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Supercharged VK Calais
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Wrayza
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After a lot of messing around trying to get various parts (mainly the shifter setup that works with the factory holden trans tunnel) I've finally got it to a stage I'm happy with.
Just have to get the front half of a VK wagon tailshaft and a new uni tomorrow and it should be done.
Heres a few pics of the new gearbox complete with new lightened/balanced/dowled flywheel, Exedy sports cushioned button clutch, thrust bearing, release fork rubbers, clutch cable, cross member and custom shortened shifter. Took some of the other stuff while I was under aswell.
Just have to get the front half of a VK wagon tailshaft and a new uni tomorrow and it should be done.
Heres a few pics of the new gearbox complete with new lightened/balanced/dowled flywheel, Exedy sports cushioned button clutch, thrust bearing, release fork rubbers, clutch cable, cross member and custom shortened shifter. Took some of the other stuff while I was under aswell.
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VNcalais5ltr
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awsome vk mate, how long did it take you too get the engine bay that clean.
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Very nice project you got goin there! I'll be lookin back!
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Whoa nearly 50% increase in 202 powa !!! Gotta love that !!!
Nice VK man... I always got a soft spot for them... a VK was the first v8 engined car I owned.
Nice VK man... I always got a soft spot for them... a VK was the first v8 engined car I owned.
Wrayza
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Fitted a set of Senator Signatures with new 235/35/19 silica's and had an alignment done a few days ago, I'm pretty happy with how it looks.
Also finally started chasing a clunk from the front passenger suspension, I'd already done all the bushes, wheel bearins, brakes, pads, discs in the past so I swapped the ball joint over (still have another new one for the opposite side) but it didn't help.
The only things that haven't been changed are tie-rod ball joints, strut tops and shockers. So I'm looking out for a set of Nolathane adjustable strut tops and maybe new shockers all around, probably pedders sports ryder.
Apart from that, the car is running smooooth as, especially with new rubber and an alignment/balance.
Also finally started chasing a clunk from the front passenger suspension, I'd already done all the bushes, wheel bearins, brakes, pads, discs in the past so I swapped the ball joint over (still have another new one for the opposite side) but it didn't help.
The only things that haven't been changed are tie-rod ball joints, strut tops and shockers. So I'm looking out for a set of Nolathane adjustable strut tops and maybe new shockers all around, probably pedders sports ryder.
Apart from that, the car is running smooooth as, especially with new rubber and an alignment/balance.
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