Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

the front 1/4 view from low down looks like a ba/bf

the rear end doesnt work - although that pic in the garage looks pretty sexy - big ass tyres, smoking zorst

it kinda looks like a ba/bf front - side combo mixed with a bit o 380/magna rear end side - if u get my drift

even so - it is one mean mufu fcuker of an engine

my cuz has a 2005 vz hsv gts 297 - he didnt like the sound, so he got a zorst and tractors put on - and holy mothertrucker this things sound and goes pretty sweet

one smart move is too the zf 6speed auto

very nice smooth and smart gearbox - and has shorter ratios than the old t56 tremec 6speed man (cruising @ 100kmh in 6th doesnt work ~ revs at bout 1000rpm; one can cruise @ 80km/h in 3rd)

then just imagine if that engine had the same technology as the ford v8s

that sort of combo could be putting out 350+kw (holden still use SOHC with pushrod tech i believe whereas ford are using SOHC for normal and DOHC with vct in the fpv's)

even so nissan/ford>holden (nissan and ford arent the same its just that they deal in different areas) (id take a fpv f6 tornado and a r33 gtr thanks :) - one for work and one for play :) )

  • Replies 103
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

the front 1/4 view from low down looks like a ba/bf

the rear end doesnt work - although that pic in the garage looks pretty sexy - big ass tyres, smoking zorst

it kinda looks like a ba/bf front - side combo mixed with a bit o 380/magna rear end side - if u get my drift

even so - it is one mean mufu fcuker of an engine

my cuz has a 2005 vz hsv gts 297 - he didnt like the sound, so he got a zorst and tractors put on - and holy mothertrucker this things sound and goes pretty sweet

one smart move is too the zf 6speed auto

very nice smooth and smart gearbox - and has shorter ratios than the old t56 tremec 6speed man (cruising @ 100kmh in 6th doesnt work ~ revs at bout 1000rpm; one can cruise @ 80km/h in 3rd)

then just imagine if that engine had the same technology as the ford v8s

that sort of combo could be putting out 350+kw (holden still use SOHC with pushrod tech i believe whereas ford are using SOHC for normal and DOHC with vct in the fpv's)

even so nissan/ford>holden (nissan and ford arent the same its just that they deal in different areas) (id take a fpv f6 tornado and a r33 gtr thanks :) - one for work and one for play :) )

Few things to clear up here. For starters there was no VZ GTS. You probably mean the Clubsport, and the LS2 sounds a whole lot sweeter then the LS1 i agree.

The 6 speed auto isnt a ZF its a GM unit, the 6L60E, which although isnt quite as good as the ZF is still a mean gearbox.

Im sure it isnt the "technology" thats preventing Holden from putting out 350 kw. I mean they could do a simple edit, but thenn theyd have emission problems etc, plus there wouldnt be a lot of headroom for a future power path. Holden also doesnt use SOHC, they use OHV (over head valve), the SOHC Ford is the 220kw version in the ghias, and theyre pretty crappy. The DOHC engine is used in the XR8 (not FPV) and the GT and GT-P

Check the price bracket...its pretty good value for money IMO.

yeah great value ..especially at $1.50 per ltr for fuel and the price is only going one way...tried to sell a V8 lately??..its a dinosaur.....allthough if they spent another $billion on development they might get close to a 2ltr lancer evo ..but i doubt it :P:laugh:

yeah great value ..especially at $1.50 per ltr for fuel and the price is only going one way...tried to sell a V8 lately??..its a dinosaur.....allthough if they spent another $billion on development they might get close to a 2ltr lancer evo ..but i doubt it :P:laugh:

Not talking about petrol prices.

Build quality and reputation aside, a new HSV that costs around 80 K gives most new BMWs a run for their money (as far as acceleration times are concerned) which are usually 2 or even 3 times the price. This is the reason why there will always be a market for them...

front end on the clubbie/gts is very ba gt ish, overall nice car but if i had one i would put omega panels, lights, etc. on it. and an LS7. caprice interior too.

although ford copy holden more than holden copy ford (like the gold colour on the ba after it was used as a vx colour, ba taillights look like vx & au hybrid, the green colour for had on some ba's after holden had hothouse, etc.).

I wouldn't class the LS1/LS2 a dinosaur, its had more R&D than our mighty RB's.

No DOHC, oh it must be a dinosaur, lol.

It can't be compared to a 2ltr evo anyway... They are two different completely cars aimed at two different markets.

The evo gets the credit it deserves but at the end of the day its still a 4banger.

Not talking about petrol prices.

Build quality and reputation aside, a new HSV that costs around 80 K gives most new BMWs a run for their money (as far as acceleration times are concerned) which are usually 2 or even 3 times the price. This is the reason why there will always be a market for them...

yeah i`m sure the smart buyers from the western suburbs of every state can`t wait to get there hands on one :P

I wouldn't class the LS1/LS2 a dinosaur, its had more R&D than our mighty RB's.

No DOHC, oh it must be a dinosaur, lol.

It can't be compared to a 2ltr evo anyway... They are two different completely cars aimed at two different markets.

The evo gets the credit it deserves but at the end of the day its still a 4banger.

to rub it in, not all rb's are even dohc.

i wonder if a rwd-converted evo could take an RB...

Not talking about petrol prices.

Build quality and reputation aside, a new HSV that costs around 80 K gives most new BMWs a run for their money (as far as acceleration times are concerned) which are usually 2 or even 3 times the price. This is the reason why there will always be a market for them...

Why bother explaining these things to narrow minded 'car enthusiasts', who most probably have never driven a HSV, let alone a VE HSV??

I have a 180sx and have recently bought a VX Clubby. The simple fact is there are no direct competitors, bar FPV, for what these cars are designed to do for under $150k. Simple.

A big car that is quick, comfortable, looks good (personal opinion), can carry five 6 foot plus adults in complete comfort for under 200k. Damn good value in my opinion. And they sound great too :P

Why bother explaining these things to narrow minded 'car enthusiasts', who most probably have never driven a HSV, let alone a VE HSV??

I have a 180sx and have recently bought a VX Clubby. The simple fact is there are no direct competitors, bar FPV, for what these cars are designed to do for under $150k. Simple.

A big car that is quick, comfortable, looks good (personal opinion), can carry five 6 foot plus adults in complete comfort for under 200k. Damn good value in my opinion. And they sound great too :laugh:

could have picked you for "clubby " driver aka bogan mobile :P

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now



  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Ha, well, it's been.... a bit of a journey. Things have taken much longer than I'd hoped. I'll probably put up a thread at some stage. Hopefully soon. The car's not done any kms since my update in June though, put it that way.
    • Here's the chart for fuel pressure vs. current draw, assuming your base fuel pressure is 3 bar and you run like 0.5bar boost on WOT, you should only momentarily hit 9amps here and there. (Ignore my prev post, I cannot read a chart these days it seems)
    • Those comp test results are not hideous. Whether they are accurate or not (ie, when that comp tester says 140 psi, is the real pressure120, 140 or 160?) is unknown to us. The state of the battery used to crank it over is unknown, etc etc. Many people around here would say that the absolute values and the spread are perfectly fine to just add boost and keep going. I personally would be happier with a narrower spread than that, but even the diff between 125 and 145 is not terrible. That one cylinder at 125 though, has probably copped some damage relative to the others. You should inspect the valves seeing as you've got it open. Do you know how to measure installed ring gaps? That, and an inspection of the rings themselves, is how you will determine whether they need to be replaced. If you're not good to do these things, take the block and the pistons and rings to a shop that is, and ask them for the go/no-go on them. Do the bores need a hone at all? If so, you might well be justified in getting some different pistons in order to get away from the ring supply problem. Whether you're happy to spend a lot more money right now, on more gear, rather than less money, but an amount that looks stupid given that you will only get a handful of rings in exchange for that money, is for you to decide.
    • also possibly backed up to my filler and shat down it! 🤣
    • Ok so i would love some advice here please, i purchased an R33 a few months back and its had a few mods done to the engine, its an RB25det running a Master ECU, 1200cc injectors, bigger turbo, oil cooler, oil filter relocation kit, Spool H-beam rods, acl/ross pistons. When i removed the motor from the vehicle (as its getting a respray) i thought i would compression test it and these are the following results. Cylinder 1-145psi, Cylinder 2-143psi, Cylinder 3-125psi, Cylinder 4-145psi, Cylinder 5-140psi, Cylinder 6-135psi this test was done with the motor on the ground and powering up the starter motor. I dropped the sump and found broken oil squirters on cylinder 3,5 and 6. I was told my rings are probably worn so i stripped the motor completely to get a new set of rings for it. The trouble is no one has these rings anywhere and they have to be custom made by Ross over in the states and will cost about $600+$200 delivery. My question is how can i tell if my rings are at fault and if they are still ok and is this price ok for a set of rings?
×
×
  • Create New...