**VE R8 TT KIT Install number 1 "did someone say its brand new "

[Glenn@Marranos]

We have been given the task to transform this brand new HSV E SERIES R8,that was delivered to us by hsv into TT equipted boost monster ,This project will be carefully excuted as the owner hasnt even seen or driven the car as it was shipped to us directly.We will decompress the engine and fit a set of Twin turbo's and a custom fuel system along with a custom dual 3inch exhaust system.This project will start next week as we are waiting delivery of the turbo kit from Tuna and a few other little bits and pieces,once we are finished with the vehicle,it will goto the dealer to get delivered,as the project progresses we will keep updating this thread,here are the specs,

Vehicle : HSV E Series R8 2007biuld
Engine : LS2 6litre (decompressed)
Heads : 317 castings(cometic head gaskets with arp head bolts)
Fuel System : Custom fuel system
Induction : Ls1 turbo TT kit
Exhaust : Custom dual 3inch

Power : take a guess

Heres little video of the vehicle on the dyno in as from factory form & some pics ,enjoy

http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/hsvzclubbie/?action=view&current=DSCF1125.flv

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[Glenn@Marranos]

More Picies...

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[NickS]

Nice colour ... :D

This should be very interesting, what a way to pick up your new car !!!

[scat2k3]

I really hope we find out who the owner of this thing is. I'd like to shake his or her hand. Thats the way to take delivery of your new car :thumbs:

Kudos to you too Sonny and the team at Marranos, thats a massive endoresment of your work and reputation.

Cheers,

Scott

[RedVYIISS]

thats a massive endoresment of your work and reputation

It certainly is, well done.

[BOMI]

What a awesome car this is now, and when its finished... well I can think of a word to describe it!! :thumbs:

Well done to Marranos :)

Troy

[CarlFST60L]

Now thats the shit... I am VERY interested in how this car gets power down! There is somthing about the new E Series setup, getting power down is great, i wouldnt be suprised if 2nd gear roll on throttle producees next to know wheel spin... Those 275 rears, improved weight distrobution, and new suspension make for a very sticky ass end... I was blown away in the wet being able to hold 1st and 2nd WOTT without any loss of traction..

Keep us posted Sonny!

[Glenn@Marranos]

On Behalf of Sonny....

Got the word from martin the turbo kit will be finally arriving monday,we have since made a start to this project,we have stripped the heads of it and prepared for the new heads to be fitted,we are waiting on some gaskets,once we recieve them,we will start fitting the new heads along with some arp head bolts.while the heads are off we have also added a set of comp cams lifters,We will also making a start to the fuel system next week,pictures and prgress reports will come as they happen

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[Glenn@Marranos]

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[Glenn@Marranos]

On Behalf of Sonny...

While we have been waiting on some bits,we have made a start to the fuel system,our first task was to get 2pumps into the tank to supply the custom rails and run some lines to the engine bay,heres some pics of the biuld process.You will notice that the factory pump sits inside the actual fuel filter which is sealed,i would presume that GM will supply these filters as the lasT model was a case of changing the whole swirl pot assembly,where as this model has a detachable filter,so i,d say this ways cheaper for the consumer.

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[RedVYIISS]

Is that a second 'in tank' assembly or do you fit two pumps in to the standard 'in tank' swirl pot assembly? :confused:

[highlander_69r]

man , a new R8 and its already in need of a TT setup, makes me nearly want to cry......with envy

[Kyle]

WOW! What an awesome project! Damn :D

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

Is that a second 'in tank' assembly or do you fit two pumps in to the standard 'in tank' swirl pot assembly? :confused:


Alan we fit the pumps inside the tank as those bosch pumps are unbearable :),we make the fuel tank the swirl pot :)

regards sonny

[NickS]

Alan we fit the pumps inside the tank as those bosch pumps are unbearable :),we make the fuel tank the swirl pot :)

regards sonny

I don't know what you are talking about Sonny, I have never heard them ???

:confused:

However, I really need to call a pest controller, everywhere I go there is this massive swarm of bees following me, but I have never seen the bastards, they must be invisible.

:D

[RedVYIISS]

those bosch pumps are unbearable :),

yep, with my turbo conversion, probably the only downside I'd say I've had to put up with.

Mind you, not as much of a nuisance to me as it may be to others as I'm pretty deaf. I don't hear them over the radio! With your dual pump 'in tank' arrangement, how low can you take the fuel level in the tank?

[seedyrom]

mine sounds like the wife whinging at 200dB

So it really gives the "being at home" experience when driving.

[BLK 1T]

I don't know what you are talking about Sonny, I have never heard them ???

:confused:

However, I really need to call a pest controller, everywhere I go there is this massive swarm of bees following me, but I have never seen the bastards, they must be invisible.

:D

Maybe its the blow flys that used to follow Russell Ingall

Phil

[Ryzz]

mine sounds like the wife whinging at 200dB

So it really gives the "being at home" experience when driving.
:lmao: :lmao: Gold Seedy!

[NickS]

Maybe its the blow flys that used to follow Russell Ingall

Phil

:lmao: ... I think that might be it Phil, sounds like that many anyway.

[BOMI]

I think, IMHO that those fuel pumps sound tuff as fark!!

And yes I have been in cars that have them so I know how loud thtey can be.

But its up to the individual I guess.

Troy :)

[NickS]

I think, IMHO that those fuel pumps sound tuff as fark!!

And yes I have been in cars that have them so I know how loud thtey can be.

But its up to the individual I guess.

Troy :)

Often I agree with you ... sometimes it gets a bit much. Overall it doesn't really worry me.

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

yep, with my turbo conversion, probably the only downside I'd say I've had to put up with.

Mind you, not as much of a nuisance to me as it may be to others as I'm pretty deaf. I don't hear them over the radio! With your dual pump 'in tank' arrangement, how low can you take the fuel level in the tank?

Alan,

you can run it as low as 1/4 tank easily with out any issues.

regards sonny

[yellow ss]

Alan,

you can run it as low as 1/4 tank easily with out any issues.

regards sonny

i have the same issue with my walbro pump

[Kyle]

Sonny, if you boys want me to pop in occasionally over the build for 'storyline' photos i'd be more than happy to! :yep:

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

i have the same issue with my walbro pump

"Genuine" walbro pumps dont give issues,i have fitted approx 60 to date and yet to be faced with an issue and have made 580hp with walbro pumps.

regards sonny

[seldo]

I think, IMHO that those fuel pumps sound tuff as fark!!

And yes I have been in cars that have them so I know how loud thtey can be.

But its up to the individual I guess.

Troy :)
I think you will find that braided fuel lines will amplify the noise as well...

[yellow ss]

"Genuine" walbro pumps dont give issues,i have fitted approx 60 to date and yet to be faced with an issue and have made 580hp with walbro pumps.

regards sonny

i was just saying that i get to 1/4 mark and fuel surges also on another not my gauge dosen't work as the float sensor is broken is anybody aware where i can get a vu ss bucket assembly

[Glenn@Marranos]

On Behalf of Sonny

Sorry for the late update on this guys & gals ,we have been super busy and been waiting on parts,so we have decided to go ahead with other area's of the install,we have been working flat out to design a fuel system as room in the VE's is a problem,very tightly biult vehicle,we have manged to make a twin intank pump set up with duel fuel lines and factory fuel filters to make it easy during service.We have also been flat out working the best way to install the boost controller with it being hidden and looking factory & lastly started fitting up the intercooler setup,there will be more to cum shortly ....enjoy the pics....

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more picies coming

[Glenn@Marranos]

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More to follow

[Glenn@Marranos]

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More to come

[Glenn@Marranos]

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Thats it for the moment

[BOMI]

Looking good Marranos, thanks Glen!


Troy :cheers:

[Kyle]

Awesome! :D:D

Can I come by and drool sonny and glenn? :D:D:D

[Glenn@Marranos]

Sorry for the delay in posting guys....

We finally go the parts we have been waiting for,so its full steam ahead for this project,we have fitted the new 317casting heads on with a set of 918 valve springs and a set of good headgaskets and arp headbolts,we have also been busy doing the intercooler piping..here are some pics of work in progress...shane its gettin closer mate.........

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[Glenn@Marranos]

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[Glenn@Marranos]

More progess in this job today,this vehicle should be running this week and hopefully if everything goes well it will be ready next week to hit the rollers,heres some update photo's

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[Glenn@Marranos]

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[Glenn@Marranos]

More from the Sonny Master...

Heres a little update as theres more major updates to come on this car ,been busy making the acces hole for the fuel filter

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/hsvzclubbie/filtercover1.jpg

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[Glenn@Marranos]

And more...

Shanes actually been real patient ,we have been working flat out on this project and its nearly turn key ,been finishing off all the turbo plumbing and water oil lines + the rest of the fuel system,should see this hsv turn to life next few days,heres some update pics,sorry there isnt many as we have been super flat out !

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[Glenn@Marranos]

And more....

This project is almost at the closing stages,we have finally fired her up and checked for any leaks or defects,made sure its all running oki.On monday we will be sending it to the exhaust place to get a custom dual 3inch system made up,then it comes back to me to hit the rollers,then i will be doing a few days of testing to make sure it all works well & nothings touching or rubbing against anything,these tests are carried out to ensure the owners experiences a pleasant expereince with this project he has chosen,here are some asorted pics of the car,though there is one suprise edition to this project which will be revealed as shanes asked me to add a additional mod to this vehicle

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[Glenn@Marranos]

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[PSI38L]

WOW! that looks unreall. top work guys.

[yellow ss]

looks the goods top work sonny

[DaveHAT]

Damn there's some plumbing involved in these kits ... :shock:

Nice work once again from Marrano's :bravo:

[lautray]

I like the under shot with car on hoist.