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HI PSI

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HI PSI last won the day on November 10 2023

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  1. Hi guys and gals. I've been away for some time. What's the goss?
  2. It's been a while since I have posted. Unfortunately, I have been busy with other things and have not had a lot of time for the car. In saying that, the build has not stopped, only slowed due to waiting on suppliers - Clutch and drop tank... I have dummied up the Reidspeed kit and accessories. If fitted well, and I had to remove it all for the engine to be run in on the dyno. We could not run the blower at the time, as my wiring guy was unavailable. So, I made a plate to fit on the blower manifold and we ran a 650 Holley on it. We weren't chasing a power figure for it. We pretty much ran it up, just to check the lifters were receiving adequate oil, bed the rings and check for any leaks before it gets installed into the car. The standard air conditioning compressor brackets looked ugly as, so I has it nickel plated. Afterwards, I decided to paint it black, so that it will not stand out... I'm currently waiting on my wiring guy to do his part before the engine is installed into the car. The engine will go in without the Reidspeed serpentine kit installed, as it is wider that the area between the chassis rails. Still waiting on Mal Wood for the custom twin plate clutch for the ZF S6-40 transmission. this might delay the engine install further, as I'd like to pull the front cross member and install this from underneath the car together. I have ordered a new alloy drop tank for the car. The manufacturer doesn't actually make tank for this model, nut I have managed to persuade him to do so. He does amazing work. He has promised to send some pics of it's assembly, so that I can provide some input. I had to go with the drop tank, as I could not fit 2 x Walbro 525 pumps into the standard tank. It will be put aside, in case the car ever has to be put back to standard. I've made a plug/mould, so that I could make some carbon fibre brake backing plates, for the bigger Group A brakes. I have some pics of it somewhere, I will post them up when I find them... I'll try to make the parts some time this week... On another note, I managed to buy another VN Group A engine, that came to my area in a VL Walkinshaw. The guy spun a big end bearing in the rod and never put the engine back together. Given the components in it's build, it would have been a very tough engine in its day. The heads have nice porting, with top quality components, The engine cam with a Auscrank 3,4' crank, KB pistons, A9l rods, solid roller, straight cut cam gear set, bid $$ sump and a set of Morrison ITB's. I've already stripped all components out and have started to rebuild it bigger and stronger. I had the ITB's vapor blasted. the picture speaks to the results.. Anyway, that's enough rambling for now. I'll try to get back an post more updates soon.
  3. After a long wait, I have made it to the front of my engine guys cue. We grouted the block and added some clearance in the cylinders. While there, we checked the lifter bore oiling feed heights to ensure that the lifter didn't lose oil/pressure. They were right on the limit, so we tear dropped the oil feeds and honed the bore to our specifications. The short has now been assembled. It and the heads are awaiting paint. Fingers crossed that this will be completed prior to my return and final assembly can commence. We've pulled the blower out of the box and removed it form the manifold and it will be machined to suit.
  4. I fabricated steel flange and made a hard line, which ran 75% of the total distance. The remainder was teflon brain, for ease of fitment.
  5. HI PSI

    My Build

    The IMS bushes are fine. The two outer diff bushes are the ones that have deteriorated.
  6. HI PSI

    My Build

    The IMS hat is indeed the best option for these cars. Especially when planning on making power. I wish that IMS would o'ring the cover so that the hat will stop leaking on the mounting face. Mine will be upgraded when I decide to pull the IRS for the bushes. If funds allow, I'll also install some new gears the true-Trac that's be on the shelf for the past 4 years. I went trough some old posts and I note that Dan (CAT600) stated that the K-Mac front bushes were a lot like his design. I'll look into suppliers over the next few days. I am inclined to think that centre bearing has give up the ghost also. You just gotta love cars...
  7. HI PSI

    My Build

    This is the last chance for this crank. Any more damage and it will have to be pulled. We're pretty confident that this will work. Now to fix the diff center bushes. What's is everyone using these days? Whiteline? Superpro?
  8. HI PSI

    My Build

    As Promised - New bolts and dowels. We tried to get some 12 point bolts, but were unable to acquire. So we went for some Mopar 7/16 flywheel bolts instead. Gearbox is back in, al that is left is to install the shifter.
  9. The time has come. My faithful CAT600 bushes have failed. Can anyone tell me if they are still available? If not, What's the next best? Cheers Brad
  10. HI PSI

    My Build

    We drilled and tapped the crank today. I decided to install a new spigot and CSC and rear main while the box is out. I've gone back to the ARP bolts that I used previously, simply due to size constraints. We're still undecided on which 7/16 bolts we're goin to use. We'll sort that tomorrow and reassemble the car. I can't wait to drive it with this power. I'll post some pics soon.
  11. HI PSI

    My Build

    Pm me your number and I'll tell you all about it
  12. HI PSI

    My Build

    The sequential shifter runs fine. It's super heavy duty, so you can really swing off it. I haven't had a chance to use the strain gauge yet. We'll test it as soon as the flywheel issue is sorted.
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