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Okay guys so I've been thinking about buying another projectcar on top of my VS, and I really like the share of .VN's. I'm just after some opinions on how a buick 3800 .VN compares to a VS 3.8, say both being auto and general performance. My vs is going to be off the road for a while as...

Okay so I want to put a performance cam in my ecotec vs. Problem is I'm only experienced with ford l6 cams and installing them. What is required to I stall a cam into a v6 ecotec with basic tools and equipment? And what recommendations could you give me I'n the way of brands and cam stages...

Hey guys, did a search but couldn't find much. I'm wondering what km/h a vs 4spd auto revs out to in first gear with the 3.08.1 diff, as mines changes into second at about 65km/h. Is that usual for stock or has a previous owner changed my diff? Reason being, I'm considering a 3.45 diff and...

So my vs is due for oxygen sensors and I ordered a pair of them off eBay. They were advertised as performance oxygen sensors, genuine Borg Warner NASCAR listened O2 sensors. $50 bucks each so I thought that was a fair price and I ordered them, four wire ones btw. What do you guys think?are they...

Just wondering if anyone on here is into collecting coins? I just came buy a collection of 190 odd coins at a deceased estate. Mostly per decimal stuff. No idea what it's worth

So, my local take away store came up for sale last week, so I went in and spoke to the old couple who owned it and is retiring in a month. Made a deal with them that they work for me untill they retire and teach me how to run the store in the mean time. Its your usual take away store, fish and...

Okay so, in the next few weeks im doing the basics on my VS Ecotec 6 banger and Id like a guestimate on what sort of KW ill be looking at. Heres the details of whats to be done and the car. 1996 ecotec V6 commodore, Auto, sedan, 175K on the clock and serviced all with fresh quality oils...

DESCRIPTION: Looking for some second hand parts for my VS commodore to save some money and keep the missus off my back! ITEM: V6 12mm Plenum Spacer and 24mm Manifold Insulator, Exhaust system(V6 auto, live axle, VS sedan) and a Cold Air Intake to suit the same vehicle. LOCATION...

Hey guys, noticed today that the thermo fan in my vs doesnt kick in, sitting in traffic the temp goes up to 3/4, drive off and it drops back down. So i pulled over and checked and the fans not kicking in. Any ideas what it could be? Just had the radiator flushed and new water pump installed.

http://www.force-flow.com/product_x4brushless.aspx This is a joke right?

Okay so, I am super paranoid about engine electrics and wires ect. Is it safe for me to just spray some degreaser around the motor and hose it down, or is there some special way I should go about it? Yeah I'm a moron, I'll put my flame suit on and prepare myself for the onslaught of pointing...

Hey guys, would a set of pacemaker extractors that we're on a v6 VU fit on a VS V6? Both cars being auto.

Here's a thread for all manly men to show of there manly beards, and beard styles. I'll start by saying I'm in the middle of growing mutton chops. What do you wear on your face?

So today I was looking at my vs exhaust wondering what to do with it. Anyway I noticed the piece between the cat and the rear resonator section seems to have been replaced with a supercat exhaust and muffler, it appears to be bigger than factory to me, but I'll show yous some pics. It's wierd...

So, I was wondering what the rough cost would be to have an ecotec rebuilt, and get the heads ported and polished whilst it's all apart. As well as throw a mild cam in it. Any one have any ideas?

No one will really care, but I just couldn't contain my excitement! I got a new church warden in the mail today, now I am like the young Gandalf!

Figured that everyone else has a thread for there car, so I may aswell join the club. Car: VS series 2 equip. Colour - White Wheels - Stock alloys Interior - Good condition really, even the roof lining isn't sagging! Exterior - All fine, no real dings an only one minor scrape on rear bumper...

Hey guys, I have a vs equip series 2 and I was wondering how do I tell if it has IRS or a live axle? I'm a bit confused :/

Okay so, I have. Vs ecotec an I want to buy a project motor to rebuild and work on over the next year or so, then to drop it into my car. I can't decide between a supercharged L67 or a v8, need opinions and pros/cons?

Hey guys, could a dirty crappy fuel filter and crap in the fuel lines cause a car to randomly not start, and if it does to just cough and splutter then die?

Hey guys, I just ordered a memcal from mace over the phone. Its going to be going onto my car when It arrives and I will write up a review for the product. Heres the run down on my car: 1996 Vs Commodore ecotec v6(n/a) -auto -Bone stock throughout, GRANDPA spec! -177xxx ks, engine in...

Hey guys, I'm shipping for a catback exhaust for my vs. anyway super heap quoted me $400 of dollars for the catback(wich I thought was a joke), and $500 plus at Argy tires for a lukey exhaust catback fitted. Where can I shop for exhausts at a realistic price? And not fleabay?

Hey guys, I bought a vs commodore(bone stock) a few weeks back and lately it has occasionally been refusing to start. I've found it will usually start easily in the morning when the motor is cold, but once it has warmed up and you switch it off, any attemp to start it again is in vain. And you...

So guys, I recently bought a VS v6 auto and wish to undertake its first small mod. But, I cant make up my mind between a Lukey 2.5inch Catback(no resi) or a MACE CAI. Any opinions? Mostly doing it for economy and if im very lucky a slight increase in torque(not expecting to notice anything...

Hey guys, have been trying to decide if i should pick up a mace cold air intake or just go the cheap ebay route and get a standard cold air intake. Is mace engineerings cold air intake worth the $250 over a normal CAI? Would there be any diference between them? Thanks for any input.