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    my vl project.

    Ok. So i should let you know that i have access to mechanical and engineering workshops with a lot of special tools which have made all these jobs alot easier! Firstly the fans. I used a thin piece of sheet metal bent at right angle and bolted it to the radiator support panel behind bottom of...
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    my vl project.

    Ok. Cheers. Heading interstate soon so project on hold. Will post a few more photos in a month or so when it's back on its feet and cleaned up.
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    my vl project.

    Got the right section now! This is the story about my VL V8 calais. Rescued from a car yard about 10 years ago. Stone chipped but strait and stock! First mods were tint, lowering and VY .SV8 rims . The 5.0 litre black motor was a bit tired so i found a VT 5.0 litre. Fairly easy transplant and...
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    VL V8 Diff options! Help! :p

    LSD 's are good but they do wearout especially if the car cops a flogging. Another option is a locker. I have one in mine and it seems ok. Not harsh to drive at all. Look up "4wd systems" in south aus . They do a "lokka lockright " for around $600 from memory. First designed for 4wd's but now...
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    Turbo 700 trans help

    Hey. I'm doing the same conversion. Decided to use a right angle drive that screws onto gearbox and new cable to suit vl dash. A bit over $200 from castlemain rod shop. Depending on diff ratio and tyre size, you might want to change speedo gears also.
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    turbo700 speedo gears

    Had a quick look there yesterday. Couldn't find t700 or 3.45 ratio in their charts. Mite try again soon. Unless someone out there knows exactly what i need? Don't think i would trust a speedo converter and replacing gears will be a whole lot cheaper.
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    turbo700 speedo gears

    Hey all. Can anyone tell me what speedo gears i need for accurate speedo reading. I have 3.45 diff ratio and through235/45/17 tires.
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    Turbo700 speedo gears? can anyone tell me what speedo gears to use. I have 3.45 diff ratio and...

    Turbo700 speedo gears? can anyone tell me what speedo gears to use. I have 3.45 diff ratio and through235/45/17 tires.
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