s/c vs Statesman or Vs v8 Statesman???

[younggun]

which 1 should i get cant decide between them which has more power?

Cheers in advanced

Dave

[gee38l]

I dont think i have driven a supercharged car... But I have driven v8's I drove my bros 400hp vh commie and man that was quick and powerful. I love v8's

[Maugan_Ra]

You cant beat the sound of a V8, but if you get the Super6 and up the boost to 10psi, youll be eating 5.0L V8 all day.

I would know.


J.

[sircruisealotVS]

whats wrong with the VQ??
about the only thing the ol' 304 has going for it is the sound, and a tad more torque than the L67. other than that they'll perform similar when both in stock form.
i know if it were me id get the L67 stato, just because its so easy to up the boost, get some rockers and a tune and then you'll be laughing.

[mattman]

L67 has 90% torque from 1500 RPM through to 5000 RPM

Peak torque and power are basically the same, but the L67 gets there sooner and stays there for longer.

I'd personally go the L67, they are nuts off the line and plenty of power, but some people just want a v8 too

[quiksilv3r]

I faced this exact dilemma when looking for mine

I went with the L67 - and suffice to say I made the right choice. Ran a 14.9 down the quarter dead standard (single spinner, stock air filter, full weight) - good luck seeing a stock standard 5L do that.

In the end I was tossing up between those 2 or a WH 5.7. I kind of regret not going for the LS1, but the VS's weight a few hundred kilos less than the WH so my decision was made easier.

Good luck, and I hope you find what you are looking for

[Infus10n]

you can always supercharge the v8 but you cant add 2 cylinders to the v6.

I may be bias as i have a v8 but i'd go the v8.

[quiksilv3r]

you can always supercharge the v8 but you cant add 2 cylinders to the v6.

I may be bias as i have a v8 but i'd go the v8.

If going the FI route then yeah - definitely go the V8 - the 5L responds very well to blowers. But some people don't want to go that far.

In my experiences the L67 will be better bang for buck than the 5L UNLESS either turbo/supercharging the 5L is what you are after. If that is the case get the V8, if you don't want to go stupid on it get the V6

I am EXTREMELY happy with the L67 in the Stato

[Maugan_Ra]

I love how many L67 Statos are on this forum.

Makes me feel so at home.



J.

[mattman]

Just remember this... MINIMUM 350nm from 1500 thru 5000rpm... you NEED an L67 dude

Peak figures might be near identical (some suggest that holden downplayed the l67 in favour of pushing a "big v8")... but that torque curve... if you can even call it a curve, is fabulous.

[evil_monkey]

i test drove a few super6's as i was in the market for one, ended up getting the 5.0L.

sure the v8 stock aint much hack but after driving one i was sold and after doing a few cheap mods im glad of my choise to aint nothing like a 5.0L stato mind you they could do with a manual tranny the auto isnt much for the take off

[younggun]

sorry to break it to you guys but i wont be able to offord the insurance on either of them had 1 all lined up went to get insurance and they wanna hit me with 3500 a year but looking at a VT tomorrow i know its only a Vt but its a car and its a commodore so better than nothing.

[Maugan_Ra]

That seriously blows dude.

Seriously.



J.

[ashbox]

which company is that thru? I have a 5 litre vs calais and my premium is 520 for a year on full comp and thats thru shannons. I'm 21 and i thought that it was cheap

[ssmate]

3500 holy **** who was that with
man i got mine through just cars only cost me $2600
thats with a v8 first year p plates think there tryin to rip u
18 yo

[ashbox]

3500 holy **** who was that with
man i got mine through just cars only cost me $2600
thats with a v8 first year p plates think there tryin to rip u
18 yo

But think about what your excess is. Mines only 900 if the car gets stolen

[quiksilv3r]

sorry to break it to you guys but i wont be able to offord the insurance on either of them had 1 all lined up went to get insurance and they wanna hit me with 3500 a year but looking at a VT tomorrow i know its only a Vt but its a car and its a commodore so better than nothing.

That sucks

As said who did you try? I was quoted $1100 full comp with Just Car when I was 20 with the Stato, and am now with Shannons for well under a grand for full comp

[younggun]

it was through racq and then i tryed justcar they wanna hit me with 3000 well the car hunt is over didnt end up getting the VT either settled for a VS Calais series 2 i love it i pick it up this afternoon

Cheers guys for all ya help ill post pictures of the calais over the weekend.

[nathans1987]

why are you worried about power in a stato they are all pritty bad yeah get an ss

[ephect]

VS Calais' are soo sweet, sweet choice, throw up a quick pic

is it a sc6 or 8?

[evil_monkey]

im 20 (21 in november) had my licence since i was 17 and had no at fault accidents and pay $1800 a year for the stato with RAC that was the going rate with all the insurance companys for me

[mattman]

vsII calais still a sweet car dude post up some piccies

[accentstencil]

why are you worried about power in a stato they are all pritty bad yeah get an ss

Insurance would probably be even more for an SS.