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AussieTone
06-05-2007, 02:33 AM
Can anyone tell me if the VE HSV GTS Cats are the same as the Holden VE SS Cats or are they bigger / better and are they interchangeable?
Cheers
Wonky
06-05-2007, 11:30 AM
Tony, I'm no expert but I believe the HSV ones on VE are much better than the standard Holden ones. A few people have gone from HSV stuff to full Pacemakers and hi flow cats and it seems they only pick up about 4 or 5 rwkw.

That's why I decided to buy someone's HSV stuff after they upgraded and have them put on my SSV. Must admit that when I emailed DiFilippos along the way Darren was pretty disparaging of the HSV stuff, even on the VE, although he does have a vested interest. :)
BlownVR
06-05-2007, 12:04 PM
The inlet flange position is different so they are not interchangeable without modification. Whether there is any other difference I'm not certain but they sure look very similar. I suspect the reason the HSVs are better is the headers alone, not the cats.
AussieTone
06-05-2007, 03:01 PM
Thanks for the replies guys. The reason I was asking is due to a HSV VE GTS complete system including extractors and cats on e-bay for a very cheap price

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VE-GTS-Exhaust-system-HSV-Holden-SS-LS2-L76-6litre_W0QQitemZ300108825445QQihZ020QQcategoryZ102 361QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No use to me as I have already had extractors and a 2 ½” cat back fitted but someone on a tight budget may be interested
Rad Kane
06-05-2007, 03:10 PM
Gee, that is well priced.

Even if one went out an got the system as 'Buy Now' its still a great score.
SS Enforcer
06-05-2007, 03:58 PM
That's why I decided to buy someone's HSV stuff after they upgraded and have them put on my SSV. Must admit that when I emailed DiFilippos along the way Darren was pretty disparaging of the HSV stuff, even on the VE, although he does have a vested interest. :)


Did you encounter many problems fitting the LS2 headers to the L98 ? I would have thought with different heads there may be some issues .

cheers
Wonky
06-05-2007, 06:55 PM
I believe the only issue was something to do with access to the dipstick which took them a while to work out a solution for. Apart from that apparently straightforward.
Mr Muffler
06-05-2007, 07:18 PM
Hi Tony,
I did a Clubby recently and as far as Im concerned apart from the headers and the alloy tips, the rest of the system is identical to what I took off your car. I am about to do cams, tune and big exhaust on two GTS's this Thursday, I will give you a call when one is finished so you can have a listen.
SS Enforcer
06-05-2007, 10:57 PM
Yep it looks the same as mine as well. even the cats look identical except for the flanges and the headers ofc.

cheers


I believe the only issue was something to do with access to the dipstick which took them a while to work out a solution for. Apart from that apparently straightforward.


How did they resolve it plse mate ?

cheers
Aspiring Youth
06-05-2007, 11:58 PM
so would it be worth buying that for a VE SS?
Wonky
07-05-2007, 12:09 AM
How did they resolve it plse mate ?

cheers
Sorry, not sure. Will try to remember to ask next time I'm at G&D or just PM Matt there.
AussieTone
07-05-2007, 03:18 AM
Gee, that is well priced.

Even if one went out an got the system as 'Buy Now' its still a great score.

This seller did have 3 systems a week or so ago. Might be worth a direct approach to him.

Same seller is selling the HSV VE R8 wheels and tyres however he did mention to me in an e-mail that he had spoken to the owner of these so I am assuming he is some sort of exhaust shop or the like.

Hope this has helped some forum members