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From someone that I would consider reasonably informed. HSV will release a 400kw low boost "R" with the heavy duty diff soon. Evidently are now taking orders so check with your local Holden Dealer as emails have gone out to dealers.
Seems to make some sense if the Redline is getting the L99/LS3 so HSV need to fill the gap between the Clubsport and the GTS.
Cheers, Matthew
I won't consider a Redline L99/VVT/AFM even with a few more pony's for the offering!
Supercharged Clubsport ? I doubt that...
Driveline warranty could be an issue if that was the case!
Do we have any chance of getting the 8l90e transmission ( 8 speed auto in current 2016 corvette)any time soon.
The person who told me made particular mention of the 9.9" diff from the GTS being fitted. I can only imagine it fitting between the GTS and the Clubsport if they fitted say R8 brakes rather than the GTS items. I do wonder what else would be striped from the GTS to get the price down a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micks
Anyway, was an interesting tidbit.
Cheers, Matthew
Would that mean that HSV would need to convince a whole new bunch of people that they either don't need a spare or boot space? Big diff. LT1?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag530G
Mick
The metric version of the old 9" diff...with GST added....Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag530G
Interesting times ahead for the last hurrah of Holden / HSV
Heard a rumour that LT1 / LTA production commences in the second half of this year :nos:Quote:
Originally Posted by QIKMIK
Can't see warranty being an issue wakinshaw (Hsv sister company) Warrant the drive train on there supercharger installs. • Full drive line warranty for the balance of the manufacturers new vehicle warranty for eligible vehicles.
http://www.walkinshawperformance.com...ntent=ve&id=23
This means ???Quote:
Originally Posted by Resetar
I hope they don't promise Cop Chips & Polarizers too!! :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Conchi
If you are waiting for the LT motor don't hold your breath!
Good to see you G....what about LS9 ? :hide:Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
GM are certainly holding their cards close to their chests!!
I haven't breathed since last November. Are you telling me I am wasting my time?Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
Keen to hear more boys!
How exciting, I had a real good look at an R8 last week... Blown R8 hmmmm
I dunno. 400 seems a bit close to the GTS. Unless the GTS gets a hike too of course. Also, does detuning (alone) save anything?
I'd have thought it more likely to detune to a level that the special diff isn't required and hopefully that the additional cooling isn't needed also. No idea where that point would be.....375?
Going the "GTS lite" path sounds expensive where as bumping power in R8 kinda makes sense and maybe that's easier to achieve with a detuned LSA versus extracting more from the LS3.
I know nutting!Quote:
Originally Posted by jkgmh
I doubt you will see a 400 number outside of the GTS.Quote:
Originally Posted by disorganise
The LSA goes with the diff, rear end etc. I don't think you would see one without the others.
The current 340 LS3 is the most powerful LS3 in the GM world (from memory) so i wouldn't expect much more.
Whatever the boys are planning in next update, i have no doubt it will be worth waiting for.
Hopefully its enough to keep my dollars local cos the euros have some nice stuff coming and im really liking the look of the new C63!
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Originally Posted by mjrandom
Depends. I get the feeling you will be happy with whatever is coming. We usually are. Coffee for me please, not T.
The new C63 is very nice but lots of $ too. Will be interesting no doubt. I won't be looking until the end of next year so hopefully something will be out before the last hurrah.
Probably not getting down South until July. Too much to do before the June love in.
..........MMMmmmm :toetap:Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
This is like an old school reunion.Quote:
Originally Posted by mustanger
All the A Team..
I heard GTS-R for the swansong.
I could be making that up. :bounce:
I cant see the R8 getting a detuned LSA. I mean what sort of performance car gets a detuned engine? And anyway the LSA has a hard enough time being being restricted to 430kw if its going in the clubsport than it should be as is and then the GTS gets a simple upgrade to 500kw.
Holden and HSV have been selling us detuned cars for decades.Quote:
Originally Posted by offshore
Do you really think your average backyard tuner is smarter than the GM engineers? We all know a set of better valve springs will pull better up top without effecting emissions FFS.
"How restricted would you like your LS3 sir? 317, 325 or 340kw? Of course anyone can plug in and make more power, OR less if you prefer."
JJW
JJW
340kW is the highest factory rating the LS3 has been sold with. Agree though that it is very easy to make 350 or more.
This needs to be a factory fit option............ I'll take two please sir!
https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...95254411_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...ef5c333b4e587b
.. in my humble opinion
BLAH... fugly
but each to their own
C63 was retuned vs the E63 tuneQuote:
Originally Posted by offshore
Turns out some of the speculation above was inaccurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
What have you heard?
Supercharged Clubsport and Maloo in Series 2 Gen F ??
http://www.news.com.au/finance/busin...-1227420108535
^^ oh baby!
I highly doubt that George :stick:..you placed your order yet ?Quote:
Originally Posted by bouka
Hmm.... Maybe you shouldn't lolQuote:
Originally Posted by jkgmh
oh no, the GTS exclusivity will fall by the wayside again. In this case , I wouldn't mind a tuned clubsport and put the savings towards a holiday or 3
Or you can just wait for the Last... GTS-R with the LS9 ........and all the fruit .......:dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by highlander_69r
Have been wrong before..just once :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stevieboy34