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  1. vr355stroker

    New transmission install question.

    Just bite the bullet and get it rebuilt..cheaper in the long run as your buying could be potentially someone else’s problem. I got my trans rebuilt at Global Transmissions in O’Connor/Bibra lake. Full rebuild with converter could cost up to 5500 grand,they are not cheap and if it’s for a...
  2. vr355stroker

    Vcm21 cam in Clubby

    It’s hunting on a stock converter because we put more lop in the idle and now there’s no more in the tune other than reduce the timing or install a high stall which is what I want to do,I just want to know what others may have done
  3. vr355stroker

    Vcm21 cam in Clubby

    Hey there all, well as the title suggests I’ve installed the VCM 21 cam into my LS3 equipped auto clubsport ,so with all the mods I’ve got; 2 1/2”manta exhaust 1 3/4” pacemaker extractors 200c cats VCM Otr and all the valvetrain upgraded with 3.45 diff,I’ve then tuned and got 446hp at the hubs...
  4. vr355stroker

    Reset service light

    hey all,well as the title suggests I'm after someone that may know how to reset the service light like the Commodores,anyone that can shedd some light on this would be greatly appreciated Cheers Jeff
  5. vr355stroker

    Diff Oil

    got my oil from amcap it's called LS140 by AC Delco $39.95 for 4lt....sounds good ta me :rockon:
  6. vr355stroker

    Deep Pan & Wide Mouth V8 A6

    Dirk,Motospecs - Home there ya go m8 ,hope this helps :beer chug: I found him from a guy at Repco ...which turned out to behind there store. Yep wide mouth...as I've have done the kit as well,but coz I tried to source all parts here in Aus and that was all I could get,not one does the pan and...
  7. vr355stroker

    Changing diff oil

    yep...just make sure that you can crack the filler and drain bolts first b4 you commit to buying oil or like someone I know who's drain opened but filler didn't,It was a rite bitch ta open and destroyed the bolt big head fu@k ....very time consuming and lots of swearing....I mean lots!!!!
  8. vr355stroker

    Changing diff oil

    how much does it Cost??
  9. vr355stroker

    After market Fuel Rails

    Hey all, just wondering if billet rails from a 5.7 LS1 will fit a LS3? is there a difference in length or injector spacing I don't know cheers for any info in regards to ????
  10. vr355stroker

    Deep Pan & Wide Mouth V8 A6

    I got my filter for the deep pan from a mob in Welshpool WA for $19.29 +GST afew months back now(I bought 3 of them)their called Motospecs checkem out:yeah:
  11. vr355stroker

    Diff Oil

    Cheers fella's :beer chug:
  12. vr355stroker

    Diff Oil

    Hey all, just wanna do a oil change in my diff cause I hav a track day:yeah::driving: coming up,but I don't know what to use!?What do you guys use? And what is this carbon stuff thingy in diff :confused: Car is 08 R8 has std hsv 3.27:1 lsd Cheers Jeff
  13. vr355stroker

    bleed brakes

    Cheers I thought it was something like that and start at the left rear 1st? Furthest to closest
  14. vr355stroker

    bleed brakes

    Hey guys just wondering what s the go with bleeding AP Racing calipers as I've never bleed multi piston brakes b4 any and all help an advice muchly appreciated cheers
  15. vr355stroker

    preload

    Hey all, just finished upgrading valvetrain(crane cams 1.8 rollers, studs,guides & pushrods Pac1219 springs) it's down to the preload procedure now and I'm not sure how to do it ...so can anyone pls help point me in the right direction
  16. vr355stroker

    Valvetrain Advice

    Already got them as they were really cheap and yeah with these it's only a .030" which brings the lift to .580"~ but until another set appears these will do for the momoent btw Pir4te what did your rollers cost?
  17. vr355stroker

    Valvetrain Advice

    Only looking installing patroit gold spring an retainer set 135 on the seat from memory...but what about the pushrod length?can I get away with the stock length or is it because its got guide plates that I'd have no choice but to check!? ...Hmmm
  18. vr355stroker

    Valvetrain Advice

    hey all,I'm chasing info regarding valve springs and pushrods from the guys that have had it(and cam changes) done as I want to install 1.8 rollers to my Ls3 with stock cam but I need to upgrade the springs...what I want to know which spring would be better beehive's or duel springs?, Also do I...
  19. vr355stroker

    Want to make louder

    Nah.. that's fine, I've got a mate who has a exhaust shop,and even tho he's been doing exhausts for 10 odd years he's also been trying to convince me with the H pipe thing(I always thought that was a think of the past),but I was more wanting the X pipe ....that's why I asked here to get some...
  20. vr355stroker

    Want to make louder

    OK...my Manta system is configured as... large single muffler H pipe then hot dogs then rear mufflers, so you reckon just take the front muffler only!? What about the H pipe ? should I move it closer to the cats or leave it in it's orginal position...which is about 2~3" behind the first muffler...
  21. vr355stroker

    Want to make louder

    So what is my best options
  22. vr355stroker

    Want to make louder

    Hey all,I know the exhaust thing has been a long and drawn out topic and I've read almost everything about exhausts ,but still not sure which avenue to go ,So...this is what I've got and what I'm thinking of doing. R8 clubby A6 with Ls3 with OTR with 2 1/2" cat back Manta system..what I'm...
  23. vr355stroker

    Deep Pan & Wide Mouth V8 A6

    Also,if your going to get the kit from Greg,go through there catalogue the see if you need something else cause postage is 80bucks....that's what I did,now the postage doesn't seem so steep.
  24. vr355stroker

    Manta 2.5" stainless system not sounding as expected - VE SSV

    yeah I've got a Manta system on my clubby and it's not what I expected,not loud at all, sounds good inside the cab with no drone tho......I spose ya can delete a muffler or somethink in that direction
  25. vr355stroker

    Engine Oil temp - at what point do you force an oil change?

    I've just fitted engine oil cooler as I was getting oil temps in the 125's and higher when I'm having fun,now with cooler installed temp at cruz speed is 98/100 and having fun doing hill climbs and skids with just on 110....worked out good for me Lets see what it gets to on track day!!??
  26. vr355stroker

    Air Cleaner

    I personally wouldn't use ryco(never liked them) .....I always use AC Delco parts (just as good if not better)or get yourself a K&N filter
  27. vr355stroker

    Fuel Filter

    THanks all :spot on: just the info I needed... I've seen a manual type drawing of the pump an tank and was under the impression it was accessed through the back seat aswell?? but if I have ta drop the tailshaft an exhaust,then that really turns it into a lengthy job(3 or 4 beers)...
  28. vr355stroker

    Service and oil life?

    I looked at the Penrite 2200ppm zinc and have read some good things about it's properties,but I got the Castrol Titanium at a good price but will give the Penrite a go next time,hey what's cooler? the oil temp or just engine temp overall as the clubby has oil temp and I know it's average to good...
  29. vr355stroker

    Fuel Filter

    Well...just done a service on my clubby and went to look for the fuel filter but couldn't find it,so off to google and found it ....it's in the tank!!:doh: now I'm all for changing the filter but to pull the pump out of the tank I'm now feeling not to keen....but I want it done!! My ...
  30. vr355stroker

    Service and oil life?

    Jez:eek:...you must have a lot of money cause it ain't afew $$$ more,it's lots!! (95$/5lt)..... you must be driving your E3 hard :driving:to warrant changing every 5K with Royal Purple, cause it's real good stuff and to change it at 5k is a waste of good oil it can withstand the distance...
  31. vr355stroker

    Fuel? - Does it make that much of a difference?

    I change my fuel filters every 3rd or 4th service(10k),on the clubby I'm going to fit a cleanerable filter and clean it every service to start with an see how dirty the fuel gets then gauge from there on end as to what I see.
  32. vr355stroker

    Fuel? - Does it make that much of a difference?

    I've tried all the big brand fuels in the clubby and have not really felt any difference at all.....maybe alittle further on the tank but that's it! I've even done back to backs with Shell 95 and Shell 98 and found it to gives me afew (~20 oddKs) extra K's with no power gains...and if it does...
  33. vr355stroker

    Kingys Calais back to sleeper spec

    I like sleepers....:surprise::driving: What's the lift on your cam and lobe centre?
  34. vr355stroker

    High RPM while idle than normal??

    Is that hose shaped like a V and on the driver's side up front .....if so you can plumb a catch can to those fitting's if not....pls disregard :whistling Just my 2cents
  35. vr355stroker

    Change in the Power when restarting the car..

    Thankx,....I'll try that :beer chug:
  36. vr355stroker

    Change in the Power when restarting the car..

    I have similar problem, I start it and it runs like on 5 cylinders then turn it off and it comes good,could this be a coil pack,plugs were changed at 200,000 which was about 2000k ago now...
  37. vr355stroker

    HSV Oil gauge

    Thankx for the speedy response.....is there a way to test the gauge like in the old day's were we earthed (I think) the sender or added power, not sure...electrical is not my forte
  38. vr355stroker

    2008 Hsv Clubsport r8

    vr355stroker submitted a new Showcase Item: 2008 Hsv Clubsport r8 Read more about this showcase item here...
  39. 2008 Hsv Clubsport r8

    2008 Hsv Clubsport r8

    Mod's so far: VCM Otr with MAF. 2 1/2" Manta catback system. Mod's to come: Camshaft,extractors,1.8 roller rockers,tune
  40. vr355stroker

    HSV Oil gauge

    Hi all, just got home from a day out and noticed that my oil pressure gauge has gone crazy (it's all the way up to 8) :eek: and it's twitching and hovering around the 6 oçlock mark on the gauge,what's wrong...has the sender shite itself or is the gauge dodgy? Also have no clue where the sender...
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