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    VK with VL driveline Racecar project

    Gday, I have a 84 VK SL Sedan I am not far from being finished building for dirt circuit racing here in SA, and have a few teething issues just getting everything prim and proper with the steering and brakes before the engine and trans go in. Basically my question is first and foremost, directed...
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    2015 Holden Colorado ltz

    Snitz92 submitted a new Showcase Item: 2015 Holden Colorado ltz Read more about this showcase item here...
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    2015 Holden Colorado ltz

    2015 Holden Colorado ltz
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    VY 15 inch alloys

    Oh c'mon read up, it's a stock as VX Exec. I don't want to spend lots of money, just that she mentioned she hates steelies and wheel trims so I thought these 15 inch alloys would be great. The gutter rash is very minor on two rims and none on the other two. Anyone sold or bought a set and for...
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    VY 15 inch alloys

    Hi all, Looking at purchasing a set of 2nd VY 15 inch alloys for my sister's VX Executive for xmas ;-) I have a set lined up, hence I fitted a new set of Speedy mags the other day to their car but they have no idea as to the value of them. They are in quite good condition, very minor...
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    [SA] For Sale: VQ II Statesman

    Item: VQ Statesman V8 Series II Price: $6000 or best offer without mags or $7200 or best offer with mags Location: Eyre Peninsula, South Australia Year: 24/6/1992 Series: VQ Series II Badge: Statesman Engine: Holden 5.0L EFI 304 V8, standard with new high performance ignition leads and...
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    304 EFI V8 Timing Setting

    Yeah f**k oath. I managed to instal some new spark plugs, ignition leads and coil lead (somehow!) and is running smooth as. Still on LPG and timed for the LPG but hopefully not too long before the tank and system is gone. Need more boot space to design a boot install for the sub and spare wheel...
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    304 EFI V8 Timing Setting

    Ok, thanks mate, will check it out mid-week and let ya know. Since it's on a VQ Statesman, I reckon the firewall is more jammed up on the dizzy and inlet manifold. There's probably room for half the thickness of my hand to fit down behind manifold... Reall bitch of a set up but oh well, I'll...
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    304 EFI V8 Timing Setting

    Hi, on my VQ I am having LPG removed and would like to know what I need to do to change the ignition timing setting back to 10 or 11 degrees before TDC. I am still learning things about my car. I have a timing light and lots of tools. If possible could someone please list a basic walkthrough of...
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    VQ V8 Coil choice

    Yeah, TW33K i bought a MSD Blaster HV coil. Cheers mate. Hope it does me well. :-)
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    VQ V8 Coil choice

    Hi, I am currently in the process of upgrading my VQ's electrical system and have already bought NGK semi-performance spark plugs, Top Gun Spark Leads 8mm performance, and am wondering if anyone can suggest a nice mild or high performance coil to suit. I was told by a mate that MSD coils are...
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    Timing Setting LPG 5L

    Yeah that's understandable. Although it's an efi 5 litre which at it's current setting is running quite thirsty. I reckon i might just back it to 10 and from there decide a more precise setting later.
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    good 5 litre mods

    Dam. I did not even see that! Oh well.
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    Timing Setting LPG 5L

    Yep, well I'll discuss it with my old man and have a play round. Cheers.
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    good 5 litre mods

    This gear sounds great. I am very soon converting my Statesman to manual with help from my Dad (engine and gearbox mechanic) and straight after will consider all of these mods. Can anyone provide a cheap-as-possible price to the extractors, 3 inch exhaust, roller rockers, lumpy cam and some form...
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    rb into a VQ Statesman

    That's really cool. I would consider doing that with my VQ as well. What sort of other changes need to be made, for example, which gearbox do you use? Is there a tailshaft that will fit? Etc etc. Would be fascinated to know as I think a RB30DET (RB25DET head) would be freakin awesome in the...
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    Timing Setting LPG 5L

    I ain't sure guys. I think I'll just bump it back to 10 degrees BTDC as it says in Workshop Manual and chuck the gas tank.. Mmm.
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    Timing Setting LPG 5L

    Yeah cheers man. i've done bits and pieces of timing and ignition with my old man who's a mechanic, so that's not an issue. Mainly just want to know what setting best suits this engine and gas system.
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    Timing Setting LPG 5L

    Ok mate well I will soon be getting the LPG removed and stuff like that - was just curious as to what needs to be adjusted with the engine timing. Incase the LPG specialists are a-holes and don't reset the motor back to normal for me, i can do it myself with timing light. :-D
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    Timing Setting LPG 5L

    Hi, my VQ Statesman has a 5 litre V8 with an APA gas system fitted in 2007. I am aware that on normal petrol setting it should 10 degrees advanced from TDC. Just wondering if anyone knows what the timing is on an LPG fitted car?
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    Manual Conversion in VQ Statesman

    Yeah, that's just it. I've had a check on eBay, looks like some good deals. Cheers. I'll let you know when and how I go about getting one organised. :-)
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    Manual Conversion in VQ Statesman

    Anyone know a gearbox specialist who sells reconditioned gearboxes of the BW-T5 breed? Or complete conversion kits?
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    LPG Removal from 5 Litre VQ

    Ok, I was just quoted $150-200 for labour to get the LPG components removed and engine re-timed and whatnot.
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    LPG Removal from 5 Litre VQ

    Ok, all sounds well and good but I can assure you I am not doing it myself. Not confident enough to stuff around with LPG. No particular workshops in mind with decent labour rates?
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    Which mod first?

    My old man's a qualified mechanic for 25 years now - don't worry mate, all that gear is sorted.
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    Power is how hard you hit the wall, Torque is how much you take with you.

    Power is how hard you hit the wall, Torque is how much you take with you.
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    LPG Removal from 5 Litre VQ

    Hi, my VQ Statesman has LPG, which I would like to remove or get removed. Does anybody know of a LPG Specialist around Adelaide, or a mechanic or business who could professionally remove my entire LPG System? It's barely any better for fuel costs, so why have it? And the power loss is extremely...
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    Manual Conversion in VQ Statesman

    That guide is great. I will use it. Thanks.
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    Which mod first?

    Yeah cheers guys. Ended up topping my exhaust off by cutting out muffler so it's a straight thru pipe with a tiny hot dog. Manaul will be next - recently drove a VN V8 Manual. Too good to wait longer haha. And getting 17 inch chromies for xmas. Just to keep the wheels somewhat basic while...
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    Which mod first?

    Done exhaust, HSV 4-into-1 headers, real basic custom single 2.5" cat-back pipe with 1 tiny resonator just for extra noise (haha) and Manual conversion definitely on the cards in near future. Has 16's so they'll do me a couple of months.
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    VQ V8 statesman auto to manual conversion

    Thinking of converting my VQ very soon, Auto box on the way out. Good info on this thread, cheers.
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    Manual Conversion in VQ Statesman

    Hi, I would like to know if anyone here would know about the cost, parts needed and difficulty of converting my Statesman to a T5 manual box. Cheers, Mitch
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    Which mod first?

    Hi, my VQ Series II Statesman needs a spruce. Which should I buy first once the money is avaliable? - Big mags - Manual gearbox conversion - Belt-driven turbo (ProCharger) - XForce volume controlled straight thru exhaust system
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    VQ Statesman Cheap Mods

    Ok, awesome thus far. Havn't had time to search for cam. Working 10 hours a day. Tiring as hell.
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    VQ Statesman Cheap Mods

    Thanks, I'll take some when I find my camera. Anyway, got HSV extractors, cat-back straight thru exhaust, also a straight thru cat (lol), lowered 1 inch at the front; about to lower the back as well. As for the t/b, what size is the standard one?
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    VQ Statesman Cheap Mods

    Just wondering, any suggestions of cheap or affordable mods to make the VQ V8 perform or look better. Cheers
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    VQ Statesman 1992 Series 2 Exhaust System

    Just bought a 92 VQ Series II Statesman. Planning to buy a Lukey Super System 2.5 inch one muffler straight through from cat-back. Car already has some sort of HSV extractors fitted. Would this Lukey system be ok?
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    [SA] WTB: VL or VS Commodore

    Thanks, bought a car.
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    VS Calais

    Cheers guys. Only thing is I'm looking to buy a reasonably priced one. Just wondering what would be an asshole price and what's fair. Thanks anyway. I had about the same price in my head. :-)
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    Opinions on these wheels, pictures.

    SSV wheels most definitely.
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