VZ SS Versus VZ Calais

[crazy2009]

**** sorry wrong just seen attachment above sorry guys

 

[crazy2009]

Well one thing confirmed my mpg is spot on infact slightly less on my 190kw calais

 

[Drewie]

There is a difference if you check the specs on Carsales they have the SS at 250kw and the Calais at 235kw.

 

[kngsv6]

theres no mention of l98 because no vz sedan had l98. i belive the ss thunder ute had the l98 but no sedan. correct me if im wrong

 

[one_and_only2004]

theres no mention of l98 because no vz sedan had l98. i belive the ss thunder ute had the l98 but no sedan. correct me if im wrong

I think you're right, but there's no mention of it in the ute section either.

 

[Drewie]

theres no mention of l98 because no vz sedan had l98. i belive the ss thunder ute had the l98 but no sedan. correct me if im wrong

The very late VZ V8's had the 6 litre L76 which had the DOD or AFM hardware in the motor but it was not activated. So there are probably two sets of power figures kicking around, 1 set for the LS1 5.7's and another set for the L76 6 lt. The L76 and L98 are the same motor but the L76 has the AFM lifters fitted but they were not working on the VZ as the software was not onboard.

 

[Munz]

All Calais are Auto's maybe they tested the power with the auto in play therefor they're down on power

 

[GAMBLR]

I have read somewhere that the Calais has a different muffler, which reduces the power from what the SS has.

Failing that, I'd put money on a tune as my VZ Calais feels a lot more 'sedate' to drive than my brother's VZ SS.

 

[Drewie]

I have read somewhere that the Calais has a different muffler, which reduces the power from what the SS has.

Failing that, I'd put money on a tune as my VZ Calais feels a lot more 'sedate' to drive than my brother's VZ SS.

I think you are right there, I can recall when they were released reading something about a difference in the exhaust systems.

 

[Cameron P]

if thats true i highly doubt a muffler will take 15kw off.. it will probably be both exhaust and the tune