Its Hear Its Finally Hear

ExtreemATV · #1 08-09-2004, 03:03 AM

The new holden VZ its finally here its about time the created a new engine for the commodore.

kman10587 · #2 08-09-2004, 03:05 AM

It's here, it's finally here.

Jimster · #3 08-10-2004, 03:19 AM

No doubt I'll score one as a rental car next time I'm down that way... It certainly sounds interesting.

engineer · #4 08-10-2004, 04:17 AM

wow because they are always so new and exciting

engineer · #5 08-10-2004, 04:20 AM

the vy was such a backward step from the vx - looks wise.... and the old 308 5.0 v8 is better than the 350 GEN3 5.7

Jimster · #6 08-10-2004, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by engineer

the vy was such a backward step from the vx - looks wise.... and the old 308 5.0 v8 is better than the 350 GEN3 5.7

No it isn't, the LS1 is far superior in every way- If Holden still used the old lump, Ford would be shitting all over them right now.

The VZ, however is exciting- it offers new gearboxes, a new DOHC all-aluminium V6 (190Kw) replacing the tired old 3.8 Pushrod Iron lump from Buick.

ExtreemATV · #7 08-11-2004, 03:59 AM

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the vy was such a backward step from the vx - looks wise.... and the old 308 5.0 v8 is better than the 350 GEN3 5.7

sorry Jimster but i am going to have to agree with engineer the old 5.0L will have to be the best engine that holden have ever desinged and created

Jimster · #8 08-11-2004, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ExtreemATV

sorry Jimster but i am going to have to agree with engineer the old 5.0L will have to be the best engine that holden have ever desinged and created

The Best Holden have ever designed/created it most certainly is.

The LS1 was done by GM in the States, not Holden.

I used to be able to blow away Holden V8's away in my mildly-tweaked Mondeo 2.5 V6, then the LS1 hit the street and in 1999 and all of a sudden Holdens got fast.....

ExtreemATV · #9 08-22-2004, 08:18 PM

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The Best Holden have ever designed/created it most certainly is.

The LS1 was done by GM in the States, not Holden.

yes and that is why it was such a great engine

CamaroSSBoy346 · #10 08-22-2004, 10:19 PM

hold on..

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sorry Jimster but i am going to have to agree with engineer the old 5.0L will have to be the best engine that holden have ever desinged and created

Your saying the 5.0...305...is better then the LS1? If your 305 is anything like the 305 in the States, i'm guessing you're HIGHLY retarded. TBI..TPI..doesnt matter, it doesnt match the LS1 in any way. Atleast in the US. The US Spec 5.0 305 in TBI made an astounding 130 WHP, and about 170HP in TBI. (The LS1 makes 290..)

CamaroSSBoy346 · #11 08-22-2004, 10:20 PM

Edit: Maybe the 5.0 is the best engine CREATED by holden, but doesnt have shit on an LS1.

off_roader · #12 08-29-2004, 02:30 AM

i owned one origional 5.0L for my first car and it was a great car but personally i think that the GEN3 is one of the worst engines created by holden. (nothing to do with power or anything, i have one in my fourby). but they main reason is that holden have tottally stuffed up with the GEN3 and it is rare that you will find one that hasnt been rebuilt.

Jimster · #13 08-29-2004, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by off_roader

i owned one origional 5.0L for my first car and it was a great car but personally i think that the GEN3 is one of the worst engines created by holden. (nothing to do with power or anything, i have one in my fourby). but they main reason is that holden have tottally stuffed up with the GEN3 and it is rare that you will find one that hasnt been rebuilt.

Holden didn't create it, any faults with the engine are the responsibility of GM in Detroit.

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