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I hope the world is treating you and the family well. Life never leaves you in peace for long. I would love to see an update when you feel up to it. Regards Steve.
Hi mate, great videos. Hey I have a situation. I believe my engine has been put together with only the new channel in #1 cam bearing location but no restrictor in #4. Do you think engine will need to be pulled back down ?
You're so spot on about the government. I got a VT series one with the five liter. Just a couple quick questions what size turbo would I need and be what I need to do any work to the motor to fuel injected but has it distributor thank you Graham
does anyone know where you can buy the M8 x 1.25 tapered plugs ? I've searched everywhere online can only find the finer thread M8 x 1.0 thread in the tapered plugs which I suspect is too fine for cast iron. I can find M8 x 1.25 grub screws, but they aren't tapered, which I'd prefer to avoid as it has the potential to drop into the oil gallery if it did happen to break lose. I would loctite it, but still.... peace of mind
thanks for the very detailed explanation. The oiling system on these engines is really their achilles heel. Not sure why Holden would have ever considered leaving the main bearings as such a low priority. I've got a moderately worked 5L, makes 310-320rwhp in my VH SS. It's mainly a street car, but I like to get it out on the track for a few sprint days every year. I take it no higher than 6200RPM, but I usually keep fairly constantly between 4500-6200RPM for most of the lap as that's where the best power range is. Pulled the bearing caps off a few times now with less than 15,000kms on the engine since the last time and the bearings, mains & big ends are shot again. I've done the performance oil pump mod, using your other video as a guide, I also fitted an ASR 6.5L internally gated sump. But bearings just aren't lasting. So engine is out again at the moment about this oiling stuff, I need to get a little more serious. I watched the COME Racing video, but Sam doesn't go too far into depth. Your explanation is really good. I like to know the reasoning behind the mods, and you explain trace the order of oiling circuit so thoroughly, so I now understand why the mods are done. Also I don't think Sam mentioned what size restrictor hole to drill into the #4 camshaft tunnel, but you mentioned 2mm, so that was good to know. Only thing I would like to see or find out a little more is what sort of drill you used to drill the hole in #1. I can't imagine getting a drill in there. Maybe you used a 90deg drill and I assume the hole would end up on a big of angle as you wouldn't get the drill in there straight. Still not real confident taking to an engine block with a drill and dremel, but this video certainly boosts my confidence a little.
Gday mate, i drilled the hole on the angle, was tricky but quite doable. Great little mod and will ensure the mains gets a good supply coupled with the pump mod... I deeply feel through others having chopped out rod bearings is from oil surge, thats a big problem when the heads can't return oil quick enough back to sump, running a big volume pan with improved drain backs can really help durability and of course the mods are the icing on the cake.. Thanks for your indepth comment I enjoyed reading it, goodluck with yours 👍
@@griffsrearmountturbothemod1623 thanks mate. I'm also going to fit one of those Moroso oil accumulators as well. Seems like another worthwhile investment for the oiling system
It’s good for weight on the rear tires, and cool air is more hp too, If you have a v8 turbo lag is near non existent plus everything uses 2 step anyway Or The piping is similar length with no intercooler
What an excellent project! I have a Ford Maverick 4 doors, with a 302 v8 engine, with a 600cfm quadrajet carburetor. Do you have more details about your project? Would it work on the 302 engine? thx for share!! :)
What happened?!? It's 2024 now..Biden is ruining the state's. The past 4 years here has been miserable. I feel like there all a bunch of liars Griff. There all against us believers that are awake ,The people that have been down every rabbit hole and believed in what the supposed white hats and qanon communities were saying...what you say now kind sir?
can these Mods help the 253 as well??? I know there are plenty out there that bag the little 253!, but i reckon it"s a Great motor and it runs far cooler
Hi griff, love the progress you’ve made on your vehicles. I Have a couple of questions. I’m planning on doing a turbo stroker and wondering if a cast crank will be enough for my power level. Between 600-700 on the high. Are you using cast cranks in your 308 and 355
Gday mate, I've had no issues with cast cranks, I know of others who ran them n/a making solid power around 600 fly wheel and spinning them to 7500 with no issues. I've bent rods,destroyed pistons, punched holes in bores, blown countless headgaslets with no crank issues at all, but I have set my rev limit to 6300 because the 355 rod and piston package is a little heavy, if you want to spin it high keep it strong and light.Im not saying cast cranks are indestructible but with a bit of prep work and a realistic goal you can have a reliable engine. My engine has the oiling mod to block and pump, full balance of the rotating assembly including flex plate, dampener, rods and pistons. The guys that give cast cranks a bad rep is usually from a lack of prep and other problems causing a failure. Hope that helps a little 👍
I’ll tell you my plans for my build. It’s a 253 bored and stroked into a 300. 3.705” bore and 3.48” stroke. I’ve modified the oil pump and block oiling. The pistons are actually forced ford 4.6L modular pistons, 407 grams but need to be milled roughly 0.080”. 6” Scat h-beam rods. When I get the crankshaft, I’ll finish the Clearancing and have the hole rotating assembly balanced. I’ve got two sets of pre-pollution heads, one set is standard and the other has L34 valve. Which I’m going to check for clearance and shrouding.
Broo this car and the video are one of the best ive seen!!! Immaculate set up and great work on all the build! Very impressive car. Would love to hear it run mane!👌🏾👍🏾🙌🏾💨💨🏁🏁🔥
I also gave up on the medical system, along with so called governments.I found a lot of great information on the low carb down under RU-vid channel. Which opened my eyes and Ive now turned my health around. Now I'll be healthy enough to get stuck into the cars and other fun things😊
I’m really sorry to hear that about your wife. I’m sure they do the exact opposite to what you need when you go through the health system. It depends weather or not your condition will turn a profit or not.
Hi Griff , I’ve fitted a rear mount turbo to my car and had all the issues you mentioned at 1 min 30 . I made a sump like yours with breathers . Instantly stopped all the issues. Thank you for you advice . Superb!
Hey Bud, maybe wait till the hoist goes in and jet wash it on the hoist and then wash out the workshop !!!! You'll have to find some way of keeping rain and water sloshing off the road wetting the air filter too. If you run a pod filter. The ratio is stamped on the dust cover flange on the pinion yoke. You've got to be really careful with fish oil because it'll corrode copper wiring and connections quick as anything. She's gunna be a beast when it's finished haha. Take care, stay safe mate. Seeya Rob.....Hey Neat I hope your doing great, keep moving forward.
Exactly same placement i have...Add a caltrac type setup will help keep diff alive as i think diif hop eventally killed my salisbury. I had a gj 4 pinion style diff centre before going the harrop trutrac centre it has now.
@griffsrearmountturbothemod1623 yeah I hear ya if you say too much ya might get silenced, some people don't like hearing the truth and can't imagine their false reality crumbling
Thanks Griff, I've been quietly and enthusiasticly watching your turbo set up progress for years.. not surprised your awake to everything else going on around us aswell.. looking forward to seeing your progress on the hx ute..👍
Solid base for the project mate! And that turbo location will suit it down to the ground. Senator Malcom Roberts sat down for a great interview on the Gypsy Tales Podcast a couple years ago. If you haven't had a listen its worth it. Side note, Podcasts have been an absolute game changer. When the radio keeps playing the same old songs, and your own playlists are getting a bit long in the tooth, you have this fresh inrush of amazing in-depth discussion to listen to on a long road trip or whilst plugging away in the shed.
