My VK LS Turbo build - CommodoresPlus

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September 14, 2018 at 6:48 pm #27122
Judge1 Frazer
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I would have thought that the twin 044 would be enough that max 1400hp or does it not work that way
September 16, 2018 at 6:47 pm #27127
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1400 naturally aspirated on pump gas yes.

Around 1100 hp boosted on pump gas.

And Around 800 hp boosted on E85.

my goal is 1000 hp at the wheels, so two 044s wouldn’t have been enough, would have required a 3rd pump.
February 20, 2019 at 12:33 pm #28103
Red1m8
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Just Picked this up

Dart LS Next SHP block and parts kit

ARP Head studs

ARP Mains Studs

Still waiting on an order from the states

Trickflow heads

Wiesco pistons

BTR turbo cam, lifters , timing set, oil pump etc….
February 20, 2019 at 2:12 pm #28107
VRSenator065
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Yea baby, now your talking…
February 20, 2019 at 4:42 pm #28126
Judge1 Frazer
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Dam nice
February 22, 2019 at 12:56 pm #28133
Red1m8
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Yes , looking forward to the build process.

Very nice piece, but already a hicup, looks like my Belair starter relocation bracket won’t fit

will have to look at a sandwich plate type relocation kit, a mate has one for his conversion so should be able to trial fit before ordering.

failing that will have to swap to a manual rack and move the mounts
February 22, 2019 at 1:48 pm #28135
GMH-304
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Should of got the normal LS Next block, it can mount starter on either side.
February 22, 2019 at 4:22 pm #28137
Red1m8
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The supplier only had the Dart SHP and the billet alloy blocks $10k was way outa my budget…

ill make it work, definitely a big step forward from the LY6 block I was gonna run.
February 23, 2019 at 8:35 pm #28142
Heron SSV
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What cubes are you going for? Power level? Awesome base to build from
February 24, 2019 at 8:17 pm #28150
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Just a 6.0 , I prefer std stroke and want to leave the max amount of meat in the bore.

A 6ltr is also a better match for my turbo than bigger cubes would be.

Aiming for a reliable 1000 hp plus.
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February 25, 2019 at 1:25 pm #28159
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Red1m8 wrote:

Aiming for a reliable 1000 hp plus.
March 18, 2019 at 9:00 am #28301
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Gotta love it when that courier you’ve been waiting for finally turns up

Trick Flow heads

Wiesco Pistons with heavy wall pins

BTR turbo cam

Mellings oil pump

sensors, bearings, timing chain set etc.

Now just waiting on Crankshaft and rods…
March 21, 2019 at 12:28 pm #28315
VRSenator065
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Yea baby, I thought Christmas was in December…
March 21, 2019 at 4:17 pm #28322
Judge1 Frazer
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VRSenator065 wrote:

Yea baby, I thought Christmas was in December…

Most likely was a Christmas present but it’s late elves drinking again I bet
March 22, 2019 at 6:29 pm #28326
Red1m8
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Ordered that lot end of November, been held up waiting on heads.

so yes did feel like Xmas when they finally turned up 😃
August 18, 2021 at 6:33 pm #33890
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w been a while, time for an update.

Completed the engine build

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In its new home

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Driveshaft made – 1350 uni’s, chromoly Yokes, large center bearing, speced for over 1000 rwhp

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Driveshaft hoops

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Bought a Malex motorsports alternator relocation, nice piece, but unfortunately sits too high in the engine bay and bonnet wont close..

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Made a patern to lower it 50mm, and had some new brackets cut on water jet.

worked out pretty good, still need to get some milling done and work out new belt length.

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Made a timing pointer, and confirmed TDC

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The rear adjustable platforms were too low, even on the highest setting, so had some 50mm spacers made, worked out great.

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Having a custom fuel tank made, pumps are mounted under tank externally, internal baffling and return pipes. will be around 87 ltr

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August 20, 2021 at 10:03 am #33899
Judge1 Frazer
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Dam now that’s an up date and half, what you did with the rear coil overs I have to do the same, so much for bolt in, I like you tank idea going to do something similar have a drop in hunger from A.I with surge built into tank and two 460 pumps
August 20, 2021 at 4:58 pm #33900
Red1m8
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Yeah I decided one less fuel pump, and getting away from a surge tank and pumps in the boot simplifies the fuel system and all the added cert requirements.
August 21, 2021 at 10:39 am #33903
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Red1m8 wrote:

Yeah I decided one less fuel pump, and getting away from a surge tank and pumps in the boot simplifies the fuel system and all the added cert requirements. [/quote

doesn’t matter how good you seal a boot system it still smells
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