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powahh · 07-20-2013, 11:11 PM

L̶S̶x̶ - GOING VH45!!!

powahh · 07-21-2013, 12:07 AM

Sorry guys for the lack of updates.
Its been a crazy year in every aspect, family trouble, crazy busy and some other things.
Started making real progress on this, so I've decided to share this.
I've been shopping around for LSx engine/transmission and found it to be a bit problematic, one because everyone and their mom wants one nowadays and two because I've been contemplating something more unique.
So i've done some research and found VH45 engines quite appealing.
Smoggable(if the emission systems are in check and nothing is modified from the donor car), easy to find, relatively easy to swap to be lega in CA(OBDI engine into OBDI car), forged crank and rods, makes about 300-320hp with basic mods and has the potential for 500 NA or some real huge(800+) hp if i decide to twin turbo it.

Here's some pictures so you can see it for yourself.

Went 5 lug with some quality OEM parts using J30 front and rear hubs, both needed modifications

Doing some adjustments on the J30 hubs on the lathe

Made some solid aluminum subframe risers(I can make you a set if you want)
Put the subframe back in

Risers looking fresh

R200 rebuilt and got some beefy 5 bolt axles, solid bushings
(sorry for this instagram picture, i like it)

Bought a freshly rebuilt CD009 6 speed out of 350Z

Extended my FLCA 40mm. Also ordered some Abercrombie Motorsports knuckles + outer tie rod set. More pictures upon receiving. Didnt finish TIGing them yet. Will post a finished picture later

Chopped and tuber the front. Waiting for the 1 and 1/2 dimple maker to finish it.

Picked up a pair of RPF1s 17x10 +18 for the rear

Fitted. Also got a full set of Blitz Sparcos

5 lug completed and extended Moroso/ARP extended studs waiting for Fortune coilovers and some supension arms

Made some stickers just for fun.

PureRush · 07-24-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by powahh

L̶S̶x̶ - GOING VH45!!!

This. Welcome to the club

powahh · 07-28-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PureRush

This. Welcome to the club

is yours street legal?

PureRush · 07-28-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by powahh

is yours street legal?

Naw hell no. Deleted all the emissions and running Tri-y headers to a 3 inch exhaust all the way back

powahh · 07-28-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PureRush

Naw hell no. Deleted all the emissions and running Tri-y headers to a 3 inch exhaust all the way back

Thats my boiiiii!!!!
Ill do the same eventually

powahh · 07-28-2013, 06:11 PM

Yay for more parts!

Finished the J30/4 lug combo 5 lug conversion.

Fortune Auto Z32 rear sleeves, Wilwood clutch master, Moog crap for the FLCA.

Abercrombie Motorsports needs to hurry up and send me back my knuckles.

07-20-2013, 11:11 PM	#1
powahh Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Roseville Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	L̶S̶x̶ - GOING VH45!!! __________________ Gee Spot Garage, doing things you don't.

07-21-2013, 12:07 AM	#2
powahh Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Roseville Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry guys for the lack of updates. Its been a crazy year in every aspect, family trouble, crazy busy and some other things. Started making real progress on this, so I've decided to share this. I've been shopping around for LSx engine/transmission and found it to be a bit problematic, one because everyone and their mom wants one nowadays and two because I've been contemplating something more unique. So i've done some research and found VH45 engines quite appealing. Smoggable(if the emission systems are in check and nothing is modified from the donor car), easy to find, relatively easy to swap to be lega in CA(OBDI engine into OBDI car), forged crank and rods, makes about 300-320hp with basic mods and has the potential for 500 NA or some real huge(800+) hp if i decide to twin turbo it. Here's some pictures so you can see it for yourself. Went 5 lug with some quality OEM parts using J30 front and rear hubs, both needed modifications Doing some adjustments on the J30 hubs on the lathe Made some solid aluminum subframe risers(I can make you a set if you want) Put the subframe back in Risers looking fresh R200 rebuilt and got some beefy 5 bolt axles, solid bushings (sorry for this instagram picture, i like it) Bought a freshly rebuilt CD009 6 speed out of 350Z Extended my FLCA 40mm. Also ordered some Abercrombie Motorsports knuckles + outer tie rod set. More pictures upon receiving. Didnt finish TIGing them yet. Will post a finished picture later Chopped and tuber the front. Waiting for the 1 and 1/2 dimple maker to finish it. Picked up a pair of RPF1s 17x10 +18 for the rear Fitted. Also got a full set of Blitz Sparcos 5 lug completed and extended Moroso/ARP extended studs waiting for Fortune coilovers and some supension arms Made some stickers just for fun. __________________ Gee Spot Garage, doing things you don't. Last edited by powahh; 07-21-2013 at 12:40 AM.. Reason: ah why not

07-28-2013, 06:11 PM	#7
powahh Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Roseville Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yay for more parts! Finished the J30/4 lug combo 5 lug conversion. Fortune Auto Z32 rear sleeves, Wilwood clutch master, Moog crap for the FLCA. Abercrombie Motorsports needs to hurry up and send me back my knuckles. __________________ Gee Spot Garage, doing things you don't.