New Daily Driver
#1
Posted 09 July 2009 - 01:00 PM
Thought i would share some pics of my new daily i picked up 2 weeks ago. its a 2001 Holden VX Berlina, Gen3, Auto, 86,000klms, HBD sunroof and all the power stuff. The dealer also chucked on some brand new VE SS 19's! Loving it so far, just need some decent highway driving to really open her up
Berlina 1
Berlina 2
berlina 3
Berlina 4
Short term plans are to keep her pretty stock, definently needs some lowering and just a cat back exhaust from Sureflo @ Ingleburn. The do a 'drone free' system which has a sweet V8 growl to it. Will probably get a tune done after the exhaust to help with economy and to get the best out of it.
Long term i will probably do extractors & the rest of the exhaust, an OTR intake and tune. Dont want to put too much cash into it as the Torana will be off the road soon for a freshen up
cheers,
mick
#2
Posted 09 July 2009 - 01:06 PM
I like it! Lower it a few inches definitely! I love the VE SSV wheels, i want a set for my ute.
Best thing you can do is get an OTR and a Mafless tune, Not only does the economy improve, but its a new car to drive!
#3
Posted 09 July 2009 - 01:56 PM
You've gained 4 inches !!!!!!
#4
Posted 09 July 2009 - 02:13 PM
#5 _nial8r_
Posted 09 July 2009 - 07:03 PM
#6
Posted 09 July 2009 - 09:02 PM
#7
Posted 10 July 2009 - 12:42 PM
MRLXSS - Was reading the thread on your ute and the progess you made with tune & OTR, so will definently get that done eventually. Just need to save $$$ - going overseas, then buying a car has left the bank balance a whole lot lighter!
Will post some more pics when i get new springs for it
EDIT - forgot to mention it looks as though the Gen3 had a rebuild (or was replaced) under warranty cause it has a new engine number stamped on it, so shouldnt have to worry about the oil consumption too much
Edited by LOWS2, 10 July 2009 - 12:45 PM.
#8
Posted 10 July 2009 - 01:46 PM
What are peoples long term experiences with MAF-less tuning.Very nice!
I like it! Lower it a few inches definitely! I love the VE SSV wheels, i want a set for my ute.
Best thing you can do is get an OTR and a Mafless tune, Not only does the economy improve, but its a new car to drive!
In my workshop I find that they are very hard on oxygen sensors. Most of the ones that I see only get 6 to 9 months before the oxygen sensors die. I've tried many different brands of sensor to no avail. 3 of my customers have re-fitted the MAF & had then re-tuned to suit, then no problems.
On another topic. Depending on your mileage (& hip pocket) have you considered LPG. I've fitted several sequential LPG injection systems to VT & VX with great results. $30-35 for 400km in Sydney traffic sure beats donating your hard earned $$ to the Arabs. With the Govt rebate they pay for themselves in quick time & there's is no loss of performance with the injected LPG systems. With tuning to match, you can get an increase, as you can with petrol.
Dr Terry.
#9 _gen3torrie_
Posted 10 July 2009 - 02:22 PM
but unlike yours mines a v6 but it's had work done should pull around 210 rwkw
#10
Posted 10 July 2009 - 02:30 PM
but unlike yours mines a v6 but it's had work done should pull around 210 rwkw
DAMN! What type of work! Supercharger?
Needs a heap of work to put out 210rwkw!
#11 _gen3torrie_
Posted 10 July 2009 - 02:40 PM
the pull 161 rwkw standard
it hasn't been dynoed yet so he might be wrong i reckon about 190 rwkw
we think the head's have been tickled ie port and polish different rockers but still yet to be checked
the visible mods were custom made induction kit ie big mouth bigger throat k and n filter
pacemaker extractors through to a redback cat then a lukey twin mufflers and twin 3.0 inch tip
oh and i almost forgot a stage 4 chip (thats why we think the heads have been worked)
i could be wrong about the head work i guess i'll find out when it goes on the dyno on wednesday
cheers josh
p.s. btw i bought the car from the dealer like that not knowing that at all i thought ohh it has a sports exhaust
Edited by gen3torrie, 10 July 2009 - 02:40 PM.
#12
Posted 10 July 2009 - 02:44 PM
#13 _gen3torrie_
Posted 10 July 2009 - 02:44 PM
#14 _devil cv8_
Posted 10 July 2009 - 06:23 PM
if you are talking about a normal V6 and not the super 6 then 161rwkw standard is absolute rubbish.thats what my mate who works at a dyno reckons it will pull
the pull 161 rwkw standard
gentech in canberra put their workshop wagon V6 up which had a reasonable amount of work done and pulled mid 140rwkw, and my stock 190kw sv6 pulled 0.2 kw more. Pretty sure it was 146.4 for the sv6. In comparison, my VE SS A6 stock pulls 220rwkw
#15 _gen3torrie_
Posted 10 July 2009 - 06:26 PM
anyway i guess well see what it pulls on the dyno then lol
i don't reckon it will be anything big
edit i just checked on the site hahaha super six pul 161 rwkw standard
Edited by gen3torrie, 10 July 2009 - 06:30 PM.
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