Ve Gts 6.0l

[VXSS]

Well I thought it is time to post pics of my new ride

Here are some quick photo's taken from a camera phone

Model: VE HSV GTS
Colour: Heron White
Bodykit: HSV GTS Stock
Engine Type: 6.0ltr LS2
Engine Mods: None Yet
Power: Don't Know
Exhaust: 2 & 1/2" cat back Manta Mild Steel
Cold Air Intake: Pod Style Street Tuna
Maf Tune: Street Tuna
Gearbox: HSV 6 Speed Auto
Diff: Stock
Brakes: Stock HSV
Suspension: Lowered with W427 Eibach's
Wheels/Tyres: 20" GTS rims
Interior: Black leather, swede
Factory Options: DVD, SUNROOF, SAT NAV, KILL SWITCH, FLOOR MATS
Build Period: On going
Future Mods: TPMS, Auto Window Lift Kit, DVD Controls via Steering Wheel Buttons

Current Mods: VIM Vehicle In Motion to watch DVD Front Screen, Street Tuna 12sec package

Very happy with the car, no problems to date.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/VEGTSSIDE.jpg


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/VEGTS-1.jpg


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/VEGTSREAR.jpg


Will post some better pics soon car has been lowered and new plates are on.

[Sonnymad]

Nice ride !!!! i always liked the white,it gives the hsv a diff look to the other colours !!! best part about your buy is that it is jam paked with all options ~!!!

well done :)


regards sonny

[L30N]

Excellent car and colour! :goodjob:

[VE 348]

Man that sux..................................sux that I dont have enough cash to buy one just like that :goodjob:

[iloveholden]

Very nice mate....add tint to the mods list i reckon :goodjob:

[VXSS]

Very nice mate....add tint to the mods list i reckon :goodjob:

Normally I tint all my cars it's the first thing I normally do, but not sure this time.

I seen a mate's VR GTS recently in almost original form except for the polished sta supercharger, lowered springs and VX original 19 inch GTS wheels :bow: without tint's and it looks tough, love the interior colour in those cars.

It stands out more when you see it.

Yeah White GTS hard to find, and White is the new Black :hide:

Thanks Sonny


Nice ride !!!! i always liked the white,it gives the hsv a diff look to the other colours !!! best part about your buy is that it is jam paked with all options ~!!!

well done :)


regards sonny

[QCK-57L]

Very nice ride, and you have good taste, cant wait to see the mods to follow. I know what you mean with leaving the tint, but I think dark tints always go well with white plus the bonus of staying in the shade ;-)

Personally I think the white Gts cars are the best choice. Looks sweet, and congrads on the ride...

[Eljay]

ohhh nice ride mateee looking very fine!!!
may the mods begin :)

[highlander_69r]

very nice. I am really happy with my gts, although its still stock as a rock

[brock05]

John, what do you think of the manta catback and where did you source it from.

[ASC-07]

Nice ride got to love the white HSV's...I'm biased too!!
Go the tint :headbang:

[VXSS]

John, what do you think of the manta catback and where did you source it from.

Hi Brad

It has a nice burble at idle, deep sound when you rev it, and nice deep sound under load, no drone good quality system.

It sounds better once carboned up.

It might sound louder at idle if you go headers and cats, depends on how loud you like you exhaust note to sound.

I struggle to get use to it compared to my old head and cammed vxss with full system :bawl:

But it is a GTS and I said no more hmmmmm

Got it from Best Mufflers see link below

http://www.bestmufflers.com/

All up just over $1k supplied and fitted in mild steel

Cheers

John

[VXSS]

Well some more pics since I have had it lowered, tinted, new plates and replaced the mild system with a stainless version manta of course.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/06062009062.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/06062009065.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/06062009064.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/06062009068.jpg

I can't seem to edit my post moderators can you give me access to do so???

[Darkrayne]

Looking fine there mate :).. love the white on the GTS! the red on the badges/brakes gives it that racey feel to me :D Gotta be happy with her now :D WD!

[bigdogdazza]

Sweet as ride like the white.

[Roonstain]

This car is lovely - saw it in person yesterday!
Sounds very nice - not disgustingly loud - just a lovely note
Cheers
Mark

[Quick VE GTS]

Just love the VE GTS!!!!

[iloveholden]

I love it mate...really like the VE GTS' in white.

The exhaust tips look tops too...how are you finding the manta on the GTS?

[brock05]

John wht the change from mild to SS?

[iloveholden]

John wht the change from mild to SS?

The manta is only made in SS :)

[brock05]

Well I thought it is time to post pics of my new ride

Here are some quick photo's taken from a camera phone

Model: VE HSV GTS
Colour: Heron White
Bodykit: HSV GTS Stock
Engine Type: 6.0ltr LS2
Engine Mods: None Yet
Power: Don't Know
Exhaust: 2 & 1/2" cat back Manta Mild Steel
Cold Air Intake: Pod Style Street Tuna
Maf Tune: Street Tuna
Gearbox: HSV 6 Speed Auto
Diff: Stock
Brakes: Stock HSV
Suspension: Lowered with W427 Eibach's
Wheels/Tyres: 20" GTS rims
Interior: Black leather, swede
Factory Options: DVD, SUNROOF, SAT NAV, KILL SWITCH, FLOOR MATS
Build Period: On going
Future Mods: TPMS, Auto Window Lift Kit, DVD Controls via Steering Wheel Buttons

Current Mods: VIM Vehicle In Motion to watch DVD Front Screen, Street Tuna 12sec package

Very happy with the car, no problems to date.


Will post some better pics soon car has been lowered and new plates are on.


well I must be going blind then:fewl:

[VXSS]

John wht the change from mild to SS?

Hi Brad

Mainly because it's not my everyday drive car and I was that short trips and only starting and shutting down will cause moisture or condensation then rust.

My old vxss had a mild system but it was my daily driver.

Another reason because one was available lol

[brock05]

Any noticeable difference in note of the two systems?

[VXSS]

Any noticeable difference in note of the two systems?

For me not really but my mate which has heard both now thinks the stainless one sounds better.

Not sure if it is due to the tips, different tips on the stainless steel one compared to the mild one.

[brock05]

thanks mate, have narrowed the choice to either the manta or HM now as I managed to get a listen to an x-force and wasn't rapped just need to find someone locally now with the other options.

your car is looking very good now mate with the lowering and tinting two of the best mods you can do to a car.

[iloveholden]

well I must be going blind then:fewl:

Sorry mate i didnt see that...its just i was told that the new Manta systems are only in S/S.

[VXSS]

No worries mate hope you come across someone who has them to have a listen or take the risk and hopefully it's the right one.


thanks mate, have narrowed the choice to either the manta or HM now as I managed to get a listen to an x-force and wasn't rapped just need to find someone locally now with the other options.

your car is looking very good now mate with the lowering and tinting two of the best mods you can do to a car.

[VXSS]

Well it'd been done W427 OTR on a VE GTS

Also added Pacemaker Ceramic Coated Headers 4-1 1 3/4 with 3" Manta Cats forgot to take pics of the cats.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0019.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0029.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0026.jpg

[iloveholden]

Nice mate...i really like it :goodjob:

[XLR8 V8]

Well it'd been done W427 OTR on a VE GTS

How does the price compare to aftermarket? Do they give a comparable intake volume/area to the aftermarket options?

[VXSS]

How does the price compare to aftermarket? Do they give a comparable intake volume/area to the aftermarket options?

Price aftermarket OTR's win hands down.

Well I wanted the factory look, as some have been defected with the use of the aftermarket ones which suck's and defeat's the purpose of buying one in the first place.

The bottom part of the intake was modified to allow more air in.

I think these intake's should have been fitted by HSV as standard on all the HSV model cars.

Alot more sound compared to my pod style intake previously.

Needed a retune to make it work, which I knew and will need a touch up because I fitted a set of pacemaker extractors and cats after the intake was fitted an tuned.

Stock my car only made 208rwkw's, LS2 Auto

Street Tuna's 12 package 229rwkw's with mail order tune, 2 1/2" cat back and pod style filter, might have got a few more rwkw's of it was tuned on the dyno instead of a mail order tune.

W427 OTR Modified Intake and retune 260rwkw's.

Hope to make a few more rwkw's with the pacemaker extractors and new cats.

All power runs made on the same dyno.

[WIKED]

Can I ask what the W427 OTR cost?

[VXSS]

Nice mate...i really like it :goodjob:

Thanks mate

Slowly getting there, one day cam, maybe heads and maybe intake manifold.

[tacka007]

looks sweet as

[gts071]

The OTR came up looking really good. I started looking at the W427 OTR for my car but I couldn't find one and the one I went with looks stock (well it will look more stock when I put the warning stickers on)

It took me 4 year before I cammed my GTS and I love it even more (I didn't think it was possible) now. I look forward to watching you progress with your GTS.

[VXSS]

The OTR came up looking really good. I started looking at the W427 OTR for my car but I couldn't find one and the one I went with looks stock (well it will look more stock when I put the warning stickers on)

It took me 4 year before I cammed my GTS and I love it even more (I didn't think it was possible) now. I look forward to watching you progress with your GTS.

Thanks mate

Stock 208rwkw's, LS2 Auto

Street Tuna's 12 package 229rwkw's

With mail order tune, 2 1/2" cat back and pod style filter, might have got a few more rwkw's of it was tuned on the dyno instead of a mail order tune.

W427 OTR Modified Intake and retune 260rwkw's.

Hope to make a few more rwkw's with the pacemaker extractors and new cats.

Well it was running very lean with the extractors and cats, retuned it the end result 282rwkw's not bad for an auto LS2.

[Sonnymad]

Thanks mate

Stock 208rwkw's, LS2 Auto

Street Tuna's 12 package 229rwkw's

With mail order tune, 2 1/2" cat back and pod style filter, might have got a few more rwkw's of it was tuned on the dyno instead of a mail order tune.

W427 OTR Modified Intake and retune 260rwkw's.

Hope to make a few more rwkw's with the pacemaker extractors and new cats.

Well it was running very lean with the extractors and cats, retuned it the end result 282rwkw's not bad for an auto LS2.

hi there,

is this a 317 engine or the 307 ?


regards sonny

[VXSS]

Hi Sonny

LS2 = 307

The shop that did the tune were suprised as well, they said the same thing everyone else says the LS2 has shit heads compared to the L98 and LS3.

They did a L98 ute Manual which has 2 1/2 inch cat back only xforce system, growler OTR intake, mafless tune it made 265rwkw's

Cheers

John


hi there,

is this a 317 engine or the 307 ?


regards sonny

[LooneyR8]

Nice ride......

You are right...white is definately the new black....

Something about the VE shape that lends itself well to white.

:goodjob:

[boyley]

Well done mate good results from simple mods

[VXSS]

Well done mate good results from simple mods

Thanks mate.

Next some engine bling parts next

Fuel Rail, Rocker Covers, Coil Relocation Kit in the chassis rail or Rocker Covers to cover existing coil packs.

Then cam and heads.

John

[M1SSV8]

love it! As I said previously WHITE is the way to go!! Love these beasts in white! :bow:

[brockster]

very nice car mate, my missus hates white cars and usually loves black as she always has black cars but she loves the new e series hsv's in white i think it is the front that does it

[VXSS]

very nice car mate, my missus hates white cars and usually loves black as she always has black cars but she loves the new e series hsv's in white i think it is the front that does it

Thanks mate it was a toss up between 2 colours Black or White.

Went with White the black on the Front & Rear bars also Side Guards just added something and stand out.

They still look killer in Black.

One day I'll own a Black car.

[cal 57l]

very nice car mate

[JuJu.Puff]

Looks good m8. You should paint your wheels black, it really sets the white cars off! I've done it to my white SSV and it looks awesome!

[k3v0]

Damn John that's a bloody nice car!! Love the WHITE VE GTS.

[VXSS]

Damn John that's a bloody nice car!! Love the WHITE VE GTS.

Thanks Kev, looking after the rims you bought I hope lol

Some new rims G8 22 inch on Pirelli's, coil relocation, heater hoses removed.

Tyres 245/30/22 Front Pirelli P Zero Nero and 295/25/22 Rears Pirelli Zero Russo wish they were all the same but for the price I got them for not complaining.

Not the best photo's and need to tidy up the wires to the coils.

Enjoy

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0412.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0428.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0408.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0376.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0381.jpg

Cheers

John

[calais190]

The rims look magic on the GTS! I was almost convinced that the 20" Stock GTS rims were the BEST rim for the car, but these change my opinion! they look intense! Well done.

[iloveholden]

:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

That is all.......

[gmack]

Thats it! Don't change a thing!:goodjob:

[VXSS]

Thanks for the comments guys.

One more thing soon Fuel Rail.

Later heads, cam, intake manifold, and maybe stallie.

LS7 Intake I have already, need to find out if the LS7 Intake & Heads will fit an LS2 Block.

Cheers

John

[MickmeMate]

I was surprised when you mentioned that stock it made 208Rwkw my VYII SS M6 made exactly the same power stock. Must be the heads as you said before.:)

[AussieTone]

John

Could you post up some pics (close ups) on how the W427 CAI bolts on at the top of the radiator and also the deflecting bits of plastic that sit on the radiator and direct air into the CAI. If you don't want to post them up could you e-mail them to me at aledger@bigpond.net.au

I still have my new HSV W427 CAI sitting in a box and don't know if I will fit it or just stay with my Ziggy's OTRCAI and sell the HSV W427 unit.

Cheers

Tony

[brock05]

John, car is looking very nice, you always manage to tastefully mod your cars unlike so many others.

[`redoctober]

Yum yum yum!! Where'd you get the 22" G8 rims/tyres for and how much mate :) :)

I'm just writing up a shopping list :D

[brizzyboymatt]

Yea thats a bloody beautiful GTS..I have always had white cars until now and love the way they look...clean and sexy!!

[VXSS]

VY SS LS1 S2

I was surprised when you mentioned that stock it made 208Rwkw my VYII SS M6 made exactly the same power stock. Must be the heads as you said before.

Yeah the heads I have been told are restrictive on the LS2, somehow it made 282rwkw's with all the mods I have done to it and it's an auto A6 lol.


John

Could you post up some pics (close ups) on how the W427 CAI bolts on at the top of the radiator and also the deflecting bits of plastic that sit on the radiator and direct air into the CAI. If you don't want to post them up could you e-mail them to me at aledger@bigpond.net.au

I still have my new HSV W427 CAI sitting in a box and don't know if I will fit it or just stay with my Ziggy's OTRCAI and sell the HSV W427 unit.

Cheers

Tony

Hi Tony

I'll send you what ever pics I have to help you out, not sure if you got the rest of the parts needed to finish the install. HSV have cracked down hard on parts ordered from Holden and refuse to issue parts unless you have the real W427.

brock05

John, car is looking very nice, you always manage to tastefully mod your cars unlike so many others.

Thanks Brad, how's your machine coming along???


redoctober

Yum yum yum!! Where'd you get the 22" G8 rims/tyres for and how much mate

I'm just writing up a shopping list

I got mine from AGR Tyres at Sefton ask for Rammy

AGR Tyres or Tempe Tyres can do them for $3,000 but with Kuhmo's or Lexani Tyres and more like 245/30/22 Front and 265/25/22 Rear, that's what they offered me.

I said I want 295/25/22 for the rear and different tyres he said Pirelli ok, I said shit yeah.

I did not even think to ask for 255/30/22 for the front hmmm like some are running, I am happy with what I got.

brizzyboymatt

Yea thats a bloody beautiful GTS..I have always had white cars until now and love the way they look...clean and sexy!!

Thanks mate yeah the white in the VE really did it for me compared to the other colours, black and silver were the next colours, my previous car was silver which I had for 7 or 8 years so ruled that out, then ruled the black out based on the white.

One day I own a black car lol

Cheers

John

[nticen]

loving the white GTS !

[k3v0]

Lets swap cars John. :nyuk::nyuk:

after looking at those pictures i totally agree with you on the the silver rims looking better than the black ones now. Good choice there mate.

I gave the rims a good wash and they just lying around looking in mint condition till i sort out my problem.

[VXSS]

Lets swap cars John. :nyuk::nyuk:

I never knew you were so funny Kev

after looking at those pictures i totally agree with you on the the silver rims looking better than the black ones now. Good choice there mate.

Thanks Mate

I gave the rims a good wash and they just lying around looking in mint condition till i sort out my problem.

What problem, you have placed a 2 ad's wtb front spoiler, rear spoiler going off the parts section on the forum lol

Hope you sort it out.

Cheers

John

Some slightly better pics of the rocker covers, coil relocation, pics still had the heater hoses in these shits but now they have been removed.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0338.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0337.jpg

Just for those that are interested the rocker covers are from Street & Performance

see link below then click page 101 of the left hand side.

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/08%20catalog/08onlinecatalogMAIN.html

Leads custom made to order by

http://www.qldignitionleads.com/

Thanks Chris aka ht ls1 for the link's and also for putting me onto QLD Ignition Leads

I went with straight boots on the engine side and 90 degree boots on the coil side.

Cheers

John

[townsville_sv6]

i love the g8 wheels i am thinking about getting a set on my ute, do you mind if i ask where you got them from and if they are a good quality wheel because i have been told to stay away from replica wheels

[VXSS]

i love the g8 wheels i am thinking about getting a set on my ute, do you mind if i ask where you got them from and if they are a good quality wheel because i have been told to stay away from replica wheels

AGR TYRES or TEMPE TYRES

Cheers

John

[`redoctober]

Talked to tempe, they said they ONLY come in the black and machined face!!!

[VXSS]

Talked to tempe, they said they ONLY come in the black and machined face!!!


Depends on which colour you like.

AGR Tyres as them all ask for Rammy tell him John with the White GTS recommended them to you.

Black with the Machine Finish

Hyper Silver which is classified as Shadow Chrome and they have just all

Black in stock see pic below.

I should have got him to lower the car with the black wheel on for a better indication of what it would have looked like dropped

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0387.jpg

Cheers

John

[`redoctober]

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

That's exactly what I want!

Hopefully they can chuck together a good package deal for me :) :)

I think I'll save about $2.5k before I start to bother them with questions though.

[VXSS]

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

That's exactly what I want!

Hopefully they can chuck together a good package deal for me :) :)

I think I'll save about $2.5k before I start to bother them with questions though.

Cost $3,300 in all BLACK

He said if I wanted mine painted it would cost $300 for the 4 wheels to be painted in BLACK or any other colour.

Does anyone know if the 22inch rim fits in the boot as a spare to lazy to remove and find out

[`redoctober]

Cost $3,300 in all BLACK

He said if I wanted mine painted it would cost $300 for the 4 wheels to be painted in BLACK or any other colour.

Does anyone know if the 22inch rim fits in the boot as a spare to lazy to remove and find out

With rubber or without??

Btw, I'm pretty sure maximum size for the spare wheel well is 20", I only had about an inch of play when I had my 19" spare in there.

-Rob.

[DCV1NU]

With rubber or without??

Btw, I'm pretty sure maximum size for the spare wheel well is 20", I only had about an inch of play when I had my 19" spare in there.

-Rob.

Looks awsome mate, I like the rocker covers & the new wheels suit it nicely:goodjob:

Hey Rob speak to John @ protek tyres in Oakleigh, tell him your an ls1 forum member he'll look after you;)

[VXSS]

[QUOTE=`redoctober;1604157]With rubber or without??

Hi Rob

$3,300 Price is for BLACK rims with RUBBER

Cheers

John

[`redoctober]

[QUOTE=`redoctober;1604157]With rubber or without??

Hi Rob

$3,300 Price is for BLACK rims with RUBBER

Cheers

John

:D :D :D beautiful!! I think I've found where I'm gonna get my rims ;)

[red-rocket]

sweet gts mate

[Alex(AUS)]

John,

Where did you get the Coil extension harness?

Thanks,

Alex

[VXSS]

Hi Alex

I just did what everyone else has done, I used trailer wire $4 a metre at Bunnings.

Harrop do one as well $150 plus freight if you live interstate.

Mine is not a kit you can buy, I made it up.

Cheers

John


John,

Where did you get the Coil extension harness?

Thanks,

Alex

[Alex(AUS)]

Hi Alex

I just did what everyone else has done, I used trailer wire $4 a metre at Bunnings.

Harrop do one as well $150 plus freight if you live interstate.

Mine is not a kit you can buy, I made it up.

Cheers

John

Hi John,

Thanks for the reply. Do you have close-up pics of the placement/grouping/mount of the coils?

Thanks,

Alex

[Patton]

That is a magnificent looking machine and the window tint adds immeasurably to the Fat look! A work of Art, WD, enjoy!

Rgs
Patton

[VXSS]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Just picked up these 2 item's just waiting for the bee sting aerial

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ls1-Ls2-Ls3-v6-Custom-Billet-Dip-Stick_W0QQitemZ180418745452QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ar_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a01cb946c&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VE-COMMODORE-STUB-BEE-STING-AERIAL-NEW-MODEL-6CM-LONG_W0QQitemZ260491139690QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca67b5a6a

Cheers

John

[VXSS]

A pic I found while I was washing my car, Rex on guard duty outside

He loves water and goes crazy when the hose comes out

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0067.jpg

I can't wait to get my boat motor back so I can take him out in it and see if he can swim lol or dog paddle.

[Ghosn]

Looks like the dog got the "bee sting aerial" upgrade too :)

[jaykay]

Looks like the dog got the "bee sting aerial" upgrade too :):rofl::rofl::rofl:

[VXSS]

Looks like the dog got the "bee sting aerial" upgrade too :)

Yep he has got one as well :)

[wiseguy]

very nice!
could've sworn i was driving behind your car today in Parra

[LUXRYAZ]

awesome looking dog mate !

[VXSS]

very nice!
could've sworn i was driving behind your car today in Parra

Thanks,

No sorry mate it was not me.

Cheers

John

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awesome looking dog mate !

Thanks mate

Rex has good blood lines show dog his father & mother have won titles, he has been registered as a Show Dog but I have not shown him.

Cheers

John

[VXSS]

Update

Cam Gear and New Cat Back Exhaust.

Heads are still LS2 only change was they got decked to raise compression.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/CamParts.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0692.jpg

Hopefully will get the other pics from Willem these are pics I took which are near the completion, cam was already in and heads back on.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0700.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0716.jpg

All done and at the Dyno for Tunning

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0718.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0731.jpg

Some movie files hope they work

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/th_IMG_0737.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/th_IMG_0719.jpg

Car made 303.7 rwkw's with the 22 inch rims tyre size is 295/25/22's and 3.7 diff gears.

I'll have to scan the dyno graph been to busy driving the car lol.

Big thanks to Steve OZTRACK & Willem from WINMALEE CAR CARE.

TOP SERVICE & GREAT GUYS HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.

[Senator]

Hi John,

It's lookin Mint and sound good too.:goodjob:
what cam did you end up using.

Cheers Andy

[VXSS]

Hi John,

It's lookin Mint and sound good too.:goodjob:
what cam did you end up using.

Cheers Andy

Hi Andy

224/228/112

Also has a 25% Underiven Balancer

Very nice torque down low which was achieved with decking the heads, goes hard.

Very happy with the power it makes and the whole package.

Cheers

John

[Roonstain]

Good choice of cam! Not that I am biased at all.................................haha

Good work John

[afmss]

thats good power for an auto ,do the 22''wheels affect the dyno reading ?? compared to standard.i think i need a bigger cam:rofl:

[VXSS]

thats good power for an auto ,do the 22''wheels affect the dyno reading ?? compared to standard.i think i need a bigger cam:rofl:

Apparently bigger rims, diff gears, stall convertors all affect dyno readings.

[VXSS]

Good choice of cam! Not that I am biased at all.................................haha

Good work John

Thanks Mark

Good choice of cam! Yep

Not that I am biased at all.................................haha lol

[VXSS]

Car is booked in for a full detail from DR DETAIL aka Mark.

[HSVnut]

are you using a stally? if so which one?

[bah73]

Hows the OTR going? Any issues with it? Have you tried to remove the filter there doesnt seem to be much room underneath to get it out.

[1R8_HSV]

Nice work mate! Yeah the 22's hold us back a bit, I think roughly 15hp at the wheels with these sorts of mods. still worth it imo, 20's look too small to me.

ben

[VXSS]

are you using a stally? if so which one?

Nah no stallie mate if I did I would have put a bigger cam in.

I know someone who has a 6.2L VE GTS AUTO his cam size is 228/236 not sure on LSA and he is no running a stallie as well.

[VXSS]

Hows the OTR going? Any issues with it? Have you tried to remove the filter there doesnt seem to be much room underneath to get it out.

The OTR is still going, no issues with it but would be very hard to remove the filter to clean it might have to remove the front bar.

I know my mechanic hates it.

[VXSS]

Nice work mate! Yeah the 22's hold us back a bit, I think roughly 15hp at the wheels with these sorts of mods. still worth it imo, 20's look too small to me.

ben

Hi Ben

Agree 20's look to small.

The car would spin the 22's with 295 rear Pirelli's before the 3.7's went in, then after the 3.7's it was even better and know with the cam and heads deck for more compression it's crazy.

I am more than happy with the setup that I have.

If I was not about to start building a house I would have gone heaps bigger.

Cheers

John

[VXSS]

Found some better sound files since cammed enjoy

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/th_IMG_0801.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/th_IMG_0799.jpg

[hotbox]

looking good mate :)

[brock05]

Thanks Kev, looking after the rims you bought I hope lol

Some new rims G8 22 inch on Pirelli's, coil relocation, heater hoses removed.

Tyres 245/30/22 Front Pirelli P Zero Nero and 295/25/22 Rears Pirelli Zero Russo wish they were all the same but for the price I got them for not complaining.

Not the best photo's and need to tidy up the wires to the coils.

Enjoy



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0428.jpg
Cheers

John

Hi John, any chance you can give me some measurements from centre of rim to bottom of guard as I want mine to sit roughly the same as yours.

Cheers
Brad

[DioXidE]

looks great buddy!

[brock05]

any luck with those measurements John. Mine is coming down in altitude this week.

Cheers
Brad

[VXSS]

any luck with those measurements John. Mine is coming down in altitude this week.

Cheers
Brad

Hi Brad

Sorry mate I forgot to check and get back to you.

I fill her up tomorrow and check for you.

Cheers

John

[brock05]

Thanks John. I currently have 400mm at the front and 395mm at the rear. With the 22's now on I think I only want to come down 25mm all round.

[VXSS]

Thanks John. I currently have 400mm at the front and 395mm at the rear. With the 22's now on I think I only want to come down 25mm all round.

Hi Brad

Sorry I did not get back to you yesterday.

I just checked mine.

Note: have not checked tyre pressures, fuel lever is just under half in next mark and just above the 1/4 to empty.

Just checked one side, I will redo hopefully soon with full fuel tank and tyre pressure's.

RF - Bottom of rim to guard is 665MM, Centre of rim to guard is 365mm

RR - Bottom of rim to gaurd is 660MM, Centre of rim to gaurd is 360mm

With regards to tyre pressure's what do you run???

I use to put 40psi all round, but now put 44psi up front and 42psi in the rear.

Cheers

John

[brock05]

John, car is currently in the shop getting the konis fitted, have decided not to put the SSSL springs in that WSP supplied as the predicted HTG measurements will be just to low. In hind sight maybe the SSL would have been perfect for me as Kings quote on there site approx 375mm front and 365mm rear. Makes a big difference with the 22's as the SSSl's with the standard 19's would have been excellent IMO.
Haven't settled on tyre pressures yet as only put the 22's on, over the weekend but am starting out with 38psi and see how that goes.

Cheers
Brad

will post up a pic when I get the car back this arvo.

[VXSS]

Hi All

I have not been on hear for a while.

I am thinking of selling my VE GTS

Model: VE HSV GTS

Colour: Heron White

Bodykit: HSV GTS Stock

Engine Type: 6.0ltr LS2

Engine Mods: Done in March 2010, Heads LS2 Decked, Comp Cam 224/228/110LSA, Dual Valve Springs, Push Rods

Compression: 11.4:1

Power: 303.7rwkw's over 400 rwhp

Exhaust: Pacemaker 1 3/4 4-1 Ceramic Coated Extractors, Manta 3" Cats, Dual 3 Cat Back Manta Stainless Steel System

Cold Air Intake: W427 OTR

Mafless Tune: OZ TRACK

Gearbox: HSV 6 Speed Auto

Diff: Done in February 2010, HSV W427 3.7's Diff Shot Peened

Brakes: Stock HSV, New Brake Pads

Suspension: Lowered with W427 Eibach's Spring’s

Wheels/Tyres: 22" x 8.5 Front & 22 x 9 Rear G8 Rims with Pirelli Tyres, 245's Front & 295's on the Rear

Interior: Black Leather, Swede

Factory Options: DVD, SUNROOF, SAT NAVAGATION, KILL SWITCH, FLOOR MATS

Current Mods: Coil Relocation, Rocker Covers, Heater Hoses Relocated, VIM Vehicle In Motion which means you can watch DVD from the front screen

Recently Professionally detailed.

Kilometer’s 25,6xx

As you can see in the photo’s in immaculate condition mods done with taste.

$65,000 ono

Reason I have always wanted a HQ GTS Monaro Coupe or an LX Hatchback, so time to sell and buy one

Thanks

John

0400817732

[quityabitchn]

mate Awesome ride, i love my Gts, what package are you going to use when you lower this baby???

[VXSS]

mate Awesome ride, i love my Gts, what package are you going to use when you lower this baby???

Hi mate

I have already lowered it with genuine W427 Eibach Springs,which sits 1 inch lower than a GTS and 20 - 25% stiffer as well.

I have updated the GTS MRC settings so it now has the W427 settings done at Holden.

Alot less body roll.

I am selling the car if you know anyone interested.

Thanks

John

[VXSS]

Well his a few pics of my new ride

Motor BBC Stock Mild Cam
Carby Holley HP 550 DP
Gearbox Turbo 400 with 2500 Stall
Diff 9" 3.7 Diff Gears

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0226.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0228.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0209.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/ByGy25EWkKGrHqEOKisEwO-KRqMWBMQYhvHOfQ_12.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/B6DH0GCGkKGrHqUOKi0EyY0lY7YBMwKyOC-g_12.jpg

Now it start's all over again

Cheers

John

[iloveholden]

Looks awesome!

[VXSS]

Looks awesome!

Thanks mate

[VXSS]

Just a quick update

Fitted new brake booster and new rocker covers with -12 weld on's and oil cap

Have also bought a catch can.

Now have to save up some money and finish it of with some braided line and anodized fittings to dress up the engine bay, won't be cheap with -12 stuff.

Updated pic of what it now looks like

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0586.jpg

Also a few pics with a mates Tuff LJ

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0522.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0479.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0498.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0493.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0507.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0527.jpg

[VXSS]

Just a quick update

I have relocated the alternator, battery in the boot, added a fuel cell, updated all the fuel line with braided line and have gone all electricial.

Electric water pump, fuel pump, & twin thermo's.

MSD Ignition etc etc

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0632.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0635.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0637.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0617.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0500.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/vxss/IMG_0496.jpg

Enjoy

Cheers

John

[King'92]

Im purchasing a GTS also, but mine is in Sting Red, they are a terrific car, such a beautiful shape and style, Good choice Mate :)