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by BradGTV
Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:13 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build
Replies: 94
Views: 63250

Re: Turbocharged 79' GTV - Track Car Build

well im sad to say nothing has happend since the last post :( but.. i have bought a 75 twinspark, witch will give the TS engine, gearbox, 5 - stud hubs and brembo brakes. so instead of turboing the nord as i originally planned i will be adpating the manifold to the TS engine instead. just a few ques...
by BradGTV
Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:07 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Need Some Advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 2339

Re: Need Some Advice...

thanks for the help guys, excalty what i was after! :D i like the idea of the 3.0 v6 daily, it wont be as good on fuel as a 4cyl but the extra torque and sound makes up for it :lol: i think the best option is to put the 3.0 in the gtv6 as it is 'basically' bolt in, as opposed to putting a v6 in a 4c...
by BradGTV
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: GTV6, ex Zender, turning into a racer
Replies: 95
Views: 71044

Re: GTV6, ex Zender, turning into a racer

car looks great,
whats the benefit of the adjustable watts linkage over standard?
by BradGTV
Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:31 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Need Some Advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 2339

Need Some Advice...

i need some advice.. i basically have too many options and cant decide what too do. we have started the build of a turbo nord engine but know having thoughts if its the best option. currently i cant decided what car gets what engine and what the car is used for, between my dad and i we have: - 1983 ...
by BradGTV
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:34 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 127564

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

Hi MD,
have done anything else to the car?
for your exhaust flange, did you have a CAD file for it?
cheer, Brad
by BradGTV
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:17 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Twinspark Exhaust Flange.
Replies: 0
Views: 1862

Twinspark Exhaust Flange.

does anyone have a CAD drawing of a twinspark exhaust flange?
cheers, Brad
by BradGTV
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: v6 conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 19571

Re: v6 conversion

well im not sure, but ive been told by two people from the aroca forum that they will, do you know any differernt? as per my thread in track preperation i was originally building a turbo nord engine,i have since droppped that idea and are now putting the 164 3.0 in and later on a turbo for that, muc...
by BradGTV
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: v6 conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 19571

Re: v6 conversion

hi xrad, thanks for the info, from my local froum i have lernt that: using 2.0 nord mounts on the v6 it will bolt into engine bay, tunnel needs to be streched to clear v6 dount, gtv6 shaft will then bolt in, gtv6 dedion and transaxle will bolt in, i will use non-isotlaic shifter on gtv6 gearbox, rad...
by BradGTV
Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:50 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: v6 conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 19571

v6 conversion

hi guys :D
i looking to put all the running gear from my gtv6 into a 4cyl gtv as the gtv is a great body and car and the gtv6 is rusty and needs a re-spray and alot of work.

just wondering what is required to put a v6 12v and transaxle into a 4cyl gtv coupe?
cheers, Brad
by BradGTV
Thu Dec 23, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Mats Strandberg (SWE)
Replies: 785
Views: 353740

Re: Mats Strandberg (SWE)

hey mats,
have u made any more progress on ur build?
would love to see some pics of the turbo manifold :D
by BradGTV
Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:57 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Donut Cage
Replies: 13
Views: 9787

Re: Donut Cage

good to know marco :)
and yes xrad, i plan to make a few sets for all my cars.
by BradGTV
Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:06 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: MasterCylinder Sizing
Replies: 10
Views: 8683

Re: MasterCylinder Sizing

thanks again MD,
yes, testing is done on the highway :mrgreen:
by BradGTV
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: MasterCylinder Sizing
Replies: 10
Views: 8683

Re: MasterCylinder Sizing

thanks guys, i think i will stick with the volvo's, although a guy here in adelaide is using vs commodore claipers on the front, and i know that a popular upgrade for vs commodore brakes are the ones from a VT which are the 2 piston sliding, but ive proven and tested the volvos so might aswell use t...
by BradGTV
Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Donut Cage
Replies: 13
Views: 9787

Re: Donut Cage

thanks MD for your help, great info :D
by BradGTV
Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:54 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Donut Cage
Replies: 13
Views: 9787

Re: Donut Cage

thanks MD, in that case, i will be making them :D
for all 3 donuts, yes?