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  1. T

    [WA] Turbo on a S1 VF SSV

    Hey, just wondering if anyone has put a turbo on a Vf SSV Redline S1 and what else I would need to get so it doesn’t break
    • Tdonkz
    • Thread
    • turbo vfssturbo vfssv vfssv redline
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: General
  2. ballinger123

    What size turbo can be fitted?

    Hey guys, I've tried searching for any related threads but they're all from 2014 or older. So I'm hoping to get some more relevant info. I'm thinking about installing a single turbo in my vr 5l. I've seen the set-up where you put a driver side exhaust manifold on the passenger side so it faces...
  3. C

    VL turbo

    Hi guys Iv got a 1987 VL non turbo and wanting to turbo the RB30 properly. Who can give me a comprehensive list of modifications I need to achieve the power. Group them in must have mods and optional mods. Don’t worry about budget too much…. For 200hp to 300hp For 400hp to 500hp Thanks...
  4. frogsta

    Puddi's 2013 Focus ST

    Once again I've managed to come back to these forums and see they're somewhat still active. Just gonna dump my current car down here. BMW boys might like my Missus' new car as well. Focus ST 2.0L Turbo - 252HP stock. What is amazing is my plates from my MPS are '1FAF252' so kinda suits. Bought...
  5. C

    500HP Twin turbo LFX!

    Here's a thread on forum called "G8 Board" in the U.S which shows an LFX making just over 500rwhp: https://www.g8board.com/threads/500hp-twin-turbo-lfx.278449/ The potential on these engines haven't been realised (at least here in Australia) and could give the Barra boys something to pay...
  6. K

    Vz v6 baffled sump

    Hello all I plan on getting a turbo for my sv6 vz As i will be chasing high power one of my main concerns is oil for the turbo and how i would plan to return the oil back to the sump Looking around the internet for a high capacity baffled sump has left me with no answers and thus finding myself...
  7. M

    Turbo Buick vs 5L

    Restoring a 92' VP and trying to decide if I should spend the money on a Turbo set up for the Buick or if I should go with the 5L converstion. From what I can gather either way will cost me about the same done properly but was just wondering if having a 5L (other than the "wow its a V8" and any...
  8. Braydenellis

    Need turbo v6 help

    Hey guys I’m looking at getting a Tony’s garage turbo kit for my 94 vr just wonder if anyone can recommend someone to tune is, I would also need them to put in valve springs, head studs ,gaskets and a cam . Any help would be greatly appreciated
  9. Braydenellis

    Need v6 specialist

    Hey guya Im looking a Turboing my vr acclaim, is the any v6 specialist in south east Queensland, I’ve heard of exile motorsports ,as I know brush works slick sixs have just closed done I will need somewhere for I’d to be tuned which I’m now unsure off, will be getting a Tony’s garage kit (pic of...
  10. F

    Turboing a ls1 5.7l?

    Hey guys im just trying to get other peoples opinions and there knowledge on turbocharging a ls1 motor 5.7 im new to the turbo side of things and Im wondering what I have to do to the engine before i just put on a kit Like what’s the best ecu fuel pumps and Regs injectors all help and advice...
  11. Luka_lsturbo

    screamer pipe fine

    hey guys. ive got a 60mm external gate an screamer pipe thats plumbed back in exhaust. im thinking of cutting it to release to atmosphere (because it sounds mad haha). although heard from a few people that if caught fines are upto $10,000 coz of emissions and ****. also heard that you will get...
    • Luka_lsturbo
    • Thread
    • cops defect external gate ls1 police screamer turbo vy calais 5.7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General
  12. Luka_lsturbo

    Ls1 overheating

    Hey Guys, I have a vy Calais ls1 turbo. The car overheats as soon as I start to punch it for about 10 minutes, the gauge reads in the red. No matter how hot the car is the second thermo fan won’t turn on. I’ve replaced the relay and hooked it up to a battery and still won’t start. Also tried...
    • Luka_lsturbo
    • Thread
    • coolant ls1 ls1 turbo overheat overheating thermo fan turbo
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General
  13. G

    Turbo Ecotec

    Quick question I’ve got a slow project going on ( Turbo 3.8 ) and was wondering how beneficial would it be to run a l67 block instead of a NA block. Cheers
  14. Luka_lsturbo

    Engineering Turbo Ls1

    Hey guys, I’ve went to go look at a a vy calais factory ls1 with a turbo. I have placed a deposit but the car is unregistered and has no rwc, I was wondering would I have any troubles getting an engineering certificate in Victoria. The car is built 10/10 not a butcher job, Thanks
  15. M

    vl commodore series 200

    Hey guys I’m currently doing up a vl commodore series 200 I plan on putting a big turbo set up in it and restoring the body and interior stock vl series 200 come in gold duco with gold and cream door mould and bumpers if I was to change the colour of the side moulds and bumpers to a grey and...
  16. John.s

    Performance Mods On Alloytec Engine

    Hey guys I'm considering buying a alloytec equipped commodore but I was wondering what is the cheapest way to get roughly 220kw out of it. I can do most mods myself and can get my hands on most tools I would need for anything. Thanks.
    • John.s
    • Thread
    • alloytec cheap first car first mod help appreciated mods more power super charged tune turbo
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General Discussion
  17. K

    Defect

    so got my car defected tonight for the rear tyres being bold, which is kinda lucky so far because I’m on my ps and have a turbo. I didn’t have my wallet because I lost it the night before and they checked with no mention after they check there sht. My problem is when I take it to get checked for...
    • KalebM
    • Thread
    • bold tyres defect turbo
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: General
  18. J

    Does anyone have a Vl bolt list

    Hey guys im making progress on my vl Its in the works and i have been wondering if anyone has a list of bolts/sizes for the vl? i have seen you can buy a kit but where i work i can just get some of the required bolts i need cheap, before i got pulling out and measuring every bolt i need does...
  19. Vz 6.0 man turbo

    Vz 6.0 man turbo

    • Crzyjo
    • Showcase item
    • hsv turbo
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: HSV
  20. R

    Need help!!!! Urgent

    Basically I blew up my old setup which was an ls1 with a 236/242 Howard's cam and turbo running on e85, if I have pit a bog stock engine back in will the computer run the new donk ????
  21. K

    Fuel system turbo

    so im turbocharging my vt v6 l36 commodore and what ive got so far is a memcal to suit my cars stock fuel pump with 36lb l67 fuel injectors, i got told by someone today that its not possible to run it without doing other things to the car such as the regulator and an extra fuel pump . I dont...
  22. K

    VT commodore manifold

    so im in he process of getting my manifols setup for a passenger sided turbo and the size im using for my manifold is 1 1/2” sced 40 for the main manifold but would that size be to small for the crossover pipe? Does the crossover pipe have to be a bit bigger because of all 3 cylinders connect to...
    • KalebM
    • Thread
    • crossover pipe manifold turbo vt (98) vt commodore
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General
  23. K

    Simple question id say about turbo manifold pipe size

    so im turbocharging my vt soon and im in the process of getting my manifold set up, ive got a t3t4 turbo and im not sure what size piping i should use for the manifold im only going to put probally around 7psi or so tops i recon so whats the max you guys think i should go when makin it? The...
  24. Peial

    Vr turbo not starting properly

    Ok so a few months ago my 3.8 decided it would start for about 3 seconds then die. Iv tried duin a diagnostic test but wouldn't even recognse my car even tried paperclip bridge to the connecter but check engine light stayed on. A note is that iv put a turbo on it but it has had no problems...
  25. Alexanders 03 VY Equipe V6TT "QU03IP"

    Alexanders 03 VY Equipe V6TT "QU03IP"

    Hey All Here's my 2003 VY SER 1 Equipe Project Never thought id own a Commodore but here's goes. Worked as a mechanic when one day this sad poor banged up VY entered the shop, the owner a lovely 23 year old with little big car driving skill ask about a quote on some work which she then points...
    • Daarpman
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    • equip gold green turbo v6 3.8 vy 03
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Holden
  26. Catto12345

    My v6 Vy wagon turbo build

    Its my first time posting so let me know if u have any questions but this is my 04 Vy equipe wagon after having it 3 years after buying as our family car to make into a 6 seater due to extending family after loosing my license I decided I would give the bus a make over 1st I added ss skirts and...
  27. danbran

    single turbo ecotec selection

    started prepping my car for a bit of a turbo setup. the car goes to the odd road course race so looking for something with quick response but still decent power (7-10psi) has anyone here had experience with single turbo ecos? looking at maybe a gt3582r off a XR6 turbo? any other suggestions...
  28. Ethan Bailey

    Turbo swap into a VH Wagon

    Hey guys, New to the forum, so g'day everyone. I'm thinking of purchasing a VH Wagon for a run about car and selling my (don't judge) 2011 FG XR6T Ute so put some money into a house I have just purchased. Has anyone swapped the old carby motor out for an EFI turbo? What is the best motor to...
  29. Hussy

    Thinking of throwing a turbo on

    Wasn't planning on it but brought this few days ago to realise how big it is after putting it next to the engine. Mate says be interesting to see what it makes after I build the engine and tune etc.. I also heard rear mounting is not a bad idea. What's people's opinions?
  30. S

    Ls1 upgrades

    Hey so needing some opinions about puting 317 heads and l98 piston heads and rods in my ls1. ATM just looking at putting a vcm 13 cam, have many people used this if so with what combination of supporting mods and what power, and than looking at force induction when money is saved. Please post...
  31. S

    VE MY10 SV6 Upgrades, Order ? And thoughts please

    Hi All, Long time reader, first time Poster. I have a 2010 VE MY10 SV6 6spd Sports Auto, 3.6L SIDI LF1 has 62,000kms and had my car around 8 months now. I'm upgrading my V6 and please don't post sell it and get a V8 because I simply don't want a V8, I love my sixes I enjoy having a nice car...
  32. S

    VE MY10 SV6 Upgrades, Order ? And thoughts please

    Hi All, Long time reader, first time Poster. I have a 2010 VE MY10 SV6 6spd Sports Auto, 3.6L SIDI LF1 has 62,000kms and had my car around 8 months now. I'm upgrading my V6 and please don't post sell it and get a V8 because I simply don't want a V8, I love my sixes I enjoy having a nice car...
  33. J

    304 need help with turbo/superchargers

    Ok so iv got a 1995 vs senator (304) mostly stock and im thinking of going single/twin turbos maybe supercharger my goal is around 410hp i just need advice on what i should go and what price im looking at My brother has a vr v6 with a turbo but its all apart right now so he knows about that...
  34. Commo_Carl

    [VR-VS] (COMPREHENSIVE) ADJUSTABLE FUEL PRESSURE REG INSTALL

    Hey guys, Thought i'd share this video for anyone wanting to know how to install an aftermarket adjustable fuel pressure regulator (mainly for the guys running boost like myself) - though can be done purely for aesthetics ;) This was done on my 300rwkw+ custom turbo VR V6 Turbo Ute, though this...
  35. T

    Vn v6 rear main seal

    So i know theres alot of threads on this but I recently done my rear main seal and took it for a drive and its still leaking, wondering will it leak at idle? Just wondering if i can leave it running and watch for a leak to make sure its the rear main [/URL][/IMG]
  36. Ddridan

    My VZ R8 Clubby build

    Just thought I'd show my VZ R8 build to you all, after seeing some damn nice cars on here. I picked up my clubby in August 2015 in Melbourne, then drove it back to Darwin in 4 days. when I bought it was cammed, shaved heads and exhaust, making a touch over 300rwkw. after enjoying it for a few...
  37. T

    VL turbo gearbox.. N/A or Turbo, pics attached.

    Gday fellas, In the pics attached, is this a n/a or turbo box? how to tell?
  38. Ddridan

    427ci turbo suggestions

    Hi guys, I'm currently in the process of building a low compression 427ci for my VZ Clubsport and wanted a few tips on turbo set up. I'm not chasing 1200hp, but would like to see 600-700 through a TH400. I recently had a look at a kit that used 1-1/2" steam pipe headers with 4-1 merger and...
  39. Brad094

    Vy Turbo

    Hey guys, recently been thinking about turbo charging my 2004 vy ute. It's in mint condition and don't want to upgrade to a newer ute. Would I be better off upgrading to a V8 or spending some time and effort and chucking a turbo under the hood??
  40. B

    [Ecotec] water/methanol injection on low boost with standard tune.

    Hi everyone, Basically to start off with i live in Alice springs. so everything you buy you pay an arm and a leg for. I own a VX Series 2 Wagon with an ecotec and am wanting to turbocharge it. I dont want flame like it costs heaps and there's lots of custom fab etc etc etc. i know what im...
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