MRLXSS - The Complete Build Thread
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Posted 28 January 2010 - 01:15 PM
Todd would just sell it in a month or two anyway!
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Posted 28 January 2010 - 04:50 PM
There ya go matty!
See what Mumbo can do... You'll get there EASY
Traction is always your enemy.. but ya know.. that's a pretty fun problem to have hehehe!
My next step will be gas... only cause it's the most cose effective power gain and my engine is already built for it, so we'll give her a whiff one day and see if we cant get kicked out for breaking into the 10s!
W00t! Another build thread coming!! get into it mate!
See what Mumbo can do... You'll get there EASY
Traction is always your enemy.. but ya know.. that's a pretty fun problem to have hehehe!
My next step will be gas... only cause it's the most cose effective power gain and my engine is already built for it, so we'll give her a whiff one day and see if we cant get kicked out for breaking into the 10s!
W00t! Another build thread coming!! get into it mate!
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Posted 28 January 2010 - 10:47 PM
That wheelstand from the white Torana is awesome.
Where did he buy his traction from ? I need some...
Where did he buy his traction from ? I need some...
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Posted 29 January 2010 - 09:10 AM
235/60/15 ET street radials i think with tuning it will do high 10,s.It only runs a Crane 280 solid cam i have a roller for it yet but i dont think my rods are strong enough fo mutch more.If you are interested i can give you a run down of my comp combo it was built on a tight budget.That wheelstand from the white Torana is awesome.
Where did he buy his traction from ? I need some...
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Posted 29 January 2010 - 02:42 PM
If you are interested i can give you a run down of my comp combo it was built on a tight budget.
Yeah that sounds like a good idea - can you start a thread on it ?
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Posted 29 January 2010 - 03:13 PM
There already is one but if he wants more detail
If you are interested i can give you a run down of my comp combo it was built on a tight budget.
Yeah that sounds like a good idea - can you start a thread on it ?
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Posted 29 January 2010 - 03:59 PM
Surprised nobody has suggested going the carbed chev rhoute! much easier and cheaper to extract good reliable HP from a chev then a 308 imo..and if you are worried about chassis twist install a rod shop chassis kit and half cage. 
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Posted 15 March 2010 - 03:57 PM
Had a dyno day with Eastside Cruisers on Saturday, the ute was planned to go on the rollers, but its out of action courtesy of the hail. So I took the Torana down.
Pulled 141rwkw, which is basically identical to what it pulled in the past (142.9rwkw). Everyone else was complaining about air temps/quality, and figures being drastically lower, but to only drop 2kw i was happy!
I also disconnect the 12v to the coil i had hooked up, and didnt drop any power, so i think a new coil is in order (proper elec one) and re connect the 12V. Might also get a new dizzy graphed for Petrol not gas to suit my cam! If i can pick up some more power! BONUS! Might also finally upgrade to the Performer manifold i have in the shed! HAHA!
Pulled 141rwkw, which is basically identical to what it pulled in the past (142.9rwkw). Everyone else was complaining about air temps/quality, and figures being drastically lower, but to only drop 2kw i was happy!
I also disconnect the 12v to the coil i had hooked up, and didnt drop any power, so i think a new coil is in order (proper elec one) and re connect the 12V. Might also get a new dizzy graphed for Petrol not gas to suit my cam! If i can pick up some more power! BONUS! Might also finally upgrade to the Performer manifold i have in the shed! HAHA!
Edited by MRLXSS, 15 March 2010 - 03:58 PM.
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Posted 15 March 2010 - 10:18 PM
Hey Matt
Still remember the sound of your hatch "nice" definately not your typical thong slapper 253.
Good to see you are still enjoying it.
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Still remember the sound of your hatch "nice" definately not your typical thong slapper 253.
Good to see you are still enjoying it.
Garth
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Posted 21 March 2010 - 09:36 PM
Definitely doesn't sound 253ish. 
Not a bad power figure either, can be improved though 
Tim
Not a bad power figure either, can be improved though Tim
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Posted 23 March 2010 - 07:08 AM
Top work matty, Sounds very tough on the dyno. Thats one very nice hatch you've built, it' just shows you dont have to have the best tools and biggest shed to build a nice car, it's a credit to you mate.
Will have to catch up for a few beers and a photoshoot when i finally get mine finished and over to get the cam done.
Will have to catch up for a few beers and a photoshoot when i finally get mine finished and over to get the cam done.
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Posted 23 March 2010 - 08:29 AM
Thanks Les!
I can't wait for a catch up when you come over! I reckon we can get your car into Street Machine as well! Might be able to a better photographer than me to snap some pics for you!
Mmmmmmm Beer!
I can't wait for a catch up when you come over! I reckon we can get your car into Street Machine as well! Might be able to a better photographer than me to snap some pics for you!
Mmmmmmm Beer!
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 11:46 AM
I just have to say...
Congratulations to my over 10 year old, 290 Stroker. I know you were originally built for gas and your cam, manifold and dizzy have been set-up to work best on straight gas... But i still reckon you go alright just the way you are on old petrol!
You put in a solid 5-600km's over the weekend, and i trashed the crap out of you up at Heathcote! You managed to pull off a 14.5 @ 97mph for me (not your best i know, 14.4 is!)... Which was enough to comfortably beat MR5000, with his new 308. You also weren't far off many other 308'd Torana's on the day. For a $400 motor, I can't really ask for much more!
GO THE 290! Take that MR5000! LOL
Congratulations to my over 10 year old, 290 Stroker. I know you were originally built for gas and your cam, manifold and dizzy have been set-up to work best on straight gas... But i still reckon you go alright just the way you are on old petrol!
You put in a solid 5-600km's over the weekend, and i trashed the crap out of you up at Heathcote! You managed to pull off a 14.5 @ 97mph for me (not your best i know, 14.4 is!)... Which was enough to comfortably beat MR5000, with his new 308. You also weren't far off many other 308'd Torana's on the day. For a $400 motor, I can't really ask for much more!
GO THE 290! Take that MR5000! LOL
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 11:58 AM
bahahaha.
All those jump starts were worth it in the end
Ryan needs something better now, next year he'll beat you, let's hope.
All those jump starts were worth it in the end
Ryan needs something better now, next year he'll beat you, let's hope.
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:00 PM
Ryan needs something better now, next year he'll beat you, let's hope.
Tell him, he's dreaming! LOL
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:10 PM
haha next year ha more looking at next few months once traction is sorted
maybe should orginise another drag day or say the esc drag day its on again
maybe should orginise another drag day or say the esc drag day its on again
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:13 PM
With Heathcote up for sale.... Who knows when we might be able to again....
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:14 PM
LOL, funny stuff.
Well I'm bored so thought I might add something to this thread...
Couple of pics of MRLXSS from our cruise on the weekend, the beast was looking pretty sexy:
But there's NO WAY I'm leaving these ones out......
Well I'm bored so thought I might add something to this thread...
Couple of pics of MRLXSS from our cruise on the weekend, the beast was looking pretty sexy:
But there's NO WAY I'm leaving these ones out......
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:15 PM
HAHA! Thanks Brett! At least it looks good broken down
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:17 PM
heathcote up for sale? dam not really interested in going to calder haha over run cold stream airport maybe and settle it there haha
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 01:43 PM
Haha Matt, maybe one day I'll beat you..
better start planning now lol
better start planning now lol
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 02:10 PM
Some nice shots there and well done to your 253 stroker too !
Bring on the next upgrade
!Bring on the next upgrade
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 02:11 PM
haha by the time you end up with something to beat the 290 matt will prob have a 355 or ls1 or something along the lines of that big margin to jump
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 02:14 PM
I will get a... uhm......, 383.... LOL
Budgie wouldn't even be able to handle it lol
LOLBudgie wouldn't even be able to handle it lol
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 02:33 PM
haha by the time you end up with something to beat the 290 matt will prob have a 355 or ls1 or something along the lines of that big margin to jump
Yeah, I'll be doing wheelstands and 9's by then! LOL
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