Barts 1973 LJ Torana VH41 Twin turbo project

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Bart wrote: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 coversOne 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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sic sic sic project. i want to see a dyno sheet! that thing is going to be a beast!
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Thanks mateIts 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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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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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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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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Excellent work, Bart.
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Thanks mate
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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
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Yep

http://www.sssautomotive.com.au/
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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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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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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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What car you putting it in?
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Bart wrote:Exhaust tips/turn downs, dump pipes what ever you call them depending which country youre from lol are complete.
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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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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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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Thanks mateNot too much to go for engineer and regoHave 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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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
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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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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 removedBaffle plate removed
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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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hehe thanks mateI have driven it but no burn outs yet
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Anyone have any experience with carbon fiber valve covers?
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Whats the issue with the OE valve covers where you need to make your own?
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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.
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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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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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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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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!
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