Resto Project - VS Charged Ute

[Rusty]

Model:
Vs ute series I

Engine Type:
3.8 - Forged and vortech blown.
engine builder - Bob Romano

Engine Mods:
Vortech V-1 Charger - rebuilt and upgraded by CAPA and modified to be oil fed
Fully rebuilt and strengthened top and bottom end. Appears to be ported lower / upper inlet manifold, exhaust chambers water jackets etc

Power:
Yet to check

Exhaust:
Stainless Steel Extractors
Dual high flow cat
Dual Muffler
Dual exhaust until it meets at the diff

Gearbox:
Bob Grant Modified box
Heavy duty torque converter
Upgraded needle bearings
Upgraded accumulator
Premium clutch master kit
Additional cooler pipers
Upgraded pressure plate
Upgraded shift solenoids
Bush overhaul kit
Dexron 3
Column shift auto at the moment

Diff:
Borg Warner 10 bolt LSD with 28 spline andseries 3 r31 skyline 3.91 diff centre

Body:
Genuine VS SS Front End with fog lights
Custom Sideskirts and Rear Bar
GP Cars Fiberglass Hardlid
Vt clear side indicators
Tint
Heavy Duty Towbar
De-badged rear
Doors off Engine out 2pac respray with enhanced green flake.
Full buff, cut and polish.
Deleted tie down hooks
UHF aerial
Custom toolbox

Brakes:
Vx hsv 4 pot front calipers with ventilated, slotted and drilled rotors.
Vx hsv rear calipers with ventilated and slotted rotors.
Braided lines all round


Wheels:
SSA 18s
New tyres

Suspension:
Monroe GT sportsryder fronts with Lovell springs
and Monroe GT Gas rears with Lovell springs

Interior:

Statesman Caprice dash pad
Statesman Level 3 cluster
Statesman door cards
Statesman centre floor console and lid
Statesman stereo surround addition
Autometer boost gauge
Aftermarket Steering Wheel
Aftermarket Power Windows (disabled)
Aftermarket Cruise Control (disabled)
New Charcoal grey roof lining
Monza leather bucket seats
UHF / CB radio

Other Mods:
autometer Boost Gauge,
BOV
Full Alarm System with remote central locking and immobiliser
Custom intake through guard
K&N pod filter behind bumper
Autronic SMC engine management
High flow injectors
High rise Fuel Regulator
Baffled and chrome transmission sump
Relocated coil pack
Hidden charcoal canister
Relocated fuel regq
Msd ignition coils
Top gun 8mm leads
Strut sway bar
Brand new External fuel pump - 255LPH
Brand new Internal fuel pump
Brand new alternator
Polished plenum cover
Gunmetal grey plenum
Chevy orange rocker covers
Black sun visors
Relocated handbrake
Genuine tub liner
69mm throttle body
69mm maf
Exhaust heat shield


Stereo:
Alpine MRV-302 4CH Amp hidden behind passenger seat.
Alpine MDA-W89DE Headunit
Lanzar 10inch Sub hidden behind drivers seat
Alpine crossover network with two tweeters

Future Mods / wish list:

Power mods!
Intercooler
Vt ss pedals
Ratchet / rip shifter
plenum spacer / manifold spacer
Bigger throttle body / intake upgrade
Tune - maybe E85?
Tidy everything
Lower - bag rear and lower front

Parts awaiting firment:
Black seatbelts and clips
Heavy duty transmission cooler
Oil cooler

Hey guys

I bought this project about a week ago as a toy to do up. It had a lot of money spent on it and then it sat for a number of years.

We slapped a new battery in it and she fired up straight away. No smoke out of the exhaust and an extremely clean and crisp engine.

The entire vehicle is dirty from being in storage, rats have been living in the engine bay and the paint has had a few scuffs etc. The engine bay will clean up and I am lucky that no rodents have started to nibble on wiring. The paint should also buff and polish up almost mint. The engine looks brand new with not a drop of oil anywhere to be found. Underbody is near mint and the body is extremely straight.

I have only had it for a couple of days but have replaced all the coolant hoses, TPS and will be changing alternator later today.

Pictures will be added as we go. Feedback and suggestions appreciated

PLEASE TAKE NOTE - I also think the front bar looks like ass
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[Tatiana]

Very nice. Looks like you got yourself a very good deal.

 

[Demonica]

Need to ditch the tonneau hooks badly. They look like crap with a hard lid. Other than that it looks pretty clean. Look forward to seeing more pics

 

[Rusty]

Very nice. Looks like you got yourself a very good deal.

Thanks. I intend to spend a lot of time on this as I think it's got potential.



You've got a good point demonica. Hook delete will happen pretty shortly

Will get more shots soon. Interior is tidy but need a glovebox badly. Parts are a dime a dozen on these things

 

[AirStrike]

When we were talking about this I thought it was a V8! Definitely doesn't make the power you said then, lol.

 

[Pollushon]

Nice unit. With forged internals I'd be looking at intercooling and ramping that boost up. What's it running currently?

 

[Rusty]

When we were talking about this I thought it was a V8! Definitely doesn't make the power you said then, lol.

I realise that. I thought it was extremely high as I said.

 

[Rusty]

Nice unit. With forged internals I'd be looking at intercooling and ramping that boost up. What's it running currently?

Not too sure just yet. Making sure all is well before it has its first voyage

 

[Rusty]

Engine bay had a good scrub. Flushed out a lot of rat ****

 

[WogBoyz]

came up awesome mate!