How fast should a VR do 0 -100?

[Bizmark]

Since getting my VR mid last year, ive done a few 0-100 runs, using a stopwatch. The results were far from impressive. A couple 9.6's, and a best time of 9.32 with what seemed to be a good launch.

Engine is a Buick 3800, the same engine the VR came out of the factory with afaik.

Go fast bits on the car include
-Advance headers
-2.5" redback catback (this actually may be slowing the car down)
-Removed bellmouth
- MACE CAI

Did a single run earlier today, a poor launch netted me a time of 9.31 seconds. Disappointing considering 8.9s is the time they run off the factory line

Go fast bits added prior to todays run
-Greenfoam tune
-corvette servo

I have a feeling that the car should be going faster if it was A1 mechanically, it's done 264xxx k's. All runs were done on tarmac, in the afternoon with a full tank of fuel.

Plugs, leads, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, trans oil, trans filter were all done no less than a few months ago. The car idles rather rough and misfires a bit. It will also misfire after you give it a bit of a rev, as the revs come back down, it misfires rapidly. I suppose diff oil needs to be done as well.

Taking the misfiring into account, what could be slowing my car down?

[justbad4you]

im taking it you mean A V6

Since getting my VR mid last year, ive done a few 0-100 runs, using a stopwatch. The results were far from impressive. A couple 9.6's, and a best time of 9.32 with what seemed to be a good launch.

Go fast bits on the car include
-Advance headers
-2.5" redback catback (this actually may be slowing the car down)
-Removed bellmouth
- MACE CAI

Did a single run earlier today, a poor launch netted me a time of 9.31 seconds. Disappointing considering 8.9s is the time they run off the factory line

Go fast bits added prior to todays run
-Greenfoam tune
-corvette servo

I have a feeling that the car should be going faster if it was A1 mechanically, it's done 264xxx k's. All runs were done on tarmac, in the afternoon with a full tank of fuel.

Plugs, leads, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, trans oil, trans filter were all done no less than a few months ago. The car idles rather rough and misfires a bit. It will also misfire after you give it a bit of a rev, as the revs come back down, it misfires rapidly. I suppose diff oil needs to be done as well.

Taking the misfiring into account, what could be slowing my car down?

[Bizmark]

Yeah a V6, i'll edit the original post.

[2DIE]

I saw a calc for this in the VE section the other day, Ill try find it to see what you should do it in.

[justbad4you]

Yeah a V6, i'll edit the original post.

GOOD LUCK... LOL i posted the same as yours in ref to my v8 maloo.......wow did it open up a can of worms lol.....be interesting were this one goes,cheers, ps ill priv messageyou in regard to what i think on this issue as last time i mentioned it i got blasted

[2DIE]

Just a bit of fun

130kw = 174bhp
VR Exec weight
60 mile = 96.56km

Roughly the below shows you you should get to 60 miles (96.5 km) in 8.03 seconds.

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 174
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1362
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 129.80
0 - 60 (Secs) : 8.03
0 - 100 (Secs) : 23.27
60 - 100 (Secs) : 15.24
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 16.45
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 84.08
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 16.35
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 85.04

Also I found this

VR Commodore / Calais / Ute Specs

Acceleration

VR Executive V6 auto: 0-100km/h: 9.3s (from Wheels Sept 93)
400m: 16.8s
60-90km/h: 3.4s
80-100km/h: 4.3s

VR Acclaim V6 auto: 0-100km/h: 9.2s (from Wheels Sept 93)
400m: 16.7s
60-90km/h: 3.5s
80-100km/h: 4.3s

I would assume the 2nd one is more accurate, you are getting about stock times.

[justbad4you]

hello 2die....what about the stock v8? and the hsv 185i any info on those as well..if you know were to find it? could you pls post it? thanks a bunch in advance..

Just a bit of fun

130kw = 174bhp
VR Exec weight
60 mile = 96.56km

Roughly the below shows you you should get to 60 miles (96.5 km) in 8.03 seconds.

Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 174
Weight without Driver (KG) : 1362
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 129.80
0 - 60 (Secs) : 8.03
0 - 100 (Secs) : 23.27
60 - 100 (Secs) : 15.24
Quarter Mile (Secs) : 16.45
Terminal Speed (MPH) : 84.08
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) : 16.35
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) : 85.04

Also I found this

VR Commodore / Calais / Ute Specs

Acceleration

VR Executive V6 auto: 0-100km/h: 9.3s (from Wheels Sept 93)
400m: 16.8s
60-90km/h: 3.4s
80-100km/h: 4.3s

VR Acclaim V6 auto: 0-100km/h: 9.2s (from Wheels Sept 93)
400m: 16.7s
60-90km/h: 3.5s
80-100km/h: 4.3s

I would assume the 2nd one is more accurate, you are getting about stock times.

[Zarconia]

Yeah sounds about right. My old VR was about stock with only engine mod being 2 n half inch straight through from catback and lukey headers and did 0-100 in 9.12

[Guzzoline addict]

0-100 times are never going to be accurate with a stop watch and looking at a speedo. 9.3 does sound about right ,but take it down the 1/4 if you can

[PRAVX II S]

My pioneer GPS has a speedo and distance meter. You can use this to time 0/100 or a quarter mile run i have found it is pretty accurate

[justbad4you]

My pioneer GPS has a speedo and distance meter. You can use this to time 0/100 or a quarter mile run i have found it is pretty accurate

if you have a gps based phone try velox >>> its 100% free ive used it for over 5yrs without a prob,,,,its a gps based speedo ( i use it when im taking my daughter on a driving lesson) save me haing to look over at her speed>>> its free from here>>> Velox Search Results for Nokia N96 just type in you phone model ,download it and off you go

[justbad4you]

for most gps based mobile phones

if you have a gps based phone try velox >>> its 100% free ive used it for over 5yrs without a prob,,,,its a gps based speedo ( i use it when im taking my daughter on a driving lesson) save me haing to look over at her speed>>> its free from here>>> Velox Search Results for Nokia N96 just type in you phone model ,download it and off you go

[justbad4you]

for most gps based mobile phones

give it a shot

[jonboy]

i took my manual (getrag) v6 vs to the drags and the best i could get was 16.59 1/4 mile at 140 kph.
its got 2.5 exhaust k&n and mace insulators, oh and its got bald tyres as well so that probly didnt help
any idea if these times are ok??

[Z2TT]

VR/VS V6's should run about 9.5s 0-100 and 1/4 Mile mid 16's.
Apparently the VN's though are quite a bit quicker because of their weight.