custom Memcal By Electronic Automotive Parts - Fan Belts x3 - Top/ Bottom Radiator Hoses - Heater Hose Kit - Colder Thermostat - Oil Sensor - Temp Sensor - Temp Sender - Ignition Coil - Water Pump - Engine Mounts - Breather Filters Power: 206rwkw with Standard Manifold Exhaust: - Pacemaker Extractors into - Twin 2 1/2" pipes - Twin cats - Cross-Over section - Balance Pipe - Short, Straight thru mufflers - Twin 2 1/2" pipes - Into Twin Rear Resonators Gearbox: 3500 Hi Stall, Stage 2 Shift Kit, PWR Transcooler Diff: Rebuild LSD and tighten with 4.11 Gears Brakes: Standard Suspension: has had kings lows, super lows, ultra lows, pedders BMW and now on live axel cut springs Interior: Grey Leather Other Mods: 580 cca battery Stereo: Pioneer H/U with 15" MTX Sub Build Period: owned the car 5 years. Cost: 20+ Defects: 2 Future Mods: - Rebuild/ Strengthen Auto - Dual Plain Manifold, 4 barrel t/body The Donor Car. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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brawlrArchived member
been reading up on this on VSS, fcuking love it
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PSIWOGArchived member
Thats pretty cool mate !! nice work with conversion.
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PROGMHArchived member
Is the second line on the dyno graph torque or fuel?
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SHYGMHArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by brawlr been reading up on this on VSS, fcuking love it yeah been posting on alot of forums so if any one wants to attempt something like ive done but has alot of question, least they can ask someone. Quote: Originally Posted by PSIWOG Thats pretty cool mate !! nice work with conversion. haha thanks man, come along way from a jacked up v6 Quote: Originally Posted by PROGMH Is the second line on the dyno graph torque or fuel? line with the nice power curve is kW. other line is torque. electronic auto said the hi stall converter stuff up the reading, but 700nm of torque sounds about right.
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FRCED-6Archived member
looks good andrew, we share the same rims now bout time u finished the conversion, seen it out front of cinemas a month back.... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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PSI-EFIArchived member
this has to be one of my favourite statos.. *** love this thing.. nice look and power package.. got any more pics?
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SHYGMHArchived member
thanks boys, couple pics The Engine. The Exhaust The Interior Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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EpitaphArchived member
please change the manifold and let that motor breathe!
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SHYGMHArchived member
on the list, but first rebuild auto. harrop/ TP dual plain, 4 barrel throts, new tune = $2500 mark
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BT1-355Archived member
[QUOTE= harrop/ TP dual plain, 4 barrel throts, new tune = $2500 mark[/QUOTE] Yep, thats the price you $$$pay$$$ for performance btw tuff looking car, looks the same like mine
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miskArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Epitaph please change the manifold and let that motor breathe! ahmen! lol the dyno graph would look the way it does because the motor wants to be set free! would be a different car with a new manifold
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SHYGMHArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by misk ahmen! lol the dyno graph would look the way it does because the motor wants to be set free! would be a different car with a new manifold for the time being i just want it to look like a stock 5lt so i dont get hassled by cops as much. when i get off my P's (nov) ill do the manifold. and the figures it pulled are good for the standard **** manifold.
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EpitaphArchived member
yeh they are fantastic figures, im very jealous. This car is awesome
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