Is it worth buyin a vxr ?

[mr nosiris]

This time last year i bought a 2.8 vectra elite.Then i had a test drive in my old pals vxr vectra. I was shocked at how similar the power was. The only real differance was the sound the uncomfy seats and the manual box. Could probably of got the elite up to the same power if i wanted to waste anymore money. So how hard is it to get a 5.7 07 plate monaro up to the same power as a 6.0 vxr of the same year? Is it worth the money?

[S600VXR]

I dont think its hard and no doubt you will get told the 5.7 Ro is better cos of the bigger boot... Yawn!

Stop messing about and get a SC one BTW!

[mr nosiris]

Am not messin about.If i was wantin 500bhp+ i would've stuck to skyline's .And if i wanted a big boot i'd of bought a van I jst want to know if its easy to do without having to spend the extra 6 large in the first place.

[stigmundfreud]

You'll probably get told the bigger boot isnt an advantage by jealous small boot owners. Also dont believe the hype, NA is the way to go

[S600VXR]

500 is soooooo yesterday!

In answer to your post I am sure you can match the 6ltr with a pipe, CAI, and re-map. If you add a cam it may even be more...?

[mr nosiris]

your damn rite thats why i got a ro this year (jst movin wi the times yoo).Am i right or am i wrong ? Did neville bartos get drivin to the hospital in a 69 ro?

[bigwheel]

mr nosiris said:

So how hard is it to get a 5.7 07 plate monaro up to the same power as a 6.0 vxr of the same year? Is it worth the money?

Very simple answers: Wortec Sportpac brings it up to the same power.

Yes, it's worth the money. I did that!

[mr nosiris]

Thats what i was lookin for (sweet) What do you think of it? How much will it set me back? ( If tou dont mind me asking)

[maxmc2]

check out www.monkfishperformance.co.uk

[hsv_rulz]

mr nosiris said:

So how hard is it to get a 5.7 07 plate monaro up to the same power as a 6.0 vxr of the same year? Is it worth the money?

There are a lot more differences between CV8 and VXR than just engines and power out. Brakes, suspension, wheels, gearbox?( Granada! ), intake, exhaust, seats, bodykit - these alone would make up a large share of the price difference. Also, an '07 plate ('05 VZ model) CV8 and VXR both have same size (small) boot. If you wanted the larger boot, then you need the '04 V2 III model - no nostrils, CV8 and VXR both 5.7.

[Magic919]

S600VXR said:

505 is soooooo yesterday!

At the wheels? :-)

[anonymous-user]

It depends very much whether you plan to keep the car standard or not. If you do go with the VXR as it has slightly better equipment and the LS2 is more fuel efficient. However, that does not make the CV8 a bad car and personally, I like the understated looks.

If you plan to spend some money I'd say buy the CV8 as it's a cheaper place to start from. You won't regret buying either imho.

[monkfish1]

bigwheel said:

mr nosiris said:

So how hard is it to get a 5.7 07 plate monaro up to the same power as a 6.0 vxr of the same year? Is it worth the money?

Very simple answers: Wortec Sportpac brings it up to the same power.

Yes, it's worth the money. I did that!

Indeed. Throw in a 3.9 diff as well and you will easiily outpace a stock 6.0 VXR.

[Well_Fans]

bigwheel said:

mr nosiris said:

So how hard is it to get a 5.7 07 plate monaro up to the same power as a 6.0 vxr of the same year? Is it worth the money?

Very simple answers: Wortec Sportpac brings it up to the same power.

Yes, it's worth the money. I did that!

but Ron mines still more powerful than yours according to the rolling road and thats before this damn supercharger goes on
Loads of simple things you can do to improve performance, some of which are very cheap. Thing with the VXR model though is you get lots of upgrades in other areas - brakes, suspension,seats for example. Think if I was buying now I'd probably go for a VXR as most of the low mileage cars are VXR models and a lot of them have had some major fettling done already - AP brakes etc which is a 2k upgrade.

[SimonV8ster]

Are the seats different then between a CV8 and VXR ??

[anonymous-user]

V2 CV8 has half leather I think but the later VZ is all leather. VZ VXR has embossed seats too I believe. The seat chassis is the same on all of them though.

[rsstman]

how much are you looking to spend?

surely these are a better buy if your budget stretches. used car bargain of the year i reckon.

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Edited by rsstman on Saturday 31st January 12:36

[J. J.]

Confused?
You ought to be with all this conflicting information....
I've had one of each, love the looks of the VXR with the nostrils (and small boot). The differences are quite subtle, you need to drive one of each and make your own mind up, however, if you want exclusivity, the argument for an 04 VXR is quite convincing - personally, I still don't like the wheels nor lack of nostrils though!

[granada203028]

Modifying a CV8 doesn't make much sense now when as second hand cars the premium for a 6.0VXR isn't going to be much more than the cost of a few mods. Given the 6 is the most common to, any one who cares about ultimate power should start with a 6.0VXR.

[anonymous-user]

I disagree. If you are going to modify seriously as I have there's no point paying the premium for VXR. Everything on my engine apart from the block has been replaced, the brakes are AP and even the exhaust has been replaced. I see no point paying more money for something only to chuck most of the bits away. At some point I may replace the suspension but it's fine for now.

I do admit if you want to go bigger than 383 you need to start with an LS2.