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Have been scouting around for a project type vehicle not a bomb but one that needs alittle TLC, unsure exactly what to buy , looked at a few but found to be repaired write-offs and asking way to much for what they are was thinking a earlier 5 litre car like a VN or VT but then parts are getting...

Hi All Wanting to raise my 06 VE SS sedan to legal height im in WA, lowered is a nuisance for everyday car, and like to improve ride quality. Bought car already lowered king SSSL front and rear on standard shocks. I have put stock 19s back on ,took 20s off. What are some options, can put...

Just wondering if a 2.5 walkinshaw/dpe ve ss ute exhaust will fit a ve ss sedan? Is it just a case of shortening the rear tailpipes??

I have a 06 VE SS Sedan, manual, cammed. Engine done 155000tho, i have had zero trouble with the car up untill today. After re fuelling, , the car would not start and not turn over, nothing when you turn the key to start, however electrics are fine, battery is fine and double checked the battery...

I have a full Difillipo 3inch system in my shed, purchased it 2nd hand, my current system on vcm16 cammed ve is xforce 2.5 catback with 1 7/8 xforce headers, the car actually feels good with plenty responsiveness , however sound wise its terrible , if i bolt on the full difiilipo 1 3/4 headers...

I purchased a VE SS sedan, has a lumpy cam and a full xforce system 1 7/8 headers with 2.5 inch catback, this one has middle mufflers with 2 rear mufflers. Now the car sounds incredibly loud on cold start, and although it doesnt sound to bad when just cruising around , it sounds like a v6 on...

Am about to buy a 2nd hand set of Giovani Dalar 20inch wheels off a VE Maloo which has VE AP HSV 4 spot brakes, however will they clear the VE Brembos on the front of my VE? Unsure if brembo require more clearance

Does anyone know if hurricane catback bolt direct up to DPE Headers and DPE cats converters on VE/VF SS Sedan.

I'm looking at replacing 8 plus year old Difillipo big boy system on my cammed 233/238 VE SS Sedan, manual. To be honest I don't think the DPE is a good a sound on idle rather fluffy and on a cammed engine are average sounding untill your right up it, however it's got no drone Been...

Has anyone had one of Exhaust Technology’s , Adelaide, handbuilt VE VF 3” systems before, and comment what you think of it, I been told they use to make the kpm systems.......How is there customer service ect looking at getting one interstate

What would be the pick of cams for a daily driver in a manual ve ss sedan, however still retain a lopey idle? Opinions?

Am looking at either the MY16 VF SS Staggered redline wheels or staggered Koya 19x9.5 or 19x10.5 rear 19x8.5 fronts Question, with the 19x10.5 on rear, is this going to be ok with guard roll and I assume the offset will be correct when or if I order these... cheers

As the title states, am thinking of getting a permit for the cam in ve

I live rural WA, don't fancy driving to perth or buying locally as same old same old, there are a few online sites ozzy tyres, west coast tyres, wheel deal, autocraze, just interested actually in a set of Lorenzo wheels on ozzy tyres and east coast sell them, but like some feedback first before...

over a month ago I swapped over from a full xforce system to full difillipo system. Both systems are 1 7/8 headers and 3'' system. One thing I noticed is the sensor sits further back than the xforce. The car has a cam and been tuned previously with the xforce system. never had a touchup tune...

Hi I jump in my car for work am today and wont start, message on dash ''engine immobilised refer to manual'' car been going and starting fine any other day, eventually the car started , drove to petrol station no issues, upon trying to start again however , same thing happened, wouldn't start...

Just wondering the difference between quality ect between VE HSV Rotars and DBA T3, have got new rear 350 mm x 26 HSV Rotars and Calipers to go on my VE SS, but because im running front Brembo/DBA T3 Rotars combo on the fronts, im thinking a better idea to run DBA rotars all round,,does it make...

Does the factory brake line on a series 1 VE SS fit onto the VE HSV AP 4 Spot Calipers, ? Im getting the APs HSV on the rears .. Cheers

Hi, does anyone know 4 spot VE HSV AP Calipers clear the REAR VF SS Redline wheels which is 9'' wide offset 57 on rears I have these wheels on my VE SS, wanting to ugrade to VE HSV Brakes rears and fronts eventually

Im wondering if by changing my entire xforce system 1 7/8 to 3'' to 1 3/4 to 3'' DPE System, will the car require retune? Car currently going very well with vcm 7 cam, however someone has offered to swap there full 3'' DPE system for my XForce. Just considering the pros and cons, is performance...

Looking at black racing stripes on bonnet / roof / boot. Now there are various places selling on ebay and also JHP / KPM sell the kit, how easy are these to put on? Is the quality different to others or anyone in particular better than others.. If I were to get them professionaly done, is there...

Im running VCM 7 232/234 Cam, in my manual VE SS V Sedan, now im trying to make up my mind what option is better or wiser , change out the cam or diff gears to make the car a nicer daily drive, the cam is ok its not super tricky but it comes on power band abit high in rev range, so after...

I have purchased a set of VF SS Redline wheels for my 2010 VE SS V, doe's anyone know the correct wheel nuts to be used or if I can infact re use the wheel nuts from my VE ? Thanks

I currently have crane cams dual spring kit 660' lift kit number 144317-1 in my L98 with a unknown comp cam , I am going to swap out the cam with new Pat G spec, cam motion lobes 226/232 625' 625' 113+3 Adv Are the cranes ok with the cam? How can i properly know? On the spec sheet it...

Noticed since owning my 2010 VE SS V, the gearbox is quite notchy, in particular 2nd to 3rd gear, it doesn't like going into reverse at times, grinds abit, car has just ticked over 53000 kms, cam only, ive had car 2 months. Is this common fault in this model, notchy gearbox, wondering if there...

Hi, I am swapping out the leather seats to cloth seats, storing the leather seats until I may sell the car one day, plus in the summer the leather will get friggin hot. How do I remove the seats , is it worth taking it to a shop to do like auto trimmers? Thanks

After being a member on the LS1 forum for a while and JC, JC is by far a superior forum in terms of the moderators and same old know alls on the other forum . JC and moderators make for a good forum and information.

I have 1 7/8 Xforce Headers and XForce cats and XF 3'' S/S Catback, anyone know if any other catback ie manta, DPE ect will bolt on car with existing headers and cats, Car is cammed VE SS Sedan. Thanks

My VE SS V Sedan, 53000kms, Manual VCM 7 Camshaft, Crane 650'' Spring kit, Manly pushrods, VCM OTR, 3:7s, SSL King Springs ,

Gday I bought off a Holden dealer a low km 47000 VE SS, manual. Now in the glovebox , receipts for mods , 4:11 gears, cam which is no specs on grind, VCM intake, full 3" xforce s/s system , apart from that completely stock, not even windows tinted, really mint condition. Mods done in 2011 I...

Has anyone done a H Pipe or X Pipe delete for straight pipes in a VE 2.5'' OR 3'' system on a LS2 3 L98 . Ive been told it changes the sound completely to a real tough note. However before id do it, I like some pro's and cons from anyone who hass done this..... I did from alittle trial and...

My relative, retired welder has offered to weld on tips onto my mufflers on my E2 HSV. Fairly straight forward job, however what precaution's need to be taken to avoid damage to PCM ect. I know disconnecting battery is a must. Is there anything else,? If disconnecting ECU , where is that cable...

Item: 1 7/8 Pacemaker Header 3'' Pacemaker Cats 3'' Pacemaker Catback, removed from a E3 HSV Clubsport. Under 5000kms usage. Price: $1500 whole lot $500 For headers $400 Cats $600 Catback Location: Western Australia Geraldton 6530 Delivery: Varies Can drop off NOR Perth next time I...

i just went and purchased a 2nd hand full pacemaker 3" system with cats and 1 7/8 headers , now from ringing a couple shops in perth , reckon they are deeper than xforce, crisp sound Now this is going on cammed ve clubsport, how loud are these systems and any drone?? I hope it sounds good but...

Hi all, just wondering what aftermarket 3'' catbacks fit the factory clamp on E2 HSV Exhaust Tips. The exhaust tips have a twin 2'' inlet, which are clamped to the outlet. The E3 have the tips bolted into the bumper unlike the E2 with clamp on. Also can the 4'' Walkinshaw Billet tips be re...

Im after some feedback on magnaflow mufflers, for a cammed HSV E2, would be 3'' mufflers on the rears, do these mufflers sound as good as ive read and been told by my exhaust shop cheers

After loads of research, the pacemaker I like the sounds of on You Tube, heard one at a dealership , sounds nice, crisp deep note .. Anyone running a pacemaker system on there cammed combo's , any drone, too loud.. the price is pretty much the same for all systems

Now ive got a question. W310 Exhaust system , now if its manufactured by Di Fillipo and he says his exhaust systems are the absolute best you can buy!! I understand Walkinshaw use the 310 exhaust system on the 507 package for Gen F GTS, so why not just use the full 3'' system ? Walkinshaw...

Hi, ive done some ringing, but no one really knows the answer. For a set of 20'' AVD.1 5.2 wheels same ones walkinshaw were selling quoted $9800 a set.... that's a lot. Now apparently the Niche GT Sport wheels are a direct copy?? Is this the case ?as a lot cheaper... Both wheels are made by...

Curious as if anyone used this cam, preferably in a LS3? have spoken to a couple of workshops and both recommended this cam in manual ls3 for good torque and driveability... Now there are hundreds of cams but for a daily driven car something in that vicinity looks practical