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19-03-2007, 11:56 AM
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No longer mooching...
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Ride: e30 318i manual
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mornington, VIC
Posts: 1,563
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.:mod Review:.
Hey, i figured i would start a thread where u can talk about ur experience with different mods you have done.
Use the Template below to add your mods.
MODS:
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CAR:
ENGINE:
TRANSMISSION:
OTHER EXISTING MODS:
REVIEW:
PRE MOD KW:
POST MOD KW:
MOD DIFFICULTY: rating out of 5
GRIN FACTOR: Rating out of 5
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Last edited by minux; 29-03-2007 at 05:09 PM.
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19-03-2007, 12:04 PM
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No longer mooching...
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Ride: e30 318i manual
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mornington, VIC
Posts: 1,563
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MOD: 1.95:1 Ratio Roller Rockers (YT) $600
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CAR: 2002 VX S-Pack
ENGINE: V6 L36 Ecotec
TRANSMISSION: 5 SPD Manual
OTHER MODS: CAI, Headers, Exhaust, MAF Modification
REVIEW:
I put some rockers i picked up this morning into my car. Took about an hour or so from start to finish and its a pretty easy job.
The only tools i didn't have lying around were a torque wrench and a 6mm allan key socket bit.
After gettin those it was easy...
Overall im not as impressed as i thought i would be with the gains from this mod. Yeah it pulls abit harder 3000rpm onwards but its not exactly pinning me to my seat.
I dunno if this is because the computer hasn't had enough time to adjust to the rockers (only being driving with them for an hour after reseting the ECU).
PRE MOD KW: approx. 160kw @ the fly
POST MOD KW: approx. 170 @ the fly
MOD DIFFICULTY: 1 out of 5
GRIN FACTOR: 3 out of 5 originally, now 4 outta 5... Seems to be gettin better with time as the computer adjusts further.
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Last edited by Jesterarts; 22-03-2007 at 10:31 AM.
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22-03-2007, 10:16 AM
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Ride: VY Commodore/V8 Nissan Patrol
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mornington, Vic
Posts: 335
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Modded VY.
Hi Guys,
Vy Exec
Ecotec V6 Auto.
Pacemaker 1-3/4" extractors $500
2.5" Cats back Twin System $1200
Y/T Rollers 1.95:1's $600
Iridium Plugs $84
Cleaned Throttle Body $12
Magnatec Oil/Ryco filter $40
Tectaloy Gold Coolant $22
Moreys Oil stabilizer in diff 50% Diff Oil 50% $40
$50 Pod filter connected to MAF. $50
Single stage shift kit (piggy back ECU) $75
Dyno= Before= 112rwkw
Dyno After=132rwkw
Total$2623
Took around 4 hours Excluding Exhaust. May as well be a different car!!
Very responsive anywhere under half throttle (excellerates firmly).
Shift is crisp, and fades as RPM increases to save driveline.
aggressive with a growl and rapid acceleration in first and second, havn't tried third.
Difficulty= 1/5 
Grin= 5/5 
Last edited by VY CHRISSO; 09-04-2008 at 08:28 AM.
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29-03-2007, 08:47 AM
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Ride: MY08 Outlander XLS
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bunbury, WA
Posts: 4,247
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If Robyn at Carline is worth anything he will tell you to put a new cat on. You will notice an increase right away. Sorry to get off topic.
Mods.
VS V6
2 1/2" mandrel exhaust, chambered glass pack muffler, perf tube hotdog on rear. $free (worked in an exhaust shop)
Uni Filter hi flow air filter $45.
Geniune VS V8 CAI $43.
Dash Facia painted purple. $12 (Something different)
81 deg thermostat $6 (Can't tell any difference)
Next week extractors are going on $carton bourbon & cola (near new from a car that is having a turbo conversion)
Power: Who cares...not a race car.
Sounds good, reliable and it makes my wife is happy because she doesn't have to walk to the shop.
Last edited by Not_An_Abba_Fan; 29-03-2007 at 08:48 AM.
Reason: Turbo is not spelt tutbo.
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29-03-2007, 12:05 PM
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Hahaha
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Ride: 98 VT CALAIS 195i
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 315
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---MODS---
Twin 2.5in, twin cats, twin mufflers, twin tips  , pacemaker headers - cost $1500
K&N Panel filter - cost $110
SS inductions CAI - cost $450
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98 VT (S1) Calais 5.0L
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Didn't get really get any improvement from these mods yet, more so getting it ready to charge or stroke, but the exhaust does give a beautiful crisp sound, didn't get anything what so ever from the K&N, the lp of the snorkel was done as a cheap and nasty way to get a littl more air going in without being restricted once again no gain what so ever.
**UPDATE** SS Inductions CAI
Picked it up thursday night after work from autobarn, took me roughly an hour to put it all on and get ready, after a few 100km of driving over the weekend i have noticed driving to work this morning the car is more responsive, don't need to push on the accelerator as much and at WOT it's pulling harder and climbs the speed range alot better. all round she's driving alot better with alot less effort, very impressed with this mod.
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Last edited by calais_304; 10-04-2007 at 08:30 AM.
Reason: update
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29-03-2007, 04:59 PM
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Ride: 'Enhanced' Y Series Senator Sig
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Geelong
Posts: 5,645
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I think this thread could be stickied. However, if you wish to make comments about peoples mods, PM them, anything that isnt in the layout as put by Jesterarts will be removed. this could be a very good resource for people looking to do mods.
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30-03-2007, 12:35 AM
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In a commodore once again
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Ride: 1992 VP V6 5spd & 1988 VN Wagon ( Wrecking )
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Morphett Vale, SA
Posts: 1,670
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MODS:
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CAR: 1981 VC SLE
ENGINE: 4.2 253 V8
TRANSMISSION: Trimatic 3spd Auto
OTHER EXISTING MODS: None.
REVIEW:
Put 2.5" Exhaust first day i got it.
PRE MOD KW: Not sure on exact figure but guessing around 100-110KW @ flywheel
POST MOD KW: around 102-112KW once again not sure.
MOD DIFFICULTY:1 out 5
GRIN FACTOR: 4 out 5
Sounds nice, dont care that much about power.
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04-04-2007, 04:12 PM
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Ride: VX V6 Auto 128rwkw
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Gladstone QLD
Posts: 155
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Car - 2002 VX Commodore Auto V6
Mods -
Extra 3 1/2" cold air intake running behind front headlight
Yella Terra 1.8 roller rockers
Top gun 8.8mm leads
Irridium plugs
82 degree Thermostate
Pacmaker extractor's & 2 1/2" exhaust with 2 straight through mufflers (quiet)
K&N panel filter
3.45 SS diff gears with LSD
Port polished and port matched intake manifold and plenum chamber
R8 suspension
19" ROH fury's
DBA cross-drilled and slotted rotors all round, Bendix ultimate pads
Stock Auto
Power - 128rwkw
1/4 mile best 15.32 sec (during the day)
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Last edited by Troy; 08-04-2007 at 11:23 PM.
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08-04-2007, 11:19 AM
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Ride: VX Executive S2 V6
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: brisbane
Posts: 40
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MODS: homemade cai
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CAR: vx commodre
ENGINE: v6
TRANSMISSION: auto
OTHER EXISTING MODS: 18" wheels, stereo, extractors and exhaust
REVIEW:easy to make with pvc pipe cost next to nothing not sure if it made any difference at all but did it for the minor gain anyway. i recomend it over any expensive one any day
PRE MOD KW: unknown
POST MOD KW: unknown
MOD DIFFICULTY: rating 1 out of 5
GRIN FACTOR: Rating 2 out of 5
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17-04-2007, 03:22 AM
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Blown Twin Throttle VY V6
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Ride: VY S S2 M5
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Alice Springs
Posts: 107
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MODS: Twin throttle bodies, YT 1.8 stealth R/Rockers, K&N panel filter, SS inductions CAI, Pacemaker headers, 2.5" highflow cat, 2.5" redback cat back
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CAR: VY2 S
ENGINE: 3.8 V6
TRANSMISSION: Getrag 5 speed
OTHER EXISTING MODS: Factory lol
REVIEW: I'm pretty happy with the results so far. There is still plenty to come from the family car yet.
PRE MOD KW: Stock 152kw
POST MOD KW: Approx 195kw motor
MOD DIFFICULTY: TTB 3 rest 2
GRIN FACTOR: 4 to start with, now I want more.....
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16-09-2007, 09:16 PM
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Closed On Monday
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Ride: Vt Exec 5 Speed
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kingswood, Nsw
Posts: 292
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MODS:Painting Dash
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CAR:Vt Exec
ENGINE: 3.8 Ecotec
TRANSMISSION:Manual
OTHER EXISTING MODS:
Pacmaker headers
2 1/2 inch exhaust
REVIEW:Took me about 4 hours including pulling it out and putting it back in
all it cost me was $50 and that was including paint, primer, wax and grease remover and clear coat
PRE MOD KW:unknown
POST MOD KW:unknown
MOD DIFFICULTY: 1
GRIN FACTOR:
Before
After
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04-10-2007, 09:38 PM
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Ride: VX Berlina
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 81
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MODS:
SS Induction $500
K&N Filter $95
69mm Throttle Body $150
Custom 9mm Ignition Leads $100
NGK Iridium Plugs $200
F.I.T 1.97 HyBrid Roller Rockers + 5/16"s Pushrods $1000 I think
Pacemaker Extractors $480
2 1/2" Exhaust $200
Custom Tune $1400
VX SS 3.46 LSD Diff $600
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CAR: VX Berlina
ENGINE: V6 Ecotec
TRANSMISSION: Auto
OTHER EXISTING MODS: Pioneer deck, splits up front, 6X9"s in parcel tray, 12" sub in boot, and 4 channel amp.
REVIEW: Always have a massive grin on my face. Good amount of power (for a 6) without sacrificing fuel economy. Love cracking into VS 5.0L V8's, good fun.
PRE MOD KW: 152kw at fly
POST MOD KW: 149.8RWKW
MOD DIFFICULTY: 2 (everything there is simple bolt-on)
GRIN FACTOR: 
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13-10-2007, 01:08 PM
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Ride: VT super6 257.7rwkw
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Newcastle region
Posts: 429
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MODS:
stage 3 Intense racing head and cam package
double row timing chain
balance shaft delete
Yella Terra cold air induction
1.7 Yella Terra roller rockers
Tower of Terra W2A intercooler
ls1 ported maff
ls1 ported throttle body
all match ported
61mm pulley on supercharger
cooler thermostat
8.5 mm MSD leads
heavily ported m90 supercharher
ported lim match ported for the stage 3 heads
1 3/4 pacemaker headers
custom 3 inch twin all the way stainless race exhaust and 3 into 2 1/2 twin all the way rstainless road exhaust
all magnaflow mufflers,ressies and hi fl cats
lsd 3.73.1
Harrop sports cover
Custom billet alloy rocker covers from the states
custom ice box
irridium plugs gapped at 1.0 mm
elecric digital oil temp gauge
knock sensor gauge
custom rebuilt 4l60e box
TCE high stall
pedders suspension
wm statesman rims
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CAR: 1999 VT Calais
ENGINE: V6 L67
TRANSMISSION: 4L60E
OTHER EXISTING MODS:
REVIEW:all over time with lots of mistakes and money spent
PRE MOD KW: Stock
POST MOD KW: 251 RWKW with more to come
MOD DIFFICULTY: rating out of 5 5
GRIN FACTOR: Rating out of 5 6
Cuckoo
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