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  1. chevy_big_block_bro

    Interior lights

    2X 48 SMD LED Light Panel White CAR Interior Bulb Lamp T10 BA9S Dome Adapter | eBay
  2. chevy_big_block_bro

    Interior lights

    Get on ebay and buy one of the led interior light panels. Has something like 30 leds and comes with festoon adaptors. Best thing you will ever do.
  3. chevy_big_block_bro

    Need advice on walbro replacement for vy sv8 one tonner and ss crewman

    Trust me when I say I've been there done that. The v6 for some reason has a replacement pump but the v8 doesn't and holden can only give me a part number for the whole unit. Also I don't want to go pulling mine apart for now. I know guys have done it. There was a guy in Newcastle that was going...
  4. chevy_big_block_bro

    Need advice on walbro replacement for vy sv8 one tonner and ss crewman

    The old pump has packed it in and $200 sounds sweeter than $700 for a replacement unit. The filter was just under $200 alone. Current it just has exhaust but I've decided to keep it so I'll throw a replacement low km engine in it soon and do the cam and heads at the same time.
  5. chevy_big_block_bro

    Need advice on walbro replacement for vy sv8 one tonner and ss crewman

    Your not getting where I'm coming from. I know the differences as I've already replaced the filter. I want to remove the actual pump from the sender unit and replace it with a walbro or bosch aftermarket intank pump. What I'm wanting to know from someone who's been there before is what walbro...
  6. chevy_big_block_bro

    Need advice on walbro replacement for vy sv8 one tonner and ss crewman

    No. Sorry should have said that the utes and sedans have different type. The tonner and crewman have an in tank 200000km long life filter attached to the unit but im not sure if the pump its self is the same.
  7. chevy_big_block_bro

    Need advice on walbro replacement for vy sv8 one tonner and ss crewman

    Hi guys. Has anyone on here removed and replaced the stock pump in either a v8 one tonner or crewman with a walbro or bosch aftermarket intank pump? The sender units are different than the sedans and utes and nothing is coming up in searches. To be clear, I only want to replace the pump in...
  8. chevy_big_block_bro

    Replacing LS1 One Tonner fuel pump. Will std SS pump fit

    Hi guys The pump in my tonner has packed it in and im in need of a replacement. Aparently the crewman and tonner have the same pump. Would a normal VY SS replacement bosch (or similar) pump fit into the tonner/crewman sender unit? I don't want to run the risk of buying a pump that wont fit...
  9. chevy_big_block_bro

    VY SV8 Tonner

    Any moving parts I guess. Its there so its senses more weight in the rear and adjusts the brake bias accordingly
  10. chevy_big_block_bro

    VY SV8 Tonner

    I haven't really looked to far into it yet. There's so many different sizes . On the tonner they're M14 bolts 90mm between bolt centers 120mm between the 2 plates Ive looked up and down for the plates that are 90mm between centers (holes I can drill out) I've thought about making the plate up...
  11. chevy_big_block_bro

    VY SV8 Tonner

    Mine squeaks like a bitch and im not 100% sure where its coming from. I was looking at getting a set of 4x4 greasable shackles with the grease nipples but no luck finding them. If you do a search around, you'll come across the explanation for all the noise. Apparently the chassis design is a...
  12. chevy_big_block_bro

    vt ecotec twin throttle body problem

    YES YOU CAN....... I did it years ago on my old VT and it ran fine for almost 3 years on a stock tune. You need to make sure that one TB is totally hooked up stock and the other is just a throttle blade with all lines blocked/welded up. Also make sure that the MAF is hooked up to both intakes...
  13. chevy_big_block_bro

    how much oil is in the M6 gen3 gearbox

    Fill to the bottom of the fill plug and replace that, then remove the reverse switch and fill with another 400ml - 500ml. Some say 400 some say 500 but its not really that critical IMHO Not sure how much that is in total though. I think from memory its 4L to the bottom of the main fill plug
  14. chevy_big_block_bro

    anyone know how to use photoshop???

    throw some pics up that you need
  15. chevy_big_block_bro

    Free torque at the expense of top end???

    ah ok You also mentioned MDF as an insulator/spacer. I'd say no to that because it will get impregnated in oil from the PCV and swell. I have a 12mm one here. Make an offer, I don't need it no more. You'll just need to cut 4 little 12mm long aluminium spacers with a 6-7mm hole to go between...
  16. chevy_big_block_bro

    Rockers not fitting after cam?

    Why would you put longer pushrods in? Is there a benefit. I would have thought that a longer pushrod to the extent of not letting the rocker bolt down on a bigger cam wouldn't let the valve fully close on a standard cam. Maybe i'm missing something like the action of the hydraulic lifters.
  17. chevy_big_block_bro

    Free torque at the expense of top end???

    everything is going to cost you something. Gaskets, cleaning heads up etc If you have access to a welder and mill, why don't you have a crack at upping the ratio of the rockers by moving the pushrod seat closer to the pivot point. You would have to get the measurements right and make a jig so...
  18. chevy_big_block_bro

    Performance plenum spacer

    I got a little more bottom end torque in my old VT with a manifold insulator but minimal, that was also with the custom twin TB plenum. I did notice it kept th plenum a little cooler which is its main job. As for the strut brace, they have a tendency to keep your car drivable after hitting a...
  19. chevy_big_block_bro

    Rockers not fitting after cam?

    Shouldn't be I put stock length hardened push rods in with my 1.95's in the old VT Do you know the history of the heads/motor? Are they stock rockers as Steve said? Look for little weld pools around the pushrod seat The cam is made to go with stock valve train so if its all stock then...
  20. chevy_big_block_bro

    Swapping exhaust system etc and air pod filter from vr to vs

    As for the pod filter, either try and shield it from the power robbing hot engine bay temps or invest in a over radiator cold air intake. SS inductions make a nice one but its a little expensive. There's also a few threads going around about a home made CAI that comes out of the bottom of the...
  21. chevy_big_block_bro

    Swapping exhaust system etc and air pod filter from vr to vs

    As for the pod filter, either try and shield it from the power robbing hot engine bay temps or invest in a over radiator cold air intake. SS inductions make a nice one but its a little expensive. There's also a few threads going around about a home made CAI that comes out of the bottom of the...
  22. chevy_big_block_bro

    VY SV8 Tonner

    Well for a start the Tonner never came out in an SS, Just an SV8 Only difference is no SS seats, dash etc and no FE2 suspension. As for fuel economy its pretty good at around 9.8L / 100km on the highway but who know's how much fuel is actually in the tank. I tried to fit FE2 springs but it...
  23. chevy_big_block_bro

    UHF scanner into factory VY Unit

    I've thought about this as well. But it'll be a pain in the ass cutting in and out all the time. Better to have an external speaker and just mute when you hear something you want to listen to. I have an in car UHF CB/Scanner combo and it just scans between 29 and 40 as thats all I listen to now...
  24. chevy_big_block_bro

    double din installation recommendation...

    Give it a go yourself. Try and buy a plug that converts the holden to what ever you have. Failing that if you cant solder, grab yourself a set of crimpers and joiners. Follow a wire diagram and you cant go wrong. The headunit wires will be marked. Have to start somewhere
  25. chevy_big_block_bro

    25mm manifold and 12mm plenum spacer

    Well from experience I can say that you will notice a fair mid range gain with the rockers. Its not diff snapping power but its noticeable. As for the manifold spacer, Its bolted down to the top of the plenum so it will rise with the spacer if its the 12mm one but I cant speak for the 25mm one...
  26. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    No worries Yea the second pic looked like a for sale pic
  27. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    Yea I know lol Getting a little off track. Anyway did the OP end up installing the twin TB setup? Would only take 5 mins and there's no MAF to plump up so no worries there with a little PVC pipe and pods
  28. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    The yanks have a banana type intake similar to the LSX intakes that they put on their series 3 motor which im pretty sure is the same as the ecotec. Its been a while since I've had a V6 so I cant really remember the particulars. I wanted one but couldn't find the lower section anywhere for sale...
  29. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    There's a difference in the runner length between the S1 VN and the S2 VN - VR buick motors. The S2 is an inch longer The S2 also got the bellmouth in the intake to help distribute air evenly that apparently took a little of the seat of the pants torque away. The S1 VN got a slightly lumpier...
  30. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    Hence the reason the Grp A manifolds have the trumpets inside. They're just a box I was able the achieve a result on my VT because I didn't modify the runner length that much except for a mace plenum spacer. I just increased the plenum volume and added twin throttle bodies. I still think to...
  31. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    you'd cut it down to a point where you still keep the integrity of the manifold. Probably just inline with the top of the fuel rails. Have it come out at an angle and then up into a larger box so you can still fit the injectors in place. Seen it done a few times.
  32. chevy_big_block_bro

    Brembo Brake Covers

    Where's the little smiley havin a pull when you need him................................. Its all wank factor. Your pulling the wheel off to put the plastic things on. Don't even pull that calipers off if you don't want to, just mask everything up and paint away. 10 mins a side and your...
  33. chevy_big_block_bro

    ls1 cooling....Has anyone done a engine fan install mod to an ls1?

    Yea of course its going to rise if your hill climbing, thats why you have a whole range between hot and cold. I have a normal temp gauge mounted in the VY binicle and it moves a few deg when im sitting around for a while or climbing a steep hill. Try holding the set and mode buttons in while...
  34. chevy_big_block_bro

    Twin throttle bodies

    You payed $300 for that? Seems a little steep for some ally tube and flanges that are cut off $10 wrecker parts. But im only saying that because I could build it myself. If you cant then you have to pay for the time and materials etc. Its a bloody good idea though. You have the throttle bodies...
  35. chevy_big_block_bro

    Rear tyres stuck on

    I had the same problem with my new SSZ wheels on the tonner. All I did was bash opposite sides of the tyre with the ball of my hand until it became loose. hard to explain without pics so I drew a little pic :-) Hit the stars lol
  36. chevy_big_block_bro

    Modified ECU Chip and AIT Sensor on eBay?

    Its just a 5c resistor that tricks the ECU into thinking the air entering the motor is cooler and in turn dumps more fuel in. More fuel is good but in this case its running rich. With more fuel you need more air. Since you cant give it more air, you'll loose power
  37. chevy_big_block_bro

    legal p-plate modifications

    Where on earth did you get that from. Rego is rego be it a grandma 4 cyl or a thumping V8. Rego price goes on weight class of car, I was on P plates for the same amount of time as everyone else with 2 commodores over that time. A VN 5 speed and a then a VT 5 speed both with extractors and 2...
  38. chevy_big_block_bro

    URGENT, Looking for my IAT Sensor locatin and signal wire???????

    Your not trying to do the Ebay IAT sensor mod with a resistor are you :doh: Didn't work then, doesn't work now Tricks the ECU into thinking its cooler and throws more fuel in. With more fuel you need more air otherwise you don't make power. Running rich actually looses power. The stock IAT...
  39. chevy_big_block_bro

    Digial speedo

    Do you just have a scan tool that picks up codes only or do you have the unit that holden have that can manipulate the data
  40. chevy_big_block_bro

    When ladies dont put out-ladies,please have a sense of humour-this is funny

    Chickened out lol I couldn't do anything like that.
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