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VT Calais Series 2 V6 to HSV 355 Stroker

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Ash, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. Ash

    Ash New Member

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    Good day people!!

    I had a few questions for you guys regarding my Calais.

    I own a Series 2 Calais which had a 3.5 V6 Eco-Tech in it. I did a bottom end on it and decided to go with a 355 Stroker out of a HSV VT Senator Signature after talking to sme people to which way I should go.

    The motor in and she is running (quite well). Some minor issues which I would like to sort out and hoping you guys can give me a direction.

    1: The Calais has speed control steering. After conversion, it is not working. The steering is very sensitive. Gets very scary at high speeds.
    2: How can I calibrate the Cluster to show the correct REV scale. It is showing an idle REV of 1500rpm. I think it is supposed to be around 700rpm optimum.

    Alos I was thinking about in a rear mounted Turdo system. Any pointers?

    Any advise would be greattly appreciated.
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    Cheers,

    Ash.
     
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    Ash New Member

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    Is there no one here who can help me??
     
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    You need a suitable scan tool to recalibrate the cluster.
    Are you using the power steering pump from the Calais, if not then that is your problem.
    Not familiar with turdos.
     
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    It needs more chrome.
     
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    What speed are you doing
     
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    You need a tech 2 to reprogram the cluster from v6 to v8, holden can do this. Why the rear mounted turbo, why not underbonnet?
     

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