Joined: Apr 29, 2005 Posts: 982 Location: ACT, Australia
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:41 am Post subject: roo465's car
Hey all. I just though I'd share it with you, for those who are interested.
My Ride
- 1986 Holden VL Berlina Turbo
- Nissan RB30ET Engine
- Hidden front mount intercooler
- Jatco 4 speed heavy duty auto tranmission
- Borg Warner 3.45:1 ratio differential
- Factory A/C, P/S etc.
- Original paint
At the moment, the stock Nissan* 3.0L straight six is being fed the standard boost of 7 p.s.i via a Garrett T3 turbo, and 600x230x76mm intercooler.
* (The General Motors Holden VL is powered by Nissan RB30 engine)
The only modifications I have done is the addition of a front mount intercooler, Autometer boost gauge, MicroTech turbo timer, and a Sony/Alpine sound system.
Now the thing I love most about this car is the condition it is in. For a 20 year old car, just over 200,000Km (~124,00 miles) is not all that much. However, the engine and trans. were reconditioned approx. 40,000Km ago. The paint is all original, as well as the red interior, which is in remarkably good condition, seeing as I am the 3rd owner.
Plans for the future include forged internals, RB25 head, top mount Garrett GT35/40 turbo, and a fully manualized 3 speed auto with trans. brake.
There will be more obviously, but my aim would be for a mid to low 11 second quarter mile street car
However, I don't intend on giving it the appearence of a performance car, I want to go for that 'sleeper look'. You know, so it looks like the kind of car your grandparents would drive It actually surprises many people, they don't expect it to be as quick as it is....
Here are just a few photos I took today. As I make progress, I will post up some more. Enjoy (Click the pics for a better view) _________________
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forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23945 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:01 pm Post subject:
Hi Roo,
very nice ride man.. I would have dreamed of that car when i was your age.. Man, where they expensive when i was on my P's.. lol.. Well 15 years ago nearly..
They drive like a dream too.. What else can i say either.. Its a NISSAN motor bro... lol.. And the turbo takes the cake.
Nissan just make a good car man.. Ive had my pulsar for years and been pumping more and more power into it and it runs fine... I bet youll keep your car for sometime.. Sounds like your onto a winner..
Feel free to upload some of your car pics to your profile like i have,..
Joined: Apr 29, 2005 Posts: 982 Location: ACT, Australia
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:11 am Post subject:
Thanks for the comments
Now I know VLTs are quite common round your area, but there aren't too many real clean ones round here. Everyone drives lancers, WRXs etc.
I just like the old skool _________________
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23945 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:46 am Post subject:
roo465 wrote:
I just like the old skool
You sound just like a few of my mates.. They love old school..
Sure they enjoy coming for a ride in my car and they know its fast but they still love their commodores etc..
My mate J has a Peter Brock VK Commodore.. (a real one)..
He loves VL turbo's too..
I always say how can you go wrong with a NISSAN ENGINE to rub it in.. lol
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:
Wow are you going to make your own fuel trims or no no? _________________ The mighty V6 Passat came to chew bubble gum and kick%^* and shes all out of bubble gum!
roo465 Moderator
Joined: Apr 29, 2005 Posts: 982 Location: ACT, Australia
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:52 am Post subject:
Pson wrote:
Wow are you going to make your own fuel trims or no no?
Hi mate, sorry I missed your reply. I'm not quite sure i know what you mean by that. Can you explain please? _________________
roo465 Moderator
Joined: Apr 29, 2005 Posts: 982 Location: ACT, Australia
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:02 am Post subject:
Update: I've bought a new 'cooler kit, which should be here within weeks. So when it get here, its going straight in, along with a Turbosmart boost controller and B&M line locker valve. Should be fun _________________
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 2:40 am Post subject:
roo465 wrote:
Pson wrote:
Wow are you going to make your own fuel trims or no no?
Hi mate, sorry I missed your reply. I'm not quite sure i know what you mean by that. Can you explain please?
You should be able to control the fuel trim via the ECU. You can map the fuel to hit and run the boost out longer making your ride pretty fun at the track. I know a ton of people doing it to VW's. You can look for a forum of you ride and they should have all the programs needed to control the fuel trim with your laptop....But you're chipped so the only other thing you could do is upgrade the Pct Program to a 93. I didn't read the chipped ECU but some do the fuel trims for fun _________________ The mighty V6 Passat came to chew bubble gum and kick%^* and shes all out of bubble gum!
roo465 Moderator
Joined: Apr 29, 2005 Posts: 982 Location: ACT, Australia
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:00 am Post subject:
Hi mate, with my standard ecu map, fuel system (pump, injectors, reg. etc.) stock internals, and premium fuel (RON 98 ) I will be able to run max. 14 PSI boost, without pinging or leaning out. This is due to the injectors maxing out (i.e. reaching 100% duty cycle, or full open). The fuel pump can't keep up much more than that anyway.
I do plan on running a rising rate fuel press. regulator though, to help keep things nice and stoich
Later I will be looking at aftermarket management and bigger injectors, as the standard ecu is very basic. _________________
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Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 5408 Location: Oregon, USA
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 4:09 am Post subject:
Sorry to say this but i think its ugly lol _________________
FinalCloud Moderator
Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 2283 Location: Plymouth, UK
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 8:26 am Post subject:
Loving the car Roo.
While we're on the subject of cars, I'd thought I'd post mine up. It's a:
- 1998 Mazda 323f Executive.
- Mazda MX5 Sport Engine
- 4-wheel ABS system
- A/C, P/S, C/L, E/M and Engine Management system.
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