VH SLE - straight LPG 2jz na-t project

[bolby]

oh how plans change lol


i forget i own it sometimes!
its been around and in the build with many different plans for a few years, so alot of small things have happened.
but this is the jist of things!
Name: bill
Model: 82(i think) VH SLE

now a quick run down. i bought the car as a turbo 202 running methanol with a built engine etc
was good fun, but wanted to do something different, sooo after alot of twist and turns this is the build im working on atm...
now most of this stuff is not fitted nor purchased as yet lol so dont jump the gun just yet ;)

Colour: violette metallic
Bodykit: stock sle stuff

Current/future Setup (see below for previous) - items in bold acheived

Engine Type: 2JZ-GE from 95 supra
Engine Mods: 1.3mm head gasket to achieve 9.2:1comp, cam regrind, aftermarket valve springs, 6 runner distributor cap
ECU: jaycar programmable ignition system, MSD 6AL with boost timing retard
Bolt Ons:garrett TA45 turbo with 62mm comp wheel, RICE racing water injection kit
Fuel System:Gas Research 480cfm t/b and twin b2 converter with twin outlet tank running twin gas lines
Power: planning for 400rwkw
Exhaust: 3" with single muffler dumped before the dif
Gearbox:built full manual powerglide with 3500 stall
Diff:VL turbo LSD with 3.7 gears
Brakes: 4pot skyline calipers, Willwood underdash boosterless system
Suspension: superlow rears and super/ultra low fronts. koni adjustable front, monroe GT rear shocks - not fitted as yet
Wheels/Tyres: 4x15 and 8x15 interceptors with chrome trim
Interior: stock with sports steering wheel and full autometer dash
Other Mods: VK headlights and mirrors, debadged and de-pinstripped, hidden wires in bay and battery in boot, twin EF thermos, smoothed engine bay, VN radiator, hidden LPG system
Stereo: screamer pipe :)
Build Period: ive had it since may 2006
Cost: bout $4k for car + far too much for work ive done lol
Future Mods: no idea!
contacts: me? lol


previous setup

Engine Type: red 202
Engine Mods:mild cam, ported head, roller rockers, starfire rods, balanced steel crank, arp stud kit, copper head gasket, HQ race pistons, opened chambers in head for reduced compression
Bolt ons as of aug 2005: t04e turbo on 8psi, strattaII draw through turbo manifolds, 38mm(i think) wastgate plumbed into screamer pipe
Bolt ons as of oct 2007: redline 4 barrel inlet manifold and extractors and GRA 90 degree 4 barrel adapter.
Future bolt ons: new custom exhaust manifold, intercooler and 4 barrel inlet with GRA 90 degree adapter, GT35r turbo on 20-25psi
previous fuel system: holley 700 carb, twin holley blue pumps and 3/8" fuel line
fuel system now: Gas Research 480cfm t/b and b2 converter - will be going to twin converters once cooler is fitted
Power as of aug 2005: was 180rwkw on meth,
current power: not much :P
Exhaust: 3" with single muffler dumped before the dif
Gearbox: worked full manual powerglide with 2800 stall
Diff: VL turbo LSD with 3.7 gears
Brakes: standard :(
Suspension: will have superlow rears and super/ultra low fronts. koni adjustable front, stock rear shocks :P will be upgrading soon
Wheels/Tyres: 15x6 interceptors with chrome trim
Interior: stock with sports steering wheel and few gauges in centre console
Other Mods: VK headlights and mirrors, debadged and de-pinstripped, hidden wires in bay and battery in boot, twin EF thermos, smoothed engine bay, VN radiator,
Stereo: screamer pipe

just a bit of a sleeper
when i first got it-
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_0916.jpg
interior after a good clean-
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_4953.jpg
random bay pic-
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5535.jpg
after gas conversion
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5927.jpg


bla bla bla
lots of shit happened in between, i got an RB30 to build up for it, but then decided to start a respray. so i wont go into details in the bits in between lol. these are the most recent pics and plans :)
the paint im using
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_1221.jpg

start of stripping

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image106.jpg

[bolby]

and now some of the story of its adventures in order of its appearances
theres a few random pics in here too..
fuel pumps - bit dirty :) lol
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_4543.jpg


finaly got the car to my new place after moving house, not after somone broke into it tho :(
bent the bootlid and f*cked the lock, stole my amp, sub, head unit, few other random pieces. didnt touch the interior or motor lol

this was the state of the car....after a fukn good wash, was flilthy.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_3752.jpg
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finaly finished putting the dif in

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more pics after a good scrub in the bay
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first attempt at hidden wiring and cleaner looking bay

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5535.jpg
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and some more after another scrub

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not a bad buy at $40!
koni sport adjustables
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5798-1.jpg

after gas conversion and battery put in the boot
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5870.jpg

wearing VX SS rims
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5899.jpg

purchased an intercooler for $50 and a tacho i paid $50 for lol

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heres some pics from the trial fit.
will just have to trim the lower lip part of the apron as its a bit close for comfort

have 3cm to spare at the widest part (above the inlet/outlets) to the chassis rails, so pretty good fit! good be much much higher tho, probly another 15cm.
please excuse the state of the car! tis bit sad looking lol

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bought some interceptors as i was tired of the VX SS
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and some daytime pics of the cooler

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some pics comparing the older rad to the VN rad with thermos fitted

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/PHOT0002.jpg
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my planned manifold setup
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added bonnet struts and they make the car sooo much neater
i recommend EVERYONE with an early girl do this mod :P
the engine bays very dirty, so be kind, but u can see how i cut the rad support and how the new rad and fans sit in the bay. also bought a chrome thermostat housing which has a rubber o ring gasket built in, very trick and very shiny! also recommended for any 202 ;)
and thought id throw up a pic of my daily just for good measure
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removed my manifolds to sell so i can convert to n/a to get the car registered, get my $2k government rebate and then buy a garrett GT35/40r :)

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picked up the inlet manifold for $70!! and some extractors for $50.
its crazy how much better some parts will look after a coat of paint.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_0622.jpg
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i removed the battery tray and wire wheeled some bits and pieces in the bay to remove rust, also filled in unused holes with some putty that apparently dries as hard as metal lol we shal see! am going etch prime and bog over some bits tomorow and give it a few coats of paint and hopfully itl come up ok!
it went from this...
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_0601.jpg
to this, but it was a fair fk around lol
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well it was dangerous for me to start somthing like this lol...

mmm now i see why getting ur bay done costs so much lol
started the day by etch priming and filling then moved onto bogging....oh such fun!

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my engine bay is now 100% wire free, everything is now completely hidden.
i did it all properly this time using proper brackets and sleeving, came up rather nice! still have the under dash to do tomorow lol....fun
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finished my rad. support!
well for the moment lol
just in primer/filler atm, still got a final fine sand to do to get rid of the lil imperfections.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_0784.jpg
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cleaned up the wiring under the dash today and moved a few more wires and planned the wiring setup for the thermos. will have a switch in the cabin and twin relays and 30amp fuses mounted right under the headlights in the inner guard also finished up the extended wires for the passenger side headlight.
have to have the bay in primer and as back together as can be by midweek as the old ladies cracked the shits hard and wants her garage back lol.

the wires under the dash went from whats above to this
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[bolby]

more trial fitting

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_0951.jpg


sold the VX SS and bought some internationals - already had tyres so total cost of internationals was $400!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_1013.jpg



thought id do a chop for the fun of it
cant wait to lower the front!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/vhchop10-1.jpg

and thats about it atm
im waiting for funds to gather again after i pay off some debt to purchase mig welder, compressor and paiting stuff, engine crane and other goodies to finish smoothing the bay properly and do a quick respray on the whole car.
then will finish putting the car back together properly, fix some of the things that are pissing me off and then its off for rego, im not expecting it to be done anytime before mid year though lol
dont wana rush or get my hopes up!

i have mounted my converter up under my drivers side guard and will have a splash guard made up to stop any nasties getting to it. am also toying with the idea of running 2 gas tanks with 2 gas lines to my B2 converters to get around the power limites of a single valve tank.

id been toying with ideas for paint as im doing a quick respray myself soon.
id thought i may as well try the 2 tone effect and heres some chops id played with
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/vhchop102.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_5668e.jpg


i cant help myself
discovered a few few bargains
got 2x 2 5/8 autometer procomp gauges, one oil pressure and a boost guage for $100, 2x chrome guage cups with brackets for $50, 4x 18" venom rims with tyres (although one rim is fked) for $50 annd a set of chrome wheel nuts for $16....lol!
i can get new venom rim for around $250, so i figure $300 for a set of 18s with tyres is pretty good! and id planned to put the rims on ebay.
annd also planned to wire up relays and fuses for the thermo, i figured id better do somthing on the list to get the car back up and running lol

so should be an exciting few days
w00

also spotted this PPG custom violet metallic paint real cheap! so toying with the idea of painting either the whoel car this color or doing the 2 tone using this color
heres a rough pic of how the paint looks
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4017/pic1207004ml6.jpg
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/915/pic1207007pv7.jpg

a few nice additions :)
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looks like i might be swapping the wheels for the paint as a strait swap! so total cost of 7.5 litres of paint will be $50 loll
heres a pic of the paint, still hard to tell but its a dark purple without sunlight and then becomes metallic and a bit lighter in light
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image0.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image1.jpg

finished off the wiring for the thermo setups.
i have a switch in the cabin that is hooked up to accessories that then powers 2 30a relays with 30a fuse which powers each thermo fan separately.
im using the main +12v power from the junction on my starter motor which then runs 8guage wire under the K frame over to the relays and splits up into 12 gauge (i think) wire at the relays and to the fans.
lets see if t all works lol.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image035.jpg

finished off the wiring for the thermos and gave them a test run (i didn't actually wire them up to the switch the otherday) and all is well! they work perfectly. once ignition turns off so do the fans, but once the ignition is on i can turn them on or off.
alsl figured out that i can actually put the fitting for my mechanical gauge in the extra hole at the oil pump, so that solves that problem easily!
and decided to do a trial fit of bonnet and dash gauges. yes i realize theres 2 boost gauges lol but im still yet to purchase a 2 5/8" water gauge and cups with brackets.
the dash will have the center warning lights showing but will have a panel covered in vinyl either side so the gauges fit in flush with no plastic showing through. and the metal surround on the gauges will also be replaced.
anyway i thought it came up alright!
sorry for the ****ty pics, mum went away with the camera
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image042.jpg
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heres some better quality pics of the gauges too!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_1155.jpg
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[bolby]

made up a list of parts for the RB30 lol..
who wants to donate to a worthy cause
im sure i wouldve missed a few things, but this is the general list!
have been told this setup will support 400rwkw+ :)

Machining
Block:
Hone/bore 20thou
½ inch studs
Chemical clean
Deck block
crank ground 10/10
All rotating assembly balanced

Head:
weld and tunnel bore
Shave
Acid dip
Crack test
½ inch studs
Port/polish

Bottom end Parts
King big end and mains bearings
Weiecso forged pistons
steel rings
Forged rods
ARP rod bolts
ARP main studs
High energy sump
GTR oil pump
ACL gaskets

Head
Cometic head gasket
½ inch head studs
Ferrea titanium valves
Crower HD valve springs
Wade cam
New guides, retainers, lifters, collets and valve seals
Adjustable cam gear

[bolby]

forged wieseco pistons ill be using
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/piston1.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/pistons.jpg

and heres the paint ill be using
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[bolby]

got bored so decided to take a few more teaser pics of the paint but in the sun.
will look nuts!
im loving that it looks different in different lights. i think i might toy with doing a coat or 2 of silver underneath so really bring out the color shift.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_1230.jpg
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bit of test finger painting lol

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[bolby]

no turning back now
started sanding all the edges and any imperfections in the paint (chips). looks like i wont have to do as much bogging or welding as first thought, the body is 99% dead straight! with only a tiny amount of surface rust on some chipped paint.
the car will be moved to my mates house next weekend where we will being stripping it all. scary shit lol but should be nice once completed

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[bolby]

sorry if any of the above is a bit patchy! i took all this from a thread thats like 20 pages long lol

[kakimoto]

misky look mate u have done a great job on the wiring and what not but if you paint it that POOple u will regreat it go the yellow mate

[Nick304]

white looks tuff. keep the white :D

[bolby]

mmm i had thought about keeping it white.
but i want something a lil different :)

[JUST]

Don't leave it white,my cars white and it just don't stand out from the crowd,no one ever notices it, just paint it purple put some big rims on it and it will look trick! and what ever you do don't paint it in the two tone that you had in mind that looks yuk.

[bolby]

haha
mad
i dont mind honest feedback!
yeah i was only keen on the 2 tone for a lil bit and was more thinking black over silver.
but yeah i love this color and will look sick with black window frames and the deep metallic purple panels
ill eventually look at geting sigs or some oldschool rims

[bolby]

well fun day today sanding and stripping!
this is how the VH started its day - sorry for the shitty pics, didnt have a camera on me :(

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image092.jpg

to live at its new home at my mates house...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image099.jpg

10 minutes later...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image105.jpg

one of my supervisors lol

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image106.jpg

have stripped all exterior items (except door handles), sanded the roof, pillars, front and rear sills, and half the drivers side, got rid of the bog (why it was ther i dont know) in the channels on the roof, grinded/sanded all rust

and all tucked in to sleep!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/Image110.jpg

[bolby]

busy day for the VH today!
pictures speak a thousand words
interior is stripped (except dash which isnt coming out and rear door cards coz im stuck on the fkn window winders lol), engine bay is stripped and prepped for welding, and sanding is progressing slowly.
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just incase u though i was lying :P
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[justntime]

Big Build process buddy. There was another great Turboed injected 6 Violet Purple VH from NSW.. I think it was an RB25 if I remember. Also a gr8 car. Gd Luck..

[kakimoto]

look at scott whats he thinking lol such a ranger!!!

[brenton]

Mate, I love the turbo Commodore. Im actually in the process of turboing my straight gas VK. I didn't think I would be able to find anyone else doing the same thing. Just out of interest, have you run the car at the drags? And if so what did she do?
Keep up the good work.

[floydiangreen]

well im not much of a holden or ford fan nor the commodore nor automatics. but i dont get what the intercooler is for, nor the boost guage? is it not a stock 202?

[djlilpete]

omg thats sexy go purple with black tinted windows lowered and internationals with the gauges on the bonnet i think im inlove with it already :) keep up the good work guys

[tbucket23]

love the vh buddy. lol i like it, lol are you gonna get a B&M shifter

[sle383]

Nice work, i am also building a VH SL/E

[bolby]

plans have changed lol
picked up a 2jzge for $300 complete ages ago, so got rid of the Rb30 idea...

i wont bore you with the shitty details in between, but heres some info

planning to get the car up and running with the 2jzge and the TA45 and run low boost 9around 10psi) and just get everything sorted, then find the limiti of the tune at the 10:1 comrpession of the stock GE engine
then fit a thicker head gasket and wind up the boost and find the limit of the bottom end lol.

starting the enging bay from scratch again to do it properly this time

ahh i remember the joys of sanding the engine bay
and just a few random photos of the golf club damage

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/VH/000_0011.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/VH/000_0005.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/VH/000_0008.jpg

also, front sump finally arrived.
seems to be in very good condition!
i sold my sump bolts with my rear sump (lol) so ill have to grab some more on the weekend before i can fit it, can then finaly have the engine up the right way and can pull off the cam covers to sand back and paint them, just becuase!

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6173/45946315.jpg
sanded back my cam cover cause i was bored lol
not sure if i should keep going with finer grit paper to polish it, i think like the shiny look!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/IMG_0143.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/000_0032.jpg

and wishful thinking in the form of a photoshopped pic lol

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j15/misk_one/VH/chop1.jpg

[blue 064]

Hi great build going on...
what mods need to be done to make it a straight gas turbo?

[bolby]

umm not really 'mods' for the gas system
instead of upgrading the fuel system with pumps and injectors, a gas system is basically a similar setup, plug up any injector holes, and its basically like running a carby setup - no need for fuel control, just a good ignition system.

the turbo side of things, i have a drain in the sump and will have a sandwhich plate put in between the oil filter and the block for the oil side of things, can then basically bolt the turbo on as i have the driveline and fuel system already - this is a huge advantage over starting with say a non turbo supra.

a stock 2jzge has a compression of 10:1, so cant run any higher than 10psi without causing harm to the engine before lower the compression with a thicker head gasket. as long as the compression is boost friendly, the engine should be fine for fair bit more than 10psi...

hope that helps lol

[julian vlturbo]

i saw a purple vk at the spit gold coast
with 2jz it had a gt42 turbo all internals done at 20psi it ran 10.3 and he said a better tune it would run 30psi and good for 9s

[julian vlturbo]

you dont no anything cooler temps in to the motor you dont want your motor over boosting that wat a intercooler and boost gauge is for

[bolby]

lol what are you on about mate?

[Tobe]

Where'd the build ge to bolby??

[SSN8R]

thats a mint as conversion any updates ?

[PH@_MAN]

spotted this in latest issue of Boost :) any more progress?

ps I swear I spotted the build thread for this on toymods but cant find it for the life of me any more :(

[rbVLTURBO]

My dads mate just finished restoring a vh sle. he put a 355 stroker in it. good luck with the rest of the car mate

[ANK]

bill has got him self a welder and has started the bay totaly smothing it then i think maybe some sheet metal style work also converted the 2j to turbo spec

i still need to make him a pleum lol woops his been waiting 12 months

[lerchm]

well you certainly seem to know what your doing and you have a lot of nice gear there its gonna be a quick car .....BUT.....MAKE UP YOUR GOD DAMMED MIND YOU F*%KING TOOL YOU CANT SEEM TO DECIDE ON ANYTHING IF YOU WERE GONNA USE ONE ENGINE THEN WORK TOWARDS THAT AND IF YOU WERE GONNA RESPRAY THE ENTIRE ENGINE BAY THEN PULL IT OUT AND DO IT WHEN YOU SPRAY THE WHOLE CAR AND PICK A COLOUR FOR CHRISTS SAKE YOUR GONNA WEAR THE THREAD ON THE BOLTS OUT BEFORE YOU EVEN GET IT ON THE ROAD YOU SAY YOU HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR SO LONG WELL ITS NO WONDER WHY JUST PUT THE THING TOGETHER AND FINISH IT ALREADY .....now i got that off my chest i feel a lot better i thought with the length of the page we might see a finished product or very close but let me tell you i was totally let down i honestly cant believe you would go to all that trouble over and over again so look i have some more advice for you too .....finish the car and move out of mummys house !!!!

[heef tomlinson]

any updates?