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  1. sebstenator

    T700 V8 transmission for sale (WA)

    hey im selling my T700 trans. that came out of my VN SS. doesnt come with the flywheel. iv got the shifter, tailshaft and torque converter if you want it. torque converter slips a bit. $300 ono.
  2. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    supercharged project begins just stripping the engine bay now. iv taken out engine and gearbox. iv got a T56 from a VS GTS coming in tomorow. full hydraulic clutch setup and evrything i need to fit straight in:thumbsup: heres some pics of the bay. before after heres also a pic...
  3. sebstenator

    vn 304 crank into vt 5L block

    hey i was wondering if anyone could confirm if a 304 crank from my vn can go straight into a vt 5L block with no problem?
  4. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    lol i sum how seem to get free from cops iv been pulled over alot and gone through booze buses and iv got a cracked windshield and indicator light, illegal exhaust illegal tint and fairly bald tyres lol and no yellow sticker yet lol. i dont do too many burnouts but because it had a knock in the...
  5. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    well yeh it knocks pretty bad now lol. but not worried. in august or begging of September the engine and trans comes out and being rebuilt to a 383 supercharged with a T56 behind it:D
  6. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    i thought id be different and do that but it doesnt matter soon anyways.
  7. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    um im rebuilding it therefore saving it and if i didnt buy it it would have been wrecked by now it would not have lasted till this long
  8. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    bad news for my car. bottom end is knocking really bad now. due to burnouts. it was worth it tho lol going to be going for a rebuild soon. 383:D but first i need money lol then taking engine out again and rebuilding it. plans so far is 383 stroker then a T56 gearbox with a rebuilt...
  9. sebstenator

    v6 level 3 dash into v8?

    is it possible to put a level 3 dash from a v6 vn into my vn ss? or would it not work properly or do i have to modify some things? if so does anyone know what needs to be changed or wired differently? cheers.
  10. sebstenator

    help on replacing valve springs

    i guess ill give it another shot. i did try with a small blade screw driver but still wasnt able to.
  11. sebstenator

    help on replacing valve springs

    well iv got a compressor and a over head valve spring compressor so do you think using a magnet would be the best and easiest way to remove those little retainer lock thingies you where talking about? you are talking about the little half circle things on it right? lol. would there be any other...
  12. sebstenator

    help on replacing valve springs

    iv looked at some guides on the net but i cant seem to find much. i was wondering if anyone knew how to replace valve springs without removing the heads. iv read somewhere that you need an air compressor and put pressure in to the spark plug hole and so on. im just finding it a bit difficult...
  13. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    yeh its 3 inch piping. and id hate to ruin your fantasies lol but theres no secret CAI or anything. i just need to get a v8 one and also extend my trans cooling line because its in the way of it but i will have one soon.:thumbsup:
  14. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    well first of all i didnt have an airbox pipe and i figured id do something different. dont u like it? lol
  15. sebstenator

    can i replace my lifters through my heads?

    replacing the lifters cos there ****ed but i will leave the lifters for now just gonna put in my new valve springs. you cant get better lifters hey? like even in a 355 or 383 stroker u would still use the standard ones?
  16. sebstenator

    can i replace my lifters through my heads?

    also what about valve springs?? can i just remove my rocker cover and replace them and if so how do i get them out and put new ones in? is there any trick to it? do i need a spring compressor or something?
  17. sebstenator

    can i replace my lifters through my heads?

    would it really wear it out that quickly on a stock motor?
  18. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    heres some new pics and heres one of the interior and theres also a switch for the thermo fans near the ignition on the dash
  19. sebstenator

    slight vibration when stopped in traffic

    could be an oil pressure problem? check the pickup that its not clogged or your oil pump.
  20. sebstenator

    can i replace my lifters through my heads?

    im going to be replacing my lifters and valve springs and i was wondering if it was possible to take the lifters out through the heads so i only need to take off my rocker covers instead of the manifold?
  21. sebstenator

    conrod and main bearings

    i was just wondering how i would go about replacing my conrod bearings and main bearings. would it be possible just by removing the oil sump and doing it from underneath?
  22. sebstenator

    are these worth getting and will they fit??

    what if the engine is old and in need of a refresh? also will be supercharged soon.
  23. sebstenator

    are these worth getting and will they fit??

    HOLDEN V8 253 308 304 5.0L SPEED PRO VALVE SPRINGS - eBay V8, Performance Parts, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 22-Jun-08 23:42:00 AEST) HOLDEN V8 253 308 304 CRANE BOLT ON ADJ ROLLER ROCKERS - eBay V8, Performance Parts, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end...
  24. sebstenator

    knocking noise

    sweet. mite see you around some time aye lol
  25. sebstenator

    knocking noise

    yeh i live in joondalup where bouts are you?
  26. sebstenator

    knocking noise

    iv changed the oil a few weeks ago since i put the engine back in with other oil that wasnt too good. im thinking i should replace the oil pickup soon. the oil pumps fine. i checked it. cheers for that.
  27. sebstenator

    knocking noise

    i can hear my lifters ticking like a bitch but when idling i can hear like a really bad knocking noise and also when u rev it quickly. iv changed the oil recently to 30w 60 hpr 30. still knocks and oil light comes on after a about 15 minutes of driving at idle. anything to solve this or...
  28. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    yeh its from ebay lol. its pretty good though for the money. it cools so nicely. gotta get my 3 other engine covers chromed ill post up some pics soon. been too busy driving it around. its so sweet to drive now. pulls alllot harder. its pretty insane.
  29. sebstenator

    What the hell is it, and why???

    i replaced mine the other day it cost me 19 buks. sum go for 17 depends where you go
  30. sebstenator

    BRAKE issue

    shutup maaaate
  31. sebstenator

    BRAKE issue

    i just noticed on my dads car the break dust is mainly on the fronts due to the fact because most of the percentage of breaking is with the fronts mines like the opposite lol. anyways yeh so i guess it would be the master cylinder. theres nothing i can do to fix that can i? just for the mean...
  32. sebstenator

    BRAKE issue

    i know that break dust is normal but its not on the right wheels. pedals soft to push but then it goes hard towards the end and i can push the pedal all the way to the end
  33. sebstenator

    BRAKE issue

    i have a problem with my breaks which i cant figure out whats wrong with them. i think it might be the break booster. but i noticed my breaks are pretty ****ty and after a few days you can see the break dust on the wheels but not mainly the front ones but no break dust on the front but on the...
  34. sebstenator

    what oil would you recommend?

    yeh the hpr30 runs alot better. the oil light doesnt come on. it only slightly flashes after a longer run. but im gonna replace the oil pressure sensor and it should do fine. also im in limp home mode at the moment because my memcal is stuffed but thatll be fixed next week.
  35. sebstenator

    what oil would you recommend?

    i just got some Penrite HPR30 20w 60. ill see how that goes. should be good.
  36. sebstenator

    what oil would you recommend?

    at the moment i have 10w 40 oil in my vn ss. theres a slight problem. when its cold its fine after the engine is warm when u take your foot off the throttle the oil light comes on but it sort of flashes then when the engine gets hotter its on at idle. im guessing because the oil is too thin...
  37. sebstenator

    how hard is it really to take out an engine?

    i posted this ages ago lol. id hate to be back at this stage lol. engines been out and back in by the way lol. wasnt too hard and like you said bout the camera idea i did that and it came in really usefull
  38. sebstenator

    Vn SS

    the beast is back up and running:yeah: just needs a few adjustments and itll be running sweet. plans for the nex week is add thicker oil. buy a new oil pressure switch. fix the exhaust manifold leak. get my foam tune. and wheels aligned.
  39. sebstenator

    car finally runs but runs really ruff

    well the problem wasnt really that. after fixing the car i found out i had a exhaust leak and i knew about the ***ed memcal. but it was just that not enough oil got in through the pump at the start. stupidest thing ever but its all good. i just need a new oil pressure switch tho. then fix the...
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