TURBO 408ci DRAG UTE

[VYSLED]

Its been a while since the ute has seen the black top and now the sweet smell of track bite is nearing! The stroker combination was finalised and the L76 came out of the ute for the rebuild. The heads were sent away to HPC along with the Manley valves, Mahle pistons and custom manifolds for some Extreme coating. Arp studs used thoughout running standard head gaskets with the compression at 8.9:1. TD rockers were used rocking polished manley valve springs.

The turbo was sent away for a tickle with a 1.15 AR being used as the .96 AR was now too small. With the figures run the GTS 76mm turbo will be flowing max effeciency at 14 psi pushing out 1100 shaft horse power! Pretty happy with this as a low boost setting for a 500 plus rwkw is what we are chasing.
Hopefully will have this running for some testing at the boxing day challenge at Heathcote Park.


More photo's and footage will follow as project progresses.

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HPC coated Combustion chamber
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A video of a dyno run with the previous l76

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/th_Turbo.jpg (http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/?action=view&current=Turbo.flv)

[cards400]

Very nice , should kick arse that thing!

[BlueSS]

Crazy stuff! can't wait to see the results this thing makes now.. it was damn impressive before!

[RATTLER]

Very nice work fellas!! Keep up the good work :bow:

[DT6527]

thats one wild bit of gear

[S2VYSS]

Interesting bit of gear! Cant wait to see some results at the track

Are you going to run a manual or auto with this combo?

[VYSLED]

Its going to be manual to start with until we get a sub 9.90 e/t if i can remember how to drive a stick shift, then a t400 or a glide. After we have got the most out of it down the quater the manual will go back in along with some harrop stoppers and track suspention for a bit of tarmac rally. Looking forward to this!

[Curtis-R]

Awsome job on the beast.. can't wait to see it in action and catch up again fellas.

Have a good Xmas too.

Cheers
Curtis.

[VYSLED]

Got a bit more under bonnet done today fitting the high rise rocker covers to suit the bloody huge TD rockers, mounted the pressure reg and replaced the blue high pressure hose with braid. Clipped up most of the electrical, turbo oil supply and coolant lines. Tuesday will have the loom revived with a going over and a gauge binnicle for the eboost and oil pressure gauges fitted.


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[mpears]

Mad ute, keep up the good work.

[VYSLED]

Plumbed intercooler piping, induction hose and filter, fittted turbo oil return and a just went about a general clean up under bonnet today.


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[Jezza@HDTCQ]

Lookin great Nath! Going to be a weapon.

Jez

[SSZO6]

God work Nate, not bad for a HOLDEN:goodjob:

[VYSLED]

HaHa Crispy! What in the where in the fark have you been! Looking forward to the time all us boys can enjoy a bon fire, pit bikes, Guns ( really f*cking big ones ), NOS and beers again. Il bring me some real jerky next time! Yeeeeehaar!

[VYSLED]

IT LIVES! Hit the key for the other day for its first breath of octane and oxygen....

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/th_19122008055.jpg (http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/?action=view&current=19122008055.flv)

[RATTLER]

Sounds wicked Nath!! Congratulations guys for yet another monster to come out of your stables! :bow:

Scotty

[Cainer]

Loving that rough ideal.. :bow:

[hsv364]

You easily blew past your expected figure of 500 !! It will be great to drive through for a 9 second pass with a manual !! Make sure you take a camera to share with the rest of us ..... GOOD LUCK

Clinton

How well is that size intercooler working with the boost your running ?

[VYSLED]

Hey Clinton, i have not looked into that side of things as yet but it does look a bit small versus the litres of the engine! It has'nt seemed to affect the the power figures as yet but in saying that its now a 6.6 litre so not to sure on the outcome as i am still running the engine in on the street. Will be running some figures on the volume side of boost supply early next year though. Mick has tuned it run 7 psi with good fueling and i think at around the 700kms mark it can have some more boost, mobil1 and some VP109 for a power run. Looking forward to this!

[STATIE]

Are you planning on tubbing it at all? cos I can forsee a world of wheelspin problems in front of you now.:lol:

[hsv364]

Hey Clinton, i have not looked into that side of things as yet but it does look a bit small versus the litres of the engine! It has'nt seemed to affect the the power figures as yet but in saying that its now a 6.6 litre so not to sure on the outcome as i am still running the engine in on the street. Will be running some figures on the volume side of boost supply early next year though. Mick has tuned it run 7 psi with good fueling and i think at around the 700kms mark it can have some more boost, mobil1 and some VP109 for a power run. Looking forward to this!

No problems mate all the best of luck i will keep posted ... :bow:

[VYSLED]

Are you planning on tubbing it at all? cos I can forsee a world of wheelspin problems in front of you now.:lol:

Gday Mr Statie, I attacked with a air hack saw and gave her the tubbing when she was still upopened, so 10 inch rubber now resides on 9 inch custom rims. Im thinking of going a ten inch radial soon though. Bricker ( an EH i think ) is wheel standing on those puppies! He is about 4 inches shorter and weighs a little less but you only have to look at that crazy bloody pontiac at the last ls1 nats to see that its possible with the right combo! Im also thinking of a 60 shot of gas off the line. Oh im getting all giddy, i cant wait for the nationals! :smilesandbanana:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/tubs.jpg

[STATIE]

Hmmm - nice - might have to do something similar soon I think.

Are they steel or did you do it in glass?

[VYSLED]

I just stitched the old steel tubs back in with 50mm cut off the tray and 50mm strip in place on the tub. Works a treat! Only took about 4 hours. Need a 9 inch now as i think the little stock 3.7 locker will be nuked. Have you got yourself a 9 inch?

[STATIE]

Nah - just a stocky with a spool.
I have been tossing around the idea of putting in a 9" tubs & a 4 link though.


How the hell do you drive that thing on the street with shit poking out the front bar & bonnet though?:lol:
Coppers must be more lenient down the peninsula.

[VYSLED]

Haha yeah ive put it back to street with standard bonnet, bumper, Exhaust and number plates so no one would know except the keen tuner with and eye for more fuel and an ear for camshaft. 4 link is a great idea. Bloody irs nine inch costs a feakin pretty penny!

[VYSLED]

Nearly there. All but one thing remains to see what kind of numbers the ute will produce! MORE BOOST. Mick tuned another turbo being the brother kit of the one i run, adjoined to a cast iron 6 litre with 12psi on pump gas it made 512 rwkw on a manual. I have stuck with the alloy block but have a few more internal goodies and 600cc more volume so im tipping 550rwkw. Whats your guess?

[duke5700]

Well my maths was 500 @ 10psi with mine, and yours is a little more full on so 550rwkw def not out of the question.

[BlueSS]

Nearly there. All but one thing remains to see what kind of numbers the ute will produce! MORE BOOST. Mick tuned another turbo being the brother kit of the one i run, adjoined to a cast iron 6 litre with 12psi on pump gas it made 512 rwkw on a manual. I have stuck with the alloy block but have a few more internal goodies and 600cc more volume so im tipping 550rwkw. Whats your guess?

Jebus! no stuffin round there naith! 550-600 my guess!

[S2VYSS]

Cant wait to see this beast at the nats! What is the max boost you guys are going to run?

[VYSLED]

Round the 10 psi mark. Just enough to get a safe 550 at the treads. Going to try a 12-14psi run up on the dyno for some fun though!

[hyperss82]

love the work shes going to be 1 insane beast

[JRGRANGE]

Nath my estimate will be 628 rwkw YOU definately have a screw loose driving

this MONSTER on the street

[VYSLED]

Street tune got 520 rwkw! Set on 12psi with 19 dt on 98 octane and still running that 3.5 inch link in the exhaust. Mick dailed up an ultra safe tune on the pump variety for ramping up the running in period. 520 rwkw in 4th gear is enough to gain 3 car lengths on a new GSXR 1000.:rofl:

[S2VYSS]

Street tune got 520 rwkw! Set on 12psi with 19 dt on 98 octane and still running that 3.5 inch link in the exhaust. Mick dailed up an ultra safe tune on the pump variety for ramping up the running in period. 520 rwkw in 4th gear is enough to gain 3 car lengths on a new GSXR 1000.:rofl:

:bow:

Fark, 3 car lengths on a GSXR, now thats moving! Rear tyres are going to go quicker then beer at an AA meeting!

[ratter]

Hey Nath
that thing sounds absolutelty awsome when it comes past the shop

[VYSLED]

Just a snip of the ute driving on the freeway with the new 3.46 full spool diff gears. You might notice the speed is a little down because i forgot to change the multiplier from 3.7 ratio to 3.46.

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Hey Nath
that thing sounds absolutelty awsome when it comes past the shop
Cheers mate, i always make sure to give it a bit on the way past!

[BlueSS]

Street tune got 520 rwkw! Set on 12psi with 19 dt on 98 octane and still running that 3.5 inch link in the exhaust. Mick dailed up an ultra safe tune on the pump variety for ramping up the running in period. 520 rwkw in 4th gear is enough to gain 3 car lengths on a new GSXR 1000.:rofl:

Nothing funnier than the look on a riders face when they're next to you and can't pull away, let alone leaving them for dead!!! good stuff naith!

[VYSLED]

As purchased from a forum member.

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GT 4788r :party:

[RATTLER]

Looking good Nath!! :bow: Will see you down at APS in September

Scotty

[vuss383]

Will be interesting to see the results when that snail is planted firmly in it's new home ....


Troy

[VYSLED]

Yes looking forward to fitting it all up and getting back on TRACK!

The turbo from the old setup is available for sale if anyone is interested.

Here.....

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=121240)

[BlueSS]

Yes looking forward to fitting it all up and getting back on TRACK!

The turbo from the old setup is available for sale if anyone is interested.

Here.....

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=121240

Farrrrrrrrrrrk! :goodjob:

[VYSLED]

The difference between the two isnt really that much but the compressor housing says it all!

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/yuuuuu.jpg

[Jake@GM Motorsport]

FARK ME!!! how are you going to put the power to the ground? :goodjob:
Jake,

[VYSLED]

FARK ME!!! how are you going to put the power to the ground? :goodjob:
Jake,

Very carefully, with the assistance of an EBOOST 2!

Here is some pictures of the additional intercooler to keep up with the charged air the new turbo will produce.

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[hsv364]

Should be a handfull :bow:
Would you have not been better to run a air to water/ice cooler setup ?

[Jake@GM Motorsport]

Mental!:goodjob: cant wait to see it in action!
Jake,

[ratter]

Naith, your an idiot!




I like it :goodjob:

[vuss383]

That picture of the 2 pumps together puts things into perspective !

Troy

[VYSLED]

Should be a handfull :bow:
Would you have not been better to run a air to water/ice cooler setup ?


Naith, your an idiot!




I like it :goodjob:

Its a fully chopped up vl shpec now mate.

I was going to go the water to air intercooler path as it would work alot better but would take a little too long. Dry ice will be used in this setup through a clip on at the front of the coolers.

I like turbo's. :love:

[BlueSS]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x182/VYSLED/ute4.jpg

No stock looking streeter any more Naith!

See you comin a mile away! :bow:

[Curtis-R]

Look'n very sweet Indeedy... That Turbo is just a little bigger.. You were already breaking traction in 3rd down the strip... can't understand why you'd go bigger :lol: :yup: :goodjob:

[S2VYSS]

Looking good mate and that new turbo should make things even more interesting!

A question, might be a dunb one, but why not just get a thicker intercooler core as opposed to running 2?

[VYSLED]

Looking good mate and that new turbo should make things even more interesting!

A question, might be a dunb one, but why not just get a thicker intercooler core as opposed to running 2?

Not dumb at all mate! A single core would be a much better choice, in saying that it only cost $50 to modify with the twin setup. A single 150mm setup was over $2000.00. Im not chasing insane power, just reliability and a little more torque. With a 2 step its going to be fun especially when you see it used on the supra in the video here......

YouTube - Darin's Supra 6 speed record (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2a1dXiCbOw)

This particular supra is only running 45 psi !



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[Jake@GM Motorsport]

What 2 step are you going to use, Lingenfelter? im thinking about getting one.
Jake,

[VYSLED]

There is already one in your factory pcm! Just ask whoever is tuning your car to check out the codes i have pm'ed you in efi live and it can be set up. Cheers Naith

[Jake@GM Motorsport]

Awesome, cheers for that!:bow:
Jake,

[Smikvyss]

Been out to the track yet Naith? looks awesome

[johnv]

There is already one in your factory pcm! Just ask whoever is tuning your car to check out the codes i have pm'ed you in efi live and it can be set up. Cheers Naith

have you tried the 2 step using EFIlive ?
I thought the fuel cut type limiter was bad news on a turbo engine ?
lean AFR plus boost !!!

[Dee Jay]

Jeezus Nath your starting to make my set up look like a :limpy: car:1peek:

Will be good to see the numbers :goodjob:

[VYSLED]

have you tried the 2 step using EFIlive ?
I thought the fuel cut type limiter was bad news on a turbo engine ?
lean AFR plus boost !!!

Yes it can be harmful if not done correctly with boost. We are currently testing with 8 temperature probes on the exhaust turbo headers and an additional probe after the turbine wheel. Will post up results following finalisation.

[VYSLED]

Jeezus Nath your starting to make my set up look like a :limpy: car:1peek:

Will be good to see the numbers :goodjob:

Will be great to see the numbers! Dont think there will be much over the 600 rwkw mark though. Just want to be able to run back to back passes !

Finished the cooler today. Just have to clean up the overspray on the end tanks and slap the VL TURBO Spec bar back on. :lol:

Cheers Naith

BTW thanks Jaime for welding the pipes up. Looks the goods!


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[VYSLED]

Quick update!

We had the ute on the dyno testing function today and after a quick boost check and some minor recalibration ran it up. In previous form with a gts 76mm Billet turbo it made 560rwkw@6200rpm with 109 octane running 14psi. Although there was problems with intercooler and turbine housing size...

With the intercooler mods, Today the Garrett GT4788r made 511rwkw@4200rpm and a massive 1700nm of torque with 98 octane on 12psi! Air intake temps were 24 degrees toward the end of the run. At 2500rpm its making 1000nm of torque!

Note this is only a system function test so optimum revolutions and timing is still to come.

Cant wait to turn up the boost and mash the keys to see what this puppy can do!

[Jake@GM Motorsport]

Nice work:goodjob: Thats going to be a handfull. be sure to let us know when we can see this at the track.
Jake,

[Curtis-R]

Cant wait to turn up the boost and mash the keys to see what this puppy can do!

May I suggest at least 3 pairs of fresh undies mate prior to this.. Massive Torque!! Well done guys.

[VYSLED]

Nice work:goodjob: Thats going to be a handfull. be sure to let us know when we can see this at the track.
Jake,


May I suggest at least 3 pairs of fresh undies mate prior to this.. Massive Torque!! Well done guys.

Cheers Jake, we may be heading to the test and tune at Heathcote Park this sunday. Will let you know.

Curtis, the stock of fresh duds are a plenty! If we charge up sunday you should join the convoy!

[taztassio]

saw this thing in the flesh down there when i picked up listys gts.

****ing nice ride.

still not a patch on that TT zo6 ;);)

[VYSLED]

After burning the candle at both ends getting the ute ready this week we headed off to Heathcote for the test and tune today. Setting it up for a first pass i rolled out of the 60 foot getting all the gears warmed for a punnishing 2nd run. ALL GOOD! Since last time out we have fitted 3.07 gears in the diff which proved good although tough getting out of the 60 foot. After a couple more runs we got a 10.2 at 144mph. Any improvements were halted coz of a huge oil down so the rest of the day was cactus. stoked with the results after 3 runs. A huge thanks to Mick, Frank, Mr Jason and Rob for their help all this week.


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[Curtis-R]

Well done Nathan and team.. so 9's a very high probabilty with this rig now!!..would have been a good day out, get any video footage?.. Hope Nafe did well in the Torry as well!

Cheers

[jdcustom]

what size dump pipe u running???

[Jake@GM Motorsport]

Well done guys:goodjob: do you have any pics of the cage?
Jake,

[ratter]

were you running much boost on the 144 mph run nath?

[RATTLER]

After burning the candle at both ends getting the ute ready this week we headed off to Heathcote for the test and tune today. Setting it up for a first pass i rolled out of the 60 foot getting all the gears warmed for a punnishing 2nd run. ALL GOOD! Since last time out we have fitted 3.07 gears in the diff which proved good although tough getting out of the 60 foot. After a couple more runs we got a 10.2 at 144mph. Any improvements were halted coz of a huge oil down so the rest of the day was cactus. stoked with the results after 3 runs. A huge thanks to Mick, Frank, Mr Jason and Rob for their help all this week.


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Great work Naith! :bow:

How does she feel with the 3.07 gears? I've just put 2.79s in Rattler as now running a T400 so don't have that overdrive gear

Scotty

[VYSLED]

Great work Naith! :bow:

How does she feel with the 3.07 gears? I've just put 2.79s in Rattler as now running a T400 so don't have that overdrive gear

Scotty

Feels good scotty, best 60 foot since the unopened days! Although we will be fitting a 60-100 shot of gas to this for the holden nats. That should really fix it!

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[VYSLED]

Intercooler mods...... 3 inch supply to twin intercoolers to 4 inch from cool side to engine. I know i know it aint pretty but now it should give up some extra needed killer wasps for the illusive 9 second pass!

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[vz300]

Have you ever thought about dry ice rather than the twin coolers....... That will drop your intakes right down like into the negatives...... More power to its a win win

[VYSLED]

Yes the benefits are great but the cost versus are not so unless your chasing tower horsepower figures. I have a design clip on for dry ice pellets to go in front of the coolers but will add that next time out. Intake temps at the end of a power run are 22 degrees c.

[Jake@GM Motorsport]

Mental!:goodjob: BEst of luck getting that nine!
Have you been using the 2-step?
Jake,

[vz300]

Yes the benefits are great but the cost versus are not so unless your chasing tower horsepower figures. I have a design clip on for dry ice pellets to go in front of the coolers but will add that next time out. Intake temps at the end of a power run are 22 degrees c.

Dry ice setup is a lot cheaper than you may think especially for what you need..... Your intake temps would be closer to -22degrees rather that +22degress like you have now...... I know on a mates corolla wagon that went 9.30 at 145mph his intake temps were -35degress on the dyno...... Its well worth a look...... Best of luck the car looks and sounds wicked....

[VYSLED]

Dry ice setup is a lot cheaper than you may think especially for what you need..... Your intake temps would be closer to -22degrees rather that +22degress like you have now...... I know on a mates corolla wagon that went 9.30 at 145mph his intake temps were -35degress on the dyno...... Its well worth a look...... Best of luck the car looks and sounds wicked....


Cheers for your input! Our dry ice intercooler setup exceeds the alloy l76 blocks hp capabilities... How much does the corolla weigh?

[APS Luis]

Heard on the grapevine that a certain ute set a new record on the weekend.....something about "NINE"

Spill the beans Naith ! :rofl:

[ratter]

Where ya been Luis?

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=1609970#post1609970) (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=1609970#post1609970)

[VYSLED]

Heard on the grapevine that a certain ute set a new record on the weekend.....something about "NINE"

Spill the beans Naith ! :rofl:

Hell yeah! This time out the combination was on the money! 9.95@ 147mph was the pb and as far as i know the quickest manual LSX in the country.

The 4 inch cooler piping really made a difference to the power delivery and the tune slightly tweaked to suit.

Cheers fellas and to the red sled and its 2nd record. Dont mind me il be beating my chest for weeks. There's been enough hours pushing it round the shop let alone swapping out combo's to not!

Thanks to Mick and Frank for all the help getting her there.

Rob, Jay, matt, jack and pete for the input, suggestions , tech advice and pushing her round the pits.

JD Custom, for the Intercooler piping and manifolds

GM Motorsport for the RIPSHIFT ! Awsome bit of gear...

Pat For the diff swap outs

Dave @ Frankston Engine Centre, for a stinking hot engine combo that has stood up to the punnishment

This was possibly the last time out for the Red Sled as it is being semi retired. But the Heart and soul will live on in another beast.
The Aps Frankston VXSS Sedan. Im looking forward to building another campfire with ya fellas.

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[S2VYSS]

Congrats on the times mate

:goodjob:

When is the new car going to be ready?

[MickmeMate]

Well done fellas gotta be happy with that result.Must be fun to feel full boost with that massive turbo!!:)

[VYSLED]

Congrats on the times mate

:goodjob:

When is the new car going to be ready?

Thanks bud.

The new setup is being tubbed and having a cage fitted, it will be ready for next year February.

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[Muncha]

Congrats on the 9, great achievement especially with a manual box.

Did anyone manage to get a vid of any of the 9s passes?

Is there anything special done to the box?

[badabing383]

that things insane. Congrats on the 9 sec pass

[VYSLED]

Congrats on the 9, great achievement especially with a manual box.

Did anyone manage to get a vid of any of the 9s passes?

Is there anything special done to the box?

I have not seen any vids as yet. Its a built t56, from Mal Wood Automotive

[VYSLED]

The ute lives on