Ly7 power

[Red p plates]

Hey guy i just got a 2009 ve Berlina I was wondering what should I do to it I’d like to get a little more power out of it but not brake the bank to hard anyone got any suggestions

 

[Commo64]

If I were you, I'd just put some SS mufflers, cold air intake (be careful where you place it as it can sometimes negatively affect performance) and a nice set of wheels and that's probably all you need without spending stupid money on it... Also, keep your car maintained....

Are you sure your car is an LY7? I thought Berlina's had the LE0 4spd transmission or being a 2009 model, it may have the 3 litre with the 6 speed...

 

[Red p plates]

Cheers thanks
Also I was under the impression it was ly7 as that’s what I was told and I thought they had the same engine as the omega I’ll have a look

Also any ideas on what size wheels

 

[Commo64]

Cheers thanks
Also I was under the impression it was ly7 as that’s what I was told and I thought they had the same engine as the omega I’ll have a look

Also any ideas on what size wheels

You should take a photo of the engine bay and post it up on here, that should tell us what engine you have based off the engine cover...

With what sized wheels, I'm not 100% sure but I wouldn't go any larger than 20 inches (even they're a bit big)... @RevNev is somebody who will have more of an idea on suspension and wheel set-ups...

You could also lower the car as well (though remember that the ride will become much firmer), and change around diff gears for more low end grunt, though these suggestions are getting up there in price...

P.S: With SS mufflers, you should find them pretty cheap and search for NON-AFM mufflers

Hope this helps

 

[Red p plates]

Thanks for the help
Also here’s a photo of the engine

 

[Commo64]

Thanks for the help
Also here’s a photo of the engine

All Berlina's and Omega's (pre series 1.5) came with the LE0 V6 and 4spd auto (which is more reliable than the 5spd auto)

http://australiancar.reviews/holden_LE0.php

SV6's and Calais (pre series 1.5) came with the LY7 V6 and 5spd auto

http://australiancar.reviews/holden_LY7.php

 

[Red p plates]

I got a YM9.5 that’s the ly7 or Leo? The vin plate says ly7 so it should be the Ly7 right?

 

[Fu Manchu]

This plate will have what engine is in it. There is almost nothing that can be done to them to improve performance or power. Not for cheap.

Getting into these motors will be expensive for the most basic things if you are paying someone and to do your self, it’s not an introduction to automotive mechanics type job.

The older pre VZ motors were easier to do things to. The LS motors are easy. But the Alloytec will be butt hurt.

A throttle controller, SS mufflers is about it. Get a tune done. Leave it alone. This is not the car you’re looking for to modify an engine on.

 

[Red p plates]

Yeah ok so it’s an ly7 I’ll just get a tune then and leave the engine at that thanks for the help

 

[keith reed]

Keep in mind every time you go up a wheel size the cost of the tyre goes up correspondingly. The rear tyres on my ve are 275/35/19. They cost $480 each from Costco.