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Holden SS Commodore 355ci Stroker *RVN 355 *

What should i do next into 2008?

  • Finish off Vr Caprice Consol

    Votes: 2 9.1%
  • Remove Vr Caprice Consol, Run B & M setup,no air con vents,custom elec window switches

    Votes: 7 31.8%
  • Save For COME Twin Throttle Body Manifold

    Votes: 12 54.5%
  • Cut & Polish,Full Detail,Boot Install

    Votes: 1 4.5%

  • Total voters
    22

RVN 355

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2005 Pictures of VN SS when purchased with Original Number Plate - WXY 476

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2006 Pictures Before 355 Stroker Rebuild with old Custom Number Plate - SUBDUE


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355 STROKER 2007


  • R SLOGAN PLATE : RVN 355
  • 1991 VN SS 355 Stroker
  • Power Pack Optioned
  • Level 2 dash with tacho
  • FE2 suspension
  • Genuine SS bodykit
  • Long Range Fuel Tank (80L)
  • Paint code: (Alpine White)
  • Side pinstriping with SS decals, pinstripe on front & rear bumpers
  • ‘SS’ and ‘Holden’ Decals on rear spoiler
  • Sports seats (series 2), grey with red piping and inserts
  • 19" RJR Torque 245 X 35 Chrome Wheels with 5mm universal spacers
  • Maxxis MA Z1 Directional Tyres
  • 10mm Red Walls - White Walls S.A
  • Bendix Advance Brake Pads, PBR Rotors
  • Tinted Windows 10 %
  • Pro Alarm System
  • 1.1KG (Kidde) Fire Extingusher mounted in the Boot
  • Replaced New Tension Bearings
  • Replaced New Regulator on Alternator
  • Replaced Washer Bottle Motor 29/2/08 SVM S.A
  • Calcium King 13 Plate 530 CCA Battery (Made by Delco)
  • Replaced Thermostat 130degree 21/3/08

SUSPENSION / DRIVE TRAIN

  • KYB Excel G Front strut & Rear Shockers (short Stroke)
  • Nolathane Strut Tops Adjustable
  • Nolthane Strut Brace Adjustable
  • New Stub Assembly
  • New Engine Mounts
  • Nolathane Rear Lower Control Arm Bushes
  • Nolathane Front Lower Inner Control Arm Bushes
  • Nolathane ADJ Panhard Rod + Bushes
  • Nolathane FrontHeavy Duty Sway Bar Link Pin Kit
  • Nolathane Strut Bar too Chasis Bushes Front
  • New Uni Joints
  • New Wheel Bearings
  • New Tail Shaft
  • GMH Z bar
  • VL TURBO LSD 3.4.5 DIFF Gears

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INTERIOR



  • Issota (Made In Italy) Evoluzion Leather Steering Wheel (ADR APPROVED)
  • Blue LED's in Interior Light
  • VS Boot Carpet
  • VS Commodore Sun Visors
  • VR Caprice Cig Lighter
  • Grey Velour Roof Lining
  • Custom Vs Door Pods with VN SS Material Used.
  • VR Caprice Centre Consol (LEATHER)
  • RVN 355 Stainless Steel Din Cover Polished
  • Custom Embroadary on Centre Consol Lid - RVN 355
  • Charcoal Leather Red Piping Hand Brake
  • Replaced Windscreen - United Windscreens 2006
  • Autometer Guage Pod Mounted Passager Side
  • Vs Caprice Style Chrome Interior Door Handles


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PAINT + ACCESSORIES



  • Alpine White,VZ SS V8 Badge Fender, VE SS Badge's on Rear Doors Above Side Skirt
  • Re Sprayed Engine Bay 2pac Original Alpine White
  • Re Sprayed Rear Bumper,Bonnet Hingers Alpine White
  • Re Sprayed VP 5000 Letter Box Grill Alpine White
  • Re Sprayed Window Mould 2 Pack Black Enamel
  • Cut & Polished Paint Work
  • Detailed Seats Jan 08
  • Original VN SS Pin Decals Kit Replaced
  • Colour Coded Re Sprayed Alpine White Electric Mirrors
  • Phillips H4 Blue Vision 4000K Headlights Halogen Globes + Parkers
  • Engine & Various Engine Components Painted Alumininium "Silver POR 15"
  • Painted Alumininium "Silver POR 15" Engine Mounts
  • Resprayed Bonnet & detailed Inside 2007 - SVM
  • Aluminium Tig Welded (High Pressure) Expansion Over Flow Bottle - Bremen Welding & SVM
  • Polished Aluminium Tig Welded Washer Bottle - Bremen Welding & SVM 29/2/08
  • Polished Aluminium Tig Welded Fuse Cover with SS Engraving.
  • RVN 355 Engraved Billet Aluminum Master Cylinder Cover
  • RVN 355 Engraved Billet Aluminum Oil Cap
  • RVN 355 Engraved Billet Aluminum Power Steering Cap
  • SS Engraved Billet Aluminum Radiator Cap
  • SS Engraved Billet Aluminum Strut Caps
  • SS Engraved Billet Aluminum Washer Bottle Cap
  • Custom Made Stainless Steel Battery Cover
  • New Bonnet Cable 21/10/07
  • RJR Chrome Wheel Caps
  • 16cm Aeropro Stero Din Dize Blue 12V Neon Behind RVN 355 Custom Din Cover.
  • New VN SS Foglights + Lenses
  • 8-10mm Plastic Chromed Ignition Lead Holders - Sydney Speed Shop
  • Billet Trans and Engine Dip Sticks



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STEREO



  • Pioneer DEH-P1Y MP3 60Wx4
  • Pioneer 12" Sub + 2005 Pioneer Sub Cover
  • Pioneer 220w Bullet Splitz
  • Pioneer 5way 400w 6x9's in Rear Fiberglass Pods
  • Weconic 4ch Amp 800w 75W X 4 RMS
  • Sony 222w 2 Chanel Amp.


HEADS



  • Machine & Clean Heads
  • Faced Valves
  • 3 Angle Grind
  • Profile Machine Valve Seats
  • K Liners
  • GMH head Kit
  • 2.02" Exhaust Inlet, 1.6" exhaust outlet
  • Flow benced 500+ hp


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EXHAUST



  • Pacemaker 5002 44mm Primary Headers Including HP Coating - AAA Exhausts S.A
  • Pacemaker 3" 5002 Exhaust Y piece (Brings headers into single 3" System)
  • 3" X Force Matt Black Mandrel bent Exhaust System
  • 3" Magnaflow High Flow Catalytic Convertor
  • 3" X Force High Flow Muffler
  • 3" Stainless Dump Pipe


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ENGINE & COMPONENTS



  • Torque Plate Honed,Acid Dipped, Crank Tested,Decked & Blue Printed C.O.M.E "Racing" Nodular Recipricating 355ci Billet Stroker
  • King Bearings & ARP Rod Bolts
  • Speed Pro Gasket Set
  • Crow Cams Pushrods
  • Speed Pro Flat Top Forged Pistons
  • 5 .7" I Beam C.O.M.E Conrods- Floating Conrods non press fit
  • l34 Stainless one piece Valves
  • Crane 284 Camshaft,Crane Anti Pump Lifters,Crane Valve Springs,Crane Retainers,Crane Valve Locks
  • MSD Ignition P2225 - External Performance Fuel Pump Rated @ 500hp
  • Holden VS V8 CAI,Holden VS V8 High Flow Air Box Top & Bottom, Rush High Performance Air Filter.
  • Yella Terra Platinum 1.6.5 Roller Rockers
  • JP Performance Oil Pump
  • Injectors Chemically,Flow Benched, Cleaned and Tested with new O Rings
  • Kilkenny Casting Timing Cover
  • Rollmaster Double Row Timing Chain
  • Powerbond Street Series Harmonic Balancer
  • GMB Water Pump
  • Haltech E6GMX Engine Managment System - Dyno Tuned on V power 98 Shell 172.6 Rwkw - Blackwood Dyno March 2008
  • PRB Master Cylinder
  • NGK Spark Plugs
  • Top Gun 8.8mm Red Performance Leads
  • New GMH Clutch Fan + Shroud
  • GMH Belt
  • Cleaned IAC Valve,Throttle Body & replaced TPS.

    1st service of Rebuild @ 192,500km 6th December 2007 - Paul Pavlou Motors,Valvoline 10w 40 Dura Blend,Wynns Coolant.


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TRANSMISSION


Pro rebuilt TH 700 R4 Automatic lock up hydraulic controlled Transmission September / October 2007 - Steve@ Paul Pavlou Motors

  • CORVETTE SERVO PISTON
  • OVERSIZED HIGH PERFORMANS WIDE BAND
  • RAYBESTOS MODULE
  • FAIRBANKS STAGE 3 RACE APPLICATION T 700 4 SHIFT KIT
  • NEW CLUTCHES
  • STEEL T700 R4 - 4L60 E (.110)
  • NEW TRANSMISSION PAN
  • NEW TERRINGTON BEARINGS
  • NEW FULL GASKET SET
  • NEW VALVE BODY PLATE
  • T700 OVERHAUL KIT
  • MACHINED WASHER TRANS DRUM PUMP
  • NEW TRANS FILTER
  • NEW SEALS
  • 2500 STALL CONVERTOR
  • 0.55 " BOOST VALVE

METAL POLISHING / PAINTED ENGINE PARTS



  • Polished 5000 Injection Rocker Covers
  • Polished VN 5000 Injection Engine Covers
  • Polished Receiver Dryer Air Conditoner
  • Polished Nolathane Strut Brace
  • Polished Custom Fuse Cover + Relay Cover
  • Polished 5000 Injection GMH Manifold
  • Ported & Polished V8 Throttle Body Inside + Outside
  • Polished PBR Master Cylinder
  • Polished Water Pump
  • Polished Timing Cover
  • Polished Trans Pipes
  • Polished GMH Ignition Module & Painted Red Hot Enamel Sourrond of Heat Sink.
  • Polished Alternator + Painting "GMH VZ Red Hot 2 Pac Enamel"
  • Chromed Alternator Bracket
  • Chromed Power Steering Pump & Bracket
  • Polished Thermostat Housing
  • Polished Dip Stick
  • Polished VN Fuel Rails
  • Polished Master Cylinder & Brackets
  • Polished Bolts / New Screws or Bolts For All Parts
  • Polished A/Con Pipe From Compressor To Receiver Dryer
  • New Strut Top Bolts
  • chromed alternator + pulley,crank and power steering pulley
  • New Vs Fender Bolts Polished
  • Headlight Clips Polished
  • Chromed VN SS Bonnet Hingers
  • Stainless Steel Hand Polished Gas Struts to suit vn ss
  • Chrome Bonnet Safety Catch Brand New
  • Chrome Bonnet Lock Pin & Spring
  • Painted Black Throttle Cable
  • Polished All Billet CNC Machined Custom Caps
  • Polished 4x Door Catches & Screws
  • Polished Boot Catch & Screws
  • Polished Aluminium Washer Bottle,Radiator Overflow,Fuse Covers


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MODS INTO 2008


  1. Custom Oil Filter cover
  2. Metal Chrome Outer Door Handles - Done but not installed as yet.
  3. Hide Engine Bay Wiring
  4. Chrome Strut Tower Bolts - Ordered
  5. Autometer ultra lite Oil Pressure Guage




ENGINE BUILD COMPLETED PICS 2007




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Special Thanks To:


  • My Girlfriend,family and my Mates-Scott,Tim,Frank,Stephen
  • All The Boys in the Just Commodores S.A Scene
  • S & B Auto Electrical
  • Sprints Performance Kilkenny - Marcus
  • Exeter Crash
  • North East All Transport Upholstory
  • Paul Pavlou Motors
  • All Torqure Convertors
  • S.V.M Metal Polishing (KARL)
  • Tisonics
  • Motoquipe Westlakes
  • Jeff the plastic chromer
  • S.A White Walls
  • Mc Laren Engineering
  • AAA Exhaust
  • Blackwood Dyno Tune
  • Woodville Park Auto Repairs
  • West Croydon Auto Repairs
  • Growly Custom Machining
  • VNSS CLUB
 
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Subdue, can You tell me or out line how you have changed the HU to the space underneath? and how did you make the gauge display?

fukn love the car ! clean, smooth, well maintained, nice mods....very nice indeed
 

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Cut out the plastic and used chequer plate and 2" holes for guages. Easy mate,my 1st attempt so maybe down the track something new and better will come along for guage wise,maybe pillar mounts or fiberglass. Ya can also have ur deck up the top and guages down but ur decision and try new ideas!
 

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looks sweet.

i think the color is 'alaskan white' not alpine, but hey white is white IMO and i love those body kits... makes the car look sharp.
 

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VNBOY said:
looks sweet.

i think the color is 'alaskan white' not alpine, but hey white is white IMO and i love those body kits... makes the car look sharp.
VN SS mate came with alpine white phonix red and atlas grey... calais executives etc... came with the alaskan white.
 

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dyno read out

shmick car mate, thats some nice rear wheel power your getting! was just wondering what type of headers you used? sometime soon im going to put a full system on my 304.

was looking at the pacemaker 2 and 1/2 apparantely they are good??
 

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seabs said:
shmick car mate, thats some nice rear wheel power your getting! was just wondering what type of headers you used? sometime soon im going to put a full system on my 304.

was looking at the pacemaker 2 and 1/2 apparantely they are good??
Im not 2 sure i have been told HSV Headers, but who knows they came with the car, sounds loud,goe's ok for a stocky engine with crap all mods so im happy with it and being a full time student really is hard. Pacemakers are good, consider other brands for obvious reason cost and what people recommend.
 

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nathans1987 said:
240nm peak is that correct i would have thought it was in the ~350nm.
Im not sure its a fairly stock engine so i wasn't expected top numbers. Tho ill just focus on making it drive well and look good for now and engine work will happen one day when i progress thru my apprenticeship and get some more $
 
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