Calais Turbo

EVL · 04-01-13, 23:43

Yeh mo - never a good thing to see. One benefit is I got to the bottom of what was actually in the motor including cam specs and pistons because the builder kept it all hush - turns out I was only rolling 7:1 comp could have fired a **** ton more boost at it without this o-ring issue.

Really excited about this LS build I've got the T56 now should be able to build it cheaper all up than my RB build but make similar HP and best of all stock(ish) and all the benefits that come from that

If all goes well I'm thinking about doing a few more conversions in my spare time now that my shed it all set up nicely - see what happens.

Purchase list to date:

LS3 E-rod kit
Engine Tuff mounts
Gearbox cross member and tuffmount
T56 used with Tex "z" clutch - anyone know if these are any good for my application?
VR V8 K-Frame

Still to get:

Pacemaker extractors and engine mounts (just in case tuff don't fit or paceys are better - want to know once and for all for myself)
LS1 Holden style front sump and baffle/trapdoor kit
Serpentine belt and acc kit
Starter conversion - Still not sure between Malwood, CAE or Castlemaine kit
Fuel setup - Going to go undercar surge again and potentially returnless setup
Exhaust
Oil cooler kit
Catch can
Gauge dash setup

leb vlt · 05-01-13, 01:34

ur gona need a s3 hydraulic manual pedal box setup to ai?

EVL · 05-01-13, 01:56

yep still looking at options because I'm going to run the fly-by-wire pedal that comes with the crate motor

leb vlt · 05-01-13, 02:12

don't malwood make a pedal box with under dash master setup for the convo, or mite be wilwood

TOPFLYT · 05-01-13, 08:35

fk running the fly by wire, just get a cable 4 bolt 92mm fast

im using a vl pedal box and master, and got a malwood t56 remote bleeder.

the z clutch i have heard ok things about, but I wouldnt go anything but a NPC, I have a twin plate NPC organic clutch quiet pricey little things but feel awesome without having to ride the **** out of it and can handle the power/torque

I would go malwood with most of it as their products seem to be a bit better in quality and should fit alot better.

Have fun with the conversion any questions shoot me a message, Ive done it all

EVL · 05-01-13, 11:37

Thanks mate defo running the fly by wire its all there to use good enough for ve gts/corvette - good enough for vl lol.

I'm looking at getting a QuickTime bellhousing seems some of these clutches have a nasty habit of grenading and doing some serious damage to engine bays and potentially legs! I need a clutch that is good on street, can take circuit abuse and the odd 2-step drag launch.

I'm not sure how engineering friendly the underdash pedals are mo thought they were for boosterless brake setups?

Cheers fellas.

Xibit0r · 05-01-13, 13:03

I've had nothing but trouble with TUFF Mounts... i mean they are great mounts if you want to get a custom sump and pipes...

EVL · 06-01-13, 12:40

Is that in your Torana Dan? I'll have both to choose from so it shouldn't be a drama.

EVL · 11-04-13, 01:56

Not far to go now fellas, waiting on a clutch and some time off around July and this thing should be up and firing.

TheChad · 11-04-13, 23:20

good news.

CT (especially the WA section) is pretty dead. need this and fmx's car to reinvent the excitement...

MUS · 12-04-13, 00:02

Nice build mate, what does the B in RB30DEBT stand for?

EVL · 12-04-13, 01:11

What's happening with yours now Jack? I haven't been on here much in the last yr or so but I'm super keen to get this Calais out of my shed under it's own steam for a change!

For those playing at home this is the clutch I've decided on after much deliberation Linky.

Not knowing anything about clutch selection coming into this I'm hoping I've got something that can take a beating without giving up traffic manners. Time will tell I guess!

MUS - the "B" stand for broke :P - well more specifically RB30...DEBT aka loan, defecit, mortgage etc

Not sure whether to keep rocking the plates once the LS3 is in or keep them at the DPI forever haha

MUS · 12-04-13, 12:23

Bahahahaha! I didnt even think of that lol.

Yeti · 12-04-13, 13:27

Is it true this car is too manly for Oliver to even look at?

TheChad · 12-04-13, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti

Is it true this car is too manly for Oliver to even look at?

I heard when they drove it back from east chris had to put plastic seat covers on the seats because he was constantly wetting himself.

I'll update my thread in a little bit Chris. All is normal, waiting until the weather clears before I have another attempt at an 11 (see how much it costs me this time...)

burgo88 · 25-04-13, 13:19

***kk thats a cheap triple plate clutch, if its good ill get one next time so keen to see.

im running a SPEC twin plate clutch in the ve maloo pushing 500 and it holds good, blew a box however a few months back.. coulda been my driving however.. lol

hanging to see this up and running chrissoo

TOPFLYT · 15-09-13, 09:27

updatesss

EVL · 16-09-13, 21:12

hey man haven't gone too hard at it lately been distracted 4wding

motor is pretty much in just waiting for gearbox crossmember to come back as it didn't quite fit

TOPFLYT · 22-09-13, 13:20

Looking good mate, Im interested to see how you go about running a ls3 into a early girl, Ive now done ls1 and ls2 but using 24x reluctor wheel and gen 3 computer/harness.

How long till shes running? is the ls3 standard?

caibs · 22-09-13, 20:02

this might be of use.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...3#.Uj6_rIZmj0s

EVL · 24-09-13, 14:31

Thanks mate prob still 2 months from starting but we'll see how we go got the g/box crossmember back today

The kit is all ready to go with gen IV ecu, loom, sensors etc to suit. It's setup as a standalone unit just need to give it power and 58psi of fuel and good to go. Really the only tricky part i can see is fabricating a bracket to mount the fly by wire pedal.

Getting clearance for the gearbox was a bit tricky and I still haven't put the P/S rack back in to see what I'm up against there but pacemaker headers are all fitted up.

BTW ended up getting that triple plate clutch as well, got it all installed + remote bleeder hopefully turns out to be a winner matched with the malwood pedal box.

caibs · 24-09-13, 20:24

those monster clutches are good man. good value for money as well

PSI086 · 25-09-13, 10:48

You can run that converter box or swap the reluctor wheel and run a ls1 pcm and loom and a cable throttle body. Saves stuffing around with the fly-by-wire

EVL · 30-09-13, 20:29

Hey Guys,

Got busy today so here's some pics

first up a ****load of P/S rack clearance photos. Thought i had a heap of clearance at first then the intermediate shaft nut went on and was just hitting so I trimmed it up and seems ok now. Haven't moved/spaced the rack at all

So finally had the motor/gearbox in and self supported now that the modified Tuff Mount gearbox crossmember has been returned!

My only worry is that the drivers side of the engine seems to be sitting about 10mm higher than the passenger side, has anyone come across this before or know how to fix? I've tried fiddling with the mounts a bit but they always seem to settle on the same angle?

genki · 01-10-13, 19:33

mmmmmmmmmmmmad!

looks nice in that bay there!

05-01-13, 01:34	#702
leb vlt Roll Cage Territory Join Date: 20-02-07 Location: Perth, north Car: 10.8 @ 121 mph Trader Rating: (62)	ur gona need a s3 hydraulic manual pedal box setup to ai? __________________ Adrenaline Performance & fabrication 9726 2322 HEKTIK FENCING, hit us up for a free quote 0403307549

05-01-13, 02:12	#704
leb vlt Roll Cage Territory Join Date: 20-02-07 Location: Perth, north Car: 10.8 @ 121 mph Trader Rating: (62)	don't malwood make a pedal box with under dash master setup for the convo, or mite be wilwood __________________ Adrenaline Performance & fabrication 9726 2322 HEKTIK FENCING, hit us up for a free quote 0403307549 .

05-01-13, 08:35	#705
TOPFLYT Player Join Date: 09-07-04 Location: Perth, SOR Car: VK LS1 Turbo Trader Rating: (2)	fk running the fly by wire, just get a cable 4 bolt 92mm fast im using a vl pedal box and master, and got a malwood t56 remote bleeder. the z clutch i have heard ok things about, but I wouldnt go anything but a NPC, I have a twin plate NPC organic clutch quiet pricey little things but feel awesome without having to ride the **** out of it and can handle the power/torque I would go malwood with most of it as their products seem to be a bit better in quality and should fit alot better. Have fun with the conversion any questions shoot me a message, Ive done it all __________________ Want more inches? stroke it..

12-04-13, 13:27	#714
Yeti UONP - Coming Back! Join Date: 09-05-04 Location: VIC, CHOP SUEY! Car: Trader Rating: (55)	Is it true this car is too manly for Oliver to even look at? __________________ Part Legend, Part DEVIL - All Mannn

25-04-13, 13:19	#716
burgo88 Gold Members Join Date: 11-06-07 Location: Perth, south river Car: vlt (BOOOSTN), VE GTS, RB26DETT GU Patrol Trader Rating: (8)	***kk thats a cheap triple plate clutch, if its good ill get one next time so keen to see. im running a SPEC twin plate clutch in the ve maloo pushing 500 and it holds good, blew a box however a few months back.. coulda been my driving however.. lol hanging to see this up and running chrissoo __________________ aint life great wen my 6 beats ur 8 hahaha

04-01-13, 23:43	#701
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	Yeh mo - never a good thing to see. One benefit is I got to the bottom of what was actually in the motor including cam specs and pistons because the builder kept it all hush - turns out I was only rolling 7:1 comp could have fired a ** ton more boost at it without this o-ring issue. Really excited about this LS build I've got the T56 now should be able to build it cheaper all up than my RB build but make similar HP and best of all stock(ish) and all the benefits that come from that If all goes well I'm thinking about doing a few more conversions in my spare time now that my shed it all set up nicely - see what happens. Purchase list to date: LS3 E-rod kit Engine Tuff mounts Gearbox cross member and tuffmount T56 used with Tex "z" clutch - anyone know if these are any good for my application? VR V8 K-Frame Still to get:** Pacemaker extractors and engine mounts (just in case tuff don't fit or paceys are better - want to know once and for all for myself) LS1 Holden style front sump and baffle/trapdoor kit Serpentine belt and acc kit Starter conversion - Still not sure between Malwood, CAE or Castlemaine kit Fuel setup - Going to go undercar surge again and potentially returnless setup Exhaust Oil cooler kit Catch can Gauge dash setup

05-01-13, 01:56	#703
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	yep still looking at options because I'm going to run the fly-by-wire pedal that comes with the crate motor

05-01-13, 11:37	#706
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	Thanks mate defo running the fly by wire its all there to use good enough for ve gts/corvette - good enough for vl lol. I'm looking at getting a QuickTime bellhousing seems some of these clutches have a nasty habit of grenading and doing some serious damage to engine bays and potentially legs! I need a clutch that is good on street, can take circuit abuse and the odd 2-step drag launch. I'm not sure how engineering friendly the underdash pedals are mo thought they were for boosterless brake setups? Cheers fellas.

05-01-13, 13:03	#707
Xibit0r phwoarrrrr Join Date: 19-07-04 Location: WA, Collie Car: Cammed LS1 LX Torana, VX R8 Trader Rating: (14)	I've had nothing but trouble with TUFF Mounts... i mean they are great mounts if you want to get a custom sump and pipes...

06-01-13, 12:40	#708
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	Is that in your Torana Dan? I'll have both to choose from so it shouldn't be a drama.

11-04-13, 01:56	#709
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	Not far to go now fellas, waiting on a clutch and some time off around July and this thing should be up and firing.

12-04-13, 00:02	#711
MUS Chunky but funky Join Date: 11-02-07 Location: Melbourne, North Side Car: VLCT Trader Rating: (6)	Nice build mate, what does the B in RB30DEBT stand for?

12-04-13, 01:11	#712
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	What's happening with yours now Jack? I haven't been on here much in the last yr or so but I'm super keen to get this Calais out of my shed under it's own steam for a change! For those playing at home this is the clutch I've decided on after much deliberation Linky. Not knowing anything about clutch selection coming into this I'm hoping I've got something that can take a beating without giving up traffic manners. Time will tell I guess! MUS - the "B" stand for broke :P - well more specifically RB30...DEBT aka loan, defecit, mortgage etc Not sure whether to keep rocking the plates once the LS3 is in or keep them at the DPI forever haha

12-04-13, 12:23	#713
MUS Chunky but funky Join Date: 11-02-07 Location: Melbourne, North Side Car: VLCT Trader Rating: (6)	Bahahahaha! I didnt even think of that lol.

15-09-13, 09:27	#717
TOPFLYT Player Join Date: 09-07-04 Location: Perth, SOR Car: VK LS1 Turbo Trader Rating: (2)	updatesss __________________ Want more inches? stroke it..

16-09-13, 21:12	#718
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	hey man haven't gone too hard at it lately been distracted 4wding motor is pretty much in just waiting for gearbox crossmember to come back as it didn't quite fit

22-09-13, 13:20	#719
TOPFLYT Player Join Date: 09-07-04 Location: Perth, SOR Car: VK LS1 Turbo Trader Rating: (2)	Looking good mate, Im interested to see how you go about running a ls3 into a early girl, Ive now done ls1 and ls2 but using 24x reluctor wheel and gen 3 computer/harness. How long till shes running? is the ls3 standard? __________________ Want more inches? stroke it..

22-09-13, 20:02	#720
caibs Player Join Date: 11-10-03 Location: Perth, south of it Car: pretty mint pushy. Trader Rating: (1)	this might be of use. http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...3#.Uj6_rIZmj0s __________________ pushy - 1/2 rwhp

24-09-13, 14:31	#721
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	Thanks mate prob still 2 months from starting but we'll see how we go got the g/box crossmember back today The kit is all ready to go with gen IV ecu, loom, sensors etc to suit. It's setup as a standalone unit just need to give it power and 58psi of fuel and good to go. Really the only tricky part i can see is fabricating a bracket to mount the fly by wire pedal. Getting clearance for the gearbox was a bit tricky and I still haven't put the P/S rack back in to see what I'm up against there but pacemaker headers are all fitted up. BTW ended up getting that triple plate clutch as well, got it all installed + remote bleeder hopefully turns out to be a winner matched with the malwood pedal box.

24-09-13, 20:24	#722
caibs Player Join Date: 11-10-03 Location: Perth, south of it Car: pretty mint pushy. Trader Rating: (1)	those monster clutches are good man. good value for money as well __________________ pushy - 1/2 rwhp

25-09-13, 10:48	#723
PSI086 You Can't Polish A Turd Join Date: 28-05-02 Location: TAS, Over there Car: One of those Trader Rating: (13)	You can run that converter box or swap the reluctor wheel and run a ls1 pcm and loom and a cable throttle body. Saves stuffing around with the fly-by-wire

30-09-13, 20:29	#724
EVL Gold Members Join Date: 24-06-05 Location: WA, East Car: RB30DEBT Trader Rating: (8)	Hey Guys, Got busy today so here's some pics first up a ****load of P/S rack clearance photos. Thought i had a heap of clearance at first then the intermediate shaft nut went on and was just hitting so I trimmed it up and seems ok now. Haven't moved/spaced the rack at all So finally had the motor/gearbox in and self supported now that the modified Tuff Mount gearbox crossmember has been returned! My only worry is that the drivers side of the engine seems to be sitting about 10mm higher than the passenger side, has anyone come across this before or know how to fix? I've tried fiddling with the mounts a bit but they always seem to settle on the same angle?

01-10-13, 19:33	#725
genki 10.84 @ 126mph Join Date: 14-03-06 Location: WA, Perth, Tuart Hill Car: Toyota JZX100 Chaser, Toyota Camry daily rocketship Trader Rating: (0)	mmmmmmmmmmmmad! looks nice in that bay there! __________________ "*Power FC of the picture & FC commander is image. Exhibition is 'only the setting data'."