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Pics and Specs of my mates 400rwhp 5 speed calais turbo.

Started by ATMO_BT1 vbmenu_register("postmenu_911593", true); · 25 Mar 2006 · 35 replies

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Hey here are some specs + pics of my mate Justin's 400rwhp 5 speed calais turbo, he's a memeber on here but doesn't post so he got me to post it up for him. He built the car himself from an n/a auto calais. Engine Hardware: -Forged pistons -Shot Peened rods -ARP Head studs -Ported Head -Camtech Custom cam (retaining stock timing) Engine Bolt ons: -Garret GT30/40 turbo (.86 rear i think, from memory he had 1.06 but it was to laggy so he switched accross) -GCG Top mount exhaust manifold -Tial 48mm external wastegate with screamer pipe -Nizpro Custom plenum -XF Throttle body -EMS 8860 ECU -550cc injectors -Carter lift pump -550hp Bosch fuel pump -Surge tank in boot -Mick's metalcraft front mount intercooler -4 inch dump pipe, 3 inch exhaust -4 core radiator -Blitz electronic boost controller -MSD Ignition module Driveline: -Lowered 3 inch all around -VT Twin piston Brake conversion -R33 RB25det manual gearbox (custom slave setup) -OS Giken Twin Plate super heavy duty clutch -LSD Differential with 4.11 gearset -Adjustable panhard rod Body / Appearance: -White over silver -Brand new rear garnish -New rear tail lights -New headlights -19 inch Lenso "Concept 5" rims -Fully detailed engine bay Interior: -S2 Blue velour calais trim with VS Front seats retrimmed to match -Boost gauge -Leather steering wheel -CD player -Black venetion blinds Power: -400rwhp on 20psi 1/4 mile: Ran 12.5 on street tyres with the old set up (years ago, before most of this work), will be back out on the track again soon References: Built by Justin himself, Tuned by Magic Performance, Brookevale. Pics: Let him know what you think, Jack. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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nice jack like his car, how much did the engine alone but turbo cost him???
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he built it himself nick, he's a mechanic... and he built it about 3 years ago or so, so prices have changed alot since then on parts... hell the nizpro plenum doesnt even exist anymore!
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Love it!
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im a mechanic too, i just want prices, i dunno abit tight with cash atm and i wanna build a good engine but yeh just need rough prices cheers
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jack, i dunno its an awesome car but there is something about it, i dont know it doesnt look as nice as yours? whatever its fast and CT haha oh and WHITE i love it.
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Quote: Originally Posted by TRJBT1 jack, i dunno its an awesome car but there is something about it, i dont know it doesnt look as nice as yours? whatever its fast and CT haha oh and WHITE i love it. haha Tim your just trying to get me into bed again mate This car is between 2 and 300 times better than mine It's inspiration haha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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there is a pic of this in the latest street commodores mag well 2 pics showing the engine bay and also the front of the c ar all good
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Quote: Originally Posted by slimvl there is a pic of this in the latest street commodores mag well 2 pics showing the engine bay and also the front of the c ar all good yeah there is, sorry forgot to mention that
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Quote: Originally Posted by ATMO_BT1 haha Tim your just trying to get me into bed again mate ?! again?! haha anyway.. the car looks sick! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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looks like yours.. 400 RWhp and 411 diff gears.. What.. dosnt he have enough traction problems with 400hp :P nice job.. from 114FKW to 400RWHP.
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i luv them rims! do they still make them? where can i get em from? any idea what price they are new? ...wardy...
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looks sweet. its like your car's big brother jack.. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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This car looks damm good i got basicaly the same set up minus the gears forgies and ported head so i should get some desent power then but in a wagon VERY GOOD work
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car is farkin sick i remember when we were cruisin jack and he booted it sounded awsome
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Looks good although the rocker cover and fan shroud look a bit tacky!
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car looks great very tidy. Quote: Originally Posted by lwardy i luv them rims! do they still make them? where can i get em from? any idea what price they are new? ...wardy... think u can get them through lenso if u contact them or, if u want u can get 'starcorp racing' branded wheels, which are basically copies. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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u wouldnt pik it having 400rwkw unless u new wat it had its hell sleeperish
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haha i he wishes he had 400rwkw! its HP mate i want them in 19s what did he pay for them with rubbeR? ...wardy... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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$2500 i believe, if he can work out how to post im sure he will confirm this Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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