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Ranga replied to the topic VR/VS LS Engine Conversion General Information in the forum Engine Conversions 9 years ago

One thing to note and be mindful of when selecting an LS engine to be used in a conversion is what ECU/PCM you want to use in relation to what LS engine type you have/want, thats if you’re wanting to use a factory PCM.

The most common ECU/PCM to use for ease and simplicity is the P01 PCM found in VTII-VYII V8. These have the ability to run cable…[Read more]

Ranga replied to the topic The Stall Converter Thread in the forum Driveline 9 years ago

another + for TCE here as well, its all we use at work, good bunch of guys there that know their stuff.

Ranga replied to the topic Cove VYII Calais in the forum VT – VX – VY – VZ 9 years ago

Thanks Jaba, appreciate it.

Yeah that would be awesome if its not too much trouble, I’m aware they change to basically a VE offset but for some reason can’t find any definite measurements for the caliper clearances for the CTSV 6pot brembos.

Ranga started the topic Cove VYII Calais in the forum VT – VX – VY – VZ 9 years ago

Name: Leigh
Model: 2004 VYII Calais
Colour: Cove
Bodykit: Standard
Engine Type: 5.7 LS1
Engine Mods: Custom grind VCM camshaft, 228/234 LSA110+0, Dart Pro1 heads, Tie Bar lifters, Dual Valve Springs, Double Row Timing Chain, all the usual stuff, 1″7/8 HPC Difilippo Headers, 3″ Cats, VCM Hand made 3″ Catback exhaust a VCM New Generation OTR with VZ…[Read more]

Ranga started the topic Cove VYII Calais in the forum VT – VX – VY – VZ 9 years ago

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Ranga started the topic Hello in the forum New Members 9 years ago

Quick hello to all,

My names Leigh, known usually as Rang(a) (something to do with being a redhead I guess)
Mechanic by trade, I work at VCM Performance/Autotechnique in Victoria. So if you need any help on anything technical or anything give me a yell.

Love the new forum, I used to snoop through some other old dated ones a while ago, so will…[Read more]

Ranga replied to the topic Air ride system in the forum Parts for Sale 9 years ago

With the C4 shorter body struts will they still fit up to a non-AWD hub assembly alright?

Ranga replied to the topic 04 vs 05/06 VZ brake lines in the forum Brakes 9 years ago

I think you’re right about the similarity between the brake setups between US to AUS. The 05/06 GTO was fitted with an LS2 the same as the VZ HSVs which would warrant the slightly larger brakes.

I’d look into some braided lines though if you were to try and source some VY lines. Even if you aren’t planning on pushing it hard, nothing better than…[Read more]

Ranga replied to the topic 04 vs 05/06 VZ brake lines in the forum Brakes 9 years ago

I think you’re right about the similarity between the brake setups between US to AUS. The 05/06 GTO was fitted with an LS2 the same as the VZ HSVs which would warrant the slightly larger brakes.

I’d look into some braided lines though if you were to try and source some VY lines. Even if you aren’t planning on pushing it hard, nothing better than…[Read more]

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