VK Calais

VKCALAISV8 · 17-03-2010, 12:19 PM

Hey guys I’m a new member on here & I thought I’d share some pics of one of my old Rides, enjoy!

The Specs:

Model: 1984 VK Calais
Colour: VL Calais Midnight Blue over Silver
Bodykit: What are they!
Engine Type: Pre Pollution Red 308 from a HJ Ute.
Engine Mods: L34 Heads, Yella Terra Adjustable Roller Rockers, Flat Top Pistons, Rollermaster Double Row Timing Chain, STD Crank, Cam Spec’s unknown, Edelbrock Performer RPM Manifold, Re-built Quadrajet, Re-graphed VK HEI Dizzy.
Power: 200 Hp @ Rear Wheels.
Exhaust: Genie Extractors, Twin 2” to Single 2.5” System
Gearbox: Strengthened Trimatic, no stallie.
Diff: Ford 9” 28 spline L.S.D. 3.25 gear set.
Brakes: Detailed VL Turbo up Front & Detailed STD Rears.
Suspension: Full Pedders Suspension Lowered 2”
Wheels/Tyres: Fully Polished ROH ZR6 17x8.5 Alloys & Falken 235/45/17
Interior: STD Light Blue Calais, MOMO Race Steering Wheel, Autometer Tacho & Oil Pressure Gauge & VB/C Head Rests Front & Rear
Stereo: Panasonic CD Head Unit, Pioneer 6.5” 180 watt 3-ways Front, Pioneer 6x9 260 watt 4-ways Rear, 10” Pioneer Sub in Boot & Philips 4 Channel Amp.
Other Mods: 1 Piece Tailshaft.
Cost: $15,000 not including original purchase of the Car.
Build Time: 2 Years

This Car was sold mid 2002 to make way for a House and a Family! However plans are being formed for an even bigger & better VK Calais in the Future!!!!

p.s. Sorry about the Photo quality as they are scanned originals & please do not pay any attention to the dates on the Photo’s either as they are all screwed up!

kustom67 · 17-03-2010, 12:51 PM

welcome to the MCF mate thats a nice tidy vk ya had there very tidy example ,keep us posted when ya new ride comes up

VKCALAISV8 · 17-03-2010, 01:05 PM

Cheers for that mate!

I wish I never sold it! I have been regreting it now for the past few years as I want another, but next time I'll Inject it rather than go the old carbie route plus I also want to chuck a decent size turbo on one! ;) and aim for the mid to high 9's!

racenu · 20-03-2010, 09:14 PM

WELL COME MATE MCF, a nice ride you had there. hope you get a new ride soon

17-03-2010, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
VKCALAISV8 Newby Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melb, (Knox) Ride: VS Calais S1 & VX Exec Wagon Posts: 30	VK Calais Hey guys I’m a new member on here & I thought I’d share some pics of one of my old Rides, enjoy! The Specs: Model: 1984 VK Calais Colour: VL Calais Midnight Blue over Silver Bodykit: What are they! Engine Type: Pre Pollution Red 308 from a HJ Ute. Engine Mods: L34 Heads, Yella Terra Adjustable Roller Rockers, Flat Top Pistons, Rollermaster Double Row Timing Chain, STD Crank, Cam Spec’s unknown, Edelbrock Performer RPM Manifold, Re-built Quadrajet, Re-graphed VK HEI Dizzy. Power: 200 Hp @ Rear Wheels. Exhaust: Genie Extractors, Twin 2” to Single 2.5” System Gearbox: Strengthened Trimatic, no stallie. Diff: Ford 9” 28 spline L.S.D. 3.25 gear set. Brakes: Detailed VL Turbo up Front & Detailed STD Rears. Suspension: Full Pedders Suspension Lowered 2” Wheels/Tyres: Fully Polished ROH ZR6 17x8.5 Alloys & Falken 235/45/17 Interior: STD Light Blue Calais, MOMO Race Steering Wheel, Autometer Tacho & Oil Pressure Gauge & VB/C Head Rests Front & Rear Stereo: Panasonic CD Head Unit, Pioneer 6.5” 180 watt 3-ways Front, Pioneer 6x9 260 watt 4-ways Rear, 10” Pioneer Sub in Boot & Philips 4 Channel Amp. Other Mods: 1 Piece Tailshaft. Cost: $15,000 not including original purchase of the Car. Build Time: 2 Years This Car was sold mid 2002 to make way for a House and a Family! However plans are being formed for an even bigger & better VK Calais in the Future!!!! p.s. Sorry about the Photo quality as they are scanned originals & please do not pay any attention to the dates on the Photo’s either as they are all screwed up! Last edited by VKCALAISV8; 17-03-2010 at 12:22 PM. Reason: Restore Photo Links

17-03-2010, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
kustom67 Series Winner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: melbourne Ride: za fairlane Posts: 1,786	welcome to the MCF mate thats a nice tidy vk ya had there very tidy example ,keep us posted when ya new ride comes up __________________ TEAM BLUE OVAL

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17-03-2010, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
VKCALAISV8 Newby Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melb, (Knox) Ride: VS Calais S1 & VX Exec Wagon Posts: 30	Cheers for that mate! I wish I never sold it! I have been regreting it now for the past few years as I want another, but next time I'll Inject it rather than go the old carbie route plus I also want to chuck a decent size turbo on one! ;) and aim for the mid to high 9's!

20-03-2010, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
racenu Wannbe Racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Drouin Ride: pink LH torana View My Photo Gallery Posts: 602	WELL COME MATE MCF, a nice ride you had there. hope you get a new ride soon