T2000's VE Berlina

[T2000]

cars looking good Chris
and sounded nice taking off from the Olims on Sunday

Cheers Steve, Just gotta back up the looks & sound with a good number now!
Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[iloveholden]

Making progress mate....car looks nice

[SV346]

Thats very nice, good job! The lpg injection looks pretty cool, should tell people its nos

[Evil SS]

Looks good mate,


I like the electronic gadgets !

[boyley]

Update please mate, whats the go have you gone into hiding. Did you get the 1/4 mile done??

[T2000]

Update please mate, whats the go have you gone into hiding. Did you get the 1/4 mile done??

Hi Rob.

Yeah I have kinda gone into hiding around here huh? Sorry mate!

There has been a bit of progress (modding)

* Including continual tinkering with the tune to try to get the best out of the LPG
* an LSD with 3.45 gears
* A set of Kings SSL springs and a set of Monroe Shortened shocks.
* IAT relocation
* 80 Deg C thermostat


I have had a few runs at WSID (but all of them with the old 2.92 single wheel diff)
So far I have run a best of 13.09

I am pretty confident of a 12 with the new LSD & Gears
So much nicer to drive with the lower ratio too!

Here are some recent pics

[Souljah]

Ahhh the BBQ Berlina. My arch nemisis.

[jono_xuv53]

you wouldnt have any front on pics of the grill would ya?

cheers, Jono

[T2000]

Ahhh the BBQ Berlina. My arch nemisis.

Time to spend some money on that farm ute of yours Brendo... so that you can keep up!

you wouldnt have any front on pics of the grill would ya?

cheers, Jono

Here is my Grille customization thread: Australian LS1 and Holden Forums
Here are some photos for you mate:

[Wyrms]

Hope all goes well with the grille.

Just wondering though, how much did the genuine SS body kit cost you? And where'd you get the parts from? Cheers mate.

[T2000]

Hope all goes well with the grille.

Just wondering though, how much did the genuine SS body kit cost you? And where'd you get the parts from? Cheers mate.

Had it fitted by the dealership prior to delivery.

I think they charged me about $1000 ?

[Wyrms]

Fair enough, that sounds reasonable. I'm considering getting it done in future, not the immediate future, but maybe within a year or so. Maybe. lol

Thanks buddy.

[T2000]

As some of you already know a baby cam has been hiding in my shed for the last 6 months!
During that time I have patiently collected all of the other parts necessary for the install.

This week the install happened!

With some help from my local pitcrew (LS1VT209, Kozza, Muzzar809, RUN41T & Brendo) we disassembled the BBQ Berlina powerplant and installed the new bits in less than a day! And just for fun the team also did Nigels LS1 VT ... sameday! It was an epic display of tool skills!

The specs on the new parts


Cam:
Comp Cam Part# 54-000-11
Gross Valve Lift : 0.601 / 0.591
Duration @ .050: 214 / 218
Lobe Separation: 112.0


I used Crow Cams 7.40" Hardened C'Moly Push Rods (PR5740-16)


A set of "Performance Springs"
PS 60668 Spring/ Retainer Kit
O.D: 1.300 | I.D: .680 | Seat Pres 1.840:135 | Open Pres 1.190:360 | Coil Bind. 1.120


A 4x Reluctor Cam Gear (from an LS7 or a Late model US LS2)

Which I sourced from http://www.lsxworks.com/

Because of the different spring seats it was also necessary to change valve stem seals, I used a set of locally sourced LS1 valve stem seals.


__________________________

The Result?


The silly grin hasnt disappeared from my face.
We still have a bit to do in regards to getting the tune perfect ...
BUT
So far my first impressions are...
1. Why didnt Holden put one of these in at the Factory?
2. Why does my car want to break tractionin gears 1, 2 & 3 ??
3. Why do my instant fuel stats indicate that I am using considerably less fuel???

This is not the cam for anyone who wants to be a DYNO queen or WSID weapon!
This is the cam for anyone who wants to enjoy their daily drive, doesn't require the "look at me" spec LUMP and wants to retain a wife approval factor.

I am stoked.... The cam is exactly what I WANTED!
&& is suitable for forced induction applications


Thanks again to the dudes who picked up tools to assist with a good cause!

Cant wait for my next trip to WSID


Regards

Chris

[boyley]

Glad youre happy Chriso, that hunting at idle can be tuned out mate, mine did the same, sounds like she may be a bit lean too, have you got a wideband installed?

[T2000]

Glad youre happy Chriso, that hunting at idle can be tuned out mate, mine did the same, sounds like she may be a bit lean too, have you got a wideband installed?

Hi Boyley!

Wideband? Yes we have been using the Tech Edge 2J1.
The AFRs are pretty good everywhere but were initially way RICH (about 20%) at idle. The AFR at idle has come in nicely now but the spark is still a bit erratic... but we're getting there! I really need to take it for a long drive so that we can collect some decent data.

When I said that my instant fuel stats say I am using heaps less fuel, my AFR's are still close to stoich, so the cam has greatly improved efficiency in the cruise zones! Probably due to the big lift in torque I require considerably less throttle% ... therefore better economy?

This cam should compliment the LiLPG nicely!


Regards

Chris