Modifications to do to a HSV VP Senator

[VQXTC]

Hi all, I am looking at getting some more power out of my Senator. Just wondering if people can suggest what i could do. Looking at around 200 250 kw at the wheels..

Mods so far: Extractors, Cold Air intake.

Preferably would like to stay N/A if possible....

Any comments or opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Simon

[spauldj308]

Budget? A stroker would be nice, a well set up mild one should make that easily. Or nitrous.

[HamaTime™]

If you want to stay N/A, you'll need a stroker. You'd probably be best just going for a complete rebuilt motor as well, everything freshened up, if you want a reliable setup.

355 Holden VN Silver Accelerator Long Engine (440 HP)

Bare in mind you'll need to strengthen the trans and probably the diff as well to cope, so factor that into your budget.

[VQXTC]

Thanx for the replies guys, The stroker option certainly seems like the best way to go..
Just as a matter of interest has anyone got any decent power out of a 304 without being stroked?

Cheers

Simon

[scooters]

Yea mate, my old girl has. But its not an everyday car and its a bit of a pig on the road. But bloody fun

[vps231]

355 long motor for under 6k would have to be a bargain?

[HamaTime™]

440hp - if you want details about it talk to someone like Jecs

He put a Pavtek 355 Stroker in his VS Caprice

[ucwepn]

Chip, cam, heads, twin TB intake manifold. you wouldn't get much change from $6k. Go the stroker.

[GenFree]

TBH,id start at the rear with some 4.11 gears and toughen the auto in preperation for a good engine.No good having a stout engine with a crappy overall setup.

Do the diff and trans and you can have a little more grunt whilst saving for the engine that will be complemented by the allready strong/suitable driveline.

Id stick with the 304 at that budget,a nice 400 flywheel horsepower 5ltr would be tickle pink.Not rocket science or bank ballance killing money needed to build one.

Just remember,overall setup is the key,one where each area complements each other.

[MADSS]

my mates old ss just had a rebuild, blue print, 286 wade cam, a few goodies thrown in, made 235hp. Went really well.
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[VQXTC]

Thanx again everybody for your advice... I think the stroker is definitely the way to go, especially for the power that I want.

I will also keep in mind to strengthen everything else first before slotting in the new power plant...

Cheers

Simon