VZ SV6 - Modifications

[Blonk]

Interested to know what Mods and in what order should eb done to the V6 to increase performance..

Sorry if this thread has been done

Any info would be appreciated

[EvoVIIIJDM]

CAI (waste of dosh) S/S headers, S/S exhaust, piggyback ECU S/C or turbs.

[Stewart1000]

why is cold air a wast of time for the VZS?
i wouldnt worry about going genuine holden parts unless you are worried about voiding your warranty

[Blonk]

What sort of dollars for a TC or SC ...

And is the motor strong enough to handle one???

I would expect that if forced induction was added the CAI would almost be essential

[Gibrone]

Quick Question:

What sort of horespower gain would i be expecting if i added the following on the 5-speed auto sv6

- High flow air filter
- ss induction CAI
- Performance exhaust system (incl. headers and high flow cat. converter)
- Remaping to suit above mods.

[Stewart1000]

probably around $3-5000 sc
and you could probably pick up a second hand turbo that will suit for 2000 including accessories

[Blonk]

I think the question was how much gain power wise???

I am guessing but maybe

CAI and filter 5-10 rwkw's
Exhaust including CAT 5 - 10 rwkw's
Total 10 - 20 rwkw's
Remapping of above mods maybe all up 30 rwkw's if you are lucky

Does that sound about right??

[EvoVIIIJDM]

why is cold air a wast of time for the VZS?
i wouldnt worry about going genuine holden parts unless you are worried about voiding your warranty

basically they make fark all gain for 600 bucks or whatever ss inductions is trying to flog them for. Better to save 200 more bucks, and get a piggyback memcal ecu which you can switch over from factory to performance settings. HSV/metro in Adelaide will fit one for around 900 bucks, give or take.

[EvoVIIIJDM]

I think the question was how much gain power wise???

I am guessing but maybe

CAI and filter 5-10 rwkw's
Exhaust including CAT 5 - 10 rwkw's
Total 10 - 20 rwkw's
Remapping of above mods maybe all up 30 rwkw's if you are lucky

Does that sound about right??

Id say a full exhaust (headers to tip) and a piggyback ecu id say 40rwkw. D and T Performance say thats pretty much on the buzzer

[Blonk]

Is there no software available to remap the factory ECU???

Exhaust sounds like first mod at this stage, thanks guys

[EvoVIIIJDM]

you cant actually rip out the factory ecu and replace with say a motec. Software hasnt been developed to its full potential or isnt possible, thats why you need a piggyback.

[Blonk]

Id say a full exhaust (headers to tip) and a piggyback ecu id say 40rwkw. D and T Performance say thats pretty much on the buzzer

So really we could get 250 fwkw's or about 190rwkw's

Thats getting up there with an XR6 Turbo...
I have been in one of those and they hammer.... .
Could our SV6 go that hard???

[benzor]

Replace the alloytec 190 intake pipe with the one off the 175 (no silencer, no restriction, wider pipe), and if you're game, pull the MAF off. Ive found mine pulled a bit harder with no MAF.

[knowledge_is_power]

CAPA are doing a SC kit for the 190 Alloytec to bring it upto 300fwkw, not sure if thats what your looking for?

[Blonk]

I imagine a lot of work would need to be done on internals also to handle even a few pounds of boost... Not looking to spend 10k on the motor, just getting the best from it...

[fitzy2005]

a cold air intake with a hi flow air filter along with a good exhaust will give you a good boost , i had a 2.5" exhaust on my vr which sounded alright, soon as i put the cold air and k&n filter it sounds alot deeper and the car is more responsive thats the cheapest mod i can think of and it cost : CAI kit (genuine) - 56 dollars K&N panel filter 100 dollars

[fitzy2005]

CAI (waste of dosh) S/S headers, S/S exhaust, piggyback ECU S/C or turbs.

i disagree about the cai, why dont you like them? have you tried them?

[Aggro_VE]

Allow at least $2k for full exhaust, with the headers the cats need to be replaced, the standard cats are 5" deep, replace them with 3" deep if I remember correctly, $700 for pacies, $600 for new cats and add $400-$450 for cat back system, not cheap to do the alloytec 175 or the 190.

[Blonk]

Gone,

The SV6 is gone..... Traded on an XR6 Turbo....

For $800 tune the XR6T is running 263 rwkw's or about 330 at the fly.. No SV6 will ever stay with this thing.. Thanks for your help anyway guys.....

[fitzy2005]

aww i so wont a turbod xr6

[spauldj308]

The SV6 is gone..... Traded on an XR6 Turbo....

:my:

Why oh why....

[Aggro_VE]

Geez, can't compare an SV6 with an XR6T its just not a comparison, wait till the VE Turbo six, then come back with the XR6T, ford may up the ante alittle on certain power stakes but holden just hits back harder .

[Blonk]

Put a set of injectors and a larger intercooler in on the weekend ...

318rwkw's ....

Why didn't I do this sooner.....

Miss wearing my holden shirts though

[SVSix]

Id say a full exhaust (headers to tip) and a piggyback ecu id say 40rwkw. D and T Performance say thats pretty much on the buzzer

Is there a piggyback ecu available for the sv6 yet?

[hollitt]

hey was just wondering wot u guys prefered the vzsv6 auto or manual and since i have manual wot up grades should i go for and how much im looking at