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Matt's L67 Calais ***Bent pushrod, broken valve spring***

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Old 09-20-2007, 07:00 AM
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Name: Matt
Age: 21
Model: VT Series 2 Calais
Colour: Amazon Blue
Engine Type: L67
Power: 225.1HP
Mods: YT CAI, K&N Filter, 3.4" supercharger pulley, Standard 1.65:1 Ratio Rockers again :(
Exhaust: HPC coated Pacemaker 1 3/4" extractors, High flow cats, Twin 2.25" Stainless Exhaust
Gearbox: Stage 2 Shift Kit, Corvette servos
Diff: Standard 3.07:1.
Brakes: Standard
Suspension: Pedders coilovers front, Pedders rear, all new bushes
Wheels/Tyres: Verde Madonna 20 x 8.5. Nankang 245/30Z/R20
Interior: Leather, Woodgrain, Silver rear vents, Silver front vents, VY Commodore SS pedals
Exterior: Standard, Rolled guards, Front guards debadged
Coming Soon: LSD with 3.73s, Custom Twin 2.5", LS1 MAF, Worked Heads, XPZ Cam and 1.7:1 YT Roller Rockers

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Model: 1967 HR Holden Special
Colour: Black Etch Primer
Engine Type: L67 - Rebuild begun (4.2L Stroker, Alloy headed, Whipple Charged)
Gearbox: 4L60E for now.
Diff: Ford 9 Inch LSD
Brakes: 4 wheel discs - Commodore stud pattern
Suspension: Chassis strengthened, Mini tubbed, Coil overs at front with polished tubular front end, 4 Link with coil overs in rear.
Wheels/Tyres: Chaser rims to roll it around
Interior: Polished Billet Steering Column, Bare metal.
Future Mods: Too much, I'll keep you posted.
Only have a few pictures. 20" x 10" rim to test clearence of mini-tubs, before diff was installed. A bit more has been accomplished since these were taken. On hold while I gather engine parts.

AFTER A YEAR OUTSIDE
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WORK BEGUN

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BILLET STEERING COLUMN

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Old 09-20-2007, 08:07 AM
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Wow! you've got some nice projects going on! I like it!

That Holden Special will be nice when you are done.
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Intercooler waiting for my other parts:

Yella Terra Intermediate Intercooler with Triple flow front core, Yella Terra Billet Fuel Rails

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Very nice, Cant wait to see that go on
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whoa! thats awesome, good luck with the builds, keep us posted
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When my wheels arrived (20" x 8.5" Verde Madonna)

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Wheels on, Coilovers installed:

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thats a nice looking ride. what year is it?
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wow those are some nice rides
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You're my new idol!
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So, the rear wheel drive trans is a 4L60E? What tranny do you plan on putting in later to handle all the newly found power?


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