LS1 VN Commodore hits the dyno AGAIN

after over a year off the road we are back!!! previously the car made 226kw with a GMM Turbo Killer camshaft, hopefully this new combo can et us into the 11's

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Good power mate, always rewarding to build something and for it go well. Get the oil leak sorted and we'll have a race for fun, but you guys should smash us with that power.

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Scotty, I think your experience and my ability to always buckle under pressure may come into play here haha

[@STREETMACHINETV]

@@MindieJ haha

[@casszoomcasszoom7239]

Well done, sounds strong and the smile on your face says it all, don't be a number chaser...it's a very stout Streeter and not cop bait, enjoy your ride...

[@ALLAUS]

Well said

[@MindieJ]

Thanks guys

[@fromthearea3147]

I don't know how I didn't find your channel earlier man I like the vibes you give and your videos all in all enjoying them alot

[@MindieJ]

Thanks mate really appreciate it, post Wednesday at 5pm every week

[@deanrobinson896]

Mate, fabulous outcome well done again. You gotta be so proud with the result. Sit back and basking the glory for a little while those little things will be easy to fix hopefully see you at Heathcote soon

[@zachpowe7864]

Yewww love the vn vids love it’s finally hit the dyno mint mate 👌🏻

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Zach

[@bigal878]

Car sounded great on the dyno. Go all out, CNC heads with double springs and OEM LS6 inlet manifold. Those manifolds are best bang for buck for small cube LS’. The FAST manifolds are drug money. You have fresh bottom end, give it a good set of fresh heads. Good video 👍🏻

[@UrbanMenace0187]

Broooooo, love the VN, a shape thats close to my heart, had a white SS, but with an LS in it is cooooool man. VN FTW! Thanks for uploading.....sick.

[@MindieJ]

i also had an SS a few years ago, atlas grey auto, was a shitter haha

[@daledenton9246]

Absolute Demon. 👌🏼

[@MindieJ]

😈

[@jonwilliam1441]

The way this car has progressed is awesome, the way you are super thorough with your cars definitely shows. The oem+ look is mint, less is more imo and you have pulled it off, this thing is cool as. Glad to see it all come together in the end

[@MindieJ]

I appreciate that!

[@finnycypress9959]

Love the videos. Saw a few ppl on tiktok complaining in the comments. I’m just here to watch some Aussie made videos about cars without all the car politics. Keep it up man you’re a HUGE inspiration

[@MindieJ]

lol you could built the most perfect car in the world and some bum on social media will still have something to complain about

[@finnycypress9959]

@@MindieJ exactly! Just gotta build it the way you wanna build it (which you’re doing exactly that) can’t please everyone

[@jakekelly2495]

throttle body and intake does restrict these a fair bit. ported heads also are a nice upgrade on the LS1. those mods would net you around 300 rwkw. Nice car , id like to see more engine mods to the beast. but where do you draw the line haha

[@betterman85]

So clean your VN is mate.well done

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Wayde

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

Great dyno results mate, that amount of power is a lot of fun on the street!

[@MindieJ]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Loatsofdetail]

Love the idle sounds heaps better

[@MindieJ]

Agree’d

[@james22939]

Let’s go my favourite part for the Wednesday

[@vxclubby9851]

Sounds awesome. Cam and a tune on an ls really wakes these cars up 👍

[@MindieJ]

Couldn't agree more!

[@georgehatzi6625]

Well done good to see it on the dyno. Sounds great

[@MindieJ]

Thanks George

[@aussie-c10-68]

Forget the intake manifold, if your looking for more power get your heads done.. manifold will give you a few kw’s, heads will give you heaps more. Surprised the PSi valve springs are giving you value float as it doesn’t sound like a big high life cam.. She’s a sweet ride though.. so stealth.

[@MindieJ]

Big $$$ difference between some heads and a ported manifold

[@aussie-c10-68]

@@MindieJ true but you’d be way better off waiting and doing the heads, I assume that has a LS6 manifold and injectors and not the early LS1 one.. 👍 change over CNC heads $1299- a decent say Fast manifold will be more than that for about a 1/4 of the power gain

[@brendonrobbins6759]

@@MindieJ - manifold will get you peak power higher in the rev range, ported heads will give you a broad power increase across the entire rev range. Bang for buck, its as good or better than an exhaust. Fast manifold (92mm max for an LS1 IMO) will just amplify it again. Heads will keep it looking "stock" as well.

[@im2leafy]

great video - really appreciate the time you take to explain things. awesome.

[@MindieJ]

try my best

[@davidmackieson4609]

Biggest problem I had with my last Vn with a stroked out 5ltr an rain wasn't getting it dirty it was lack of traction an with the front they handle better with the swaybar link ends hooked up to the lower wishbones instead of the struts

[@MindieJ]

I was just gna put 275 Micky Thompsons all round

[@darrenmorrisey1895]

Love your vids mate love the VN it’s going to be a weapon 👌

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Darren

[@jonathanrees3765]

Think I mentioned way back when. If you take the front cover off use an alignment tool to put it back on - or you will potentially screw the front seal. Tool is cheap on eBay. Are you sure you can't remove the pulley without removing the radiator? I can on a VY - replaced the pulley without removing the radiator. Was also able to replace the seal while changing the pulley without removing anything else - but alignment needs to be right, or you will just say goodbye to another seal, usually after driving for a while, not instantly. You got a really nice daily driver now.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks, I really enjoyed the whole process, I have seen many times cars being "tuned" like yours was but never had someone tell me what they found from the tune, keen to see how it goes when you fix the small bits and bobs, Cheers

[@MindieJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paddy2661]

One point I noticed dropping oil , you had it on stands so not all oil drained from sump , valvoline race oil high zinc all the way... Love it sounds tuff and smoove as..

[@MindieJ]

Front goes on the ground when oil is draining, regardless you will never get every drop of oil out unless you’re removing the sump every service 😂

[@codeyjames7208]

Another manifold to look at is one fitted to the first of the vz 5.7 or early ve hsv as they are still Cath port, better than “ls6” ls1 and far cheaper then a fast manifold

[@reihoro3457]

I have a 2004 vz Calais 5.7 will I have these cathedral ports you speak of?

[@codeyjames7208]

@@reihoro3457 yes

[@jbaveragegaming4899]

Sounds insane love it mate

[@MindieJ]

Thanks pal 😁

[@VN-346]

👌🏽been waiting on this one. Top job mate!

[@MindieJ]

Thanks pal, long time coming

[@BigFurnyy]

That thing sounds tough on the dyno! So much better!

[@MindieJ]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@bumbl8178]

definitely need to cam my 6ltr that old beast has the same power ;) great work mate definitely love the cars can’t wait to see it where you want it to be :)

[@MindieJ]

You should!

[@lachlangill382]

Genuine GM crank seal, been there. Don't waste your time and money on aftermarket.

[@MindieJ]

That’s the plan

[@naterua242]

super clean VN, awesome build!

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Nate 😁

[@jasonpaper9992]

Cuzzzy your old xe and the vn would be the best 2 cars to own imo Built exactly how id build em both. You got good taste chich 🤑

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Jason but I’d never had 2 cars that are pretty much same, I like variety

[@efxr6538]

Nice numbers there, and sounds awesome!

[@MindieJ]

Thanks mate 😁

[@Npys80]

Great series of vids with a great outcome👍

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Shaun

[@charlesgalea69]

All the best thanks for the video.

[@MindieJ]

Thank you too

[@robertlambert4712]

No East melb shop recommendations?! 😜 That yellow Kingswood looks mega, and the purple paint on the vf too

[@juzzajuzz277]

thats a smick looking VN. I sold mine for $800 a few years ago. Enter tears here.

[@MindieJ]

Spewn!

[@alexhaysom5649]

Highly suggest getting Higgins CNC ported heads. I’ve got a VCM13 cam in my LS1 and slapped on a set of Higgins ported heads and I couldn’t believe the difference it made. Big lift cams need the airflow and the stock cast heads are the biggest killer. Probably not much cheaper than a fast intake manifold and TB setup as well. Otherwise if you do decide to get the bigger intake I’d love to see how it performs. Great vid BTW 👌

[@LawnPotato]

Motortrend did a big LS manifold comparison video a few years back on engine masters.

[@MindieJ]

Correct

[@Bazant-dm9pr]

Nice mate 👌 loving the idle

[@MindieJ]

Thanks 👍

[@jameshohmann535]

Good work mate. Always a pleasure Wednesday nights tuning in. How you finding the underbody paint holding up.? What you use ?

[@cameronlawlor1852]

Sounds sick man, you have done a killer job. Flex tune, bit of e85 and 100-150hp shot of gas would be sick 😉

[@MindieJ]

E85 not really for me, i dont drive the car enough, would be more trouble than its worth with a car that sits for months at a time

[@ozkatnuss7286]

for some reason I thought you had after market heads on it!! 245kw at the wheels!!

[@MindieJ]

Nah stock heads bruz

[@petiquettecartel]

Got to love Frank. Best

[@MindieJ]

#takeittofrank

[@markcampbell8685]

Sounds tuff mate , I really need to get mine done now , 👍

[@MindieJ]

Get cracking!

[@charlesparker924]

When ya change your oil filter, place a large sandwich bag over it when u undo it and the oil will go in the bag and not down your arm.

[@andrewlewis1528]

Sounds super tuff mate quick question would you ever take it to the limit with doing a clean engine bay love your vids mate keep it up 👍🏻

[@pablowvangreenlow7430]

I did a vcm 7/10 cam in my old vy ss . Paul at south side heads did single comp springs on a set of heads all was fine. Western link automotive tuned it and got 283rwkw . Knowing what i know now i would have gone to frank and bolted a snail on it for the same price as a cam and heads .

[@MindieJ]

Turbo LS’s sound horrendous

[@454bigblock]

Front main seal is a nuisance. While your in there powerbond 25% undriven pulley kit, maybe fit mellings high volume oil pump etc. Its time consuming and expensive but well worth it. Trunnion upgrade, beehive valve springs by PAC would do the job. You dont need double row. That knocking sound u mentioned...check the bearings in the shock towers.

[@MindieJ]

it has all those things

[@golfr600]

Sounds sweet.

[@MindieJ]

Thanks mate

[@pauljohns1016]

Good video good video here I heard a bumping when you are driving

[@MindieJ]

car makes lots of crappy noises

[@triggeredleftyvegan6004]

Great result good to see I was wondering how much torque did it make in the end?

[@MindieJ]

Was around 800nm from memory

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

Sounds awesome. Is your breather system adequate? Could be pushing the seal out

[@MindieJ]

More than adequate, was leaking since first start up

[@jbaveragegaming4899]

Would this beat your cefiro mate in a straight line , great content as allwayes mate watching from south Australia 👍

[@MindieJ]

This shits all over the cefiro in a straight line

[@1tr1ck]

I had u marked down for 250-260 mate not bad at all. Well done. Im very proud of u brother . U still need a vl rb !!! 😝

[@terrytsagatzones3132]

Hey Chris mad Video can't wait till you run Scotty

[@MindieJ]

Thanks Terry yeh I’m pumped to race again

[@MrVnssbt1]

How much was the tune buddy nice 👍 video go the vn so tough

[@MindieJ]

more than you can afford pal... but in all seriousness every car is different so just give Frank a call

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Mpw know a thing or three about dyno tuning and LS work

[@MindieJ]

Most tuners can do LS’s they’re pretty basic

[@SHOCKcustoms]

@@MindieJ adam at mpw is a wizzard

[@thewraith6360]

Should look into the holley modular ultra low rise manifold or the holley sniper

[@MindieJ]

$$$$

[@thewraith6360]

@@MindieJ Very true, could benefit more from a blower or a turbo lol

[@5lcalais1]

Congratulations man good to see it finally cracking 👌 I've got a solution to your intake problem, a pwr blower 👌 that'll fix it 🤣 Nah I think maybe diff next cause that's the next weak link. Might need some drag radials now, she might fry the tyres on those stockies 🤣 Meanwhile my shit box still isn't running lol budgets suck n daily needed tyres, just need leads made and a few bits n pieces and hopefully 🤞 Kinda sick of saying that every few months 🙄🤣

[@Adrian-qr4ol]

Im about to do vcm710 cam and cnc ported heads in my vh, hoping for around 300rwkw

[@MindieJ]

Heads will be a big increase

[@nickquill8132]

Sick vid but come on Where's the cef

[@MindieJ]

Parted it out

[@Tyyzzii_Boii81]

All sparks is the go

[@MindieJ]

#takeittofrank

[@Tyyzzii_Boii81]

@@MindieJ that’s it brother

[@refinedcardetailing]

Frank is god! #takeittofrank Melbourne? Rain? Nah surely not My VN right now is soo dirty its from all the rain and driving to the new shop everyday its really starting to kill me seeing it so dirty!

[@MindieJ]

I know a detailing place if you need it done let me know

[@finnycypress9959]

Just curious as to what diff is in your cefiro?

[@MindieJ]

4:11 Kaaz 2way

[@finnycypress9959]

@@MindieJ thank you! 🙏

[@cameronbasford8991]

Was that coolant or power steering fluid at the start of the video.

[@MindieJ]

certainly was

[@cameronbasford8991]

@@MindieJ no hate. Just a heads up.

[@GODEES77]

Good job Chris

[@MindieJ]

Thanks mate 😁

[@nortonmeikle9422]

To me Honestly it's not about power old commys are just beautiful cars 💙💙💙💙 i would rather a beautiful old commy thn any car thts got more power 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@MindieJ]

Nah mate it’s all about the number on that dyno print out

[@nortonmeikle9422]

@@MindieJ whill ur not a real commy owner thn straight up it's not about power with commys u don't deserve tht commy

[@jamesadam4311]

🤣🤣.. bloody nice numbers mate really cool. Will be nice to see an easy 11.2.. or 🤔10.96

[@MindieJ]

Maybe with a 300 shot of nitrous

[@jcoburn429]

Sounds nice,sounds crisp,pity about the seal ,but overall,Mint. 👍

[@MindieJ]

ohwel shit happens thats cars

[@nickthefourdoorfreak1402]

We all wanna see the footage you don't wanna post but you totally should ;)

[@MindieJ]

Nah I feel like cops coming to my door

[@71510]

@@MindieJ isnt your name luke.f?

[@woodss82]

Far out Chris what you built there a jet ✈️ or a car lol sounds like a jet ✈️ taking off.

[@MindieJ]

haha thanks mate appreciate it

[@toneloc9084]

I got the late issue too.

[@MindieJ]

Not a bad way to be

[@mapps31]

Well done mate just curious you weren’t happy with PP work as from your videos i gave them a go to tune my old r31 and johnny done a good job just curious🤔?

[@MindieJ]

Their work is fine, they don’t tune anymore from that shop, Frank tunes their cars

[@mapps31]

@@MindieJ i didnt know thanks for the heads up mate 👍🏼 and i love the vn 👍🏼

[@renogkus4478]

Anyone else like before watching ?

[@MindieJ]

Yep me

[@MADED6]

If you need a hand with the valve springs let me know.

[@MindieJ]

Can you just do them and I’ll watch

[@MADED6]

@@MindieJ why not. When do you get them?

[@ACCELGarage]

There's allot more LS workshops than just those 3

[@MindieJ]

I know….there’s heaps

[@ACCELGarage]

@@MindieJ as long as you're happy with the result mate. Keen to see those track times!

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Sounds mint at full noise. Youll eat scotty at Heathcote

[@bradsayers7264]

What can you running?

[@MindieJ]

CAM? VCM710

[@reihoro3457]

I also hate being late but I also hate having to sit there and wait haha

[@MindieJ]

better to be early than late

[@FRAN6A]

Guaranteed 11s now

[@MindieJ]

Bloody hope so

[@Melbournerider]

Fuck it I’m taking my LS bmw to all sparks

[@MindieJ]

haha good to hear

[@Melbournerider]

You want my fresh 241 fully rebuilt heads in a month or 2 once I pull them off to fit my 243 Higgins? New everything, has a quick DIY port job but I suggest taking them to get cnc machines and fit dual valve springs. Leaves no downtime for you car.

[@MindieJ]

@@Melbournerider nah all good thanks mate

[@djl876]

Fucking locked computer. Happened to me last month. I’m in Sydney. Had to send ecu down to vic for a reset then back.

[@MindieJ]

easy just ctrl + alt + dlt

[@djl876]

@@MindieJ Not up here

[@stevenJEDI3]

It makes me laugh when I think to myself the engine tuna rings you and says I’ve got really good news your car made 190 KW lol

[@MindieJ]

Eh?

[@AndrewMitchell001]

No use running that cam unless you port your heads my smaller 229/235 .584 .585 lift cam makes more power than that.

[@MindieJ]

Video is over 6 months old, it has heads now, not that the numbers on the screen really mean anything, I can run a different size tyre and have it show more power

[@micko_]

Guessin before i watch um um 389hp

[@MindieJ]

That’s a bit ambitious from a small cam only LS1

[@micko_]

@@MindieJ lol was only 50ish off yull be there in time tho jus sayin

[@k3thou]

Three places to tune your LS? Lol. May of missed LSPOWER out there mate. Jason I’d say tunes as many if not the most LS based cars in Victoria 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ziptiegarage3075]

He lives in the West, Hallam is a long way from a lot of people

[@MindieJ]

Sorry I didn’t pre google every LS tuner in the country relax bro

[@k3thou]

@@ziptiegarage3075 was just replying to his comment “if you’re in Victoria “ not knocking Frank. But to say only 3 in Vic isn’t right.

[@ziptiegarage3075]

@@k3thou I had to google LS Tuner cause im literally never heard of him but ive heard of the other 3 he mentioned, just saying, your world is not everyones

[@k3thou]

@@ziptiegarage3075 lol

[@carticarti141]

first xD

[@MindieJ]

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