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Streetmachine Drag Challenge

Started by _LS2 Hatch_ , Oct 20 2015 08:33 PM

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#101 neglectedtorana

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Posted 04 September 2016 - 08:19 PM

Hi Grant,

On a side note, you have broken your diff mounts then in a separate event the carrier housing.

Any gearbox issues? Great box that can survive when the diff is breaking.

Great story and well done

Cheers, Tom

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#102 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 04 September 2016 - 08:29 PM

Don't jinx me Tom!
No, I haven't had any clutch or gearbox issues at all.
Fingers crossed I dontas it an absolute prick to remove

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#103 _Blackxu1_

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Posted 04 September 2016 - 08:33 PM

See you there buddy

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#104 neglectedtorana

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Posted 04 September 2016 - 09:18 PM

No jinx intended, sorry

I got my T56 shimmed and the guy put New bearings in it because they looked like they had been hot.

He commented that the T56 rarely gives problems and is very strong, his recommendation was to not cruise it at too low rpm so they get enough oil movement, other than that they are problem free.

Enjoy,

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#105 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 05 September 2016 - 07:29 AM

At 100km mine is only reving at around 1800 rpm. I would call that low, but given the suspension in the Torana, I would say the oil is always on the move

All good, I think they are a great box, just a bit slow in gear changes

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#106 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 05 September 2016 - 02:11 PM

That is all the stock RPM is really... I had a 2000 Camaro SS with the original 3.42 diff and the T56 and it just idled along at 65 - 70 mph pretty much.

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#107 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 16 October 2016 - 06:27 PM

See you there buddy

Only a week to go Nathan
Are you ready to go?

I wish I was, but I couldn't be more unprepared.
Work is rediculous at the moment and my car not running yet, and will need a tune before leaving. Hopefully the guy that tunes it can do it for me Thursday or Friday.
Nothing like last minute!

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#108 _LHSL308_

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Posted 16 October 2016 - 08:40 PM

Has someone got a link to a schedule for this? I can't find much on google.

I'd like to bring the boys to the Calder Park events.

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#109 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 17 October 2016 - 04:49 PM

Starts this Sunday with scruteneering only.
Monday is Calder, then head to Bendigo for the night
Tuesday is Heathcote, then to Mildura for the night
Wednesday race Mildura, then either stay there the night or head to Swan Hill
Thursday race Swan Hill, then either stay there or head back to Bendigo
Friday final day race Calder.

Monday will have the most amount of cars running.
Friday will be better racing as its the last day and they also run grudge matches, and straight heads up no classes. Can expect less cars as the week will take a few casualties no doubt

I'm guessing the tracks will open each day around 10 or 11am going on last year.

Hope this helps. Hope to see you at some stage Wayne

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#110 LXCHEV

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Posted 17 October 2016 - 04:53 PM

I heard the Friday at Calder is night time racing? Or is it both day and night time?

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#111 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 17 October 2016 - 04:58 PM

Unsure, I haven't heard yet. I hope day though
I just hope they don't mix it up with a Street Meet. Last Friday at King of the Hill was a disaster

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#112 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 17 October 2016 - 06:20 PM

Only a week to go Nathan
Are you ready to go?
I wish I was, but I couldn't be more unprepared.
Work is rediculous at the moment and my car not running yet, and will need a tune before leaving. Hopefully the guy that tunes it can do it for me Thursday or Friday.
Nothing like last minute!

If I can help out in any way sing out mate.
Same goes if you need assistance during the week...I'm more than happy to come with tools, trailer, parts or whatever. Just call me.

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#113 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 17 October 2016 - 06:30 PM

Cheers mate, I am very thankful for your offer!
I fired the engine late night and shut it down instantly. I had no exhaust on it and it was 11pm.
Hoping to get out tonight connect up exhaust, mount the thermo fans, then I just need coolant tomorrow and I'm driving again.
From there off to get tuned and I'm done.

I will keep your offere in mind.

Thanks again!!!

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#114 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 18 October 2016 - 08:09 AM

I heard the Friday at Calder is night time racing? Or is it both day and night time?

Just been confirmed Friday night not a Street Meet, DC only!
Thank God for that!!!

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#115 _LHSL308_

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Posted 18 October 2016 - 08:21 PM

Just been confirmed Friday night not a Street Meet, DC only!
Thank God for that!!!

Awesome Grant, i'll bring the boys to that Friday night event. Do you now what time it starts?

I'll pop over on Monday for a squiz after lunch seeing I'm free.

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#116 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 18 October 2016 - 10:49 PM

Awesome Grant, i'll bring the boys to that Friday night event. Do you now what time it starts?

I'll pop over on Monday for a squiz after lunch seeing I'm free.

I'm a chance dude, we could roll out together if I don't have much going on...

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#117 _LHSL308_

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Posted 18 October 2016 - 11:01 PM

I'm a chance dude, we could roll out together if I don't have much going on...

Sounds good bro, I was going to ask if you had anything on. What day are you thinking of going?

Edited by LHSL308, 18 October 2016 - 11:02 PM.

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#118 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 19 October 2016 - 10:02 AM

Sounds good bro, I was going to ask if you had anything on. What day are you thinking of going?

Monday makes sense....??

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#119 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 19 October 2016 - 10:11 AM

Monday gates open at 8am, racing from 10-5
Friday gates open at 2, racing from 4pm

I will pst the itinery later for the week

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#120 _LHSL308_

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Posted 19 October 2016 - 01:53 PM

Monday makes sense....??

If you can make it mate, thought you might be busy at work. Do you want to meet there or at my place mate? Calder is literally 20 minutes from here.

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#121 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 19 October 2016 - 06:45 PM

If you can make it mate, thought you might be busy at work. Do you want to meet there or at my place mate? Calder is literally 20 minutes from here.

Instead of every Cunning Stunt knowing our business let's take this offline. I'll text you sir. Lol

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#122 _Blackxu1_

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Posted 20 October 2016 - 06:52 PM

I'm ready mate. Can't wait. Not sure what the tune up is like as I've had limited time to tune it. I packed the e85 carb anyway just incase.

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#123 _LS2 Hatch_

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Posted 20 October 2016 - 08:00 PM

I will keep an eye out on Sunday and be sure to say g'day.
If you realise you need something once your on the road, don't be shy to yell out, I'm happy to help out where I can, especially given I'm local and live 10 minutes from Calder.
Look forward to catching up.

See you other dodo's Monday

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#124 _Blackxu1_

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Posted 21 October 2016 - 07:51 AM

Thanks mate add me on face book if you like. Nathan Clarke.

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#125 _LHSL308_

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Posted 22 October 2016 - 09:10 AM

Grant, do you know where spectators might be able to park? Hopefully we can park inside Calder Park.

And Daz, you bringing the Torrie mate? Mines on the road, was thinking about bringing it.