VR verse VS

[holden-4-life]

hey there guys

i know theres alot of threads about buick verse ecotec but then the weight issue comes in
but with the VR and VS there basicly the same weight
so whos got the advantage?

thanx

[alex2_s]

the VS has more kw but similar enough torque, however the VR has more power accessible from a lower lower RPM. What you need to keep in mind is considering the age of these cars, the 17kw total difference is minimal - what would probably matter more in a race etc would be the condition of them... especially the auto trans as it being worn will significantly impact....

if a VR was looked after, and a VS had shorting-out coil packs, blocked injectors, crappy leads, fouled plugs and a clogged air filter, who would win...

[redvs2]

yeh thats true and ive seen stock dyno figures where the vr's have more power than some vs's ey. i guess them both being now up to 15 years old the condition of the vehicle is the major thing. so chris my 184,000 vs against your 130,000 vr would make it a close call i think. looking forward to putting it to the test!

[holden-4-life]

hahaha yeah man
u mean my 120,000 k VR :P
so yeah will be a close race

[-ToM-]

i knocked off 6 ecotecs (VR and VS) at our last dyno day with the same or less mods.

[social]

i own a vr v6 5spd, take out any vs stock eco manual or auto even some vt's not too hard at all.

[jokerflingo]

i own a vr v6 5spd, take out any vs stock eco manual or auto even some vt's not too hard at all.

LOL

[social]

LOL

yes? did i miss something?

[SV62NV]

ive got a vs acclaim s2 v6, ive got an exhaust system and a k&n air filter.... i have no problems at all beating vr's and vt's off the line and all the way, i even beat most vy's ive raced

[holden-4-life]

this is what i wanted info on what ppl have done
i think most of it comes down to condition of the car

[social]

yes n the fact that a vr has a buick engine ( more torquey) and an ecotec has a slower engine reaction time ( anti-thrash installment) but has alot more potential once modified.

[holden-4-life]

really? i thought the VR had more potential with little mods and VS had more potential with more major mods

me and redvs2 have the same mods except his got extractors..but i have 120.000 and his got 185,000. pretty even?

[social]

wudnt have a clue tbh, its all about as u said the condition and ur way of driving, wat trans it is...

[holden-4-life]

both autos...
will be interesting :P

[social]

lol. indeed. although manual races are more itneresting, it relies on the driver, timing and reactions...

[holden-4-life]

yes that is true but with autos u can truely test whats the better car.
ohh also i will have a foamy tune b4 that as well

[ryno_vrx]

dont forget the vr is also about 62kg's lighter then the vs and 204kg's lighter then the vt.
go the vr lol

[holden-4-life]

haha yeah wooo

[redvs2]

well make that your 120 k lighter than me... unless your a fat shit :P cus ive got another 60k of sound gear in the boot lol

[ryno_vrx]

this sounds like a good match, dont forget 2 video it for the rest of us to see

[holden-4-life]

haha yeah we will


also go the VR :P

[ryno_vrx]

my mate own's a vs ss and keeps braggin how good his car is and how much faster his car is... took him for a drive in my 5lt vr berlina and now he refuse's to race me lol

[redvs2]

haha nice. what advantages does the 5 ltr in the vr have over the vs?

[fitzy2005]

what about a vr commy running a vs ecotec and a vr t5 gearbox :P

[Troy5L]

i had a vr with a 2.5" zorst, cai and k&n filter, and he had the same mods, anyway i bet him by atleast half a car...we both had pretty much the same KM's on the car...