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Hi Super Coach, I have an SV Black.

This topic has made me curious with regards to the stage 1 kits offered. A classic case is the series 1 6.0L V8 packages that many shops claim 310-315kw and around 600Nm torque at the fly. By those numbers, a stage 1 310-315kw enhanced 6.0L should be alot quicker than a stock VFII LS3...

The specifications are identical for the MY16 and MY17 at 304kw@6000rpm and torque at 570Nm@4400rpm. If a tune is altered for better low down power we will either see maximum torque of 570Nm at a lower rpm or maximum power at a lower rpm. Also no doubt Holden would be letting the press know for...

This is an interesting topic of the different in tune between the MY16 and MY17 LS3 V8 cars. Seems the power rating and torque is identical and the same revs in specification. Anyone can verify that perhaps the different tune is for the limited editions with the track certificate gear.

I feel I can comment on this. Dad has an MY16 SS 304kw and I have the HSV R8 SV Black 340 with the bimodal intake and exhaiuist as well as and intake tube plumbed into the back of the firewall. Previous 340's did not have this feature. The 304kw in the SS sounds pretty good but the HSV in Sport...

The classic car scene has been around for ages and will continue to do so. Remember true classic car owners are not common fair and contrary to belief, it costs for the up keep, the need for a garage space, having wheels there with low kms and not a mode of transport can prove challenging. In 12...

Hi Mate, You will love it. Totally agree what you say. What build number is yours and is it a manual or auto?

Hi kavallero, Did you end up buying an SV Black? To me compared to the Holden limited editions its damn good value.

Hi Mate, I have been in many VF SS's and my dad has recently bought a demo SS with the 6.2L. Have you checked on the screen that the bi-modal may have been accidentally switched off. There is a mode in vehicle settings that you can switch the bi-modal off or on. I doubt there is anything...

Officially the SV Black is called the HSV Clubsport R8 340 SV Black (Quite a name full). So the car mechanically is a Clubsport 340 through and through. The badges that have chrome are missing and/or blacked out and they went for the satin black look to match the stripes and wheels. To me with...

The SV Black interior only differs with the regular Clubsport R8 on the seats where it uses the Redline items with HSV logo on the head rest and special SV Black sills. You get the Bose stereo (with a cd/dvd player unlike the Redline usb only) and all the R8 trimmings (like a Calais V) including...

You are correct. If you went the stage one (OTR and Cat back) yes the HSV would yield more as it has the extractors and cat back. But if you changed the full exhaust there is no different in power between redline and the SV Black. This is why I mentioned if your going to modify it and bin the...

I had a VF1 SSV 6.0L. Was looking to upgrade to a Series II Redline. Ended up getting the SV Black. Has all the HSV gear with fabulous AP Racing brakes with grooved rotors and even bigger 367mm brakes front and back. My opinion is that the SV Black easily justifies the $7k (20inch x 9.5 rims...

From what I know on Corvette and Camaro (Yes I spoke with the head of Corvette Engineering during my visit to the US) the situation stands as follows. The current generation Camaro is not engineered for right hand drive. As of last year in September there has not been a case study for a right...

With regards to the 3 limited editions and additional features over the regular MY17 Redline. My prediction is that the Director and the Motorsport will pick up features from the Chevy SS and interior differentiation and external garnish. The big one is the Commemorative Edition and I feel...

Brabham, You are spot on. Redline is the way to go for a sunroof and agree unbeatable value for essentially the same car and engine. I'll throw in another advantage of the Redline Holden 304 tune for mid range (max torque comes in at 250rpm earlier than the HSV). For a kind of person keeping...

I know what you mean, some of us want a car here and now which is why I question Ford's product strategy on the Mustang with a 10-12 month wait. From the GM side, whats wrong with a HSV SV Black? 340kw and manual normally aspirated. One of the last of such vehicles. All the gear of the R8, AP...

LOL you are probably right. Like your theory mate.

Holden did a cost cutting measure and used one horn instead of the twin horn in the series 1. The twin horn give a richer and deeper tone compared to the single.

My dealer will call me once he gets the press pack and specification sheets to order but nothing out yet. With the 1000 Left hand drive cars on order to be made for the US, I am guessing Holden will not start making the MY17 model year until mid January 2017.

Sounds like this is a characteristic of the 3.7 rear end in the manuals especially since you got yours replaced. Going to test this tonight over slow bumpy corners and driving over those ripple pedestrian crossings in neutral.

Keep me posted. I own an SV Black Manual and I thought I heard this exact sound you are talking about. With drive it seems fine, no issues. How many km's on your GTS?

Brabham, I was like you, hanging to wait for the MY17 Redline. Here is my thoughts in an unbiased way. If you want to modify and aftermarket tune your next Commodore the HSV SV Black is not your car as tuning will get the Redline equal or most likely beyond the 340kw on offer. If you want to...

Monstar, Your raise a very compelling analysis. I drive a manual L77 and I am truly amazed at the low to mid range pull these things have. Virtually any traffic situation I can start eaasily in 2nd and if its a slight down hill, I will use 3rd with no judder, no fuss and will pull away. Even in...

We have to remember the HSV 340 engine is pre Euro V and HSV run and develop their own tune and go fast bits. Most of the 340 power advantage over the 304 is made due to HSV extractors which Holden cannot fit due on the production line. Devil is in the details, look at the torque delivery of...

Hi Guys and Gals, Great forum and a great thread. Been lurking for a while but decided to post as I am passionate on the VF the best Holden and Australian made car ever. Reading the article, it says MY17 Series II VF's will begin after the usual Holden end of year break in mid Jan-Feb 2017...

Hi Guys and Gals, New here but have been following the thread and great forum by the way. I own a VF SSV Manual that is not a daily and very passionate about the VF. Like everyone I am after one of the final models with something special and looking into the trim details as I am not a fan of...