V8 Supercar power for your Commodore/50 units/$25kA
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Looks a tasty off the shelf package from Walkinshaw about to be offered in oz.
http://www.carsales.com.au/news/large-passenger/v8...
6.2 LS3 - 750BHP........... Nice!
http://www.carsales.com.au/news/large-passenger/v8...
6.2 LS3 - 750BHP........... Nice!
007 VXR said:
ARAF said:
I didn't see mention of a clutch... 
Or Brakes ?Edited by ARAF on Wednesday 10th September 22:55
You would want better brakes, but they're not a must. However, with the amount of standard clutches that break on standard power, you would think that an upgrade would be needed for the extra power. Same with the fuel pump. Maybe it's part of the kit, but just not newsworthy, so been left out of the story. Fairly similar to what Goldy had done at Monkfish, earlier this year, isn't it?
ARAF said:
Frightening, when they are willing to fit that kit to an SSV.
You would want better brakes, but they're not a must. However, with the amount of standard clutches that break on standard power, you would think that an upgrade would be needed for the extra power. Same with the fuel pump. Maybe it's part of the kit, but just not newsworthy, so been left out of the story. Fairly similar to what Goldy had done at Monkfish, earlier this year, isn't it?
Do you have to go to LS9 clutch or does LS7 still do the job when you are getting into the high 600 Bhps ? You would want better brakes, but they're not a must. However, with the amount of standard clutches that break on standard power, you would think that an upgrade would be needed for the extra power. Same with the fuel pump. Maybe it's part of the kit, but just not newsworthy, so been left out of the story. Fairly similar to what Goldy had done at Monkfish, earlier this year, isn't it?
bigunit00 said:
007 VXR said:
ls7 will be ok , go past 650fly and you need better.
I am investigating a cam/ header upgrade to mine at MF. Was quoted 670 bhp once done (already has s/c / ls7 clutch etc). Wasn't sure on clutch but ls7 sounds like it will suffice..... 
so now have ACT clutch 
Also Goldy at same power on a VXR8 and Ls7 clutch gave up after about 2 months..( think he now has LS9 clutch...
007 VXR said:
bigunit00 said:
007 VXR said:
ls7 will be ok , go past 650fly and you need better.
I am investigating a cam/ header upgrade to mine at MF. Was quoted 670 bhp once done (already has s/c / ls7 clutch etc). Wasn't sure on clutch but ls7 sounds like it will suffice..... so now have ACT clutch Also Goldy at same power on a VXR8 and Ls7 clutch gave up after about 2 months..( think he now has LS9 clutch...
Torque probably matters too I should expect for the clutch, surely? I know there are cars on here with way more torque than me but less power where the LS7 couldn't hack it
pah250 said:
007 VXR said:
bigunit00 said:
007 VXR said:
ls7 will be ok , go past 650fly and you need better.
I am investigating a cam/ header upgrade to mine at MF. Was quoted 670 bhp once done (already has s/c / ls7 clutch etc). Wasn't sure on clutch but ls7 sounds like it will suffice..... so now have ACT clutch Also Goldy at same power on a VXR8 and Ls7 clutch gave up after about 2 months..( think he now has LS9 clutch...
Torque probably matters too I should expect for the clutch, surely? I know there are cars on here with way more torque than me but less power where the LS7 couldn't hack it
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