spotting a Vz 190kw

[newvz]

ive got a 190kw motor and have a silver manifold

 

[Buckd1ch]

The early 190's had the black intake manifold. I think around early-mid 05 they changed. For what reason I'm not sure.

 

[richardpalinkas]

i have a twin 2.5, it doesnt seem to have lost power AFAIK, and it sounds pretty good IMO

Vz sv6 0-100 - YouTube

 

[despo]

how do the 190 motors rate... and how good are the sv6 on fuel ??

 

[coolngroovy]

I've just bought an '06 Calais with the 5spd semi-auto flappy paddles.

IMHO this is the pick of the crop in the VZ range.

Economy?...... Just done a 2030ks roadtrip to get it home, used 160ltrs. Or so my trip computer tells me.

 

[despo]

o really mmm if i was the get a calias would be a vy tho... thats not to bad then are they a quick motor over the ecotecs ?

 

[KrisHolden]

^ The VZs are pretty amazing compared to the ecotecs. The ecotecs are better in my opinion in the lower kmh range, but after about 50ish the alloytecs are better. For example, the VZ 190s are faster than the VY calais supercharged models from what Iv read.

In response to the thread, Iv got a VZ... next time im out Ill check the colour of the manifold. Its a Sep 05 model and from memory I think its black.

 

[despo]

^ The VZs are pretty amazing compared to the ecotecs. The ecotecs are better in my opinion in the lower kmh range, but after about 50ish the alloytecs are better. For example, the VZ 190s are faster than the VY calais supercharged models from what Iv read.

In response to the thread, Iv got a VZ... next time im out Ill check the colour of the manifold. Its a Sep 05 model and from memory I think its black.

cheer for that ... yer thats what ive been reading to.. i really like the style of the vy calias tho and ive heard to the alloytecs are only good in the ve's with the 195 motor.. true??

 

[Buckd1ch]

You would have to be insane to buy an ecotec if you can afford an alloytec mate. The vy motor only makes I think 140-150kw. That's another 40kw of power plus a newer car. Not To mention the 5 speed auto gear box.

 

[KrisHolden]

cheer for that ... yer thats what ive been reading to.. i really like the style of the vy calias tho and ive heard to the alloytecs are only good in the ve's with the 195 motor.. true??

I drive both the VE and VZ. The VEs to my knowledge are heavier. The gear changes are definetly smoother, but the car isnt really faster I think. I actually like the sporty feel of the VZs. The VYs are great. Id go supercharged still. You still probably would prefer the driving dynamics of the VZ like esp rather than the crappy kick-back tc and better ride feel in the VZs. The interior is better in the VZs too I think.

all personal preference I guess