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Vulture

14-08-2006, 11:50 PM

2005 VZSS A4

ENGINE
5.7L LS1
Comp Cams 222/224 112LSA
Standard heads
PT OTRCAI (drag use)

EXHAUST
Pacemaker Tri-Y headers
Custom twin 2.5" with opened factory cats

TRANSMISSION
Large capacity transmission cooler
3.9:1 differential gears
2800rpm torque converter

WHEELS AND TYRES
19x8.5" Speedy Cheetahs
Yokohama Advan Sport 103 245/35/19

BRAKES
Harrop Street Performer package
343mm front
315mm rear
Maltech braided lines

SUSPENSION
King Springs "low"

0-400m
12.3s

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aftahours

14-08-2006, 11:55 PM

Shit those rims look like they would be realllly fun to clean. Top looking VZ tho, love that colour.

HRT 8

14-08-2006, 11:58 PM

Nice piece of Kit Simon. Well done.

jaykay

14-08-2006, 11:59 PM

Nice ride Vulture. Like the Harrop brakes !!! :nyuk:

Checked out a VE SSV in Impulse Blue today, looked smicko.....nice colour

dadem0n

15-08-2006, 12:15 AM

It sure is a beautiful piece of gear mate :bravo:

Love those rims :drool:

chilly

15-08-2006, 05:23 AM

mate
that is nearly enough to make me jump the fence.....:D
are you gonna Dr. anything else in the future
good luck on what ya do do

NickS

15-08-2006, 05:36 AM

Looks great Vulture, wheels look great but too bloody hard to clean for me ... lucky it's your car :D

How good are Harrops, I have the same ones on my SS, stock brakes feel quite scary in comparison :yup: Love your work, very nice

:cheers:

Vulture

15-08-2006, 09:39 AM

Thanks for the comments. Might look at doing the heads or forced induction but then might also leave it as alone as will probably update in a few years. Wheels aren't that bad to clean! I suppose the secret is to not allow them to get too dirty before cleaning. The new brakes make a lot more dust, though. Brakes are what should have been on there from the start.

HRT 8

15-08-2006, 11:36 AM

Vulture

15-08-2006, 11:49 AM

Amazing how many people who have had a decent set of brakes find it hard to go back to standard shit.
It also amazes me how many people spend thousands of dollars on thier motors to make em go faster but insist on using he same factory shit brakes that are barely up to the task on stock powered cars. Holdens are a prime example.
Same brakes fitted to the exec as what is fitted to the SS and the much larger and heavier statesman/caprice models..

Yep, the way I see it is that it is all part of the overall package of doing up the car. The standard brakes are OK for a single application from speed but do it again and you're in trouble and that funny smell starts. The side benefits of the Harrops are the excellent feel and reduced pedal effort. They are a pleasure to use all the time.

gen3ss

15-08-2006, 12:15 PM

Nice VZ, looks mean.

How do you find the V103's????

Vulture

15-08-2006, 12:26 PM

Nice VZ, looks mean.

How do you find the V103's????

Absolutely unbelievable (good that is). Can't say enough positive things about them.

Jimmy2010

15-08-2006, 08:54 PM

looks nice man good choice on the rims :bravo: i love em

Vulture

15-08-2006, 10:34 PM

looks nice man good choice on the rims :bravo: i love em

Thanks, there are times that I would like a simpler open design like the ROH Modenas but I can't really justify spending more money on another set of rims so I can change them with the seasons - or can I?:lol:

Also coming is the Eclipse AVN6000 all in one DVD/CD/SATNAV double DIN unit with a speaker upgrade. Pics when it is fitted.

Vulture

26-08-2006, 11:22 AM

AVN6000, focal K2 Powers up front, focal 6x9 at rear with an Alpine 150w x 4 (RMS) amp.

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v-comp

26-08-2006, 11:32 AM

Very neat Simon, good choice!

VooDoo

26-08-2006, 11:43 AM

I hope you never reached the destination in that satnav photo Simon.......

Great looking car.

highlander_69r

26-08-2006, 11:51 AM

great overall package and love the blue, wish it was available when i was looking fo an ss

Vulture

26-08-2006, 07:19 PM

I hope you never reached the destination in that satnav photo Simon......

He, he. Would have needed an amphibious conversion:)

Vulture

20-09-2006, 05:00 AM

New addition to the specs list above:

Just had some Dart heads fitted, oversize SS valves, increased compression and a Powerbond 25% UDP.

SOTP is of a more 'alive' and torquey LS1. Ballistic acceleration even from 110km/h! Dyno figure soon but I have faith in Powertorque that the dyno result will be irrelevent once the improvement have been verified on that most unforgiving of testbeds - Willowbank.

Vulture

21-10-2006, 06:23 PM

Update: now making 292rwkw with a twin three inch exhaust. Ran a 12.05 recently (with old exhaust). GenTT kit to be fitted in the next few weeks. Don't ask why...'cause I don't know.

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highlander_69r

21-10-2006, 07:17 PM

the car will be :bow:

cant wait for the final results

Vulture

21-10-2006, 07:21 PM

Thanks Highlander. PT are confident that I should have a safe but ballistic package to hand. I am hoping for around 390-400rwkw. I'll be putting back the 3.46 diff that I have to make it a great highway cruiser.

vxleather

21-10-2006, 08:46 PM

your a sick man Mr Vulture lucky for you, you are a doctor!!!! A doctor of speed!!! :confused:

AussieTone

22-10-2006, 08:37 PM

That would be the nicest Impulse Blue VZ I have seen. Everything ties in well and compliments each other. Some very wise decisions have been made regarding choices. Quite often you see a car and think gee that’s nice except for ‘x’ but not in your case. Top job mate

DaveHAT

22-10-2006, 08:42 PM

Sensational bit if kit Mr Vulture, well thought out list of mods with appropriate tippy top results. Noice indeed. Brakes to match the power too, bravo. :bow:

Hmmmm It might be time to move to Qld shortly, fast becoming turbo central up there. :smilesandbanana:

Hammer

22-10-2006, 08:51 PM

i also herd on the grapevine that mr "LEATHERMAN" has also purchased one if these "Sick" kits ....

your a bad bad man Shane :D :D

grubb

22-10-2006, 08:52 PM

Looks great mate. Good to see a "different" choice of wheels on a Commodore for a change. What sort of money are they chasing for the UDP's? Was it from P/T?

berroca

22-10-2006, 09:36 PM

that is an awsemone looking machine, love the Harrops filling the rim:D

i bet it absolutely flies!!!!!!

corza_29

22-10-2006, 10:00 PM

wow man looks awesome, love the rims they really suit it nicely, nice colour too, have to love the impulse blue

Top stuff mate, have fun with it

Corza

Vulture

26-10-2006, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the comments. Can't wait for the turbos. UDP: not sure of the cost as I did along with the heads etc.

Vulture

10-02-2007, 05:20 PM

**UPDATED SPECS**

2005 VZSS A4

ENGINE
5.7L LS1
Comp Cams 222/224 112LSA
DART 205 heads with over 11:1 compression
GenTT intercooled twin turbo kit
Custom Powertorque intake arrangement
Custom Powertorque surge tank with Bosch 044 fuel pump
42lb injectors
2 Bar mafless tune
Battery relocation to boot

EXHAUST
Standard headers reversed to turbos
Custom twin 3" with high flow stainless cats

TRANSMISSION
Large capacity transmission cooler
'Built' 4L65E by SureShift Transmissions
3.46:1 differential gears
2800rpm TCI torque converter

WHEELS AND TYRES
19x8.5" Speedy Cheetahs
Yokohama Advan Sport 103 245/35/19

BRAKES
Harrop Street Performer package
343mm front
315mm rear
Maltech braided lines

SUSPENSION
Tien coil-over adjustable (ride height and damping) suspension

STEREO
Eclipse AVN6000 all-in-one DVD/CD/Satnav with iPod and steering wheel controls.
Alpine 4x150w RMS amplifier
Focal K2 Power component speaker in front
Focal 6x9 in rear

0-400m
12.0s (before turbos)

Little_Lord

10-02-2007, 05:48 PM

When do we get to see some pics of the "Custom Powertorque intake arrangement"? Sounds very interesting.

tuff304

10-02-2007, 05:48 PM

Vulture

10-02-2007, 06:26 PM

When do we get to see some pics of the "Custom Powertorque intake arrangement"? Sounds very interesting.

Not a great deal to see from the top but you can see how it looks from underneath. It has made a HUGE improvement. Waiting on dyno figures to confirm.

This is a large (3") bend with a huge expanded area just after the bend to make up for the 45 degree change. Can't really see it clearly in this pic. The intakes now sit in cool air under the guards.

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This pic from under the front guards.
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This does require a little more cutting of the metal but what the hell, in for a penny...
Thanks to TUNA for the filters.

XLR8 V8

10-02-2007, 08:26 PM

Great list of mods there Simon. All angles of visuals, powertrain, brakes and suspension has been taken care of for a awesome street package.

Martin_D

10-02-2007, 08:26 PM

So how does it go? :)

Vulture

10-02-2007, 08:35 PM

Great list of mods there Simon. All angles of visuals, powertrain, brakes and suspension has been taken care of for a awesome street package.

Thanks, yes that's the plan. I wasn't after a quarter mile screamer and nothing else but an overall package.

So how does it go? :)

Bloody sensational! Really responsive and mind-bending power when you want it. I probably won't be needing the bigger turbos at this stage. The other option was to decompress the heads with some standard but ported ones and then run the KKR380s but if I achieve 500rwhp then I will settle for that (for now...).

Little_Lord

10-02-2007, 08:54 PM

Vulture

10-02-2007, 09:23 PM

So when are we having the daily street driven sub 11 sec challenge? Auto head and cammed Gen-TT versus the manual standard Gen-TT. LS1 Drag Nats would be nice and I do believe there is still a spot for you.

Soon but still a few little things (like the gearbox actually has to be fitted etc.). Head and cam is not really an advantage either...

Vulture

28-04-2007, 07:14 PM

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dadem0n

28-04-2007, 07:41 PM

Don't tell me you hang out at Westfileds now? Sorry mate, couldn't help myself :p

She's still a beautiful thing!!!! :love:

Vulture

28-04-2007, 07:43 PM

Don't tell me you hang out at Westfileds now? Sorry mate, couldn't help myself :p

She's still a beautiful thing!!!! :love:

Only when there are no Camrys around ;)
Cheers.

dadem0n

28-04-2007, 07:51 PM

Only when there are no Camrys around ;)
Cheers.

I think Ive said to you before, its one of the most tastefully modified and balanced card around :bravo:

Gonna try one of these next? (LS1 :yup: )

http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/ART/LSI.jpg

Vulture

29-04-2007, 09:13 AM

Gonna try one of these next? (LS1 :yup: )

As long as it fits under the bonnet! :lol:
Still dreaming up the next load of plans but just enjoying it at the moment.

highlander_69r

29-04-2007, 09:17 AM

very nice ss u have vulture

lpearce

29-04-2007, 08:46 PM

very nice, Love that colour Are your springs just the king Low's 30mm Looks like a nice ride hight.

Vulture

29-04-2007, 09:44 PM

very nice, Love that colour Are your springs just the king Low's 30mm Looks like a nice ride hight.

Thanks.
They are Tein coil-over adjustables in those most recent photos. The earlier photos were Kings Superlows (King low is FE2 height I believe).

Rad Kane

29-04-2007, 10:01 PM

Mate,

What an example? I would be real proud of it.

You made all the right changes.
I reckon it would be a dream to drive.

Congratulations.

LSavvy

29-04-2007, 10:08 PM

Very nice, Bet the other doc's freak when you overtake them in their Porsche's and M3 Bmer's etc, or do they drive Toyota Echo's. How does it go with the TT's?

lpearce

30-04-2007, 05:40 PM

Man .....I wish I could afford some adjustables!!!! They are the altimate setup IMO.

jpegler

02-05-2007, 09:27 PM

Very nice.. Same colour as mine.. look awesome when they're all polisher up!! :driving:

Go hard too!

[MET]

02-05-2007, 09:48 PM

Mate that is p0rN!

Exactly the colour I want, and! I was looking at the speedy range of wheels today! top of my list were these EXACT wheels but with Black centres 19x8.5 they will go on the car the day I get it hopefully with the next 1.5weeks

Hammer

03-05-2007, 05:51 AM

Very nice, Bet the other doc's freak when you overtake them in their Porsche's and M3 Bmer's etc, or do they drive Toyota Echo's. How does it go with the TT's?

it doesnt have TT on it. its n/a

Vulture

03-05-2007, 11:50 AM

it doesnt have TT on it. its n/a

..and it's better for it :hide:

SS Enforcer

03-05-2007, 11:54 AM

..and it's better for it :hide:

What happened to the snails ?

cheers

Little_Lord

03-05-2007, 06:13 PM

..and it's better for it :hide:

Funny how a couple of ordinary blokes can fit a TT kit in a driveway, with supplied mail order tune and construct their own fuel system and not have any problems like you had. Wonder what happened?

volt

03-05-2007, 10:25 PM

How are you finding the Tein coil-overs?

Any future plans for the car that you'd be willing to share?

Vulture

10-05-2007, 05:43 PM

How are you finding the Tein coil-overs?

Any future plans for the car that you'd be willing to share?

They're great. Acceptable comfort and good range of adjustability.
So far, car is great and I'm enjoying it being back to NA.
Next time I think a stroker for me but no current plans at this stage. Trying to decide whether to wait for a VE.

SS-355

19-05-2007, 01:58 PM

Nice ride Vulture, just wandering if youve got the teins wound down to there lowest setting ( height not dampening).

Vulture

19-05-2007, 06:53 PM

Nice ride Vulture, just wandering if youve got the teins wound down to there lowest setting ( height not dampening).

Definitely not, there is plenty of room to take them much lower. I don't have the car in front of me at the moment but I can check later.

vyssbeast

19-05-2007, 08:10 PM

Nice ride Vulture, just wandering if youve got the teins wound down to there lowest setting ( height not dampening).

Sorry to go off topic vulture but are you from the western subz by any chance?? black ute exhaust exiting both sides?

SS-355

19-05-2007, 11:51 PM

Definitely not, there is plenty of room to take them much lower. I don't have the car in front of me at the moment but I can check later.

Thanks Vulture.

Sorry to go off topic vulture but are you from the western subz by any chance?? black ute exhaust exiting both sides?
Yeah i am from the Western Subs!

ShiZzLe

21-05-2007, 02:07 PM

G'day Vulture

how much did you pay for your in dash sat nav?

would it fit a 2002 VX acclaim?

hard to install?

thanks :)

Vulture

21-05-2007, 06:40 PM

G'day Vulture

how much did you pay for your in dash sat nav?

would it fit a 2002 VX acclaim?

hard to install?

thanks :)

It's a standard double DIN sized unit so it would fit in most double DIN dashes. You'll have to ask Sonny from Marranos (forum sponsor) if it was hard to fit as he fitted his own in this thread (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=67719&highlight=AVN6000), I'm too lazy to do it myself - plus I'd probably fry it. I think RRP on the AVN6000 is $3499. It also does iPod, DVD, etc.

vyssbeast

21-05-2007, 07:51 PM

Yeah i am from the Western Subs!

Think i saw ya at hungry jacks last weekend lol had abit of trouble deciding what u wanted before goin thru drivethru ey lol nice ute

ShiZzLe

21-05-2007, 08:25 PM

It's a standard double DIN sized unit so it would fit in most double DIN dashes. You'll have to ask Sonny from Marranos (forum sponsor) if it was hard to fit as he fitted his own in, I'm too lazy to do it myself - plus I'd probably fry it. I think RRP on the AVN6000 is $3499. It also does iPod, DVD, etc.

Ah soooo expensive but loooks sooooooooooooo good lol top work

ill have to save up for that one, thanks Vulture :)

Vulture

04-05-2008, 06:14 PM

She still scrubs up a treat!

Thinking of selling it soon and my Dad seems keen to buy it to keep it in the family. It will sit along side his M3. He is going to bequeath a Citroen DS to me also - absolute classic car. Recently was voted third in car of the century competition. Was way ahead of its time. :)

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HSV590

05-05-2008, 12:12 PM

Certainly does scrub up nice and tidy Simon.

DaveHAT

05-05-2008, 12:25 PM

Thinking of selling it soon and my Dad seems keen to buy it to keep it in the family.

:hmmm: ... do all that work with the engine swap etc and then sell it?

Simon ... :slap: go and wash your mouth out. :D

:stick: Something that looks a good and goes as hard as this does deserves to be kept. :yup:

TAKEITEZ

05-05-2008, 08:43 PM

He is going to bequeath a Citroen DS to me also - absolute classic car. Recently was voted third in car of the century competition. Was way ahead of its time. :)

i have read a bit about the DS and you are right... they were way ahead of their time... amazing things for sure. the old ones are a classic shape too... very cool... :)

S2VYSS

07-05-2008, 05:09 PM

Awesome looking car mate, I'm a very big fan

moe_01

07-05-2008, 06:56 PM

thoes rims are beautifull. nice match on the car

Vulture

10-05-2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the comments. Yes, will be for sale soon - always need a new toy!

:stick: Something that looks a good and goes as hard as this does deserves to be kept. :yup:

Will see how long I can get away with keeping it but at the rate the cars are multiplying I will need some more garage space.

Sonnymad

10-05-2008, 11:23 PM

Damn vulture,thats thing is surley is absoloute pristine condition,credit to you for keeping it so pristine :)

regards sonny

Leilani7

10-05-2008, 11:25 PM

I dont know how I missed seeing this thread before now but very cool car:)

Love the colour and it looks like you do a great job keeping it clean and well maintained Great effort !!!!

iloveholden

17-05-2008, 12:49 PM

I just read this thread awsome stuff mate, now that the red GTS has arrived is this going or staying?

Is the GTS gonna get work done at a simular level to this or gonna keep it pretty stock? GTTS :drool:

May i also ask what the stereo is like as yours is about the level i can afford for mine atm? Do you regret no getting a sub set-up or do the 6x9's pump enough?