Starting out - general advice

[miso]

Hey guys

Ive just got myself a 93 VS 5.0L stato and i wanna do a few small mods at first ( because of low budget )
to get the beast up and running

I was thinking like cold air intake and extractors nit yeah whats your opinion?

cheers

[Rusty]

definately start with the basics (ensuring everything is running well - oil changes in diff, tranny an engine etc and all fluid checks)
get some extractors
decent OTR cold air intake - i find panel filter is the best
decent exhaust 2.5 to 3 inch exhaust
if its auto maybe go a stage 2 shift kit
then a decent tune specified to your recent mods.

not even a couple grand on the above mods and ull be lovin the response of the 5L. Take into consideration that you got millions of options but i have only listed some of the cheaper ones.

[Verynice]

1993 VS hey? hmmm

[miso]

yeah thanks

yeah it is auto uhm might sound like an idiot but whats a stage 2 shift kit baha sorry im new to the modding scene


thanks mate
and it is series 2 btw

[Verynice]

1993 VS Series 2?? hmmmm my VR series2 is a 94 model lol, double check the vin number, it will tell you if it is VR or VS

[simmons001]

definately start with the basics (ensuring everything is running well - oil changes in diff, tranny an engine etc and all fluid checks)
get some extractors
decent OTR cold air intake - i find panel filter is the best
decent exhaust 2.5 to 3 inch exhaust
if its auto maybe go a stage 2 shift kit
then a decent tune specified to your recent mods.

not even a couple grand on the above mods and ull be lovin the response of the 5L. Take into consideration that you got millions of options but i have only listed some of the cheaper ones.

97 VS II?

I agree with the above. Extractors, CAI, Exhaust AFTER a good tune, fluid change and fettle.

[miso]

1993 VS Series 2?? hmmmm my VR series2 is a 94 model lol, double check the vin number, it will tell you if it is VR or VS

yeah man 1993 VS series 2 statesman

[bandit10]

yeah man 1993 VS series 2 statesman

epic fail lol

someone put him out of his misery lol

[Verynice]

lol holy cow, my VS series1 caprice is a 95 model lmao

[miso]

97 VS II?

I agree with the above. Extractors, CAI, Exhaust AFTER a good tune, fluid change and fettle.

um na man 93 series 2

[miso]

WAIT SORRY GUYS
HAHAH
1996 series 2 i got confused haha

[bandit10]

sure you got a statesman and not a barina? lol

[miso]

epic fail lol

someone put him out of his misery lol

hahha yeah i realised i was like wait...thast not right its 96

[bandit10]

lol all good had a bit of a chuckle lol

[simmons001]

WAIT SORRY GUYS
HAHAH
1996 series 2 i got confused haha

Ahhh cool. Late 96 Series II. Glad we got that sorted

[miso]

so yeah, i probably have a budget of maybe 3 grand for now (im just getting my p's, ive loved cars for years and years tho)

hpefully 3 grand should be enough for mods listed above

[miso]

also can u upload pics say to this thread without using a website?

[Verynice]

yes you can attach pics when you post

[miso]

this is my stato atm plain stock apart from rims

[Verynice]

very nice colour mate

[miso]

cheers bro

i (L) your caprice ay

[miso]

definately start with the basics (ensuring everything is running well - oil changes in diff, tranny an engine etc and all fluid checks)
get some extractors
decent OTR cold air intake - i find panel filter is the best
decent exhaust 2.5 to 3 inch exhaust
if its auto maybe go a stage 2 shift kit
then a decent tune specified to your recent mods.

not even a couple grand on the above mods and ull be lovin the response of the 5L. Take into consideration that you got millions of options but i have only listed some of the cheaper ones.

hey um i sound like an idiot but customvrss mentioned a stage 2 shift kit. i was just wondering what that is exactly

[simmons001]

this is my stato atm plain stock apart from rims

Botanica? Blue/green?

Same as mine. Lovely colour.

[baza]

if your stato is a series 2 vs it should have the over radiator cold air intake allready. but yeah , change all the fluids and filters , do a coolant flush and change , new spark plugs and leads . new distributor cap and rotor , make sure all the drive belts on front of engine are ok and tight enuff . if you want to liven up the old girl get a greenfoam tune , then you can use better fuel like 95 premium or 98 . put a free flowing exhaust , at least a 2.5 " catback single system then your stato will run and perform well. and dont forget to have a look at ya brake pads and change brake fluid .........cheers.

[bandit10]

so yeah, i probably have a budget of maybe 3 grand for now (im just getting my p's, ive loved cars for years and years tho)

hpefully 3 grand should be enough for mods listed above

If you are just getting your P's how come you got a V8? or is it a 6?