is my 1997 vt ss a fake

[2 spoons]

how do i know if my ss is fake? it has no power windows or the sick ss seats. does this sound familiar to anyone? it has a 5L v8 though

[chrism182]

Post some pics up and it might help us out.

[redcv6]

why did you think it was a ss in the first place? were you told it was an ss? sounds like just a 5ltr exec to me.

[stocky]

yeah definately sounds like an exec

[stocky]

from what i remember execs and SS share similar VINs. best to call holden, or just post some pictures up here and we can tell you right away.

[social]

+1 for pics lol

[2 spoons]

heres some pics do u think shes a fake ss?

[social]

EDIT: my bad call, its a vt clubbie kit and a aftermarket cluster background too

[nicko]

just call holden, pics dont mean much as its been modded a fair bit

[stocky]

hmm thats a clubsport kit. not sure if power windows were factory standard or not
edit -

does your build plate say FE2 for suspension?

Standard Equipment:

V8, ABS, IRS, FE2 sports suspension, air conditioning, cruise control (auto only on Series I), Driver's airbag, 17 inch alloy wheels, Passenger's Airbag.

Series II: adds four power windows, and four channel traction control on automatic (with auto 'on' and manual switch off).

[STEALTHY™]

Check behind the front bar for fog light wiring. If they're there (they would have been unplugged when the bar was changed) its an SS, if not, Exec.



I'm thinking its an exec

[sk8erboi963]

looks like an exec, mine doesnt have power windows but its got all the SS seats, door inserts, 5L

[H1GHROLLR]

looks and sounds like exec

[Troy711]

Given the door trims I'd say it is a V8 Executive. I doubt that Holden would have used material that tacky looking on an SS (no offence).

[STEALTHY™]

Given the door trims I'd say it is a V8 Executive. I doubt that Holden would have used material that tacky looking on an SS (no offence).

Since when have door trims not been changeable?

[2 spoons]

thanks guys hows many k/ws does a 5L exec hav?

[STEALTHY™]

Same as the SS. 179(fw)


VT stock: 179
VT HSV: 195
VT Stroker: 220

All VT Holden V8s were rollers & sequential EFI - even the base model 179kw stocker.


Exec, berlina, SS, Calais, all the same motor unless optioned with the stroker (unless that was only a HSV option, not sure)

[H1GHROLLR]

around 240 hp at the flywheel what % do you lose going to the wheels i cant remember

[STEALTHY™]

Not sure what it works out to, but it wouldn't be any more than 140rwkw for a completely stock auto.

[H1GHROLLR]

worked it out its 149rwkw and around 204rwhp i think

[redcv6]

dont think that looks like an ss boot spoiler either mate.

[2 spoons]

who eles has a 5L exec and are u happy with her?

[H1GHROLLR]

shut down .........

[Ozzie]

What does the badge on the dash say?

If it just says commodore then its an executive.

The interior is a big give away though. What roof light has it got in it? If it hasnt got reading lights then its an executive

Check the log books history and it will have more than enough info!

[2 spoons]

sorry guys am new to this but would a5L ss flog a 5L exec?