VX V6 - BrAdAsS

[BrAdAsS]

Name: Brad Q
Model: VX Series 1 V6 Sedan 08/00
Colour: Stormy Grey (B183)
Bodykit: Fibreglass VX Clubsport (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_bodykit.html)
Engine Type: L36 Ecotec 3.8L V6 (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_engine.html)
Engine Mods: FIT 1.9:1 rockers, MACE 12mm spacer, MSD 8.5mm leads... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_engine.html)
Power: 168.9rwhp+...
Exhaust: Full 2.5" Exhaust / 2.5" HPC Coated Pacemaker Extractors / 2.5" Hiflow S/S Cat / Redback sports muffler (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_engine.html)
Gearbox: 4L65E... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_gearbox.html)
Diff: V8 Diff / 3.45:1 gears / Spool... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_diff.html)
Brakes: DBA4000 6x6 Wiper Slotted All round / QFM A1RM pads Allround / TRW GP600 brake fluid... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_suspension.html)
Suspension: Pedders GSR Struts/Shocks/Springs / Whiteline 31mm & 22mm adjustable Swaybars & Whiteline Race Link Pins... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_suspension.html)
(http://bradass.net/myride_suspension.html) Wheels/Tyres: ROH 18x8 Prowlers (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_bodykit.html)
Interior: Modified... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_interior.html)
Other Mods: Changes Often.. (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_other.html)
Stereo: Alpine, Optima, Kenwood..... (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/myride_stereo.html)
Build Period: Since 2004
Cost: Doesn't Stop.
Contacts: (CLICK FOR DETAIL) (http://bradass.net/contacts.html)
Future Mods: Many. (CLICK FOR DETAIL)
(http://bradass.net/myride_futuremods.html)

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[Tezza]

Nice ride man

[Ben]

love it brad.... will have to do another shoot with you again.

[VS_Pete]

You have put a lot of work into it very nice.

[Mick SS]

looks good mandid you notice much of a change in rwhp with the 12mm MACE spacer?

[BrAdAsS]

Thanks for the comments guys....
I can't tell if it's changed the rwhp as I haven't got a recent dyno done, but, its definately got more pickup on light throttle and more torque in general just from the spacer.

[Mick SS]

ok cool thanks for your help man

[customcalais]

very nice vx...love the mods youve done,
Those mags really compliment the car....awesome ride!
V :)

[EQUIPE-T]

saw the beast last night :D dam thats a tight LSD! hahaha :p, love it man very nice :)

[BrAdAsS]

lol, thanks man..

I added some more lighting and am still fiddling with it... Updated my site - pics added, but the main reason for this post is I got the car booked into Holden on Dec 29th to diagnose the mystery gear shifting problem that has stumped 2 reputable gearbox specialists. We shall see how this goes.....

[Kruza]

very nice...

how did ya do the "hot earth kit"??
did ya use normal stero cabling for it??
i wanna do the same for the VR, but unsure as how to do so..
can ya help me?? lol

[krazycommo]

hey brad, ive seen ur ride on a cruise we went on, not sure which one tho, but ur ride is insane.

[crewzyvs]

very tight LSD ;) LoLL

[BrAdAsS]

insane? wait till the gearbox is fixed! lol I've haven't seen your s/c weapon yet...your gonna have to bring it on a cruise ey

Tight is good lol

[BrAdAsS]

Just got back from Holden....

2 transmission specialists and Holden... Stumped. I still got the problem.

1. I told them the part number lists my 4L65E to suit a 2004 VY Crewman, he said that the power and torque curves for the crewman are different which will effect operation in my vehicle.

2. There is a chip? next to the ecu? that stores engine and gearbox ID codes specific to the vehicle when it comes from the factory, the mismatch could be causing computer communication problems between ECU and Gearbox based on the power/torque curves listed for the original 4L60E gearbox.

3. When I showed him what it does he also mentioned it was like it was dumping all the line pressure which backed off the power/torque delivered to the gearbox as it detected an abusive condition.... which doesn't exist - no fault codes logged.

Looks like the fix is to change it back to 4L60E.

For Sale
2004 VY Crewman 4L65E transmission
Corvette servo and bits, wider carbonite drum band fitted
Inspected - Nothing Hydraulically, Mechanically or Electronically wrong with it.
In Excellent Condition Inside and Out

LOL