opps I meant 297kw not 297rw/kw. NZ EVLHSV do you know what the rw/kw is for a VZ HSV R8? Stock 1/4 mile 12.5sec 118mph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxG0vMGz58g

XR6T vs VX HSV In my opinion no car is better/worse, they have similar power stock and power made fairly easily with light mods. It pretty much comes down to what you like better V8 or turbo6. Personally I'd go the HSV because I prefer V8s and I love the look at VX HSVs Quote: Originally Posted by G What does a W427 run the 1/4 stock? Who knows and who cares... it's not all about 1/4 times when building a production street car. If it came out factory with an auto and Calais suspension I'm sure it would be quicker Quote: Originally Posted by HTURBO opps I meant 297kw not 297rw/kw. NZ EVLHSV do you know what the rw/kw is for a VZ HSV R8? It would be around 220-230 at a guess for a manual

Yeah, They reckon they built #427 HSV W427. Hey NZ EVLHSV I was going to upgrade the 21/4 inch exhaust with extractors on the R8. What size do you think would be legal. I know the 3inch would be way to loud, what about a 21/2 inch with high flow cats? do you think it would be to loud?

PM send re exhaust, and in response to your statement above "This would never happen to a HSV!!!!!" - Holden/HSV have had their fair share of problems/recalls, neither Ford/Holden are well built cars but they're cheap for what you get so I guess you can't complain too much Still waiting for G to tell me how important 1/4 mile times are to new car buyers Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

HSV's are hand built compared to the mass production line of the ford and holden.

well firstly you're paying 150g for a holden ( lol ) secondly it's just a VE with an LS7 in it and they make it out to be some kind of animal with 375kw, so wheres the proof how quick it is? rather an FG F6 anyday, half the price and its quicker

Quote: Originally Posted by G secondly it's just a VE with an LS7 in it and they make it out to be some kind of animal with 375kw, so wheres the proof how quick it is? Well by that logic an F6 is just a FG, with a turboed taxi motor. Anyway mate have you considered a Typhoon? My next door neighbour picked up a 06 BA Typhoon for $28,000 a few months ago. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by GLD-086 Well by that logic an F6 is just a FG, with a turboed taxi motor. LOL Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

forced induction against a V8..... I say compare apples with apples. Id rather my VX clubby anyday over a XR6 turbo. they look and present that much better... if ya want cheap power, get the turbo, but it will never have the class or sound of a HSV

Quote: Originally Posted by G well firstly you're paying 150g for a holden ( lol ) secondly it's just a VE with an LS7 in it and they make it out to be some kind of animal with 375kw, so wheres the proof how quick it is? rather an FG F6 anyday, half the price and its quicker The fastest stock W427 has gone 11.9 at 124mph I think from memory. Thew thing with the LS7 is the titanium conrods, hand built engine, limted build number etc etc All the little nice things that go along with a 7000rpm rev limit on a 7 litre motor. There is about 30-40rwkw with a tune in these motors which is nothing to sneeze at. They are a 330-340rwkw and another 25-30 odd with a decent camshaft that isn't so emissions compliant. The W427 is one of the fastest 4 door saloon cars in the world. Considering the speed and its ability puts it against M5's etc etc its pretty well priced.

Quote: Originally Posted by G well firstly you're paying 150g for a holden ( lol ) secondly it's just a VE with an LS7 in it and they make it out to be some kind of animal with 375kw, so wheres the proof how quick it is? rather an FG F6 anyday, half the price and its quicker This is the same as comparing a VL Turbo with a Walky, yes ones cheaper but it isn't a limited edition monster with a heap of unique goodies... it's also a lot more than just a GTS with a 7L 375kw motor

There is just something about big cubes turning big revs, there is nothing like it.

Quote: Originally Posted by GLD-086 Well by that logic an F6 is just a FG, with a turboed taxi motor. Anyway mate have you considered a Typhoon? My next door neighbour picked up a 06 BA Typhoon for $28,000 a few months ago. typhoon is an F6 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV This is the same as comparing a VL Turbo with a Walky, yes ones cheaper but it isn't a limited edition monster with a heap of unique goodies... it's also a lot more than just a GTS with a 7L 375kw motor Pretty much sums it up. I doubt the people who have bought a W427 really give a sh*t if a F6 beats them by a bee's d*ck. IMO the W427 is a way nicer looking car anyway.

XR6 turbo!! cheap n qwik

Quote: Originally Posted by BluVLCT Definitely get the XR6T!!! You won't look back!! Honestly. Everyone knows the are they are the next cult car along with the VLT's. If you want a XR6T definitely go the BF over BA and make sure its BF after 06/06 as it has the stronger internals and not to forget the 6 speed auto which can handle 400 rwkw factory.. btw bf valve springs dont have to be changed, another bonus...yes the ba v/springs are weak but cannot honestly go past a bf! Gl with your decision anyways... BF series 1 only buddy.. series 2 06 / 06 onwards is the one to purchase..

mate i would go the xr6 turbs i work at a ford dealership and have driven all the cars mentioned above , even auto xr6 breaks traction 1st 2nd and 3rd with some mods ba bf xr6 turbz for sure hands down

xr6t FTW

well went for a test run in a moded ba xr6t today.not bad i think i will go the xr6t.also looked at a vy ss BORING is all i got to sey about that lol and not paying an arm and a leg still for a vx clubby

soooo what happen???? xr6t...