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MRLXSS - The Complete Build Thread

Started by MRLXSS , Jul 03 2009 09:23 AM

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#426 _TJ355_

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 08:53 AM

Will u have to mod your Tunnel or anything matty or will she go straight in?

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#427 MRLXSS

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 08:57 AM

I'm pretty sure it will go straight in... Might need some slight hammer mods at most.

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#428 LXdamo

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 09:42 AM

I know where there is a crossmember to suit that gearbox.........
Just needs four holes drilled in it and its finished :spoton:

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#429 MRLXSS

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 09:56 AM

^^ How good's that! HAHA! ^^ :spoton:

Edited by MRLXSS, 22 November 2010 - 09:56 AM.

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#430 _suxgas_

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 11:10 AM

Nice build up i like it... good luck with it.. :spoton:

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#431 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 12:03 PM

So maybe the 355/T700 will be finished before you get the 253 back in then?

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#432 MRLXSS

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 12:18 PM

Oh, i didn't update...

The 253 went back and and got it running... But leaked like crazy from a bolt in the bellhousing... Apparently you should never take a Trimatic bellhousing off as it misaligns things and will cause problems...

So i took that box out and put in another trimatic i had in, only to crack the bellhousing bolting it all up.

So i gave up on the 253! It'll be coming out soon and going up for sale...

Edited by MRLXSS, 22 November 2010 - 12:19 PM.

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#433 _nzstato_

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 12:21 PM

Oh, i didn't update...

The 253 went back and and got it running... But leaked like crazy from a bolt in the bellhousing... Apparently you should never take a Trimatic bellhousing off as it misaligns things and will cause problems...

So i took that box out and put in another trimatic i had in, only to crack the bellhousing bolting it all up.

So i gave up on the 253! It'll be coming out soon and going up for sale...

Ouch that sucks, yes I believe you need a special too to correctly align the oil pump when you put the belhousing back on. Yet another reason to move onto bigger and better things (355ci/T700 :spoton:

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#434 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 22 November 2010 - 12:23 PM

I have the tool to align the pump and bell housing for a Trimatic if you want to try again.

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#435 MRLXSS

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Posted 09 December 2010 - 08:50 AM

Dropped the block and stroker kit off last night!

Should be ready to Dummy Assemble over Xmas! Woohoo!!!

I got a quote all knocked up and got a rough idea on specs and stuff as well. I forgot to bring it to work though, so I'll have to go off memory.

Specs of the motor is looking like this:

COME Nodular Crankshaft
Scat I-Beam Rods
SRS Probe Forged Pistons, Flat top -5cc Valve relief.
10.8:1 Compression (Around this mark)
Harrop Dual Plane Manifold
VN Heads (Pocket Ported & Reco'd)
Solid Clive Cam
Crane Adjustable Roller Rockers
Isky Springs & Retainers
Most Likely going to put a 750DP Holley on it (Sorry Tim, haha). I'm looking into a Quickfuel one from the states.
Pacemaker Headers - Tri-Y, 1-5/8 Primaries
Turbo700 - Shift kitted etc (Not sure on the stall size yet)

There is more, but i can't remember off the top of my head... But the aim is for around 450hp. It's getting built down at Speedworks in Ringwood, so it's going to be a top notch engine!

I'm spending waaaay more than originally planned... But I'm getting a whole lot more than i expected as well!

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#436 adrianh08

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Posted 09 December 2010 - 12:13 PM

What???? Spending way more than you originally planned???? Whilst building a car?????? Thats bullshit mate. How did that happen? Spending more money than you originally planned should never happen when building a car. Nor should it take longer than expected or have anything go wrong. You've obviously done something very wrong and should be ashamed of yourself.

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#437 _TJ355_

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Posted 09 December 2010 - 09:30 PM

Sounds awsome matt its gonna be a beast!

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#438 MRLXSS

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Posted 10 December 2010 - 07:55 AM

What???? Spending way more than you originally planned???? Whilst building a car?????? Thats bullshit mate. How did that happen? Spending more money than you originally planned should never happen when building a car. Nor should it take longer than expected or have anything go wrong. You've obviously done something very wrong and should be ashamed of yourself.

HAHAHA! I know, I'm struggling to sleep at night I'm so ashamed! HAHAHAHA!

Sounds awsome matt its gonna be a beast!

Ooooh yeah! I cannot wait to fire it up for the first time!

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#439 orangeLJ

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Posted 10 December 2010 - 10:15 AM

sounds good!

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#440 Stedz_lc

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Posted 13 December 2010 - 09:19 PM

Tony will look after you, mate had tony help him out on a few bits, i went with him when it got put on the engine dyno 540hp!! So listen to what tony has to say!
Goin to be super tought Good luck!!

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#441 MRLXSS

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Posted 13 December 2010 - 09:59 PM

Yeah, I cannot wait for the motor to be going again!

I know they are going to look after me with the motor and build me an absolute weapon! I am taking every bit of advice they throw my way! I spoke with Tony for an hour or so the other week over a few beers. He sussed out what I want to acheive from the motor and worked out how I'm going to get that.

I'm aiming for bags of torque, as the main goal is for a street car that hauls arse! HAHA! It'll see the strip a few times a year, but thats not what its primary aim is. It's gotta be an all rounder!