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BLK-57L
21-09-2011, 05:11 PM
I have a VE SSV ute which has been cammed also has twin 3" stainless exhaust n headers to match. Its currently making 448rwhp just wondering if adding a Fast 102mm intake manifold n matching TB would be worth while??Cheers!
boggers007
21-09-2011, 05:23 PM
I would be looking at doing some heads first. How big of a cam are you talking?
89'King
21-09-2011, 05:31 PM
^^ agreed. Im sure you'll find many others will agree too..
macca_779
21-09-2011, 05:43 PM
Yep heads first. Or screw it and just got straight for FI


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BLK-57L
21-09-2011, 05:44 PM
Not sure of cam size no paper work with the ute when purchased! Just have a dyno sheet with 448rwhp on it!
ATOMIC 8
21-09-2011, 05:45 PM
Heads and fast manifold with :nos::)
ILLUSIV1
21-09-2011, 06:13 PM
What have you already done to the car? Thats a lot of RWHP for a cam and exhaust only.
Street Boxer
21-09-2011, 06:23 PM
Higgins Heads FTW:goodjob:
HEKYEH
21-09-2011, 06:30 PM
Not sure of cam size no paper work with the ute when purchased! Just have a dyno sheet with 448rwhp on it!

Since buying it have u had it run up on a dyno and had the tune looked at?? This might find any hidden issues that a simple mechanical check wouldn't have found.

Your 448rwhp may not be that much...it's just a dyno number anyway.

What's your budget??
NIXON
21-09-2011, 06:31 PM
Dont bother with the fast manifold, nice way to waste $1500+...
Jesterarts
21-09-2011, 06:47 PM
What have you already done to the car? Thats a lot of RWHP for a cam and exhaust only.

Exactly what I was thinking. It would have to already have heads to pull that right?
HEKYEH
21-09-2011, 06:50 PM
Exactly what I was thinking. It would have to already have heads to pull that right?

All depends on the dyno...and how it was strapped down...and a few other factors but talking about that will just start a shit fight.

Back on topic - Really need to know a budget as there may be better options for the cash you have. Are you chasing dyno numbers? Or r u going to actually race it??
ATOMIC 8
21-09-2011, 06:51 PM
Exactly what I was thinking. It would have to already have heads to pull that right?

pretty much.. Should do a run at a reputable shop, find out first hand what it has then go from there.
Bodacious
21-09-2011, 06:55 PM
get a budget first. or an idea of power / performance you want out of it...
post up after you have answered these questions :)
DCV1NU
21-09-2011, 06:56 PM
Depends on how much extra hp your after, personally if it was me i'd skip heads or the lsx manifold & go straight to a blower setup.
HOLDAN
21-09-2011, 07:09 PM
Did you buy the car locally? Ask old mate where the work was done. Otherewise Hi Torque are the guys to see on the Goldy - give Kent a ring and ask him for some suggestions. He'll point you in the right direction.
Evman
21-09-2011, 07:15 PM
I would have to agree with the NOS over anything else.
dogsballs
21-09-2011, 07:50 PM
Dont bother with the fast manifold, nice way to waste $1500+...
+1

get the heads done.
BLK-57L
21-09-2011, 10:26 PM
Yeh purchased it in Brissy. My aim is to get close enough to the 500 mark. As for the budget well I don't really have one atm. Won't be racing just want a tough streeter
Soopy
22-09-2011, 01:43 AM
If you're not planning to race it. Then you're pretty much done as far as "tough" streeters go imo.
Wonky
22-09-2011, 02:12 AM
448rwhp = 336rwkw - seems high for a cam only car as others have said, though not beyond the realms of possibility. I have no personal experience of Fast etc intake manifolds but from seeing the results of people who've tried them on VEs I'd use your money on something else. :bawl:

I've seen figures of around 20rwkw (approx 26rwhp) quoted as typical gains on a reasonable set of heads, so even if your power reading is about right that isn't going to get you to 500rwhp. :(