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by TGFORC
Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Alternator question...
Replies: 2
Views: 987

ok i just made the effort, and done a search a read the "G Series Alternator swap" post in the workshop section..... all i need now is a wiring diagram of a VN-VP-VR V6....
by TGFORC
Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Alternator question...
Replies: 2
Views: 987

Alternator question...

A question for the auto sparkys out there, ive fitted a VN V6 alternator to my gem and need to know the polarity of the regulator, you know that thing with the bushes which screws into the back of the alternator.... you know what i mean? I have three wires at the alternator, one thick one which feed...
by TGFORC
Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: Technical Disscusion
Topic: Turbo vs Supercharger
Replies: 71
Views: 84434

Its like asking "how long is a piece of string?" Both setups have their good points & bad points, example a blown engine might have boost close to idle but run out off puff at the top, whereas a turbo comes on boost later in the rev range. i think its a matter of personal taste, some l...
by TGFORC
Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Seatbelt Question...
Replies: 1
Views: 772

Seatbelt Question...

Hey guys, been a while aye. Just a quick question, ive got TE style front seatbelt buckles, you know, the bit that bolts into the tranny tunnel which has the orange button for un-doing the seatbelt. Now the ones i got are that corrugated plastic style, and the s*#t is snapped and cracked, and i was ...
by TGFORC
Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:22 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Water marks down the side of block
Replies: 22
Views: 3496

yerp, sounds like either, wrong gasket for the boosted set-up, blown gasket between the water jacket and the side of the block, or rusted water jacket at that point and not sealing on the gasket propoerly..... either way, its a sealing issue!
by TGFORC
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:55 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: fuel & brake lines
Replies: 35
Views: 5651

just quickly about the fuel lines. is it ok to use rubber efi hose all the way from the pump to the fuel rail? why would you mate? last time i checked, EFI rubber hose was like 25bucks a metre, might as well go braided for that price. Whats stopping you blokes from ripping a good set of lines off a...
by TGFORC
Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: False floor for TE gemini
Replies: 12
Views: 1838

i found the easiest way to make a template for ya bootfloor is to get a few cardboard boxes, open them up until they are flat and then keep trimming them to the fit u want, kind of like making a puzzle so to speak. that way u can make a f*#k up and it doesnt matter, then once u got your perfect fit,...
by TGFORC
Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:38 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Engineering Question
Replies: 17
Views: 3511

the CA isnt a factory fitted option on the Gemini. custom mounts, means enginners certificate. Thers plenty of places that wont even look at your mounts lol but by the book you'll need a engineers cert.
by TGFORC
Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:19 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: brakes
Replies: 25
Views: 3378

if you want to do burnouts just crimp the flexible hose above the diff. make sure you dont drive around like that tho... lol watch the anti-defect brigade now
by TGFORC
Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: brakes
Replies: 25
Views: 3378

is your proportioning valve working properly? i think these are there to stop the rears locking up first. i assume your talkin about gemini brakes
by TGFORC
Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:09 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: SYDNEY CRUISE TO SINGLETON 27th November 2005
Replies: 3
Views: 962

rained out eh? i saw you on richmond road going home
by TGFORC
Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:43 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: Points problems anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 2491

Check your ballast resistor. If its hooked up incorrectly or missing it will cause your points greif. Im pretty sure the resistor is there to stop that very thing from happening
by TGFORC
Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:37 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: what type of motor
Replies: 116
Views: 16123

if you really want to be different, instead of the Buick 3.8 try the Alloytech 3.5.... and a bit of boost. leave any pushrod 5L for dead
by TGFORC
Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:15 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: what type of motor
Replies: 116
Views: 16123

and make the manifold so the blower sits right out the bonnet
by TGFORC
Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:14 pm
Forum: Gemini Chat
Topic: what type of motor
Replies: 116
Views: 16123

How about a G200, fully built bottom end, 6/71 blower, full aftermarket EFI and Ignition, methanol & nitrous :D