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ITEM: VE SSV 6 speed manual LOCATION: SA, Adelaide YEAR: July 2006 SERIES: VE BADGE: SSV ENGINE: L98 6.0L TRANSMISSION: 6 speed manual COLOUR: Black EXTERIOR CONDITION: Very good INTERIOR CONDITION: Very good TYRE CONDITION: 80% TYRE SIZE INCLUDING LOAD RATING: 275/30/20 ODOMETER...

The key question is how was the cam swap done? I would imagine it was done by not removing the engine nor dropping the sub frame to allow the sump to be removed. If is was done by simply removing the timing cover etc then the problem is aligning the oil pick up. This is practically impossible to...

ITEM: VX Calais series 2 LS1 LOCATION: SA, Adelaide YEAR: 2001 series 2 SERIES: Example: VX S2 BADGE: Example: Calais ENGINE: Gen 3 TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: Storm Grey EXTERIOR CONDITION: Very good INTERIOR CONDITION: Very good TYRE CONDITION: 20% TYRE SIZE...

Put her on the dyno today with the cheap pump E85. Made 461.3rwkw on 13.0psi. Could have pushed it alot harder but I am happy with that reading. Still on the stock engine and trans. She turns the tyres hard now :)

For sure Brad! I heard your new set up is going well mate :) I now know why I dont input any technical info on this forum with claims like this thread has...

What the bloody hell have you done to your car to get 550rwhp N/A??? Have you left out the 150 shot of NOS from the title? I am no stranger to horsepower but I would love to see your secret

VX Calais HP (579rwhp), kW (432rwkw), Flywheel torque (900nm) Engine Type and Capacity:Stock LS1 5.7L V8 with valve springs only Power Adders: GenR1000 single turbo, Mafless Tune, single 3.5 inch exhaust Trans Type (M6, A4, etc): 100% stock A4 Diff Ratio: 3.73 Wheel/Tyre size: 225/55/16...

Sounds nice bloke but it would sound nicer with a hair dryer hanging off the side

Mate it is not that hard. 2 bar map sensors to suit the LS1 manifold are identical to the factory item except one of the retaining tabs needs to be ground off in order for it to fit. Pull the original one out which is easy then you will have to grind one of the tabs from the 2 bar map sensor...

Thanks Nicky. It is a lot different to drive with the bigger turbo than the small one. It comes on boost very hard this turbo and then the tyres just give way. I love it. I havent done anything on the vp for over a month lol. I will have to pull my finger out now I have some more time up my sleeve

Well I had her on the dyno today. It made 416rwkw on 11psi and 432rwkw on 13psi with 900nm flywheel torque. This is with the 100% stock engine (springs only) and 100% stock trans in place still and run on premium100 fuel. I was going to use e85 next week but I feel that I will be pushing the...

Very interesting video. The dude sure seems to know what he is talking about. I watched all the vids and it is awesome information. I might get out in the shed and start hacking into my own heads now :)

I havent been doing much with this thing lately. I had plans for a while to put a bigger turbo on her and after some waiting the new unit has arrived. It is a borg warner s400 rated at around 1000hp. I trial fitted the turbo today to check it fits under the bonnet. She goes in like a glove and...

Send me a PM if you want a quote for a turbo kit to suit, minus turbo :) You will need to upgrade your valve springs and put in an in tank fuel pump upgrade along with bigger injectors. There are a few simple other things needed. PM me if you want any more information

I thought your kit would have come with instructions? My kits come with full installation instructions with photos and detailed descriptions. Took me a while to put the document together but it is much easier for those who want to do the install themselves.