Richie's VT Exec - VX SS Kitted - A tidy 6 banger

[rch-13z]

& it's done! Just doing a slight touchup in some areas but it's good! Just buying bushes now & sorting bearings, rebuilt cv's etc etc

 

[rch-13z]

First time it's been clean in a long while...

 

[Zeussy]

Still looking mint as ever Rich!!

 

[Kuksta]

Such an awesome car mate, so fresh and so clean for a six banger. Never get sick of seeing this ride. Good work mate.

 

[rch-13z]

Such an awesome car mate, so fresh and so clean for a six banger. Never get sick of seeing this ride. Good work mate.

Cheers mate! It needs alot of work but I still love looking at it...


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So can anyone tell me if I've missed anything for the rear..
- diff bushes
- camber kit/toe bush x2
- toe adjustment links x2
- toe adjustment link bushes
- crossmember mounts
- new swaybar with d bushes
- swaybar link bushes x2
- new rear bearings

& cradle itself

Only thing I can think of is to buy a new cv to replace an ancient one on there...

 

[Danielzke]

Still looking great Rich, always look up to this car when I need some clean mod ideas, love it

 

[rch-13z]

So, lifters replaced & now my new engines feels/sounds like a new engine should! Next time the car goes in for work I'll re-install the 1.98s to give it some more poke!

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Next parts list I'm scrapping for... Exhaust bits! Basically mine has done 340,xxxk's and been on the car 16 years so I think it's a good place to go next....

And thanks for a bargain find on eBay I'll soon have this...

Standard V8 exhaust, looks like it's done demo k's max! Winner!

 

[Husky]

I can't imagine that the V8 exhaust will sound very nice on a 6. Remember, you CAN make a 6 sound good, you CAN'T make a 6 sound like an 8. I put a Manta cat back on my wagon from forum member NAAF and it sounds awesome.

Also, what sway bar did you settle on? I have an 18mm heavy duty one in my car and love. I'll be doing the front very soon though.

 

[rch-13z]

I can't imagine that the V8 exhaust will sound very nice on a 6. Remember, you CAN make a 6 sound could, you CAN'T make a 6 sound like an 8. I put a Manta cat back on my wagon from forum member NAAF and it sounds awesome.

Also, what sway bar did you settle on? I have an 18mm heavy duty one in my car and love. I'll be doing the front very soon though.

Stock V8 exhaust should be fine - no illusions that it will sound like an 8, just want it to breathe better.... Will combine with proper extractors & go from there

Ended up with an 18mm adjustable even though I paid for a 20mm which was an awesome score....

 

[showbags]

2 1/4" dual on a ecotec sounds way better than any aftermarket cat back if you use the right cats and rear resi. Keep up the good work rich.