Nt Ls1 At Aps Service Centre, Victoria

[RATTLER]

Hiya guys!! I just wanted to let everyone know that my car is with Frank and Michael at APS Service Centre, Frankston, Victoria getting highly modified over the next few weeks! Here's a list of mods already done to the car:

1. Starr twin screw 2.3ltr whipple blower
2. Higgins heads
3. Comp cam
4. Stainless valves and valve springs
5. Double row timing chain
6. Methanol injection
7. NOS injection
8. Exedy triple plate button clutch
9. GM Motorsports "race" ripshift
10. Harrop front and rear disks
11. Di Fillipo 1 7/8" ceramic coated extractors
12. Twin 3" Di Fillipo exhaust
13. Starr fuel system set up incl: Surge Tank; Bosch 044 Motorsport pump;60lb Injectors,rails and regulator
14. Clarion VRX756VD DVD/Ipod Deck;Infinity 400w front splits; Kenwood 250w 6" 2ways; Infinity 2 x 8" Sub woofers; Infinity 800w Amp; Kenwood 250w Amp; Clarion 12 disk stacker
15. GTO bonnet
16. "Burnout King" duel thermo fan aluminium radiator
17. Aeromotive fuel rails

Here are the list of mods being done to the car at APS:

1. 3piece billet "Groove" rims from USA - 19x10" with 295 Toyo rubber and 19x8" with 245 Toyo Rubber (Show Wheels)
2. Mini tubs to fit rims
3. Diff Techniques 31spline 9" differential with billet axles
4. Tein 16point coil overs

I would really appreciate anyone who can get in there and have a look at her, as I'd really like your opinions on what she's like compared to the ones you own and run the strip with down there! She's a blue 2004 VY Series II HSV Clubsport and runs 424rwkw! Plates are: RATTLER

Any feedback would be great, as I'm byest and think she's a lil special :dance:

Thanks guys :)

Scotty

[BennyMac]

Mate i seen the front half of her on Monday when i dropped mine off. Cant say much but i did notice the bolwer. Very nice from what i could see. Gee only 424rwkw! Thats one tyre eater!

Benjamin

[BLACK 346]

Have been on a couple of cruises with this car whilst in
Darwin, sounds very tough :yup:

[VYSLED]

Mate thats one mean ride you have. NOS, BLOWER AND NOW MINI TUBS WITH TIEN SUSPENSION! I have seen it currently in the middle of mods at APS with picked guards and a massive custom rim fitted. Looking nice. Have to ask how fast have you had the thing up to? And are you getting Frank and Mick to tune it? If so let me know because i might be able to get some video footage for you of a power run and post it up? Cheerz Nathan

[mitchell_m45]

frank and micheal are guns, just got my car back from them, awsome. hopefully 1 day mine can have 400+rwkw 1 day awell. good luck scott

[Nawdy]

Scotty, I'm not sure if that will be enough to impress the dudes at Truck City on a Saturday night. You better add twin snails to that list as well...... just to be sure. Oh, and don't forget the under chassis neons.

How long before it's ready? There's a few others I'd like to see it run against, like jsttry, YIIR8 and The Heat at Hidden Valley. And the 2 x GT-R's and Ken's wagon....

That will be one ride in your car next time I'm up thanks... :)

[BlueSS]

hrmmm nice... i'll have to have a squiz on saturday when i pick my car up...

I noticed a few nice rides in the car park (as usual) when i droped it off last saturday...

[ORIGINL]

can't wait to see this thing!!!!!!

[Holdn Tease]

If you like Scott, I'll post up the progress pics for those on the forum who arent in Melbourne.

Cheers Lauren:drool:

[RATTLER]

If you like Scott, I'll post up the progress pics for those on the forum who arent in Melbourne.

Cheers Lauren:drool:

Thanks Lauren, that would be nice :)


Mate thats one mean ride you have. NOS, BLOWER AND NOW MINI TUBS WITH TIEN SUSPENSION! I have seen it currently in the middle of mods at APS with picked guards and a massive custom rim fitted. Looking nice. Have to ask how fast have you had the thing up to? And are you getting Frank and Mick to tune it? If so let me know because i might be able to get some video footage for you of a power run and post it up? Cheerz Nathan

Thanks Nathan, they aren't going to tune it as was only done November '06. How fast? I've had it around 500rpm past 260 and I ran outa road! That's with the 3.7's but will now have 3.9's so I don't know if it will get there now! Frank will be throwing it on the dyno as I'd like to see the difference in what weather does to her! It was dynoed here at 32C and 86% humidity with 424.5rwkw! Cold weather will hopefully help her! The fastest down the track was a 12.05@118mph will a shitload of wheel spin on Mickey Thompson ET Radials! If you talk to Frank and Michael, I would love to see the dyno run on video matey! :)

Thanks for the comments guys...... I guess it's still in quite a bit of a mess!! I'd appreciate comments once she's finished

[VYSLED]

Thanks Lauren, that would be nice :)



Thanks Nathan, they aren't going to tune it as was only done November '06. How fast? I've had it around 500rpm past 260 and I ran outa road! That's with the 3.7's but will now have 3.9's so I don't know if it will get there now! Frank will be throwing it on the dyno as I'd like to see the difference in what weather does to her! It was dynoed here at 32C and 86% humidity with 424.5rwkw! Cold weather will hopefully help her! The fastest down the track was a 12.05@118mph will a shitload of wheel spin on Mickey Thompson ET Radials! If you talk to Frank and Michael, I would love to see the dyno run on video matey! :)

Thanks for the comments guys...... I guess it's still in quite a bit of a mess!! I'd appreciate comments once she's finished

No problemo mate il post it up on you tube and add the link. Il let you know as soon as i do. Cheerz Nathan.....

[jsttry]

Hurry up and get it back scotty, I want to play :D

[douglas]

will the 9inch mean we will see some 26x10 slicks and a bit of clutch side steppin?? :bow:

i look foward to seeing a GENIII runnin some good numbers down at the valley!!! it will shut up the "hill racers" watching!!! well done.

[jsttry]

should easily fit 26x11's under those tubs. 26x10 fit with some guard rolling.

Oi doug, what am I - chopped liver :p Looks like the race to the 10's is on :p :stick:

[RATTLER]

will the 9inch mean we will see some 26x10 slicks and a bit of clutch side steppin?? :bow:

i look foward to seeing a GENIII runnin some good numbers down at the valley!!! it will shut up the "hill racers" watching!!! well done.

I'm hoping to get a 28.5x12 but if not the 28x10 will go under her. Thanks for the cheer dude!!

My car won't be back for the NT Titles Jay, so you have this meet to run the first 10sec pass for a street registered LS1 in Darwin! Good luck, and may the force be with you!! Ha!!

[douglas]

should easily fit 26x11's under those tubs. 26x10 fit with some guard rolling.

Oi doug, what am I - chopped liver :p Looks like the race to the 10's is on :p :stick:

sorry jay, much RESPECT is due to you!!!:bow:

side by side ls1 10sec runs...............bring it on i say!!!
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mmagine if we had the low ambient temps and track prep the guys south had..... you aspirated guys would be flying!!!

[jsttry]

28x12? Damn that is going to be huge. Can't wait to see it. I couldn't fit 28x9 under mine but know it has been done before.

Highly unlikely to happen on Saturday. Just fun playing. Been ages since we've been up against each other. Last time was a bit unfair as you had radials and you went up in tyre smoke.

[RATTLER]

Sounds like a plan!! I've put a GM Motorsport "race" shifter in also, so am hanging out to test that one!! 2nd to 3rd is straight up apparently, no shifting across!! Atleast I won't have to worry about putting it back into 1st from 2nd at 120+km/h!! Ha!! Done that twice and let the clutch out, not good B&M!!

Jay, am looking forward to having a run with you! For what you've got there, you pull exceptional numbers but know you put alota time and effort into trying to see what can pick up extra tenths.... where I just go out and try and kill the track with 2150kgs worth of car!! So looks like I need more horsepower to push the weight!! Ha!! Maybe one day I'll strip it of weight just to see what the difference is.............. one day!! Anyway, dumped the bike on her arse last night, so much that the kick stand won't stand the bike up! She's all ready for the NT Titles on Saturday night!

Would be good to see one or a few of these guys from down South come up for the NT Titles next year!! How about it guys?? A road trip to Darwin! :burnout:

[KPWISHN]

It's a possibility.:)

[BlueSS]

Sounds like a plan!! I've put a GM Motorsport "race" shifter in also, so am hanging out to test that one!! 2nd to 3rd is straight up apparently, no shifting across!! Atleast I won't have to worry about putting it back into 1st from 2nd at 120+km/h!! Ha!! Done that twice and let the clutch out, not good B&M!!

Jay, am looking forward to having a run with you! For what you've got there, you pull exceptional numbers but know you put alota time and effort into trying to see what can pick up extra tenths.... where I just go out and try and kill the track with 2150kgs worth of car!! So looks like I need more horsepower to push the weight!! Ha!! Maybe one day I'll strip it of weight just to see what the difference is.............. one day!! Anyway, dumped the bike on her arse last night, so much that the kick stand won't stand the bike up! She's all ready for the NT Titles on Saturday night!

Would be good to see one or a few of these guys from down South come up for the NT Titles next year!! How about it guys?? A road trip to Darwin! :burnout:

Hey mate, saw your car at APS on the weekend when i picked mine up, damn impressive!! those whipple blowers just scream "grunt"..

[RATTLER]

Hey mate, saw your car at APS on the weekend when i picked mine up, damn impressive!! those whipple blowers just scream "grunt"..

Thanks matey...... was she still a mess?? It's nearly been 2mths and I'm really starting to miss her!! I might have to fly down just to get a fix!! :idea:

[douglas]

how bout a progress report and some pics of that new fat rear end:kneel:

[Neatvx]

I had a look on Friday. She looks like a real weapon.

Do yourself a favour and stay away. It is not a good time to be coming down to have a look, she is looking pretty shabby at the moment.

[RATTLER]

I had a look on Friday. She looks like a real weapon.

Do yourself a favour and stay away. It is not a good time to be coming down to have a look, she is looking pretty shabby at the moment.

Yeah, have thought about it and won't be coming down now! I'll just sit here and wait for her return! Thanks for the comment about her looking like a weapon dude.... she is, but I actually drive her like Miss Daisy!! Apart from when I go down the track a lil and do 300kmh once a month! Dunno if I'll be able to do that now with the 3.9's. Shouldn't make too much difference from the standard 3.7's I wouldnt think


how bout a progress report and some pics of that new fat rear end:kneel:


I hope to have more photos on Friday/Saturday..... fingers crossed! :)

[Holdn Tease]

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[jsttry]

Very fat. I take it from the angle of the camber and the ride height that its still sitting on the hoist a bit?

You can hardly tell from the side view. Personally like a deep dish but you've only got so much room to play with I guess. Adds to that sleeper appearance

Time for some chrome wheel nuts now Scotty :p

How did you end up relocating the exhaust? Is that why the rear bar had to be cut a little? Did you end up using a solid or rubber mount?

[KPWISHN]

Looks sh!t hot Scotty. Can't wait for a spin in it.

[RATTLER]

Frank and I talked about the deep dish and it's fine if you only use the car for around town and drag racing. I wanna drive it to Adelaide etc and run it around the circuit now, so it would've changed the tracking way too much and I'd be chewing up tyres incredibly fast!!

Maybe Frank can answer the other questions and elaberate more on the tracking side of things or if Lauren knows she can fill us in!

Thanks for posting the photos Lauren, she looks awesome!! Has come a long way in a week :)

[Neatvx]

I'm picking up my car tonight. I look forward to seeing the progress as it looks like it has come a long way since Friday.

[VYSHSV8]

It's a possibility.:)

I will second that Lew

[RATTLER]

I'm picking up my car tonight. I look forward to seeing the progress as it looks like it has come a long way since Friday.

Don't keep me in suspense!! How does she look with the wheels? :eyes:

[Neatvx]

Don't keep me in suspense!! How does she look with the wheels? :eyes:

Sorry mate. She was up on the hoist and while I was walking by checking it out I tripped over one of the wheels so I can tell you the wheels look good but unfortunately they weren't on the car.

[RATTLER]

Sorry mate. She was up on the hoist and while I was walking by checking it out I tripped over one of the wheels so I can tell you the wheels look good but unfortunately they weren't on the car.

Ha!! No problem at all dude, thanks for checking her out! :)

[RATTLER]

Well, the 9" is in and the rear suspension is done! Just the front to go...... it's getting very close and am getting very excited!! I will be flying down to have a look at her very soon, maybe even give her a run down the 1/4 mile!! Hopefully it won't be raining down there that weekend! :toetap:

[RATTLER]

Well, the 9" is in and the rear suspension is done! Just the front to go...... it's getting very close and am getting very excited!! I will be flying down to have a look at her very soon, maybe even give her a run down the 1/4 mile!! Hopefully it won't be raining down there that weekend! :toetap:

Well, won't be coming down now so will have to wait until she returns to me to get my 1st real look at her! :(

[RATTLER]

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[VYSLED]

She certainly looks the bussiness now mate! I heard it was of for a little photo shoot the other day????

[Neatvx]

I pulled up outside Pedders the other day and they were putting it on the ramps for an alignment. I had the radio on and windows up and when they gave it a rev it scared the s&#t out of me. I jumped a mile.

Looks hot and sounds awsome (although don't know how long you'd keep it on the road down here)

[RATTLER]

She certainly looks the bussiness now mate! I heard it was of for a little photo shoot the other day????

Thanks matey, I'm not sure about the photo shoot or how she looks as I still haven't seen a full photo of her! I'm hoping she has had the photo shoot, as I'd really like her back soon :)


I pulled up outside Pedders the other day and they were putting it on the ramps for an alignment. I had the radio on and windows up and when they gave it a rev it scared the s&#t out of me. I jumped a mile.

Looks hot and sounds awsome (although don't know how long you'd keep it on the road down here)

Thanks dude! As I've said in the above post, I'm yet to see her! I really hope she looks the goods! What do you mean by you don't know how long I'd keep her on the road down there mate? Authorities/Roads?

[HSV Listy]

Nothing to worry about. Looks stock to me bar a little bit of extra tread width from the back. Once the carpet is in no one will be able to tell what is underneath.
Well done mate. Looks great. Looking forward to catching up one the car is back up here. You will have to take me for a spin when you get a chance.

Listy

[RATTLER]

Nothing to worry about. Looks stock to me bar a little bit of extra tread width from the back. Once the carpet is in no one will be able to tell what is underneath.
Well done mate. Looks great. Looking forward to catching up one the car is back up here. You will have to take me for a spin when you get a chance.

Listy

Thanks Listy..... I just had a call from Frank and she's in getting a detail today and hopefully the photo shoot will be happening on Tuesday! Mate, I'll take you for a spin, no worries at all! :)

[Neatvx]

Thanks matey, I'm not sure about the photo shoot or how she looks as I still haven't seen a full photo of her! I'm hoping she has had the photo shoot, as I'd really like her back soon :)



Thanks dude! As I've said in the above post, I'm yet to see her! I really hope she looks the goods! What do you mean by you don't know how long I'd keep her on the road down there mate? Authorities/Roads?

Just the NOISE. as I said it sounds awsome. I have been sent for noise tests twice down here and passed both times and was just cruising when I done. (both times was letters in the mail, didn't even get pulled over).

Yours would blow the limit with the mics at 50 feet (mind you it was inside at the time so that would make it worse).

Saying all that.....I wouldn't change a thing

[RATTLER]

Just the NOISE. as I said it sounds awsome. I have been sent for noise tests twice down here and passed both times and was just cruising when I done. (both times was letters in the mail, didn't even get pulled over).

Yours would blow the limit with the mics at 50 feet (mind you it was inside at the time so that would make it worse).

Saying all that.....I wouldn't change a thing

Ha!! Thanks mate! I cut the rear muffler out for Power Cruise and liked the sound it made so haven't bothered putting it back in! I drive her like Miss Daisy anyway, so unless I really boot her, it's fine...... for up here anyway :)

Did you get to have a look at her from a side on view? If so, does she look good? Do the rims suit in your opinion?

[Neatvx]

I saw it from about a 45 degree angle. Does it look good ???? you ask.

Well if you don't like it i'll swap you :)



Seriously, I once thought chrome wheels looked average on Commodores because they go over the top, but I have seen some lately that have changed my mind. Yours are a good choice and look really nice.

Gonna be hard to see them flying past though !!

[RATTLER]

I saw it from about a 45 degree angle. Does it look good ???? you ask.

Well if you don't like it i'll swap you :)



Seriously, I once thought chrome wheels looked average on Commodores because they go over the top, but I have seen some lately that have changed my mind. Yours are a good choice and look really nice.

Gonna be hard to see them flying past though !!

Thanks for the compliment matay! :) About the last comment...... Narrrrrr........ everyone usually flies past me just to see if I wanna go but I do not street race so they're usually disappointed! :)

[HSV Listy]

I can vouch for that too. Me, SP1 and a suped up Nissan was at a set of lights just out of the city with nothing but open road and yep all three of us putted off at the same time just waiting for the other one. See responsable. Was a fair while ago.

[KPWISHN]

Well, I've seen the RATTLER mobile having a bit of fun. :) You just need to find someone that can keep up so it's more fun.

Doesn't sound too far away now Scotty.:xmas:

[RATTLER]

Well, I've seen the RATTLER mobile having a bit of fun. :) You just need to find someone that can keep up so it's more fun.

Doesn't sound too far away now Scotty.:xmas:

Yeah, out on the open road you can be a lil more heavy footed but it's just not worth it in the city and suburbs! If the authorities see us doing the right thing more often than not, they might start looking elsewhere for more damaging crimes instead of car enthusiasts! But it will take everyone to do that and unfortunately we can't stop d!ckheads from being who and what they are!

She's finished Lewis, but we're just waiting on Street Machine to get their act together and do the photo shoot! The problem is the crappy weather they have down there in bloody Melbourne! I'm hoping to have my hands wrapped around the wheel next week sometime :)

How's that LS7 of yours coming along dude?

[BlueSS]

Yeah, out on the open road you can be a lil more heavy footed but it's just not worth it in the city and suburbs! If the authorities see us doing the right thing more often than not, they might start looking elsewhere for more damaging crimes instead of car enthusiasts! But it will take everyone to do that and unfortunately we can't stop d!ckheads from being who and what they are!

She's finished Lewis, but we're just waiting on Street Machine to get their act together and do the photo shoot! The problem is the crappy weather they have down there in bloody Melbourne! I'm hoping to have my hands wrapped around the wheel next week sometime :)

How's that LS7 of yours coming along dude?

Today would have been perfect... sun's been shining all day.. not a cloud in site...

[RATTLER]

Today would have been perfect... sun's been shining all day.. not a cloud in site...

I'm sure she's booked for tomorrow, so I will be hoping the heaven doors stay shut until Wednesday :)


Yeah, out on the open road you can be a lil more heavy footed but it's just not worth it in the city and suburbs! If the authorities see us doing the right thing more often than not, they might start looking elsewhere for more damaging crimes instead of car enthusiasts! But it will take everyone to do that and unfortunately we can't stop d!ckheads from being who and what they are!

She's finished Lewis, but we're just waiting on Street Machine to get their act together and do the photo shoot! The problem is the crappy weather they have down there in bloody Melbourne! I'm hoping to have my hands wrapped around the wheel next week sometime :)

How's that LS7 of yours coming along dude?


Please, I didn't mean any disrespect to Street Machine as it may have sounded and I do appologize.

[RATTLER]

Well, she's finished, and Frank and the crew from APS have done an awesome job!! I couldn't be happier!! Cheers boys :)

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[RATTLER]

Photo shoot is now done, but instead of flying someone up to Darwin to tune her with the new bottom end, am going to leave it at APS for Frank and Michael to do. Am looking forward to seeing what they come up with for me :)

[douglas]

geez rattler, you dont muck around do you!!!

i hope she's all sorted for powercruise in april:nos:

im halfway through rebuilding my motor (budget cam only type of rebuild)

should be good, come up and say hi if you make it,
il be in a red clubby with R8 on the plates.

[UCNUNV]

mint, my mate from Katherine told me about this car, he goes up to Darwin a fair bit... I assume D&T would of done the work up there? I'm moving there next year so interested in some of the shops up there and D&T is the only one I have been told about...

Love it though, and you'll be happy with the work APS do, they are top notch!

[RATTLER]

geez rattler, you dont muck around do you!!!

i hope she's all sorted for powercruise in april:nos:

im halfway through rebuilding my motor (budget cam only type of rebuild)

should be good, come up and say hi if you make it,
il be in a red clubby with R8 on the plates.


Thanks Douglas!

I should have her back at the beginning of December (I hope) as I'm towing her down to Summer Nats! :)


mint, my mate from Katherine told me about this car, he goes up to Darwin a fair bit... I assume D&T would of done the work up there? I'm moving there next year so interested in some of the shops up there and D&T is the only one I have been told about...

Love it though, and you'll be happy with the work APS do, they are top notch!


Thanks also there matey! D&T did not do the work.. initially the exhaust was supplied by Difillipo and fitted by Mick at Rev It Up but has since been modified to go around the 9" by the boys at APS :)

It's been a while since the my last entry so just an update on what's been going on with some photos:

After a good talk with Frank we decided to build a new stroked bottom end:

Eagle Crankshaft with steel 4.000 stroke
Eagle H Beam rods
Diamond Forged 4.000 pistons
GM Performance 6.0ltr cast iron block (bored, honed, decked, chemically cleaned and blue printed)
Rollmaster timing kit - Torrington
ARP main studs, balancer and flywheel bolts
Clevite H series Conrod and Main bearings
Cometic .074 head gaskets
MLS Billet Camshaft 410A Hyd Duration@ .050"lift 235degrees Value lift .561" Lobe 114degrees
Crane 1.7 Roller Rockers and hardened pushrods
Starr pyramid manifold+cooler core
Harrop 8rib pulley kit
8rib belt

We had to replace the cooler core and manifold as I had the older style and now with the bigger cubes, she was getting way to hot! We had another problem because of the bigger cubes, the 2.3ltr Whipple was screaming off her face and working much too hard! After much deliberation with myself, I came to the conclusion that the best way would be to go for the 3.3ltr Whipple (Frank agreed 100%). So now we are just waiting on the rear snout to be fabricated and a few other odds and ends like the new style bonnet, rear billet stub axles and some braid here and there and we're finished.

I popped down unexpected a few weeks ago and took a few photos. Let me say that Frank and Mick made me feel very welcome (I even got to meet the dad) and you will not find people who are willing to help and explain things better than these guys! They are true professionals and i could not have left my car in any better hands! These were taken before she was put on the dyno with the 2.3ltr Whipple. Now I have seen her in the flesh, I am very happy with my wheels :)

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[hsv-105]

Thanks Douglas!

I should have her back at the beginning of December (I hope) as I'm towing her down to Summer Nats! :)




Thanks also there matey! D&T did not do the work.. initially the exhaust was supplied by Difillipo and fitted by Mick at Rev It Up but has since been modified to go around the 9" by the boys at APS :)

It's been a while since the my last entry so just an update on what's been going on with some photos:

After a good talk with Frank we decided to build a new stroked bottom end:

Eagle Crankshaft with steel 4.000 stroke
Eagle H Beam rods
Diamond Forged 4.000 pistons
GM Performance 6.0ltr cast iron block (bored, honed, decked, chemically cleaned and blue printed)
Rollmaster timing kit - Torrington
ARP main studs, balancer and flywheel bolts
Clevite H series Conrod and Main bearings
Cometic .074 head gaskets
MLS Billet Camshaft 410A Hyd Duration@ .050"lift 235degrees Value lift .561" Lobe 114degrees
Crane 1.7 Roller Rockers and hardened pushrods
Starr pyramid manifold+cooler core
Harrop 8rib pulley kit
8rib belt

We had to replace the cooler core and manifold as I had the older style and now with the bigger cubes, she was getting way to hot! We had another problem because of the bigger cubes, the 2.3ltr Whipple was screaming off her face and working much too hard! After much deliberation with myself, I came to the conclusion that the best way would be to go for the 3.3ltr Whipple (Frank agreed 100%). So now we are just waiting on the rear snout to be fabricated and a few other odds and ends like the new style bonnet, rear billet stub axles and some braid here and there and we're finished.

I popped down unexpected a few weeks ago and took a few photos. Let me say that Frank and Mick made me feel very welcome (I even got to meet the dad) and you will not find people who are willing to help and explain things better than these guys! They are true professionals and i could not have left my car in any better hands! These were taken before she was put on the dyno with the 2.3ltr Whipple. Now I have seen her in the flesh, I am very happy with my wheels :)

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I respect your determination fella but sometimes you shold listen to those who told you so.
The 2.3 was always going to runout of legs.
I learnt the hard way - tried to tell ya via pm but you didn't listen.
Anything with the name Starr - keep the f--k away from.Don't believe me then do a search........google

[RATTLER]

I respect your determination fella but sometimes you shold listen to those who told you so.
The 2.3 was always going to runout of legs.
I learnt the hard way - tried to tell ya via pm but you didn't listen.
Anything with the name Starr - keep the f--k away from.Don't believe me then do a search........google

The problem is she was only going to get around 500rwkw with the 2.3ltr but I wanted between 6-700rwkw. I have never had a problem with Peter's gear and my engine has done 50,000kms over 30months with the 2.3ltr Whipple blower and have driven her all around Australia and hasn't skipped a beat once!!! I stand by Starrys gear as the problem was we built the engine to big for the blower!

Your entitled to you opinion and I respect that, but the problem wasn't with Peter Starrs gear :)

[dougie]

what time do you get out of a 503 rwkw clubbie??

[RATTLER]

what time do you get out of a 503 rwkw clubbie??


12 flat with a sh!t load of wheel spin! I didnt have a go with slicks

[badnews]

12 flat with a sh!t load of wheel spin! I didnt have a go with slicks

good time. what mph?

[RATTLER]

good time. what mph?

118mph with a 60' of 2.148sec! Once it hooked up and stopped spinning it was great! With new set up am hoping for a mid 9sec pass :burnout:

[RATTLER]

Nearly there! :smilesandbanana:

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