vs v8 vs ed xr6 - Page 2

nat_daly · 02-05-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

just coz the only place i'd back a holden was over a cliff

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haha good call

niko · 02-05-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nat_daly

well i dunno.. my car beats vp ss's so its something that im not sure about..

vp's are lighter also, vr/vs are similar power to the ecotecs of that era... like windsors and 4litres in ef/el's (even eb/ed xr's)

Full Spectrum · 02-05-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

I hate to say it but the best car i ever owned was a 91 VP S 5sp.
The car was used as a demo car for the Holden dealer in Crystal Brook for the whole time of the VP run and had first reg in 93.
The dealer had fitted the SS kit to it and lowered it but that was it and i got it with 163K on the clock in 02.
I put a 2.5" cat back on it and took it to Bill Towler where it ran 125rwkw.
He said his VS only had 95rwkw and that mine was quick for a V6.
I used to tow my boat with it and drop the clutch in every gear and never had a problem.
But i'd still put my money on the Falcon.....just coz the only place i'd back a holden was over a cliff

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Did it let go on you or did you sell it?
I herd of holden having to power outputs when building these Buick V6's. And someone did say that the older V6's were better at rwkw because of the IRS.

BENT_8 · 02-05-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

Did it let go on you or did you sell it?
I herd of holden having to power outputs when building these Buick V6's. And someone did say that the older V6's were better at rwkw because of the IRS.

To tell you the truth i traded it on a 96 VS on gas and it was the worst descision i ever made.

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I got a phone call from a bloke one night about 2mths later asking me about the car,I told him it was an awesome car and he wouldn't be disappointed.
I saw the car heaps of times since then and now ive moved away from Adelaide i see the guy has moved to a town near me.
That car and my descision is still haunting me.

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MRJUCY · 02-05-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nat_daly

haha
yeah only problem is race helmet.. otherwise i'd love to go.. when you thinking of taking the T down?

Don't any of your friends have motorbikes or something you can borrow? I don't mind lending you mine but obviously it means I can't run you.
I dunno when I'll take mine out I'm still getting used to it but I want to get out there soonish & see what it runs while it is still stock so I have a baseline to go off.

Full Spectrum · 02-05-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

To tell you the truth i traded it on a 96 VS on gas and it was the worst descision i ever made.

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I got a phone call from a bloke one night about 2mths later asking me about the car,I told him it was an awesome car and he wouldn't be disappointed.
I saw the car heaps of times since then and now ive moved away from Adelaide i see the guy has moved to a town near me.
That car and my descision is still haunting me.

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It does seem like it's following you to

But atleast your happy with the V8

chevypower · 02-05-2006, 02:33 PM

I dont think there will be much in it - you might launch a little harder if you dont get wheel spin from using the revs, but i think it will be pretty even accelerating to 100.

BENT_8 · 02-05-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

It does seem like it's following you to

But atleast your happy with the V8

Hey dont tell anyone but i would drop the V8 in a heartbeat for another clean low k manual commadore( i say as i hide for fear of retribution) :togo:
But keep it quiet ay coz my flame suit has a hole in the a.ss where a dog bit me!

Full Spectrum · 02-05-2006, 02:55 PM

LOL

Your secret is safe with me;).

nat_daly · 02-05-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MRJUCY

Don't any of your friends have motorbikes or something you can borrow? I don't mind lending you mine but obviously it means I can't run you.
I dunno when I'll take mine out I'm still getting used to it but I want to get out there soonish & see what it runs while it is still stock so I have a baseline to go off.

ill ask a few mates..
well let me know through pm when u going and i might come along... i just got to find a helmet... ill have to chuck some stockies on aswell.. ps hows the car going anyway?

XRated · 02-05-2006, 03:15 PM

I think you should smoke him until 100ish and then he MIGHT start pulling away. I was even (sometimes just ahead if I got the jump) in my auto ED against my friend's 5-speed Clubby. Not until 130 he'd just slowly pull away. Mine's 5-speed now, and the difference is amazing. If I got the jump there's no way he'd have me for a long time!!!!

[Private track]

MRJUCY · 02-05-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nat_daly

ps hows the car going anyway?

Car is going great, doing a few little bits & pieces to tidy it up but really couldn't be happier (unless I could convince the EPA to let me put a Clevo in

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Will have to take you for a spin sometime.

BA-Fan · 03-05-2006, 01:48 AM

What about torque in the VS V8?

ED Classic · 03-05-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by XRated

I think you should smoke him until 100ish and then he MIGHT start pulling away. I was even (sometimes just ahead if I got the jump) in my auto ED against my friend's 5-speed Clubby. Not until 130 he'd just slowly pull away. Mine's 5-speed now, and the difference is amazing. If I got the jump there's no way he'd have me for a long time!!!!

[Private track]

Manuals Pull much harder after 100kmh.

AUIII XR8 MAN · 03-05-2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nat_daly

ill ask a few mates..
well let me know through pm when u going and i might come along... i just got to find a helmet... ill have to chuck some stockies on aswell.. ps hows the car going anyway?

Just go to a motorbike shop & buy new helmet there not that dear, once you got it you can go when ever you want.

neil101 · 03-05-2006, 07:34 AM

HSV's are over rated, my stock ED manual used to pull a car length on my mate's manual 195 cluby, now it's modded I have yet to have any hsv beat me, read any test on the hsv range and you find the ss has a quicker quater than the clubby or senetor.

Neil

nat_daly · 03-05-2006, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MRJUCY

Car is going great, doing a few little bits & pieces to tidy it up but really couldn't be happier (unless I could convince the EPA to let me put a Clevo in

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yeah,
i love the look of the interior with the blue and black leather... that looks mint..

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Originally Posted by MRJUCY

Will have to take you for a spin sometime.

i'll be waiting

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haha