Purchased VN SS Ideas on any cheap mods?
Hey all,
i recnetly purchased a Vn SS and have until november until i am 18 and driving it, was just wondering if any one had any ideas on some modifications that arent going to break the bank but will still give me more power???
youre going to drive an SS on P plates? isnt that illegal?
no, power to weight it is fine
it must be pushing the limit then. even so, why would you need more power? surely thats gonna tip the power/weight ratio so that you cant drive it
ok your right there, then my next question i want it sounding nice with a deep note what sort of exhaust system would u reccomend?? and if i was getting a new system would i need to upgrade extractors?
hmm ive just got a sports exhaust on my V6, without extractors, and it sounds pretty cool. dont know exactly what type since i bought it like this though. maybe look at upgrading the muffler?
The Dark Prince
correct power to weight is fine if u have elec windows and air con (aircon reduces power and elec windows add weight) or something like that anyhow, if u go and add any power to that thing and take it over, um.....165kw i think it will be illegal. would be better spending ur money on cosmetics for her rather than power. after a few fines u will learn that it is better to respect the laws, afterall they are there for a reason.......and it can be expensive
the muffler sounds a lot cheaper i will look into that thanx stocky
i will be doing alot of cosmetic work to it and it will be coming before n e power increases and as far as respecting the law i do but i am sure u no what its like to want the best of the best for your pride and joy. police around my area arent too bad aslong as your not a hoon so i think with the right management of extra power the fines should keep away, do u have n e ideas for me dark prince on modifications????
The Dark Prince
mmm i have a 5.0 vn calais and i just put a standard redback muffler on it but my cats have bin bashed out, a little no no but hey hu can tell. this will give it a nice deep note and only cost like $165. how far r u goin with the cosmetics? if u r goin as far as a full kit go to the spoiler shop website and check out the vr clubby kit to suit vn, it comes up a treat, i'd try to steer away from any later model kit as they look odd. Take the covers off the sides of the injection, the one off the front and the rocker covers and get them electro plated (chromed) it will bring the engine bay up a treat o and as for the exhaust again i would be puting a nice set of hm headers on it, as this is what is on mine and it sounds a treat.
at the moment due to money constraints just going with the basic re spray wich my pa can do because he is a sparay painter and panel beater, re tint on the windows to darkest legal, i will check out that sight because i am undecided on whether to change the body kit or not
Do u think i need a new pipe then say a 2.5' will that give me deeper not or leave it as standard and just go with new set of extractors and a new muffler to acheeive the sound i am after?
The Dark Prince
mine has extractor, bashed out cats, standard redback 2.5 muffler and a 2.5 system. has good bottom end power but still breathes really well up the top end, sounds nice to
ok thanx for the help majestic
The Dark Prince
Go a 3" pipe...
" Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out "
Dont gut ur cat, highly illegal and fine is huge,not a good idea any way. Wouldn't risk it!!Originally Posted by Walshy_2005
Cheers.
* RVN 355 *
In my opinion guttin the cat is useless unless ure running a
very high hp car..
I got stock cat/extractors and a 2 1\2" FINNEX exhaust
had for about 1month now and still love revving mi car just to hear the sweet sound. . got that nice growl at medium rpm with that penetrating screem once i hit 4krpm +
ye i wouldn't be gutting the cat any way i have had a few ppl tell me not to, i will jus go with pace maker extractors, 2.5" pipe but what sort of muffler do you reccomend???
somewhat awesome
Hello, Mr Hypocritical!after a few fines u will learn that it is better to respect the laws, afterall they are there for a reason.......and it can be expensive
In my opinion, the way you're breaking the law is more detrimental than him having over 165kw.mmm i have a 5.0 vn calais and i just put a standard redback muffler on it but my cats have bin bashed out, a little no no but hey hu can tell
The Dark Prince
correct however i have only had this car for about a month and i only found out the cat was gutted when i had the new exhaust fitted. had i had the cash i probally would have replaced it
3" pipe may help with top end power but it will lack down low. probally not recommended for something that isnt high hp
what set up do u think is best for maximum low down torque???
Personal Trainer
low down torque? mate ur driving a V8 SS commodore! why do u need more torque!
ur 18! and so am i... mate not only can we not afford to piss away money into our cars, but a P plater driving a V8 commodore will get enough looks from the cops. U want to give them more reason to pull you over by adding exhaust system (noise) and low down torque?
The fact is at 18 we can't afford that shit. Only 4 or 6 points on ur license, and unless ur working full-time u can't afford to keep paying for ur car. As it is, your standard V8 will use 15L / 100km. U'd also wanna put in Vortex or Optimax to get it running right. And fuel about to go up to $1.30 for Reg. unleaded? Man the last thing you need is more power!
And as for a bodykit? The SS already looks BOSS as it is. The better your car looks, the better it looks to theives. Also remember its a VN. You may as well have a STEAL ME!!!!! sign on the front.
Save your money, and put it towards something useful like an immobiliser, cuz god knows your gunna need it
I agree with ur comments mate 100%, running a 5litre ain't cheap for someone not only at 18-20 but any one. It's a bugger but if ya want a v8 you pay the price. Owner of a vn ss 1991 i agree there easy targets 2 get stolen i would invest in good full comp insurance, top of the range alarm and drive it untill ya got the money, tho a cat back wont cost 2 much, but is it really worth it? All depends really whether ya got the money @ the time.
Cheers.
* RVN 355 *
ye i agree aswell i aint stupid i no how much it will cost me 2 run i never said anything about fittin all these changes now i just wanna no my stuff so when the time does come that i can afford it ie: when i have a full time job, i no exactly what i need and want to get the best out of MY car which i will build up to look and run how i want
The Dark Prince
2.5in is fine for both upper and lower rpm ranges and will give u adequate torque in both
Hers the deal mate, do well @ school and leave the ss in the shed,catch a bus 2 school save ya pennys on that and maybe drive the vn ss once twice a week , ya will appreciate the car. Maybe conisder that untill ya can afford 2 run it as a daily driver. Then ya should have some money behind you to do the cold air intake,exhausts,extractors,rims,stereo,sports wheel and so on....
Cheers.
* RVN 355 *
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