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looking4horses
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 Posted - 03 Jan 2007 : 11:22:49 PM
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 how can i set my VN up for speed??? what can i do... please let me know about cheap and expensive ways to get more horsepower... thanks
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to maintain optimum operating performance keep well lubricated |
Edited by - mouce on 04 Jan 2007 07:54:06 AM |
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mouce
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 08:10:03 AM
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Welcome to the forum, but there's a few things that need to be said first: When posting a thread, posting it in the right section of the forum helps, this is in no way a poll and therefore should not have been put in the 'polls' section, second, use a topic that's more descriptive than "VN", this entire forum is about the VN, so giving us some idea about what you're after will help speed up the responses.
Now that that's all out of the way 
Cheap power mods (ie, under $1000)
* Pod Filter, with CAI into a custom airbox (the pod on its own will not 'increase' your power).
* V8 throttle body (again, it won't actually increase your power, but you'll end up with a more snappy throttle response)
* Cat back exhaust (some people swear that it gives them increased power, but I'd wanna see the dyno sheets)
* Full length exhaust (excluding extractors)
* Set of extractors
* Yella Terra Roller Rockers (cost of parts is $900, labour is free if you fit them yourself), has a similar effect to a more lumpy cam
* Altered diff ratio, (again, won't give you increased power, but by god you'll launch harder)
* NOS (massive boost in power when the button is pushed, but not street legal anywhere in Australia)
Expensive mods (ie. more than $1000)
* Supercharger
* Turbocharger
* Twin Turbocharger
* Supercharger AND Turbocharger
* C.O.M.E. Racing engine rebuild
* Modified cam and custom dyno tuned chip
* 5.0L V8 (fits)
* 2JZ Supra Engine (fits)
* VS supercharged V6 (fits)
* 5.7L V8 (may or may not fit, unsure)
* Full port/polish and blueprint of the engine
Keep in mind though, that going fast is okay, but you've got to be able to do it safely. You'd better not be thinking of racing this car on the roads, if you are then I wash my hands of any advice that I've given you.
When you're upgrading the power, make sure that you give it a suspension and brake package that will handle it when you sink your right foot into it. No point having a 300kW VN running on stock suspension/brakes. You'll be fine until you get to a corner. If you're considering any of the 'expensive' mods, at the very least you should look at the VT brake upgrade. I'd also recommend a slightly lower and much stiffer suspension, all from reputable companies (Pedders, Monroe, Whiteline, Kmac...) I do NOT recommend KingSprings if you're going to look at a 'performance' VN. KingSprings are okay for show, but when it actually comes to driving the car, pay a bit extra and get GOOD ones. |
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trizo
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 09:37:37 AM
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| hey didnt we just cover this 1???? |
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Bostik
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 4:04:31 PM
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| I think you will be pushing it abit to get the nos running and tuned under a k. $1200 easy. Just need to remember you just cant stick it on and go. You need a tune and a system that will retard the timing accordingly. Been there, done that. In the long run its actually more expencive then any other permanent power adding mods. |
Edited by - Bostik on 04 Jan 2007 4:06:42 PM |
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trizo
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 4:23:43 PM
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| it was just thought, wat u runnin BOSTIK!!! |
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Bostik
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 7:13:10 PM
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I know im just clarifying the circumstances....also my thoughts :)
I have a stroked vn ss atm. |
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mouce
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 9:57:10 PM
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| Actually you can pick up dry shot NOS kits for less than $600, they just bolt straight up. Wet shot costs a bit more, and full direct port sequential injection costs the big bucks. Dry shot NOS is easy to setup, that said, it's also the fastest way to kill your engine. |
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Bostik
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Posted - 04 Jan 2007 : 10:49:03 PM
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| Very true i bought a dry shot kit for my old vh. There are cheap and nasty ways of doing it, or you could do it proply for a little extra $. |
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MILD50
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Posted - 06 Jan 2007 : 2:37:34 PM
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Good way to destroy a few things... fitting NOS with no other mods, I mean. But they do look spectacular when they go.
Be nice to know what engine we're talking about though. |
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looking4horses
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Posted - 07 Jan 2007 : 2:35:49 PM
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| sorry 4 putting it the wrong place. thanx 4 your help as well but my mate borrowed my car for a night and wrapped it round a tree. no injuries but writen off. thanks again ill let u know when i get a new VN |
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trizo
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Posted - 07 Jan 2007 : 2:45:42 PM
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DAMN M8'S !!! what ashame the mighty vn claims another 1 !!!! at least no 1 was hurt!!! sorry about your car m8!
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driveacarsideways
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Posted - 09 Jan 2007 : 8:35:23 PM
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quote:
looking4horses
thanx 4 your help as well but my mate borrowed my car for a night and wrapped it round a tree. no injuries but writen off. thanks again ill let u know when i get a new VN
That's not what you want to hear. shame about he car but glad to hear no one was hurt, as that's whats most important.
Happy hunting for the new car |
don't rush me, I get paid by the hour |
Edited by - driveacarsideways on 09 Jan 2007 8:36:54 PM |
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looking4horses
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Posted - 11 Jan 2007 : 11:50:59 PM
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yeah im searching for another vn and the m8 is paying 4 it. thanks and great website ill let ya know how i go.
by the way. does any1 know how fast the quickest vn in aus goes cause im keen to set 1 up to break that record... the car will take a while to work up but will only be used on a track. and i wanna hold that title.lol. |
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trizo
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Posted - 12 Jan 2007 : 10:57:04 PM
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| m8 big goals there!!!! but hope u do it ! and as u know all things in life r 4 the takin!And if u want something take the f#@ker!!!! As far as I know the fastest vn I'v herd of is a 11sec turbo setup! The editor from street comms magz has it and it is awesome!!! |
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lolo
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Posted - 13 Jan 2007 : 8:28:15 PM
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| hold up hold up playa.... we have conflicting intersts lol... make sure you do that next year cos in the next 3-4 months I might have a shot at that record.... if my mate lets me lol... will wait until the car is on the road but looking at low 11's high 10's with a 3.8 litre turbo |
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trizo
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Posted - 13 Jan 2007 : 10:16:04 PM
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lmao lolo has had this going on 4 ages at this rate he might actualy make it lol!!!! ;)
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driveacarsideways
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Posted - 14 Jan 2007 : 9:24:36 PM
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come on lolo, the race is on...lol
I see a grudge match coming up. |
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lolo
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Posted - 14 Jan 2007 : 9:41:13 PM
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| lol not really australias fastest VN but hopefully aussies quickest V6 VN.... Theres a red 5litre VN cruising around melbourne with STOWLN on its number plates and this thing does 10.30 seconds... mind you it started life as a V6 then got a V8 transplanted into it. All I know is its running a Group A twin throttle setup and no forced induction... he keeps his mouth shut when it comes to engine mods, looks pretty stock under te bonnet. Girlfriends dad pulled up next to it then hammered it... this guy was playing around and he sh4t all over the xr6turbo when he decided to go.... nice car that one.... As for a grudge match... if looking4horses aint spending more than twenty grand, I'll give him a run for his money. My mate reckons he can build a 9 second turbo buick 3.8 but it'll cost in the vicinity of 60 grand.... speed costs money... how fast do you wanna go....how fat is your wallet??? |
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lolo
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Posted - 14 Jan 2007 : 9:52:39 PM
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| just a quick note.... while I like C.O.M.E racing products... I'm afraid they've fallen into the marketing trap.... While churning out great sounding engines and making good bucks, their stroker kit for boost applications on the buick can only take 10psi boost and then it conks out.... pretty nasty considering it can cost you 6 grand for a complte engine |
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mouce
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Posted - 16 Jan 2007 : 11:39:01 AM
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^^^That sucks, if I was spending $6k on an engine rebuild specifically for boost, I'd want to be able to throw at least 20psi at it.
As for the VN getting written off, it's a perfect example of why people who aren't familiar with the VN shouldn't be allowed to drive them without special training from someone who knows their ****. |
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lolo
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Posted - 16 Jan 2007 : 9:48:48 PM
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| lmao... beware of the innocent looking VN.... it looked so harmles when I handed over 3 green notes for it... then a wet road taught me some respect lol |
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looking4horses
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Posted - 19 Jan 2007 : 4:22:05 PM
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| its ok lolo it'll take me a long time to build it and i have to find i vn that wants to be worked on first.lol. my aim is a 9 second VN. my wallet is plenty fat enough.lol. |
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trizo
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Posted - 19 Jan 2007 : 9:08:57 PM
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this I'll have 2 c the race is on lolo vs driveacarsideways!!! woooooooooooooooohhhhooooooooooooooo!
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driveacarsideways
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Posted - 20 Jan 2007 : 08:55:16 AM
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WHAT? who brought me into this???
lolo vs looking4horses
bring it on |
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trizo
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Posted - 21 Jan 2007 : 9:31:05 PM
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hahahhaa was the special cookies I was eating u know wat I mean!!! hehehehehe gota love those cookies!!! correction
lolo vs looking4horses
there that should sort it out!'
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driveacarsideways
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Posted - 22 Jan 2007 : 9:49:56 PM
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mmmmmm, cookies....(drool).....cookies
beating the 10 second barrier is no easy feat. This could be one hell of a fight. |
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lolo
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Posted - 23 Jan 2007 : 4:43:11 PM
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| mate dont say that... my ego might get the better of me and make me spend my house money on the bloody thing lol.... as for your wallet being plenty fat, are you willing to spend upwards of 60 grand on a VN??? I was looking to go high 8's cos I wanted the australia's quicketst V6 title but after some events I had a reality check. High tens are one thing, 9's are a different ball game....hell... a whole different ball park. I am confident of of 11's on a mildly strengthened block etc but for 9's you you need to spend 20 grand just on making sure your block can handle the 35 odd psi needed to get you there. your looking at a custom tailshaft, custom diff, custom auto box, custom everything. Now I'm gonna be spending around 20-25 grand and not making any excuses but I started this thing out to be a tack weapon, so no locked diff, no monster turbo no intercooler... and most enssential of all NO two speed powerglide.... That being said, I'll give you a run for your money... word to ya mutha lol |
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trizo
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Posted - 23 Jan 2007 : 9:41:27 PM
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| ok play nice fella's and mum said leave her out of it lol.....we dont need this locked as well! |
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lolo
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Posted - 24 Jan 2007 : 7:58:12 PM
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| nah thats just a joke... with myself lol whenever its taken me ages to do or list something, I end it with "word to ya mutha" |
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trizo
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Posted - 24 Jan 2007 : 10:55:48 PM
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| mum sez hi!!! ;) |
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lolo
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Posted - 27 Jan 2007 : 01:11:18 AM
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| lmao well then "word to ya mutha" is truly justifiable in this case... |
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