My Monaro 6.0VXR S/C

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007 VXR

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Saturday 19th April 2014
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Not the best but, smile


Edited by 007 VXR on Saturday 19th April 15:17

chuntington101

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235 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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007 VXR said:
that's the puppy yes
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What do the guys fitting it say about them? I know some GT500 guys in the states moan that they add weight and don't help much compared to a decent heat exchanger. I know they only work at idel / cruse (basically when the AC is working) so aren't great if you track them. Could work for drag racing though!

wormus

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202 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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chuntington101 said:
What do the guys fitting it say about them? I know some GT500 guys in the states moan that they add weight and don't help much compared to a decent heat exchanger. I know they only work at idel / cruse (basically when the AC is working) so aren't great if you track them. Could work for drag racing though!
I'm also getting one at some point although a lot depends on how much Monkfish are charging for them. Since I topped up my chargecooler header tank, intake temps never go above 120 deg F, and that's at WOT for long periods. Most of the time IATs are in the 80s and I'm running 14psi boost too.

Mark, when you've had it fitted I'd be interested to see the results.

007 VXR

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64,187 posts

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Saturday 19th April 2014
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wormus said:
chuntington101 said:
What do the guys fitting it say about them? I know some GT500 guys in the states moan that they add weight and don't help much compared to a decent heat exchanger. I know they only work at idel / cruse (basically when the AC is working) so aren't great if you track them. Could work for drag racing though!
I'm also getting one at some point although a lot depends on how much Monkfish are charging for them. Since I topped up my chargecooler header tank, intake temps never go above 120 deg F, and that's at WOT for long periods. Most of the time IATs are in the 80s and I'm running 14psi boost too.

Mark, when you've had it fitted I'd be interested to see the results.
Will let you know as soon as its done smile
I know PhilW had some good results with his VXR8.
I dont track my car, mainly fast road and the odd drag biggrin

007 VXR

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Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Car in VX mag in 2 issues time smile

This was about 4/5 years ago now, will be nice to see what they do this time around smile

T/V issue 107





Edited by 007 VXR on Saturday 31st July 13:57




Edited by 007 VXR on Wednesday 23 April 20:45

007 VXR

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Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Gear box oil change and 2 new track rod ends, nice and cheap biggrin

1/4 on monday at York driving

neiljohnson

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206 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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007 VXR

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Thursday 22nd May 2014
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neiljohnson said:


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LOL When did you take that mate? Thanks for fitting me in today thumbup

neiljohnson

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Thursday 22nd May 2014
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007 VXR said:
LOL When did you take that mate? Thanks for fitting me in today thumbup
Did it while you wasn't looking wink

Your always welcome mate thumbup

007 VXR

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Thursday 22nd May 2014
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neiljohnson said:
007 VXR said:
LOL When did you take that mate? Thanks for fitting me in today thumbup
Did it while you wasn't looking wink

Your always welcome mate thumbup
See you tomorrow for track rods smile

007 VXR

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Friday 23rd May 2014
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Track rod ends have arrived, so will pop down in a bit smile

007 VXR

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Friday 23rd May 2014
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fitted smile Thanks again Neil
Feels nicer biggrin

007 VXR

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Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Bangs abit me over the bumps now the track rod ends have been done, Neil ?
Gear box better when warm, but still bad when cold. Clutch fluid next, see if this helps

neiljohnson

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206 months

Wednesday 28th May 2014
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007 VXR said:
Bangs abit me over the bumps now the track rod ends have been done, Neil ?
Gear box better when warm, but still bad when cold. Clutch fluid next, see if this helps
Track rods won't effect the suspension like that
Can have a look when doing the clutch fluid smile

007 VXR

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Wednesday 28th May 2014
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neiljohnson said:
007 VXR said:
Bangs abit me over the bumps now the track rod ends have been done, Neil ?
Gear box better when warm, but still bad when cold. Clutch fluid next, see if this helps
Track rods won't effect the suspension like that
Can have a look when doing the clutch fluid smile
thumbup

wormus

14,467 posts

202 months

Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Mark, clutch makes a massive difference. LS9 on mine is smoooooth and I've done over 30k...second gearbox though!

After market clutches are st.

Edited by wormus on Wednesday 28th May 21:27

007 VXR

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Wednesday 28th May 2014
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wormus said:
Mark, clutch makes a massive difference. LS9 on mine is smoooooth and I've done over 30k...second gearbox though!

After market clutches are st.

Edited by wormus on Wednesday 28th May 21:27
Ive always had this issue with my gear box, from new.. just taking longer to warmup now and feel smooth.

EmmaJ

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145 months

Wednesday 28th May 2014
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FYI you can't have a Tick Performance T56 Magnum Level 5 'box (like I have) and a LS9 because there isn't enough space in a bell housing for both of them....

ask me how I know rolleyes

wormus

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202 months

Thursday 29th May 2014
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EmmaJ said:
FYI you can't have a Tick Performance T56 Magnum Level 5 'box (like I have) and a LS9 because there isn't enough space in a bell housing for both of them....

ask me how I know rolleyes
You need a VXR8 bell housing and a spacer to create the extra room. Mine is a standard T56 and it's the only thing that hasn't broken. I guess your modified version has a shorter input shaft?

Trouble with after market twin plates is they wear quickly and therefore drag, making it difficult to change gear over time. I had the same happen on my McLeod.

LS9 clutch is a completely different beast. It's bigger and the slave has more travel, that's why it takes up more space...but it works.

Edited by wormus on Thursday 29th May 09:11

007 VXR

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64,187 posts

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Thursday 29th May 2014
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wormus said:
EmmaJ said:
FYI you can't have a Tick Performance T56 Magnum Level 5 'box (like I have) and a LS9 because there isn't enough space in a bell housing for both of them....

ask me how I know rolleyes
You need a VXR8 bell housing and a spacer to create the extra room. Mine is a standard T56 and it's the only thing that hasn't broken. I guess your modified version has a shorter input shaft?

Trouble with after market twin plates is they wear quickly and therefore drag, making it difficult to change gear over time. I had the same happen on my McLeod.

LS9 clutch is a completely different beast. It's bigger and the slave has more travel, that's why it takes up more space...but it works.

Edited by wormus on Thursday 29th May 09:11
Dont think its my ACT clutch.