S/Charger on VXR8 Auto ?
S/Charger on VXR8 Auto ?
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Andy Sargeant

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2,371 posts

228 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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Anyone had this done yet ???
If so whats the good and bad points.

ringram

14,701 posts

271 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=85457

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=85841

A6 Torque management will not be your friend. Big power will make it misbehave from what I read.

maverick964_uk

507 posts

261 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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Andy, you still got your R8 ?

ringram

14,701 posts

271 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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Hehe, already checked wink

gizmo643

64 posts

252 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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I realise this wont help too much, but i had the Walkinshaw S/C fitted. I drove it back to Chelmsford in Nov and it has been in De-humidified storage for the winter since. My initial impressions were "money well spent" however.Massive improvement over N/A. The driving with the auto was perfect and seemed pefectly suited.

Sorry i cannot offer anymore will do once it is released from its cage.

maverick964_uk

507 posts

261 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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I am thinking about a SC kit for my VXR8. Wortec, Walkinshaw or Rapid GB...... mix in price as well.
I suppose the walkinshaw one comes with a new clutch yes??. Also favourable to the warranty as well.

thoughts?

gizmo643

64 posts

252 months

Wednesday 16th January 2008
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I believe but you will have to check....the uprated clutch is not included in the price anymore.

Andy Sargeant

Original Poster:

2,371 posts

228 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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Right then boys and girls what about a little info on an auto with switchable exhaust, power upgrade and cold air intake, has anyone gone this route ?
Driving and living with the auto, or maybe the auto is just toooooooo old manish for on this forum, want another but I think auto is the only way with my old worn out knee's. Your thoughts please.

SplatSpeed

7,491 posts

274 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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then manual is the reason i got the monaro

LathamJohnP

4,477 posts

307 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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Andy,

Given your recent experiences, you might enjoy your VXR8 more with a foreign licence.

A short trip to Poland would probably prove more cost effective than engine tuning ;-)

John

wpuk

94 posts

223 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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The WP S/C does come up an upgraded clutch on the manual models, plus new plugs and injectors ....

Thanks,

Tes

Vlad the Impaler

13 posts

225 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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wpuk said:
The WP S/C does come up an upgraded clutch on the manual models, plus new plugs and injectors ....

Thanks,

Tes


I too am looking to get an Auto VXR8 and based on your post I assume the price for the S/C is £6990 less the cost of the clutch/fitting?

gizmo643

64 posts

252 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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Tes hi,

Sorry about that i am sure when i picked my car up you said that the clutch was not going to be included in the future.

As per my previous post i will post a write up on the Walkinshaw S/C once i have tested it properly, first impressions were very good however.

Fot those looking for an S/C you will not go wrong when dealing with Walkinshaw it was a very positive experience and they would be my first port of call.

Graham

Andy Sargeant

Original Poster:

2,371 posts

228 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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What do Wortec think about the upgrades on the auto ??????

Bull Fullbright

68 posts

218 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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gizmo643 said:
Tes hi,

Sorry about that i am sure when i picked my car up you said that the clutch was not going to be included in the future.

As per my previous post i will post a write up on the Walkinshaw S/C once i have tested it properly, first impressions were very good however.

Fot those looking for an S/C you will not go wrong when dealing with Walkinshaw it was a very positive experience and they would be my first port of call.

Graham
just noticed thread - I now have more to think about

gizmo643

64 posts

252 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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Vlad the Impaler said:
wpuk said:
The WP S/C does come up an upgraded clutch on the manual models, plus new plugs and injectors ....

Thanks,

Tes


I too am looking to get an Auto VXR8 and based on your post I assume the price for the S/C is £6990 less the cost of the clutch/fitting?


No still the same price.

Vlad the Impaler

13 posts

225 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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That sounds odd? am I missing something? no clutch to supply/fit and I have to pay the same as a manual owner?

gizmo643

64 posts

252 months

Thursday 17th January 2008
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I am sure Tes will come on and comment.

Vlad the Impaler

13 posts

225 months

Friday 18th January 2008
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Or maybe not? I have sent an email to them asking for a dyno chart and correct costs for the Auto S/C.

I have also done some digging and it looks like they use the small HH112 Eaton units from PWR in Australia, so I have also asked about putting on the HH122 unit as this gets a better spread of power.

ringram

14,701 posts

271 months

Friday 18th January 2008
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And pumps more air and takes less power from the engine and charge temps are cooler..
You wouldnt want a 112 these days IMO.