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Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by tomo_1, Apr 25, 2007.

  1. Apr 25, 2007 #1
    tomo_1

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    does the VS only have the ecotec engine, or does it have one without ecotec? which is more powerful, does it make a big difference if so?

    thanks :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2007 #2
    Burnout_bro

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    only has ecotec mate, unless u go for the 5 litre or the supercharged 6, i wonder which is more powerfull the supercharged or the n/a ecotec makes u wonder doesnt it.
     
    Burnout_bro, Apr 25, 2007
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  3. Apr 26, 2007 #3
    ephect

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    VR has the buick 6
    VS has the ecotec 6
    VS series 2 calais had the option of S/C6 (still ecotec engine but S/C)
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2007 #4
    Not_An_Abba_Fan

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    The ecotec is a buick too, just an ecotec buick.
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2007 #5
    andyman

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    the ecotec is a result of a reworked buick
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2007 #6
    holden007

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    Call it a SeriesII Buick in the VS. I think there's a SeriesIII aswell.
     
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    AttaBoy

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    Ecotec is 17Kw more powerful than the buick. I reckon its a big jump in terms of power.
     
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