Vz ls2 ute first mods???

[Cambo_88]

Hey guys bought my ute about 8 months ago looking at getting some work done. First thing would be exhaust and extractors, who would you recommend in sydney?
After that I am stumped? I am coming from a rotary back ground and would like to make the ute a little bit quicker. Only aiming for around 300rwkw.

Any help would be much appreciated

[one_and_only2004]

You're probably going to get 260-280rwkw with 4into1 extractors, high flow cats, 2.5" twin exhaust and a good OTR (i suggest Duspeed). You could go a cam if you want more power than that, i went a 216/232 isky cam and made 325rwkw.

By the way, unless your ute is a HSV its going to have an L76 or an L98 6L in it, not an LS2.

[DrZ]

First mod I would have done is drop and replace every fluid in your car, sparkers and leads, and airfilter.... Yeah I know its not a mod mod, but... Your car will be alot smoother and you will have the peace of mind knowing when it was all actually done... But considering you have had it for 8 months ou may have already changed all that...

Umm.... Considering how your wallet is going after the exhuast, because this should always be your first mod because you bought a V8 you want it to sound like one too An OTR is always a great thing to next.. Custom tune if you like... If you still got $ go cam an tune.. Or if you got the $ from the start most good workshops do a exhuast and cam upgrade in one hit.. Which is a rather awesome first mod..

Considering your from rotary background, you may or may not be liking the big V8, I know a few mates who have done the same, an say they arent a huge fan of it till it gets past like 80kmph, coz big V8s just keep pulling into what seems like infinity.. Possibly a set of diff gears might make you happy...??

They will ofcourse be cheaper then a cam' upgrade however will also effect your fuel a little as ofcourse your cruising RPM will be higher..

If its an auto box ur running a rather good set up is either 3.7 (if you plan on doing hwy driving this isnt really that bad) and 3.9 if you don't really give a hoot about cruise RPM on hwy.

If manual, 3.9's is good then 4.11's if your thinkin of dedicating it to the strip a few times...

But thats just a thought.. It will accelerate a LOT more off the line with a change in diff gears which is what most ppl from rotary and importers like..

Anyway, thats just my two bobs... Sorry if you hate it.. Some ppl wont like it.. But ohwell..

[Cambo_88]

Thanks for the response guys. Im happy with the v8 power curve it's a bit different to my rotor but it's still got plenty of punch.

Who would be the best place to get my exhaust and tune from, I might also get the otrcai intake that you speak of. But for now I don't think I'll put a cam in.

Which motor would it be. It's a vz series 2 ss ute. It's ls2 stickered that's why I assumed it was, as I said I'm coming from rotors. Thanks for your help guys.

Cheers

Cam

[one_and_only2004]

Typically the engine designation is written on the build plate. It doesn't matter anyway, L98's L76's and LS2's all use the same exhaust and OTR anyway. I bought all my stuff off the Internet and installed it myself.

[Cambo_88]

A bit off topic here but what are the differences, is it just the dod technology in one and not the other or are there major differences. And you are correct it is stamped l76 on the Vin plate.

I don't think I would have the cash for the whole system straight up as compared to my full $400 3 inch eBay exhaust which is gold on my rotor, they are quite pricey just for a cat back system.

Where did you order your system from?

Cheers

Cam

[one_and_only2004]

L76 - 6L with DoD hardware installed, but disabled.
L98 - 6L with DoD hardware removed, better flowing heads than LS2.

LS2 - HSV 6L with higher compression
I you're handy with tools and DIY'ing I suggest you find a guy on here called not_an_abba_fan. He'll sell you a full exhaust quite cheap delivered to your door, and typically he deals in manta exhausts which I hold in a high respect.

[DrZ]

Yeah I am rolling with a manta exhaust from not_an_abba_fan.... He sure does some awesome stuff, and alot cheaper then anywhere else I have seen thats for sure... I would recommend him and also Manta exhaust, they do some great stuff, and trust me... It sounds awesome...

[one_and_only2004]

*waits for team difilippo to post.

[Cambo_88]

Cheers for that fellas. Will look into getting one.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

As mentioned, I do Manta exhausts, and yes, they do sound pretty good. For a complete setup, Hurricane tuned 4-1 extractors in either 1 3/4" or 1 7/8" primary, hi flow metal cats (200 CPSI) and the Manta 2 1/2" twin system with mufflers on the front and tail pipes, you would be looking at $1990 shipped to your door. Comes with clamps, gaskets and includes shipping. Has stainless steel tips too.

Alternatively, you can go the same as above but with tri Y extractors for $1810 shipped.

[undersuspicion]

start with OTR intake, full exhaust and tune. Should be able to get it all for around $4000. Then maybe some diff gears, then if funds allow look for a cam or something mate.

[commoVT]

save up and buy a v6, your wasting your money

[some_guy]

save up and buy a v6, your wasting your money

This post. I approve of it

[one_and_only2004]

save up and buy a v6, your wasting your money

That only works in the other section.

[commoVT]

That only works in the other section.

what other section?

[jacko2]

save up and buy a v6, your wasting your money

because spending 4 grand on a v6 will get it above 250RWKW........

[DrZ]

Spend a 'lil above 4grand (closer to 5gs) on a LS2 here in Perth will get you about 350rwkw

[commoVT]

because spending 4 grand on a v6 will get it above 250RWKW........

hit that shit with nos, a unit sticker on the back window and some rear stockies and you may be looking at quite a quick six, you could even hit up the chev badges

[GEN3RATD]

This post. I approve of it

i approve of wasting money of a twin turbo supra lol

[jacko2]

hit that shit with nos, a unit sticker on the back window and some rear stockies and you may be looking at quite a quick six, you could even hit up the chev badges

And continue holdens stereotype, fully sick bro

[commoVT]

And continue holdens stereotype, fully sick bro

someones gotta do it...

[Richie217]

*waits for team difilippo to post.

Reporting for duty

As already mentioned OP, exhaust, otrcai and tune should be the first steps.

[Cambo_88]

Thanks for all the help fellas, not going the cam route, mafless tune, Otr and exhaust will do me, my
Rotor gets most of my funding lol I know you will hate hearing it but it's my first passion and already has close to 400rwhp. As for the v6 with nos, I already have a car that's a money pit IMO Lol.

Cheers
Cam