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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: (Bart) | 3:08 AM 2/8/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Bart » | I think the first thing is to have the car certified by an engineer then registered.
Eventually do some drag and circuit racing.
But i have another project in the pipe line which requires full attention and eventually/hopfully turn it into a business and make a bit of money. Its to do with turbo chargers etc. I want to use my car as a selling point for this business (i hope to start) Time will tell  |
Also in need of a couple of JDM VH41 cam covers
One of my covers started leaking where i modified it
Just emailed Mettler if he has any, NZ is the closest and normally available there
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Torgus
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Nissan Maxima
Boston ma
6-24-2008
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| « Re: (Bart) | 9:13 AM 2/12/2009 |
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sic sic sic project. i want to see a dyno sheet! that thing is going to be a beast!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2634351 
2003 Maxima: 50k miles, Bodykit, 20'' Rims, Nasty Alarm, Eclipse AVN5500 DVD/NAV, Rainbow Profi Vandiums(front), Boston pro60s(rear doors), 2 12'' Sealed Type Rs, 0 guage, HiFonics & Diamond Amps, Optima, Suspension Work, Cleared 8k HIDs w/ DDE Angel Eyes, 8k HID fogs, Berk Intake, Phenolic Intake Spacers, Greddy SS Exhaust, Custom 2 Tone Leather Interior, Radar Detector, bunch of other stuff... Want custom Headlights? Angel Eyes installs? Painting? Clearing? Now serving all Maximas, G35s, and I30/5s Want a custom grill like mine? Pm me for details. Now serving Maximas and Gs
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: (Torgus) | 5:41 PM 2/12/2009 |
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Thanks mate
Its actually very subtle to drive, in fact too subtle, previous engine conversion in this same car was an RB30t, boosted to 16psi and it performed better.  But then currently on my VH41 my trubos are producing vertually no boost or very little as i have the waste gates set this way at the moment, and the exhaust manifolds are fabricated log style which are not great.
Will have to see what it produces when boosted to 15psi. 
Still have to find a couple of JDM VH41 cam covers
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jmd69
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holden torana
2-13-2009
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 8:56 PM 2/14/2009 |
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Hi Bart
love your torana very impressive, I've got a couple of question about the sump, is it the original sump of the engine?
how much did it cost to have it modified?
and who did it for you?
as i have my own sump i wish to modifie
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (jmd69) | 9:03 PM 2/14/2009 |
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Micks metal craft did the sump but i wouldnt recomend them. I would go elsewhere i cant think of a place at the moment but if you search around there are fabricators/tig welders who can do it.
If you look at the pics on this thread you will see the sump how its modified
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 3:46 AM 2/25/2009 |
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Exhaust tips/turn downs, dump pipes what ever you call them depending which country youre from lol are complete.
 
Tank pics, with all the wiring and relys for the pumps in place 
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sijoko
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953 posts
Black 1994 Infiniti Q45 Turbo, Silver 1995 Infiniti Q45t
USA
7-26-2002
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 8:01 AM 2/25/2009 |
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Excellent work, Bart. 
TURBO Q45 ----------0-100 MPH VID: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Kz9fgQyzw
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (sijoko) | 5:19 AM 2/28/2009 |
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Thanks mate
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ISL33P
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250 posts
VH45DETT powered
Wollongong NSW
10-8-2004
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 11:09 PM 3/12/2009 |
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Hey Bart, love your work.Any idea where I can get one of these engines in Sydney ? edit - I mean a vh45
 Fabrication of intake manifolds and plenums to suit every turbo/supercharged application Design - Tested - Proven
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (ISL33P) | 4:44 AM 3/13/2009 |
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Yephttp://www.sssautomotive.com.au/
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ISL33P
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250 posts
VH45DETT powered
Wollongong NSW
10-8-2004
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 2:23 AM 3/15/2009 |
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thanks for that. There is approximately a 3 month wait from them - this may be my only option. Any idea who may have one in stock ?
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (ISL33P) | 3:35 AM 3/15/2009 |
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I dont know the names but look for Jamanese importers in Victoria and Qld, also Adelaide Jap dismantlers may have in stock but i would only trust SSS and i think theyre cheaper.
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ISL33P
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250 posts
VH45DETT powered
Wollongong NSW
10-8-2004
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i'll stick with them. have only heard good stuff about them and what's 3 months when you have had the car stripped for 3 years lol
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: (ISL33P) | 3:49 AM 3/15/2009 |
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What car you putting it in?
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aussie_onevia_84
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s13 onevia
Rockhampton QLD
3-29-2009
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 4:29 AM 4/1/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Bart » | Exhaust tips/turn downs, dump pipes what ever you call them depending which country youre from lol are complete.
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Hey mate, sweet ride. Might want to fix those pics in your first post to blank out your number plate. don't want those NSW car crushers after ya. Have you had this thing in street machine yet. looks mad as a cut snake. hope to see it at a NATS soon. 
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (aussie_onevia_84) | 5:28 AM 4/1/2009 |
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Thanks mate those plates are when I bought it unregistered ages ago. Got different plate from those, those plates would be different address.
I havnt had it in street machine its actually not pretty enough atm
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aussie_onevia_84
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s13 onevia
Rockhampton QLD
3-29-2009
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 2:59 AM 4/3/2009 |
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Is there much left to do? all the fab work and the turning out parts you made are second to none. Are you only working on this Torry?
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (aussie_onevia_84) | 9:45 PM 4/3/2009 |
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Thanks mate
Not too much to go for engineer and rego
Have to make up a circuit for the tacho to work as the output from the computer is 5v square wave and i need 12v squre to work the old style tacho (GTR Torana tacho)
Today got my sump re-welded as it had a leak, the motor and tranny is out along with all the hoses etc so a bit of work
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aussie_onevia_84
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s13 onevia
Rockhampton QLD
3-29-2009
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 5:56 PM 4/5/2009 |
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Are you having any trouble with the Circuit? A friend was working on something simliar a while ago. I'll see what i can find and PM it to you or email it if you need any help that is.Here something, not sure if it helps; http://hmin.tripod.com/als/fsm....html
Modified by aussie_onevia_84 at 6:07 PM 4/5/2009
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (aussie_onevia_84) | 7:19 AM 4/6/2009 |
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Thanks mate ill give my circuite a go first as its quite basic, just a transistor and diode and a coil
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 5:27 AM 4/7/2009 |
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Hey guys, im still kind of testing the water to see if i can actually make some carbon fiber cam covers.
In the early stages of preping the original covers to make a mold from.
Just wondering how important these baffles are?? Im guessing they are there just to stop oil being sucked into the intake from the hose connectors which are right withing the baffel?
Baffle plate removed
Baffle plate removed
Modified by Bart at 1:51 AM 4/8/2009
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VLGT1
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1 posts
Holden Commodore
Perth WA
4-9-2009
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 6:49 PM 4/9/2009 |
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Hi Bart. nice work,just checked out your pics. Must be very satisfying to see it all coming together. She gonna do one hell of a burn out.
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (VLGT1) | 3:38 AM 4/10/2009 |
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hehe thanks mate
I have driven it but no burn outs yet
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 1:12 AM 4/11/2009 |
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Anyone have any experience with carbon fiber valve covers?
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OutToWinPAHC
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4502 posts
1991 240sx Hatch with LS6 V8, TH350 Trans
Philadelphia PA
5-31-2007
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 9:11 AM 4/11/2009 |
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Whats the issue with the OE valve covers where you need to make your own?
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=452704
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (OutToWinPAHC) | 10:48 PM 4/11/2009 |
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Unfortunately i screwed my valve covers when i modified them, so now they leak i have looked for a set of OEM, but cant find them unless i buy the whole motor, love to use OEM because I know they will work right and obviously less work
Anyone have a set of OEM covers? 1994 VH41 JDM
So now im looking at the option of Carbon fiber valve covers, getting advice from a local fiberglass shop the guy there is very helpful.
Modified by Bart at 7:01 AM 4/12/2009
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OutToWinPAHC
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1991 240sx Hatch with LS6 V8, TH350 Trans
Philadelphia PA
5-31-2007
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 6:46 AM 4/12/2009 |
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I know nothing about you engine, but what about VH45 covers? I saw 4 Q45's at the junkyard yesterday
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (OutToWinPAHC) | 7:37 AM 4/12/2009 |
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Thats a good question, if anybody here can confirm if VH45 covers (i assume US VH45) fit on 1994 VH41 JDM engine?? I would be interested in buying a couple
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OutToWinPAHC
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1991 240sx Hatch with LS6 V8, TH350 Trans
Philadelphia PA
5-31-2007
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 7:42 AM 4/12/2009 |
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Let me know. They are cheap in our junk yards. I'd pull them and ship them for ya, its a great build so its worth my time. Let me know, and If you need them I'll head down to the yard for ya.
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SuperHatch
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07 Tundra, VH Powered S14, VH Powered 92 Slicktop Z32, 92 Q45 Beater
Manahawkin NJ
11-17-2006
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 9:22 AM 4/12/2009 |
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Not to burst your bubble, but I can tell just looking at those pictures that the VH41/VH45 covers are not the same. Sorry man...Unfortunately we only got the castrated VH41 in the states, so we can't help you out from here!
- Stephen
http://www.godspeed-racing.com
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (SuperHatch) | 6:56 PM 4/12/2009 |
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Thanks OutoWinPAHC for the offer but unfortunaely what Superhatch said, BUMMER
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iViLe
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64' chev belair, holden gemini!
Melbourne Vic
5-26-2008
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 3:22 AM 4/20/2009 |
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So where do the valve covers actually leak from?
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (iViLe) | 5:41 AM 4/20/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by iViLe » | | So where do the valve covers actually leak from? |
They leak from where its been welded. Its not very good alloy to weld.
But im in the begining of making carbon fiber ones, just about to make a silicone mold of the flange area of the valve cover since this is the most important part to seal. The top of the cover (mold) will pretty much be free hand made of foam keeping in mind it will be semetrical to the other valve cover.
Wish me luck, im going to need it
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iViLe
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64' chev belair, holden gemini!
Melbourne Vic
5-26-2008
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 12:51 AM 4/21/2009 |
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Hmm I see now, too bad you cant just seal it up with some kind of sealing agent, paint, etc.Well good luck!
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Kirby260
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47 posts
Datsun 260z
Adelaide
5-15-2006
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 7:16 AM 4/28/2009 |
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So interested to see where this goes.I'd buy a set! Hey Bart, Whats your engine SN? I'm trying to figure out the year of mine.
| Quote, originally posted by Bart » |
They leak from where its been welded. Its not very good alloy to weld.
But im in the begining of making carbon fiber ones, just about to make a silicone mold of the flange area of the valve cover since this is the most important part to seal. The top of the cover (mold) will pretty much be free hand made of foam keeping in mind it will be semetrical to the other valve cover.
Wish me luck, im going to need it |
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OutToWinPAHC
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1991 240sx Hatch with LS6 V8, TH350 Trans
Philadelphia PA
5-31-2007
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 11:29 AM 4/28/2009 |
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Bart. just curious being a LS guy. Sometime we pull heads from the larger displacement engines for the smaller engines in our series. The benefit is larger runners, and higher CC combustion chambers for boosted application on a budget.Do you VH41 guys ever swap the USDM 4.5 heads? Seeing your going to boost her it might be a fairly cheap mod that can also solve the valve cover issue.
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (OutToWinPAHC) | 4:50 PM 4/28/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by OutToWinPAHC » | | Bart. just curious being a LS guy. Sometime we pull heads from the larger displacement engines for the smaller engines in our series. The benefit is larger runners, and higher CC combustion chambers for boosted application on a budget. Do you VH41 guys ever swap the USDM 4.5 heads? Seeing your going to boost her it might be a fairly cheap mod that can also solve the valve cover issue. |
Hmmm I see where you’re going but this may require a bit of trial and error. It may be worth while but im pretty set on carbon covers at the moment.
But thanks for the "out of the square idea" I appreciate that, reason i spend so much time on here.
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Kirby260) | 4:51 PM 4/28/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Kirby260 » | | So interested to see where this goes. I'd buy a set! Hey Bart, Whats your engine SN? I'm trying to figure out the year of mine.
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Im not sure about the SN but its a 1994 VH41 JDM
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Bart
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317 posts
sydney NSW
7-28-2003
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Kirby260) | 7:10 PM 4/28/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Kirby260 » | | So interested to see where this goes. I'd buy a set! Hey Bart, Whats your engine SN? I'm trying to figure out the year of mine.
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I would love to sell a few sets
Just got to make a set of my own and see how it performs
I wont sell any until i know it works 100%, that is it looks good, and dosnt leak, so i will pressure test them before thinking of selling any.
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Kirby260
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47 posts
Datsun 260z
Adelaide
5-15-2006
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| « Re: Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project (Bart) | 6:43 PM 5/6/2009 |
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Hey Bart,Do you still have your VH41 Automatic bell housing around (not in use?) I am trying to get hold of one. Thanks
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