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[TOPGEAR] Vn Commodore V6 Turbo 5spd

Started by [TOPGEAR] vbmenu_register("postmenu_1073150", true); · 29 July 2006 · 8 replies

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hey ppl, im in progress of building my new engine and turbo setup. my car is on this forum in its previous state. here is what it will be soon....... im planning to run 20psi and have been told that that will see me over the 300rwkw mark. Name: Michael Model: VN Commodore Colour: Hyper Yellow Bodykit: VN Group A, minus wing Engine Type: 3.8 v6 series 2 Engine Mods: forged pistons, forged rods, ACL race series bearings, crow custom turbo cam, prepped block, decompressed heads, double valve springs, rollmaster timing chain, ARP head stud kit, strong head gaskets, yella tella roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, garrett t04b turbo, 600x300x76 intercooler, malpassi rising fuel rate regulator, bosch 044 fuel pump, 1L surge tank, bosch 42lb injectors, turbosmart boost controller, blow off valve, 40mm wastegate, boost guage, series 2 coilpacks, AU twin thermo fans Power: Estimated 300rwkw @ 20psi Exhaust: Remus Full 2.5" System, Custom Turbo Manifolds, High Flow Cats Gearbox: 5spd, heavy duty clutch Diff: 3.89 Diff Gears & Spool Brakes: stock, painted & chromed brakes Suspension: lowered, sitting on the legal limit. Wheels/Tyres: 19" TAK Legends. Machined Face. Interior: vn berlina, sports steering wheel & gear knob, custom parcel shelf, VR door pods, Custom Hyper Yellow Dash, boost guage, volts guage, oil pressure gauge. Other Mods: alarm, 3 point, tilt, shock, motion etc.... Stereo: JVC DVD Player & 7" In Dash Screen, Sony Xplod 6" fronts, Sony Xplod 6x9's, Kenwood 750watt Sub, Blaupunkt Amp, Custom Boot Install
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This is the first VN, I have ever liked. Awesome man
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Agreed looks fantastic mate top job.
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Nice looking car mate, sounds like its had a few hard earned dollars spent on it. When will this beast see the dyno?
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yeah that realy is a good looking vn
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Very nice, well done.
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nice, its come along way since when you bought it, good to see its all coming together. What ecu you running?
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will be running wolf 3d. not sure what model yet.
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Why don't you run a bigger turbo, say GT35/40R 1.06 rear, internally gated, and run less boost? Plus it would be much better later on down the track Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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