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Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by lockmac, Dec 4, 2006.

  1. Dec 4, 2006 #1
    lockmac

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    Hi guys.. well since i bought my vx berlina, i noticed that it basically has hardly any power for what it is as i am used to driving other vx's... my friends vs commodore beats it anyday.
    anyways i took it to an exhaust place and got him to look at the exhaust as i was told that maybe this was why... he said that it has no mufflers, a strait through pipe from the cat with a resinator and said that he belives that if they are dumb enough to put that setup on, then perhaps they have screwed with the cats as well.

    anyways if i was to get a proper exhaust system installed, does it sound like i might get my power back that has been lost?

    any help appreciated as i am not good with these things

    thanks guys
     
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    Christina

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    i've driven commodore vt's before, dead stock, they don't drive anything like mine, all i have is a redback sports exhaust.

    you could be loosing power through the fact you have no muffler.. look into it and get some more advice.
     
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    JD

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    if they stuffed around with the cat you can lose heaps of power on a vx.
     
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    Infin8

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    i just got a full exhaust (extractors etc.) fitted to my vxII berlina, pm if you want to know tha details etc. & i can maybe help you out...

    Cheers,
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    having a full exhaust on a stock standard engine especially a 6 is useless.
    I got genie extractors, high flow cat, 2.5" bent mandrell and i got an lousey extra 4rwkw

    its not a waste of money anymore because my stroker fitted :)
     
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    cheers for the replys.. to be honest im not too worried about improving performance.. i would just like it to be back at the stock performance that it should be. the guy said for 20 bucks he will have a look at the cat for me to see how it is.. so i might get that done and hope for the best. if thats fine though.. i still will probably get something done to it because the sound it makes from outside of the car is awsome, but it has a very loud droanage sound inside of the car which basically i cannot stand.

    does anyone have any suggesting on what exhaust system or setup would be best?

    cheers
     
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    JD

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    2.5" cat back system goes well on vt's makes a nice sound without being droney.
     
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    lockmac

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    ive been reading a bit on these forums and it sounds like a redback exhaust would probably be the best for me...any opinions on this?

    also will this give me any performance boost or just make it sound different?

    thanks guys
     
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    in my opinion you couldn't go to far wrong with a lukey....mmm gives a real nice note and does get you moving a bit quicker. also i think the brand name quality is there with lukey to back it up....however i haven't had a redback zorst, so i dont no how they go.

    cheers
    ryan
     
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    JD

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    i agree with vuv6 i had a lukey 2.5" on my vp and just today i got one one my vc
     
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    My guess is they would'nt be that dissimilar,only marked up for brand purposes.If you want to pay extra for the same setup,your choice.
     
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