Calais Turbo

MxPx VL · 04-06-09, 02:03

5spdvl · 04-06-09, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by airbagsVL

i remember reading about a guy who done it, was a huge job, he put the full running gear from a r32 gtr into it including the 4wd system lol.

I have also seen a VL with full GTR running gear, but that was a long time ago, before I knew what was involved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MxPx VL

Link for VL Transmission Ratios

Thanks for that MxPx VL, however you need to be wary of the accuracy of that site. There are a number of mistakes, most noteably the RB30 being listed as a pushrod motor. I've emailed them listing their mistakes, nothing came of it.

airbagsVL · 04-06-09, 15:26

lol, its funny you say that as i also noticed that they said its a pushrod motor and i emailed them aswell. How could they get that wrong!!!

5spdvl · 04-06-09, 15:31

That page is full of mistakes, it's just poor.

NZ VL com · 04-06-09, 19:11

i have heard that irs from opel monza and others fit straight into vl mounts,just need custom swaybar or something,but untill i see it to believe it.....after all the VL director has irs, wonder if it was taken from vauxall UK?

5spdvl · 04-06-09, 23:35

I doubt it - an IRS diff requires a cradle, and there are no mounts for one on a standard VL floorpan.

NZ VL com · 06-06-09, 07:48

its just what ive heard,so if anyones got a opel monza check it out and let us know

87calais · 06-06-09, 22:42

That was good form wasn't it! No link lol.

Try this one:
http://www.driftshop.com.au/twinvl/nissanirs.html

I know of 2 4WD VL's, one used IRS, the other was live axle, but the owner was looking to change to IRS, haven't seen him in ages so not sure if it got done or not.

The guy who owns the car in this link is a member on this site, not sure how much he gets on here anymore, that page hasn't been updated in a fair while either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ VL com

its just what ive heard,so if anyone's got a Opel Monza check it out and let us know

The Opel Monza was built on the same platform as the first gen commodores, and yes i believe the IRS in the VL Directors was similar to the Monza setup. Never had the opportunity to check one out though to see how it fits up.

5spdvl · 07-06-09, 03:39

Thankyou 87calais, that is truly inspiring. Added to the first post.

7FOUR7 · 26-07-09, 17:21

I have a 28 spline spooled vlt diff with 3.9s, can I just swap the locked center for an lsd one and keep my 3.9s?

5spdvl · 26-07-09, 19:05

Yes Brad. You just need to remove the ring gear from your locked centre, and bolt it onto the LSD centre.

7FOUR7 · 26-07-09, 20:25

too easy, cheers brother!

5spdvl · 26-07-09, 21:06

No wucken furries!

5spdvl · 06-10-09, 11:52

Update: Harrop Detroit TruTrac now available for BW78!! $1540, including GST.

More information as I get it.

http://www.harrop.com.au/products/dr...rc9492-00.html

sleepyboy · 07-10-09, 09:01

Great thread, still a little confused though so ill shoot an idiot question out.

I've got a 25 spline in my vl atm and am looking to convert it to LSD. I've been looking at getting the Harrop Detroit TruTrac unit, and have a few questions. How would i go about having this put in my diff atm if possible? What would need taking out/replacing if its possible? OR would i just need to go buy a 28 spline and have this installed - same question would need taking out/replacing in the 28 spline?

Thanks .

5spdvl · 07-10-09, 09:15

The TruTrac comes standard in a 28 spline unit. If you were to put this in, you'd also need stock 28 spline axles. If you wanted a 25 spline TruTrac, you'd need to contact Harrop for a quote on the custom unit.

I'm currently waiting on a price on a custom 31 sline TruTrac.

I don't know of anyone that has fitted this centre to a BW78 yet, so I don't know if the housing needs machining. Maybe I'll be the first!

sleepyboy · 07-10-09, 10:04

Ahhhh yeah thought so mate, thanks heaps for the info your a legend.
Now time to find a 28 spline disc to disc !

5spdvl · 07-10-09, 10:16

For Sale section should help you out. VL V8s came 28 spline disc to disc; you might be able to pick up a rolling shell cheap if you're lucky.

misk · 10-01-10, 22:57

just thought id post these links as they gave me a good understanding of what actually goes into the process of setting backlash and what not.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...g_backlash.htm
http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata...tructions.html

WAGASM · 12-01-10, 09:47

hey. just wondering what LSD diff head can i put onto a VL? i have been told i can take a lsd diff head from a vr or vs and put it straight on? dont really want to buy a whole diff as i ahve allready done the disc brake conversion to the rear..

5spdvl · 12-01-10, 10:32

Umm...by head do you mean centre? Or carrier? If so, the first post will answer your question.

vl396 · 16-02-10, 09:15

"Similarly, a VN-VS diff housing (excluding IRS; see below) cannot be bolted onto a VL chassis (they are too wide)."

I have a vn diff in my vl.bolted straight in?????Its only about 30mm wider total

5spdvl · 16-02-10, 10:56

Yes, they can be bolted onto a VL chassis, but you'll find if you start looking at aftermarket rims, your offsets will be very difficult to work with.

vl396 · 07-03-10, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5spdvl

Yes, they can be bolted onto a VL chassis, but you'll find if you start looking at aftermarket rims, your offsets will be very difficult to work with.

Im going to run ve ssv mags.all i need to do is bend the lip and maybe roll the rear guards.what handbrake cable should i use vl or vn??anyone know i have disc brakes on my vn diff btw

Psi_Wagon · 07-03-10, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by vl396

Im going to run ve ssv mags.all i need to do is bend the lip and maybe roll the rear guards.what handbrake cable should i use vl or vn??anyone know i have disc brakes on my vn diff btw

use the vn handbrake cable.

those wheels have no chance of fitting with the vn diff, no matter how much guard bashing u do.

and its 50mm longer overall

04-06-09, 15:31	#104
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	That page is full of mistakes, it's just poor. .

26-07-09, 17:21	#110
7FOUR7 Be like me Join Date: 20-10-02 Location: NSW, Newcastle Car: VZ SS Thunder 6.0- Another vl soon Trader Rating: (26)	I have a 28 spline spooled vlt diff with 3.9s, can I just swap the locked center for an lsd one and keep my 3.9s? __________________ black on black on black.

26-07-09, 20:25	#112
7FOUR7 Be like me Join Date: 20-10-02 Location: NSW, Newcastle Car: VZ SS Thunder 6.0- Another vl soon Trader Rating: (26)	too easy, cheers brother! __________________ black on black on black.

04-06-09, 15:26	#103
airbagsVL Player Join Date: 01-02-06 Location: NSW, sydney Car: vl turbo Trader Rating: (1)	lol, its funny you say that as i also noticed that they said its a pushrod motor and i emailed them aswell. How could they get that wrong!!!

04-06-09, 19:11	#105
NZ VL com Player Join Date: 16-03-08 Location: NZ, Hamilton Car: vl calais, vl royale 195kw non turbo Trader Rating: (0)	i have heard that irs from opel monza and others fit straight into vl mounts,just need custom swaybar or something,but untill i see it to believe it.....after all the VL director has irs, wonder if it was taken from vauxall UK?

04-06-09, 23:35	#106
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	I doubt it - an IRS diff requires a cradle, and there are no mounts for one on a standard VL floorpan.

06-06-09, 07:48	#107
NZ VL com Player Join Date: 16-03-08 Location: NZ, Hamilton Car: vl calais, vl royale 195kw non turbo Trader Rating: (0)	its just what ive heard,so if anyones got a opel monza check it out and let us know

07-06-09, 03:39	#109
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	Thankyou 87calais, that is truly inspiring. Added to the first post.

26-07-09, 19:05	#111
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	Yes Brad. You just need to remove the ring gear from your locked centre, and bolt it onto the LSD centre.

26-07-09, 21:06	#113
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	No wucken furries!

06-10-09, 11:52	#114
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	Update: Harrop Detroit TruTrac now available for BW78!! $1540, including GST. More information as I get it. http://www.harrop.com.au/products/dr...rc9492-00.html

07-10-09, 09:01	#115
sleepyboy Player Join Date: 24-11-07 Location: Sydney, City Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Great thread, still a little confused though so ill shoot an idiot question out. I've got a 25 spline in my vl atm and am looking to convert it to LSD. I've been looking at getting the Harrop Detroit TruTrac unit, and have a few questions. How would i go about having this put in my diff atm if possible? What would need taking out/replacing if its possible? OR would i just need to go buy a 28 spline and have this installed - same question would need taking out/replacing in the 28 spline? Thanks .

07-10-09, 09:15	#116
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	The TruTrac comes standard in a 28 spline unit. If you were to put this in, you'd also need stock 28 spline axles. If you wanted a 25 spline TruTrac, you'd need to contact Harrop for a quote on the custom unit. I'm currently waiting on a price on a custom 31 sline TruTrac. I don't know of anyone that has fitted this centre to a BW78 yet, so I don't know if the housing needs machining. Maybe I'll be the first!

07-10-09, 10:04	#117
sleepyboy Player Join Date: 24-11-07 Location: Sydney, City Car: Trader Rating: (0)	Ahhhh yeah thought so mate, thanks heaps for the info your a legend. Now time to find a 28 spline disc to disc !

07-10-09, 10:16	#118
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	For Sale section should help you out. VL V8s came 28 spline disc to disc; you might be able to pick up a rolling shell cheap if you're lucky.

12-01-10, 09:47	#120
WAGASM Player Join Date: 25-11-09 Location: Auckland, West Auckland Car: 1988 holden berlina, aka "THE 0 CYLINDER" Trader Rating: (0)	hey. just wondering what LSD diff head can i put onto a VL? i have been told i can take a lsd diff head from a vr or vs and put it straight on? dont really want to buy a whole diff as i ahve allready done the disc brake conversion to the rear..

12-01-10, 10:32	#121
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	Umm...by head do you mean centre? Or carrier? If so, the first post will answer your question.

16-02-10, 09:15	#122
vl396 Player Join Date: 08-12-09 Location: NZ, Rotorua Car: 1987 Holden Vl Berlina Trader Rating: (0)	"Similarly, a VN-VS diff housing (excluding IRS; see below) cannot be bolted onto a VL chassis (they are too wide)." I have a vn diff in my vl.bolted straight in?????Its only about 30mm wider total

16-02-10, 10:56	#123
5spdvl Aaaaaaand it's gone. Join Date: 29-07-07 Location: VIC, City Car: It used to be this Trader Rating: (22)	Yes, they can be bolted onto a VL chassis, but you'll find if you start looking at aftermarket rims, your offsets will be very difficult to work with.