Supercharged HSV? - Part 3

[adr8]

Can't remember if vacuum or electronic. Have seen it outside the car as a separate unit and although relatively simple, still very impressive.

Is the SV bi-modal intake the same as the ZL1 airbox? See pics in below link.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239651

[mjrandom]

Enough about the gts as a daily, I was trying to convince myself!

I'm happy with the sv.....I'm happy with the sv.....I'm happy with the sv......

Mine will be another daily driver, or I could walk instead. I don't think I will be walking... The r8 SV is really good. The GTS will just be.






Better.

[Pickles]

Can't remember if vacuum or electronic. Have seen it outside the car as a separate unit and although relatively simple, still very impressive.

The combo of exhaust note and open bimodal intake sounds good.

You probably wouldn't remember, but when Brock built his VL "Signature Series" in 1987, he designed a "similar" (not so hi tec of course!) system on the exhaust of that car....it was a vacuum type device, which when the throttle was opened, freed up the exhaust flow. It was always a bit "ify"..don't know whether is passed adrs/emissions etc....but that was Brock...he was never overly concerned aboput such issues!
Cheers, Pickles.

[bouka]

Mine will be another daily driver, or I could walk instead. I don't think I will be walking... The r8 SV is really good. The GTS will just be.






Better.

Better by some distance mike.

How good is it when a package as good as the sv is considered sub par to the gts.

We live in exciting times as performance car enthusiasts.

[bouka]

You probably wouldn't remember, but when Brock built his VL "Signature Series" in 1987, he designed a "similar" (not so hi tec of course!) system on the exhaust of that car....it was a vacuum type device, which when the throttle was opened, freed up the exhaust flow. It was always a bit "ify"..don't know whether is passed adrs/emissions etc....but that was Brock...he was never overly concerned aboput such issues!
Cheers, Pickles.

I had just hit my teens Martin!

I do remember the brocky days fondly. Although young, I was raised a car enthusiast and drooled over the neighbours vk Calais director.

I was lucky to have been immediately surrounded by the cream of Aussie muscle cars as a kid. I suppose that's what makes me such a supporter of our local product (and I can tell you, it hasn't always been easy).

I am fully aware of your support and admiration of all things local as well mate and take my hat of to you (except for the little German hot rod of course!).

No doubt you could educate me on the older stuff (and my knowledge is very good).

[mjrandom]

As much as I am eager for my GTS I did take the chance to drive in a manual R8SV. I was quite surprised. The 340kW it makes shouldn't be any different to my E2 and for all practical purposes a few less. It didn't drive like that. Sure manual vs auto but it still felt stronger down low with more oomph. Some of that must be a result of the electric power steering but the torque curve is different. I didn't get the chance to do anything other than feel what it was like but I would be happy enough with an SV I think. Certainly getting back into the E2 after all the toys in the SV was a let down. Plain Jane compared to Miss Universe! Anyway I don't think anyone will be disappointed with any of the Gen Fs. I know there is a fine line between the stock Clubbie and the SSV Redline and I think I would probably err on the side of the Redline (only because I think the standard Clubsport wheels are a very useful and practical emetic) but either way good bits of kit.

On colour I picked Heron because I have already had a Nitrate HSV and #1 sons Cruze diesel is Nitrate. I also have a gravel driveway so ease of cleaning is important and the darker colours (even Karma) are harder work though the end product after a day of toil is worthwhile. I would have ordered Prussian Steel if I had know what it was really like but I was given a bum steer that it was more or less the same colour as the old Evoke with a tint of brown which I didn't like.

Then lst week I saw the royal peacock green on an R8SV and I have to say that would now be my first choice and if I could have changed I would. Still more than happy with the white but the satin black accents on the dark metallic green look wondrous. And since those are the wheels and spoiler I ordered I think it would look superb with those tiny brakes and yellow calipers





Phone pics so quality is very average. And it goes against my philosophy of easy clean and not too hot in summer. Ah well lust is like that.

[Vulture]

Phone pics so quality is very average. And it goes against my philosophy of easy clean and not too hot in summer. Ah well lust is like that.

*&#! that looks stunning!
I'll change my order if you do haha.

[mjrandom]

I tried! Honestly, the salesman even rang to find out where the build was at. Tooooo late by about a week.

[bouka]

Their is definitely more oomph in the sv (340 motor) than the other ls3 versions. Noticeably so.

I love the look in the photos of the color, but the ones I have seen in the flesh didn't really do much for me.

White will look brilliant in the gts and I struggled to decide between it and Prussian steel. So much so I delayed my car whilst trying to decide!

They really are a big step above e series and a massive step above my gt from every viewpoint except drive line.

Tonight the gt and sv meet head to head. Lets see what happens.

[team illucid]

So even with the same power it is different? Perhaps they have changed the cam again ?

[bouka]

So even with the same power it is different? Perhaps they have changed the cam again ?

Bimodal intake, different exhaust and cal to match. Feels better than 317 and 325 versions. Not miles ahead but does feel stronger. Internals the same.

340kw and 570nm.

Interestingly, it is the highest spec ls3 anywhere in the the gm world.

[Pickles]

I had just hit my teens Martin!

I do remember the brocky days fondly. Although young, I was raised a car enthusiast and drooled over the neighbours vk Calais director.

I was lucky to have been immediately surrounded by the cream of Aussie muscle cars as a kid. I suppose that's what makes me such a supporter of our local product (and I can tell you, it hasn't always been easy).

I am fully aware of your support and admiration of all things local as well mate and take my hat of to you (except for the little German hot rod of course!).

No doubt you could educate me on the older stuff (and my knowledge is very good).

"VK Calais Director"?
I actually knew Brock pretty well..we knew each other on a first name basis, he was the same age as me, & I was involved in Sports Sedan racing in the late sixties....when he was racing the A30.
I bought the most expensive VK Director ever made....from the 1st owner...it was Tuxedo black, leather scheel interior,T5, improved output engine, sunroof, BBS wheels (the ONLY HDT fitted with these from factory!), a pretty special car....cost $48K in 1985!!!....been the subject of a few magazine articles.
The "Holden Dealer Team"....Those were the days!
I could tell you lots of things about PB...."Peter Perfect"???....NO WAY.
Cheers, Pickles.

[bouka]

"VK Calais Director"?
I actually knew Brock pretty well..we knew each other on a first name basis, he was the same age as me, & I was involved in Sports Sedan racing in the late sixties....when he was racing the A30.
I bought the most expensive VK Director ever made....from the 1st owner...it was Tuxedo black, leather scheel interior,T5, improved output engine, sunroof, BBS wheels (the ONLY HDT fitted with these from factory!), a pretty special car....cost $48K in 1985!!!....been the subject of a few magazine articles.
The "Holden Dealer Team"....Those were the days!
I could tell you lots of things about PB...."Peter Perfect"???....NO WAY.
Cheers, Pickles.

I met Peter on drive day the dealership I bought my vy clubbie from organised at Calder park. It was the first time I met him and he spent the day with us. I have many signed team Brock hats and laminated posters of brocky cars. It was a great day and he and I got along very well. My very small claim to fame, lol.

He wouldn't have a clue who i was if he was still with us. I'm not afraid to say I shed a tear the day he passed.

We should catch up one day. I would love to listen to your history and knowledge mate. In return, you can have free range of my wine collection for the night (sounds fancier than it is).

[Pickles]

I met Peter on drive day the dealership I bought my vy clubbie from organised at Calder park. It was the first time I met him and he spent the day with us. I have many signed team Brock hats and laminated posters of brocky cars. It was a great day and he and I got along very well. My very small claim to fame, lol.

He wouldn't have a clue who i was if he was still with us. I'm not afraid to say I shed a tear the day he passed.

We should catch up one day. I would love to listen to your history and knowledge mate. In return, you can have free range of my wine collection for the night (sounds fancier than it is).

"Free range of your wine collection"??!!...ha ha ha...a VERY dangerous statement......just had my tea....medium rare eye fillet & a good red..plus a few champagnes before hand!!
"P.B."??..I remember one night, he came to talk to the HSVOC, and as you would no doubt know, he only ate"healthy" food (yeah right)...anyway he had this pizza he'd bought with him,....I said, "Brock, ya can't eat that stuff"... He said, "oh, it's Ok Martin, there's no fat in it"!....Yeah right.....Like I said, he DEFINITELY wasn't "Peter perfect", but just before he passed away, he was just starting to enjoy the occasional ( & not so occasional) red again. Very sad.
Cheers, Pickles.

[bozodos]

"VK Calais Director"?
I actually knew Brock pretty well..we knew each other on a first name basis, he was the same age as me, & I was involved in Sports Sedan racing in the late sixties....when he was racing the A30.
I bought the most expensive VK Director ever made....from the 1st owner...it was Tuxedo black, leather scheel interior,T5, improved output engine, sunroof, BBS wheels (the ONLY HDT fitted with these from factory!), a pretty special car....cost $48K in 1985!!!....been the subject of a few magazine articles.
The "Holden Dealer Team"....Those were the days!
I could tell you lots of things about PB...."Peter Perfect"???....NO WAY.
Cheers, Pickles.

That's pretty cool Pickles, should spin that off into its own thread, I used to be OBSESSED with HDTs as a kid. Showing your age though haha.