Greg's Blown E3 Maloo

[gjohnson]

Hi All,
Thought i would share some pics of my new ride. Its a 2010 plated E3 Maloo, Manual, Silver or "switchblade" according to the build plate. I took the leather and 20" Pentagons option and the dealer has sent it off to Walkinshaw for the Blower with dual 3" stainless exhaust and lowered springs.
Once it gets back to the dealer I am getting a sunroof put in and should get my first drive of it next week. I cant wait.
Cheers Greg.
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[Denied]

Wow mate, hawt.. that things gonna rip!

*jealous*

[vxssblown]

Look great mate, any plans to change the cam when doing the blower?

[Benton]

Which blower, the new Edelbrock version or the Harrop WP type?

[Northy]

Which blower, the new Edelbrock version or the Harrop WP type?

Edelbrock=Eaton=Harrop, Its all the same stuff just a different Badge.

[VZSSTT]

Very nice keen to see the progress on this.... :goodjob:

[jaykay]

Good to see no farking around, straight into the mods :goodjob:

What blower is going on ? 1900 ? :bow:

[gjohnson]

Thanks for the comments, I won't be doing the cam or anything else till the 3 yr warranty is up. Walkinshaw gives a full drive train warranty with their blower kits.
It's the harrop HTV 1900, painted red and badged walkinshaw.

[UTESRULE]

lucky man :goodjob:
u going to drop it while its there

[gjohnson]

lucky man :goodjob:
u going to drop it while its there

Thanks mate, Yeah just getting the Walky lower springs, not going too low as this will be my daily driver onto construction sites.

[DCV1NU]

Congrats on the new ride mate, look foward to seeing the finished pics.:goodjob:

[korrupt]

Does the "Option Code: O Pack" on the build plate = "OMG, this is quick" ?

[steve_t]

Does the "Option Code: O Pack" on the build plate = "OMG, this is quick" ?

LOL. Build 69 :jester: sorry, in a silly mood. It's too frickin hot

[brentonsav]

very nice car mate. certainly a good way to go if you want to keep warranty! look forward to seeing the results.

[bonners]

Awesome car mate. I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute of driving it

[J_VZUTE]

wow, this is going to be a weapon

[ssv 427]

E3 maloo's are the ultimate and this one with the walkinshaw charger :drool:
all the best with it mate :goodjob:

[307DVL]

nice might i ask how much it cost all up. and exspected rwkw

[gjohnson]

nice might i ask how much it cost all up. and exspected rwkw

The ute was 61k driveway the blower and exhaust around 20k. I know I can get cheaper blowers etc but nobody else gives full 3 year driveline warranty. If I blow a clutch, engine, diff, anything it's fully covered. I am expecting 350rwkw. Cheers Greg.

[hsv-direct]

Its a big selling point how Walkinshaw take over the three year warranty, its the only reason they can get away with charging the extra $$$
None the less they seem to do a top job & the ute looks the goods!

[LBY00T]

Out of interest - who is doing the sunroof for you? As I was inder the impression that dealers would not fit them to the VE utes due to structural integrity??

Happy to be corrected as I am keen to get one in my VE.
I know ppl have done them privately.

[blu ute]

More pics. Sounds like it will be a weapon.

[gjohnson]

Out of interest - who is doing the sunroof for you? As I was inder the impression that dealers would not fit them to the VE utes due to structural integrity??

Happy to be corrected as I am keen to get one in my VE.
I know ppl have done them privately.

East coast sunroofs from Brisbane. Check their website, they have pics of a VE ute with one. They look awesome.

[gjohnson]

A few more pics of the install, its getting tuned this arvo, tilt trayed back to the dealer tomorrow morning ready for pick up tomorrow arvo. (dont want to wait another week for the sunroof, I will get that fitted myself next week)
Cheers Greg.
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[Docka83]

Nice Greg,

Hope it makes good power. You took it to the right place!!

Cheers,
Aidan

[jaykay]

Awesome Greg...:goodjob: look forward to the results...

Are you running the stock headers / cats ?

[gjohnson]

Awesome Greg...:goodjob: look forward to the results...

Are you running the stock headers / cats ?

Yeah mate, I was going to go with the walky headers and cats but there isnt much power gain to be had with them (10 kw) because the cats dont flow much better than the stock ones. I will wait till the warranty is up then get a good set on it and lean on it a little more, cam etc.
Will post up power results when I get them.
Cheers Greg.

[BanPC]

I don't think the red of that blower matches the silver mate.... tell you what, just because of the guy I am I will give you $200 for it just to save you having the wrong colour under your bonnet...

[gjohnson]

I don't think the red of that blower matches the silver mate.... tell you what, just because of the guy I am I will give you $200 for it just to save you having the wrong colour under your bonnet...

hahaha thats nice of you mate...

[UTESRULE]

its going to be a very long nite and then even longer day tommorrow waiting to get those keys in ur hand

[J_VZUTE]

coming along nicely, charger looks tuff! bet you cant wait to hear it whiiiiine!

[Benton]

One word - D R O O L !!!!!

Good work dude, enjoy your switchblade weapon.

[gjohnson]

She made 330rwkw, the boys at powertorque said to bring it back after I have done a few thousand k's , after it has loosened up a bit and they will retune it and should see 350.
Its back at the dealers getting a wheel alignment after being lowered and detailed before I pick it up this arvo.
Why is this day dragging on so much.... haha.
Greg.

[gladrock]

HI
Just a question about the purchase,

I am currently going through ordering my new E3 Maloo :) My local dealer doesnt want anything to do with the walky Blower option, they suggest I talk to the Walkinshaw guys after the sale. They also say it may effect the new car warranty? Did you have the same issues or is your dealer looking after the whole package?

[gjohnson]

HI
Just a question about the purchase,

I am currently going through ordering my new E3 Maloo :) My local dealer doesnt want anything to do with the walky Blower option, they suggest I talk to the Walkinshaw guys after the sale. They also say it may effect the new car warranty? Did you have the same issues or is your dealer looking after the whole package?

The dealer looked after the whole package, Walkinshaw take over the new car warranty on all driveline components i.e engine,clutch,gearbox,diff etc and HSV maintain the warranty on everything else that the fitment of the blower doesnt affect. Give Surfers City HSV a call or maybe another dealer in Brisbane.
Good luck with it, the power is simply brilliant. Still very driveable but when you plant the right foot and unleash almost 900 nm of torque it puts the biggest smile on your face.
Cheers Greg.

[gladrock]

thanks Mate!

Time to do some more homework, I migbt try with Zupps in Aspley first, they looked after me in a few car deals when I lived near Brisbane. Do you mind me asking, what did the Walkinshaw items add to your vehicle price?

Thanks for your help

[gladrock]

Hi Greg

PM Sent

[UTESRULE]

thanks Mate!

Time to do some more homework, I migbt try with Zupps in Aspley first, they looked after me in a few car deals when I lived near Brisbane. Do you mind me asking, what did the Walkinshaw items add to your vehicle price?

Thanks for your help

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[SuperVR]

Hi Gladrock are you getting this maloo from the gladdy hsv dealer? if so we have a walkinshaw dealer in gladstone which can do everything in house and the new WP230 is sub 15K fitted and tuned and full 3 year warranty but would need the exhaust upgrade. Check out Stitts motors Walkinshaw Performance.

[gladrock]

the Glady dealer doesnt want anything to do with the Walkinshaw upgrade, there price for the Maloo before Walky upgrades is $15000 more than other dealers I have asked for quotes, It sounds like they dont understand the Walky/HSV relationship. I have approached 3 other dealers and all three have no trouble putting together a drive-away deal.

I am very over the local dealer, been dissapointed on many occasions with them

[gladrock]

Gday Greg

Any update on how she's goingor some pics?

I have my new one all quoted up now waiting to sign some papers soon. Walkinshaw dont use the blower you have anymore, they have changed to a WP230 so ill be very keen to see how it goes.

[neb]

Gday Greg

Any update on how she's goingor some pics?

I have my new one all quoted up now waiting to sign some papers soon. Walkinshaw dont use the blower you have anymore, they have changed to a WP230 so ill be very keen to see how it goes.

any reason why they changing to the big 2300 blower that you know of? is it same price in the package?

[JHEZGTO]

Wow!!! that is one sweet looking ride.I wish we had those cars in the states.Congrats on the purchase and keep the pictures comeing if you dont mind.The blower looks tuff in red did you have it done in that color?

[gladrock]

any reason why they changing to the big 2300 blower that you know of? is it same price in the package?

Not sure, but it is slightly cheaper

http://www.walkinshawperformance.com.au/wp/au/news/images/2010/series_II_5_full.jpg

[SuperVR]

Yes the WP230 is cheaper, sub 15k with driveline warranty.
Hey Gladrock have you orderd your maloo?

[ssv 427]

i dont like the look of the new one under the bonnet :spew: much prefer the other charger looks alot tuffer

[gjohnson]

Wow!!! that is one sweet looking ride.I wish we had those cars in the states.Congrats on the purchase and keep the pictures comeing if you dont mind.The blower looks tuff in red did you have it done in that color?

No mate, thats how it came from Walkinshaw. It does look good, glad I got it before they changed to the WP230, you cant see the blower at all with those new covers.
Anyway, here are some more pics. I have tinted the windows and put an electric sunroof in as well.
Cheers Greg.
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[ssv 427]

you would definatly be glad you got that charger before they switched to the new one, i prefer yours much better, looks awsome in silver too, glad to see it on a job site :goodjob:

[jaykay]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/DSC02339.jpg
I saw this photo and thought WTF, a two part sunroof, haven't seen them since the days of my mates XB Falcoooooon...:lmao:

[jono0309]

I saw this photo and thought WTF, a two part sunroof, haven't seen them since the days of my mates XB Falcoooooon...:lmao:

Its when he goes through drivethru and his car is too low for the window, they pop the food thru the sunroof :rofl:

[gladrock]

Wow she looks great

I have to agree about the blower, ide much prefer the look of the older one. If you get a chance, can you show us a shot of the inside looking at the sunroof, im interested to see how they deal with the liner

thanks mate

Simor

[gjohnson]

Wow she looks great

I have to agree about the blower, ide much prefer the look of the older one. If you get a chance, can you show us a shot of the inside looking at the sunroof, im interested to see how they deal with the liner

thanks mate

Simor

Yeah, thanks mate. have you ordered yours yet?
They actually replace the entire roof lining with the same material that HSV use. It looks totally original. But you do lose your sunglass holder as thats where the controls need to be. I will get some pics up next week.
Cheers Greg.

[gladrock]

I have all the quotes back now and am very happy with the prices I got, just chasing a desent price for my VZ Maloo, I may just bite the bullet and take their trade-in offer :)

Which company did your sunroof?

[iloveholden]

Looks great.

The only compliant i'd have is how the walkinshaw exhaust only carbons on one side.

[gjohnson]

I have all the quotes back now and am very happy with the prices I got, just chasing a desent price for my VZ Maloo, I may just bite the bullet and take their trade-in offer :)

Which company did your sunroof?

East Coast Sunroofs, he is a mobile service so he comes to you. Here are some pics from inside.
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Cheers Greg.

[gjohnson]

Looks great.

The only compliant i'd have is how the walkinshaw exhaust only carbons on one side.

Yeah, the other side will catch up and go black eventually, I guess if you were anal enough you could use a texta or black paint on the other side. Doesnt really bother me, trust me your not thinking about the colour of your exhaust tips when your being pushed into your seat by the boost!! haha:burnout:

[jaykay]

East Coast Sunroofs, he is a mobile service so he comes to you. Here are some pics from inside.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/DSC02343.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/DSC02344.jpg
Cheers Greg.
Nice pink accessories Greg :stick::doh:

[gjohnson]

hahahaha look again, its light purple....:rofl:
It use to match to cosmo SS I had haha. I might have to buy a silver one now.

[gladrock]

Thanks Greg, Looks pretty smicko!

[R863]

I can't find any info on the new WP230 supercharger, have the Walkinshaw dealers started fitting these yet,
The picture of the new supercharger in this post is the one off the Walky supercar that was released at last years motorshow.
I have tried everywhere to find some info on the net, any help would be appreciated.

[gladrock]

I can't find any info on the new WP230 supercharger,
I have tried everywhere to find some info on the net, any help would be appreciated.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/superchargers/superchargers.shtml


http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/1000/1598.pdf

[IanR8]

I can't find any info on the new WP230 supercharger, have the Walkinshaw dealers started fitting these yet,
The picture of the new supercharger in this post is the one off the Walky supercar that was released at last years motorshow.
I have tried everywhere to find some info on the net, any help would be appreciated.

Mate,

I wrote to Walkinshaw last week and received the following reply:

The WP230 will be available as a stand alone unit, however it will not be available for the LS2 powered VE to begin with.

Unfortunately the WP230 has been developed initially to suit the L98 and LS3 powered vehicles as they use a very similar cylinder head.

I am trying to find out what will be available for the LS2 engine, however at this stage we can only offer a non-Walkinshaw Performance option.

We would suggest the Harrop HTV1900 package which is $14,000.00 supplied, fitted and tuned.

[R863]

Gladrock, IanR8

Thanks for replies guy's, I have seen the US site but was after a Walkinshaw advert or info on the charger in OZ.
I have an LS3 so that's one thing in my favour I suppose.
Has anyone had one of these fitted by Walkinshaw and would like to tell us what they think of it ?

[IanR8]

http://www.vcmstore.com.au/epages/shop.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/vcmperformance/Products/VHE-SC-VE-StealthSeries

I see VCM has the VE L98/76/LS3 Stealth Force Supercharger for $10,945 on their Web Page

[gladrock]

http://www.vcmstore.com.au/epages/shop.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/vcmperformance/Products/VHE-SC-VE-StealthSeries

I see VCM has the VE L98/76/LS3 Stealth Force Supercharger for $10,945 on their Web Page

i think I would rather pay the extra $3k to keep the 3year 100000km drive train warranty that walkinshaw offer

[1R8_HSV]

http://www.vcmstore.com.au/epages/shop.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/vcmperformance/Products/VHE-SC-VE-StealthSeries

I see VCM has the VE L98/76/LS3 Stealth Force Supercharger for $10,945 on their Web Page

+ fitting and tuning. probably $3-4K.

[Docka83]

East Coast Sunroofs, he is a mobile service so he comes to you. Here are some pics from inside.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/DSC02343.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/DSC02344.jpg
Cheers Greg.

Like the sunroof mate, finishes it off nicely.

[gjohnson]

I can't find any info on the new WP230 supercharger, have the Walkinshaw dealers started fitting these yet,
The picture of the new supercharger in this post is the one off the Walky supercar that was released at last years motorshow.
I have tried everywhere to find some info on the net, any help would be appreciated.

I have found out a little bit about the WP 2300 chargers, they have longer intake runners and the intercooler is mounted on top of the charger not underneath it like mine. Thats why you cant see the charger anymore.
The pulley they come with only produces 5 psi boost not 8.5 psi like the 1900. So they are getting similar torque but not as much HP.
Again i am glad i got mine before the change. Walkinshaw may still fit a 1900 if you asked though?
Cheers Greg.

[R8TEDR]

Tough ute mate i like it a lot!

[gjohnson]

Quick vid of dyno run, poor quality vid from my iphone, sounded great up close. Cheershttp://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/th_IMG_03362.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/?action=view&current=IMG_03362.mp4)

[gladrock]

Sounds great, When do you go back to powetorque for the re-tune?

I really like the sound if the blower in you onboard video:1peek:

[gjohnson]

Sounds great, When do you go back to powetorque for the re-tune?

I really like the sound if the blower in you onboard video:1peek:

Thanks mate, Booked in for next thursday. Decided to get the walky stainless headers and hi flo cats fitted while its there, then re-tune.
How you going with your maloo, ordered it yet?

[gladrock]

Hope to order it very soon. My local dealer came good with a good price on the package.

What made you decide to go with the walky stainless headers and hi flo cats?
Can I ask what sought of dollars that costs :1peek:

[gjohnson]

Thats good to hear, bet you cant wait.
Just the same story mate, power is addictive and once you get used to what you have, you always want more. The stock headers are ok but the cats are a bit restrictive so should see a few more kw's. I would love to put a blower friendly cam in it and a smaller pulley to up the boost too but that would void warranty.

[gjohnson]

Oh, and about $2200 fitted and tune adjusted to suit on the dyno.
Cheers Greg.

[gladrock]

I forgot to ask.....

How is the sunroof travelling? no air noises etc.?

[gjohnson]

I forgot to ask.....

How is the sunroof travelling? no air noises etc.?
Its great mate, silent when closed, sunny and windy when open haha. The pull across sunshade is great too for when the sun is right above you. It stops the glare but lets you keep the roof open.
The only little thing is that in its fully open position it just touches the aerial, even the little bee sting aerial that I put on. But its no prob because its fully programmable and its now programmed to stop just before it touches.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Gladrock, IanR8

Thanks for replies guy's, I have seen the US site but was after a Walkinshaw advert or info on the charger in OZ.
I have an LS3 so that's one thing in my favour I suppose.
Has anyone had one of these fitted by Walkinshaw and would like to tell us what they think of it ?

I HAVE A HTV 2300 ON An LS3 RUNNING 10.5PSI
BUT I FITTED IT MY SELF
more grunt then you can use on the road :goodjob:

[gladrock]

ok, so how does she sound with the new headers and cats?

[gjohnson]

I wish I could tell you mate, but there was a mix up at PTE and my headers got put on another car. So had to order another set, hopefully early next week.
Cheers Greg.

[gladrock]

I wish I could tell you mate, but there was a mix up at PTE and my headers got put on another car. So had to order another set, hopefully early next week.
Cheers Greg.

Any update on your rocket, headers and cats?

[gjohnson]

Yeah all done mate, its a bit louder, which sounds good. Only 10 rwkw up on the dyno read out, it feels stronger in the mid range. Its hard to road test top end without an auto-bahn handy.
Its not a huge difference at the moment really, but will be in the future when I cam it and shove more boost into it I would say. If you are going to leave yours just with blower only I would say dont bother spending the extra coin, the stock HSV extractors arent too bad.
Cheers Greg.

[Docka83]

Yeah all done mate, its a bit louder, which sounds good. Only 10 rwkw up on the dyno read out, it feels stronger in the mid range. Its hard to road test top end without an auto-bahn handy.
Its not a huge difference at the moment really, but will be in the future when I cam it and shove more boost into it I would say. If you are going to leave yours just with blower only I would say dont bother spending the extra coin, the stock HSV extractors arent too bad.
Cheers Greg.

Sounded good when you left Greg. A few more km's and extra carbon should see a nice note.

Nice to meet you mate. Car looks unreal in the flesh.

[gladrock]

Good to hear,

Is your 3" system the bi_modal version?

[gjohnson]

Sounded good when you left Greg. A few more km's and extra carbon should see a nice note.

Nice to meet you mate. Car looks unreal in the flesh.

Thanks mate, yeah I went for a run down to coffs on the weekend and it sounds really good now, nice rumble at idle and like a V8 supercar when revved haha. See you around the traps.
Greg.
Gladrock,
I didnt think Walky did a bi modal exhaust? I certainly didnt want one as the standard maloo I test drove had the HSV bi modal exhaust and it sounded like a V6 it was way too quite for my liking.

[gjohnson]

Update on the ute, going for more power. Because enough is never enough haha.
Booked in at PTE in a couple of weeks for Cam upgrade 224/230 .600 lift 114LSA, more boost with rear gilmer drive upgrade to the blower and a new fuel system to support it all, VCM twin in tank set up.
Cant wait, will keep you posted.
Greg.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

best of luck

[R863]

Update on the ute, going for more power. Because enough is never enough haha.
Booked in at PTE in a couple of weeks for Cam upgrade 224/230 .600 lift 114LSA, more boost with rear gilmer drive upgrade to the blower and a new fuel system to support it all, VCM twin in tank set up.
Cant wait, will keep you posted.
Greg.

What happens to the new car warranty now you are fitting a cam ?

[gjohnson]

What happens to the new car warranty now you are fitting a cam ?

Yeah the walky driveline warranty is gone, but you have to make sacrifices in the chase for more power I guess haha

[1R8_HSV]

Yeah the walky driveline warranty is gone, but you have to make sacrifices in the chase for more power I guess haha

LOL!@ I seem to remember someone talking up blower packages that come with warranty a few pages ago...

[gjohnson]

hahaha I sure was, its still a great package to maintain warranty but this power is just addictive! The more you get, the more you want! It should come with some sort of warning haha.
I also see that Power torque does a 427ci engine package too. Good to have a back up plan I guess.:)

[Mcgmaloo]

Hi Greg. I have just bought a new e3 maloo and had the Walky 3" exhaust tune otr but different headers (meant to be better than walkys) installed and am also becoming addicted to the power. Wanting the wp230 on now as I want to keep the warranty. How is your ride going? Had and dramas with it and any recommendations for me?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

[GTS PAUL]

KPM Streetfighter blower packages also have full warranty.

[gjohnson]

Hi Greg. I have just bought a new e3 maloo and had the Walky 3" exhaust tune otr but different headers (meant to be better than walkys) installed and am also becoming addicted to the power. Wanting the wp230 on now as I want to keep the warranty. How is your ride going? Had and dramas with it and any recommendations for me?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

No dramas at all mate, but I dont have any warranty anymore. I got walkinshaw to change the camshaft for more power a while ago (voided warranty)and I am just waiting for the tilt tray to bring my ute back from them today actually as I have had a boost upgrade rear gilmer drive fitted along with modified 80 pound injectors to keep the fuel up to it. Cant wait to get it back.
I have done track days and the oil temp got high (150 deg) so I also got them to install an oil cooler but apart from that I havent had a problem. I have been to the drags with it a couple of times too only prob was getting traction haha. Go for it, you will love it.
Cheers Greg.

[GTS PAUL]

Oil cooler is a great idea but also use a thicker oil on track as it doesnt thin out as much at high temps.

Cheers Paul

[gjohnson]

Oil cooler is a great idea but also use a thicker oil on track as it doesnt thin out as much at high temps.

Cheers Paul

I use royal purple 10/40 which is a high performance oil.

[Mcgmaloo]

Gts Paul... Any benefits over your suggestion over walky?

Greg... I took mine to sandown couple weeks ago and the oil temp lights were going max. Guess that's what happens in a street car round a circuit. Thanks for the input. Will look into it.

[Mcgmaloo]

And also is it still your daily driver? I will wait for your post when you get off the tilt tray.

[gjohnson]

And also is it still your daily driver? I will wait for your post when you get off the tilt tray.

Yeah mate, daily drive. Almost 13 000 km in around 5 months. Just as the truck turned up it started to rain!! Wet roads and 415 rwkw in a ute means take it easy haha. Sounds awesome with the gilmer drive.

[Docka83]

Yeah mate, daily drive. Almost 13 000 km in around 5 months. Just as the truck turned up it started to rain!! Wet roads and 415 rwkw in a ute means take it easy haha. Sounds awesome with the gilmer drive.

Ace power Greg, good stuff. Would love to hear the gilmer some time :goodjob:

[GTS PAUL]

I use royal purple 10/40 which is a high performance oil.

It was suggested to me by Craig Hasted who I have worked with and regard as one the countries best engine builders that a 40 weight oil is too light at extreme temps and should use a 60 grade like 20 w 60 (dont cringe cause I did). the logic behind it is a 40 weight oil at 100 deg has the the same viscosity as a 60 weight at 140 deg.
I have to respect his opinion as he does build all the brute ute engines.

Cheers Paul

[GTS PAUL]

Gts Paul... Any benefits over your suggestion over walky?

Greg... I took mine to sandown couple weeks ago and the oil temp lights were going max. Guess that's what happens in a street car round a circuit. Thanks for the input. Will look into it.

Choice of who you deal with is one good reason.Also choise of components and still have warranty.
You might prefer the Kpm package or vise versa. Before Kpm , Walkinshaw was the onlyway you could keep warranty with upgrades. Now there is a choice.

Thats got to be a good thing.

Cheers Paul

[gjohnson]

It was suggested to me by Craig Hasted who I have worked with and regard as one the countries best engine builders that a 40 weight oil is too light at extreme temps and should use a 60 grade like 20 w 60 (dont cringe cause I did). the logic behind it is a 40 weight oil at 100 deg has the the same viscosity as a 60 weight at 140 deg.
I have to respect his opinion as he does build all the brute ute engines.

Cheers Paul

Yeah that may be the case but my ute is my daily drive to work and I dont have a hoist and its too low for ramps so i cant change my own oil. So I would need to hire a car ($50) and get a mechanic ($80)to change my oil (royal purple $200)the day before a track day. Then do it all again the day after to change it back! So for $660 and the time it costs me being away from work etc its just not worth it.
I ask the guys at power torque , who did all the work on it and build supercharged engines all the time what they recommend and RP 10/40 with a cooler and its fine for the odd track day.

[gjohnson]

Ace power Greg, good stuff. Would love to hear the gilmer some time :goodjob:

Anytime mate, shoot me a PM when this rain stops haha.

[GTS PAUL]

Its cheaper than an engine build. And if your only doing occasional days its worth it, but if you dont drive it so hard dont worry about it.
Just remember even built engines can fail.
Cheers Paul

[patrolking]

That thing is crazy man

[gjohnson]

Ok so time for an update, after over 2 years of 420RWKW of good times the stock internals have said "enough". The ute wasn't running right and a compression test has revealed 2 cylinders were way down. So it was pull it apart time to see what the problem was and found the culprits.
http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/Brokenring_zpse18e727d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2
Broken rings.
So as I was always informed that pushing these motors to these sort of power levels was stretching the limits of stock internals its a good time to build the motor properly.
Was also noticed that all the bores had uneven wear marks in them and that the cylinders were actually slightly out of round (apparently quite common in stock motors). So the ring seal was never really good from factory.
http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/cylinder1_zps173047f6.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/cylinder2_zps428c5834.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

So whilst its all pulled apart its time to do it properly. New set up will include rebore 5 thou over, Forged pistons and rods,compression lowered to 9.5 to 1, new main and big end bearings, hi vol oil pump, double row timing chain, roller lifters, push rods, new cam, springs, full engine gaskets, ARP head bolts. All machined and balanced. Even sending the blower back to Harrop for a freshen up of seals etc.
Will post pics of the build as I get them.
Cheers Greg.

[DevilYellowCV8]

Hardcore set up! Cant wait to see the pics

[gjohnson]

Hardcore set up! Cant wait to see the pics
Cheers mate, here's a few.

http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/pistons_zpscb931689.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/CrankPiston_zps968282ab.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2
http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/Crankpistoncloseup_zpsf0846151.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

All being re-assembled and tuned, hopefully get it back this week.
Cheers Greg.

[gjohnson]

Got the heads back, new performance seat cut, surfaced and the valves faced.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/Heads_zps91eaf93b.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/Heads_zps91eaf93b.jpg.html)

[gjohnson]

Engine is back together, even with a conservative "run in" tune it made 590 RWHP. Cant wait to pick it up on thurs!!!

[kevin101]

Engine is back together, even with a conservative "run in" tune it made 590 RWHP. Cant wait to pick it up on thurs!!!

Now you're just showing off, loving the work! :thumbsup:

[gjohnson]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/photo3_zpsf7d914ba.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/photo3_zpsf7d914ba.jpg.html)

Loving it!, this is only 9 pounds of boost! Bring on powercruise!
Thanks to all the boys at PT!

[jaykay]

Nice work Greg and PT :bow:

[tufss]

Well done.

[gjohnson]

Needed another set of tyres and seeing as powercruise coming up soon thought I'd get some cheap rims with cheap tyres to match. Now no risk of damage to the pentagons whilst "having fun" on the track. Good old Advanti tourers, I know they are common but they're cheap, they clear the brakes and have staggered fitment for wider rear rubber.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/gjohnson_04/photo_zps597c1b81.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/gjohnson_04/media/photo_zps597c1b81.jpg.html)