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#181 GMS

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Posted 13 December 2011 - 10:24 PM

Try the US forums.
Not sure on these adjustables (pricing?) but there are also solid versions that you have to machine down to get the correct lash. (Lots of assembling/measure/disassembling needed though to set these up...)

The BLE lifters are not that expensive
http://www.cimotorsp...avalier-cobalt/

the solid ones you have to machine are GM Racing stuff made by Bates Engineering
http://batesengineering.info/


Honestly, considering the flexibility you can have on an engine with dual VVT and (programmable) boost... I won't bother with cams needing them. Just use a nice hydro profile, ZZP have some nice LNF stuff that can make way enough power for the gearbox and the chassis ;)

The problem with using hydraulic lifters is the rev range is limited due to valve float, I image for a race car like Marytnas he wants to be able to get the revs as high as possible.

I don't know about the Z22SE engine, but on the Z20LET the valves (with standard springs) can start to float from 7500 revs. Maybe the LNF stock springs in his new engine are have a higher poundage rate?

These ones are to be machined too

http://www.jbodyperf...&catName=JP0711


Many thanks all you guys chinky chinky .

LNF stock springs have same poundage rate like Z22SE and are very soft. I will use 78 lbs springs, like the most of you :) .

Valves can start to float on higer revs due 1.springs rate is low, as Nev said, 2. higer boost , 3. hydro lash adjusters pumping on, when camshaft profile is sharper.

So with 78lbs springs I solve one problem and do not know - is this enough or not.

Maybe ever heard that anyone have received experience "before" and "after"?

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Posted 13 December 2011 - 10:42 PM

Ooh nice clamage!

Thanks,
To get ready for next hard season :angry2:

#183 Marcowpolo

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Posted 16 December 2011 - 10:52 PM

nice calendar ! the 2011 was nice to http://shop.opel-spe...b-Kalender-2011

#184 Marcowpolo

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Posted 16 December 2011 - 10:55 PM

a nice LOTUS french calendar !




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#185 GMS

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 09:32 PM

New scoop
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#186 GMS

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 09:35 PM

New NACAs
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#187 GMS

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 09:39 PM

New bonnet
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#188 Claws

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 09:53 PM

New bonnet
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Epic machine! :)

#189 GMS

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 10:35 PM

And some other changes from last year's look :)
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#190 rob999

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Posted 07 July 2012 - 10:45 PM

Liking it :)

#191 ChrisS1

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 09:18 AM

wow!

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 09:42 AM

Very nice, how do you drive it with so little ground clearance? Track only?

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 11:32 AM

That is where I want my VX to be.. Full suspension refresh then onto something like that

#194 GMS

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 06:26 PM

Very nice, how do you drive it with so little ground clearance? Track only?


Yes, track only. And it's not that low, in better track surface condition it can be lowered 2 cm more ;)

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 06:28 PM

That is where I want my VX to be.. Full suspension refresh then onto something like that


Thanks. If you will need anything from GMS body kit, let me know ;)

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 08:47 PM

you have a pm

#197 Jason

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Posted 11 July 2012 - 10:25 PM

I love this thread... Awesome looking VX!

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Posted 12 July 2012 - 12:28 PM

And some other changes from last year's look :)
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This would look good with the rear lights body coloured.

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Posted 12 July 2012 - 04:27 PM

Or meshed over.

#200 GMS

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Posted 13 July 2012 - 02:57 PM

This would look good with the rear lights body coloured.

Or meshed over.


The rear lights are in progress ;)




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