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Oh and just to add insult to injury, when I got quoted to install the genuine GM clutch, it was around the $2300 mark, without labour. I'm sure Benzor put an OZ700 from Textralia in his SV6....but I got told today that there is no model that fits the VZ. :(

So I get my car dynoed and get told...."You know you're clutch is on the way out"....So I gets to thinking, this should be covered under warranty, specially at only just a click over 60,000kms....Lo and behold, Holden Dealer says...."No, clutch comes under 'Wear and Tear'"....Fair crack I...

Kilmo / Nick / VZ 'S' Ute HP (180.4hp), kW (134.52kW) Engine Type and Capacity: 3.6L V6 Alloytech Power Adders: * Pacemaker Headers * 700 cfm Hi-Flow Metal Cats * 2 1/2" Exhuast System * SS Inductions "Growler" CAI Kit * Trans Type (M6, A4, etc): M6 Diff Ratio: ???? Wheel/Tyre size: 18's...

mmmm, I've seen your dyno......I was impressed that I have only 8 hp less than you started with..I've gained 12hp somewhere.....So I can't wait to get the tune done...... =)

Well I haven't had it tuned yet....(the workshop I goto hasn't got the software) but for all the mods I've done (and a f**ked clutch too) I got a respectable 180rwHp for the 175 engine.....pretty impressed about that....

Oh, and my clutch was rooted also I found out..........might need that swapped under warranty..... =)

I dyno'd the ute today and got 180rwhp......with no tune......so I'm pretty happy......cars running reaaaaaal rich and then ridiculously lean......so once the software is available it'll be worth the $$$

All good.....going to ProAuto in Canning Vale.....there is no V6 software yet....only for those companies that are part of the VCMsuite Beta Testing

Now I know this title is going to get people excited, but I'm afraid it's not that interesting....... Has anyone dyno'd their VZ six and can they post up or scan or do something to show what they have acheived ???? Cheers, Kilmo

Does anyone know of any places in WA that tune the VZ sixes ????? Cheers, Kilmo

For future reference guys.....Holden guy told me that electrical runs on the ABS fault light....so that initial comment of..it sounds like a flat battery...was correct.....I had a dead cell, all good now......I feel like a noob tho.....anyways... Cheers for the help

Hey guys, Went to install some Speco Guages today....didn't touch any wiring, but removed a small panel near my passenger side door, where my amp is situated......now I'm getting a ABS Fault, and my car won't start.....almost like a flat battery sound....check the battery and it's around the...

Cheers for the insight.....I know what I'm doing from the guages to the firewall....I was looking for info on connecting the guages from the firewall (or through the rubber grommet as you put it) into the engine bay......maybe I need to be more specific............... Volt Guage - Do I...

Need help installing these type of guages......from the firewall to the engine bay is where I need help... Cheers, Kilmo

I was never too fussed...but I did ask for a synth blend when I had my first service done...and they changed it for me to a Mobil brand I think.....I use 98, have done since day 1 but I've never really taken a thought to my oil brand.... =( I probably should I think. =)

You guys are lucky that you can use all your tank of fuel......the Utes have 20L of unusable fuel due to an engineering fault......I've got a 50L tank on a V6.....thats f**ked

Not bad Willz.....I've got a trip down south to Busselton coming up....So I'm gonna see what I can get it to, now that the pacey's are on =)

I'm only on 14L/100Km because I'm hammering it at the moment.....usually around the 11.5-12L/100Km mark.....but I'm in a 6Sp Man, which, to be honest I don't baby around.

I too had to do it in stages.....being a ute tho, my back end stuck up like a lift kit (well not quite but you get the idea)....So here is the order I went in. 1. 2 1/2 Inch Cat Back Exhaust (Gets rid of that electric car noise) 2. Kings Super Low Springs 3. SS Inductions "Growler" CAI...

I whacked on Pacemakers the other day, so now the 175 Engine is running a full exhaust, with headers, and a SS Induction CAI.....I did a test on hwy fuel consumption.....I was on about 7.8L/100Km....I can't tell you about city fuel consumption....lol I'm still fanging around...

I got bored yesterday so I thought I'd drop Greg an email about the VCM Software (also I'd heard a conflicting story from a tuning shop here in Perth) so I thought I'd go straight to the source and ask the question. Boys.....Happy times are almost upon us. :) From: Nick Sent: Tuesday...

Trying not to make this a plug for PowerChip, and because I'm over this whole fuel ration bitching thats been going on in this particular thread. AutoSpeed.com did a review on the PowerChip flash for the Alloytech and was quoted in the article to say..... "In terms of fuelling, the...

VTSS350..... Have you heard any news from the VCM guys ????

This will definitely help out all the boys who have spent some $$$ on aftermarket parts.....like ME !!!!! haha....Seriously tho, I'm yet to Dyno my baby but was thinking about it after I have the headers put on...(which is tomorrow) and then once the software comes out....oh happy days are here...

Hehe, yah...I've been AWOL a while huh ?? =) Cheers for that Brett. So according to HM, thats a 10% (approx) increase in Torque. Thats pretty good. I was looking at Pacemaker Headers, and can only assume that all headers are the same. Within reason of course. I'll get back to you guys after I...

Hey guys, Can anyone give me a rough idea of the gains you get from putting extractors on ??? A long time ago, (before I bought mah ute) people were telling me extractors gave upto a 20% increase, but to me that seems a little high....Any ideas ???? Cheers, Kilmo

Just curious.....I'm seriously annoyed at the lack of mods 2 years after the release of a vehicle.......*sigh* Kilmo

I wanna make that damn aerial go down when I have my aftermarket HU playing a cd....any ideas ???? (I know Phreddy may be the man =) Cheers guys, Kilmo

Well here is another theory to add to the pile already, although I tend to beleive this a little more than others....I was in today for a "software" fix, but before anything happened I was asked whether it was a ute or sedan.....funnily enough if I had said sedan, it was going to be a unit...

that looks good Shortsta.....I opted for the Hella Comet 550 spotties....mounted on the alloy bar at the back.....looks decent enough...

Hey guys....just to give a quick update....haven't been to Holden yet because I goto Melbuorne in 4 days...but I went to the petrol station this morning to fill up.....1) my ute and 2) a jerry can (20L)......I managed to take a total of around 70.69L. I did a MODE + SET and started the car at...

Sorry, to clarify, I filled up this morning. The guage was around 1/4 of a tank and I was able to put in about 35 litres. For the record I've never been able to get more than 55 Lts into the tank. I intend to run it out of fuel and see how far I can get.....I'm fairly pissed tho. Cheers, Kilmo

Ok, I'm not usually the type to fly off the handle about problems I have, infact usually I try to see the lighter side of everything, but I am absolutely shattered, and pissed off about what I've just experienced. I just completed a country trip to attend a funeral a total of 494Kms. Now I'm no...

yeah, but what I kinda mean is, well currently I have a CAI from SS Inductions....can I still use that or would I need something else ?? I'm not looking to cheapy out of it, just wondering whether I can still use the gear I've got.

Hey guys, my experience with S/C is limited to none at best. I've just read that CAPA have produced a kit for the VZ which is around the $4000 mark. I was under the impression that S/Cing an engine was just a bolt on modification. I guess I was wrong. Surely one charger can't be worth $4000 ...

hey guys....the "Police Speedo"...Whats the go, any difference to the normal Digital Speedo ??? I'm a VZ owner, was just curious as to what the differences were. Cheers, Kilmo

VZ 'S', Storm, and Lower Spec Dash Guage Pod I assume that this will fit the lower spec dashes...It appears to be the same as my dash...I will investigate further and find out. Cheers, Kilmo

Hey guys....for all ute owners out there....past or previous.....what are the best spotties to put on your ute.....and is it better to weld plates onto ur alloy bar at the back or have bolts going straight through ???? Cheers lads, Kilmo

When I had mt DEH P1Y headunit installed, I was told that there is a steering wheel adapter unit...but it costs something in the area of $250 retail...so if you have the cash then you can buy that and get in installed. Cheers, Kilmo