GTS-R a reality, gets LS9

[christov]

Surely you can get another ~9% power out of an LSA without needing to spend $22k?

Obviously then you have to compare to what happens doing the same to an LS9, then look at the resale value of a stock version of the last & best Commodore ever, etc etc. But "crate motors" are pretty expensive, just because they carry the "factory" label (& I guess warranty).

Precisely, spend $4k on a second hand VF GTS and you'll have more power than the GTS-R LS9 and with my flame suit ready 'a more streetable' setup. But, with the LS9 Camshaft & 2.3L blower it could easily spank a bolt on + tuned LSA. That said, it's not really the point of the GTS-R.

It will be kinda cool though.

So long as either my car or my wifes car can beat it, I'm happy.

 

[Towcar]

It will want to have 11's from the factory with 305's to try and get the power down as I hear the current GTS smokes them real easy as is......

Well over 100K for an LS9 GTS with 476kw, perhaps a savvy buyer takes a very low kay current model for 75K (there's plenty for sale) with all the same running gear apart from the LS9 and merely throws 8K at a walky 507 pack or even less if they want to put together their own an air intake, a set of 4 into 1's, cats and a good mafless tune and hey presto you have more than an LS9 anyway... for a few grand on top of your savvy purchase price. New LS9 cams are cheap too if you want to wack that in your LSA. Ok, it doesn't have a 2.3L charger but just saying....

Think you may be missing the point a little

Modify your existing VF doesn't make it unique.

The LS9 GTS-R would have collector value for a long time.

 

[QAR]

Its the magic bits inside like special valves, heads, cam, pistons, rods, crank plus a dedicated lubrication system... not just the 2300. This beauty is engineered for more power and built to handle the serious work.
Devil is in the detail, good value at $22k versus hotting up a $13k LSA.
Personally think supercharging is a hilarious waste of time, money, energy unless you are drag racing. I'm much more interested in the chassis improvements.

 

[christov]

Its the magic bits inside like special valves, heads, cam, pistons, rods, crank plus a dedicated lubrication system... not just the 2300. This beauty is engineered for more power and built to handle the serious work.
Devil is in the detail, good value at $22k versus hotting up a $13k LSA.
Personally think supercharging is a hilarious waste of time, money, energy unless you are drag racing. I'm much more interested in the chassis improvements.

Oh blah blah blah! Haha, supercharging my SS was a terrible idea! It's still way slower than the M4 and uses literally more than twice the amount of fuel it's shocking. But fun.

Will be good to see the GTS-R doing some track work like it's built for!

I'll finish with S55B30 > LS9, LT4, LS3, L77, L Anything.

 

[Smitty]

It will want to have 11's from the factory with 305's to try and get the power down as I hear the current GTS smokes them real easy as is......

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having driven a number of GTS sedans... both auto and manual versions at PI circuit
yes both struggle with wheel spin from a standing start. No need to drop clutches
or brake it on the auto.. roll and go WOT = smoke