VT2 S/C V6 Calais - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

AdamAnt · 19-10-2006, 07:34 PM

Hi,
I have a 1999 VT2 Holden Calais SUpercharged V6 and would like to know somethings.
Firstly, would it be better for me to change to a manual transmission or to get a trans kit, high stall etc for my auto (Also if I convo'd to manual I would like to retain traction control).
I live in New Zealand and am not really sure what is involved in a trans kit etc so could comeone please explain to me what I want exactly so I can get an accurate quote.
Also, what is everyones experiences on exhausts and what sounds the best.
Lastly, do the computer chips make a noticeable difference, which is best and do they still need to be tuned. Also, does anyone know if I can get a chip shipped to New Zealand or where to buy a good one in New Zealand and do I just get an auto-electrician to install it.
Thanks in advance for all of the help.
Thanks again
Adam Ant

Oldman · 19-10-2006, 10:14 PM

is your vt standard or worked if standard are you going to to have it worked with the exaust sound doesnt mean power you're better off with a good set of extractors with mufflers that are free flowing that should give power & note can't tell you about computor controled cars as for your your drive line you need to answer the first part of this post then sugestions can be made

HotWired87 · 20-10-2006, 08:52 AM

go to F.I.T website and email them, they get the ball rolling for ya! http://www.v6supercharged.com.au/

AdamAnt · 20-10-2006, 08:35 PM

Hey,
Standard Calais.
Also, what do you think about the gearboxes.
I have been told that a Celica box will work but I dont know if the Traction Control is gearbox controlled or diff/engine controlled.
Thanks
Adam

VAN454 · 20-10-2006, 10:01 PM

Keep it aout and save yourself the hassles. Get a good shift kit and a 2500rpm stall coverter. Also, the F.I.T. exhausts soud bloody awesome unlike most other exhausts for the V6s. They really know their stuff with these engines and are the ones to talk to for sure. Let us know how you go.

Chesh · 20-10-2006, 11:02 PM

If you want a nice note...........................get a welder and weld 2 more postion in there.......or just buy a chev motor

AdamAnt · 22-10-2006, 01:14 AM

Hi,
Thanks heaps for all the great advice.
Any particular type of shift kit I should ask for at the transmissio shop or just ask for a good one.
Also, what do you mean by weld 2 more position in there.
Thanks
Adam Ant

VAN454 · 22-10-2006, 01:20 AM

Talk to the trans guys, tell them that you want a nice firm shift for performance and towing. This is also sometimes called a stage 2 kit. This will increase the life of your trans as well as give better performance.

Oldman · 24-10-2006, 12:15 AM

& don't worry about chesh just think about what he wrote it's supposed to read pistons

AdamAnt · 24-10-2006, 05:24 PM

How hard would it be to do an engine swap to V8.
Also, I have heard lots of bad problems with LS1s ie oil leaks etc.
Is there any other options (LS2 etc)
Thanks
Adam

Oldman · 24-10-2006, 10:20 PM

adam think about it you've got the basis for a good car with what you've got perth street did up a naturaly aspirated v6 & it pulled mid 12sec why don't you look into at a good getting heads fully worked chip to suit extractors beaf up the auto 2600 convetor & 3.7 diff ratio i recon you'll do it for less money than changing to a v8 & less hassel

AdamAnt · 25-10-2006, 02:22 PM

hey,
thanks sooooo much for all of the great advice
do you know of anywhere in nz where i would be able to get that or would it be better to actually get it from aussie.
do you know approximately how much this would cost etc.
thanks
adam ant

Oldman · 28-10-2006, 05:26 PM

there are a number of racing circuits in nz why don't you go to one of them & talk to the ppl racing there ask them were they get there work done

AdamAnt · 29-10-2006, 06:22 PM

I do not know any of them but I will find out from someone.
Thanks for all the great wonderful help.
Thanks
Adam Ant

19-10-2006, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
AdamAnt Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Ride: 1999 Holden Calais VT2 Supercharged V6 Posts: 6	VT2 S/C V6 Calais Hi, I have a 1999 VT2 Holden Calais SUpercharged V6 and would like to know somethings. Firstly, would it be better for me to change to a manual transmission or to get a trans kit, high stall etc for my auto (Also if I convo'd to manual I would like to retain traction control). I live in New Zealand and am not really sure what is involved in a trans kit etc so could comeone please explain to me what I want exactly so I can get an accurate quote. Also, what is everyones experiences on exhausts and what sounds the best. Lastly, do the computer chips make a noticeable difference, which is best and do they still need to be tuned. Also, does anyone know if I can get a chip shipped to New Zealand or where to buy a good one in New Zealand and do I just get an auto-electrician to install it. Thanks in advance for all of the help. Thanks again Adam Ant

20-10-2006, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,501	Keep it aout and save yourself the hassles. Get a good shift kit and a 2500rpm stall coverter. Also, the F.I.T. exhausts soud bloody awesome unlike most other exhausts for the V6s. They really know their stuff with these engines and are the ones to talk to for sure. Let us know how you go. __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

22-10-2006, 01:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,501	Talk to the trans guys, tell them that you want a nice firm shift for performance and towing. This is also sometimes called a stage 2 kit. This will increase the life of your trans as well as give better performance. __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

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19-10-2006, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldman Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Ride: VLCommodore Posts: 2,245	is your vt standard or worked if standard are you going to to have it worked with the exaust sound doesnt mean power you're better off with a good set of extractors with mufflers that are free flowing that should give power & note can't tell you about computor controled cars as for your your drive line you need to answer the first part of this post then sugestions can be made

20-10-2006, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
AdamAnt Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Ride: 1999 Holden Calais VT2 Supercharged V6 Posts: 6	Hey, Standard Calais. Also, what do you think about the gearboxes. I have been told that a Celica box will work but I dont know if the Traction Control is gearbox controlled or diff/engine controlled. Thanks Adam

20-10-2006, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chesh casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: Holden VY2 Calais Posts: 49	If you want a nice note...........................get a welder and weld 2 more postion in there.......or just buy a chev motor

22-10-2006, 01:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
AdamAnt Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Ride: 1999 Holden Calais VT2 Supercharged V6 Posts: 6	Hi, Thanks heaps for all the great advice. Any particular type of shift kit I should ask for at the transmissio shop or just ask for a good one. Also, what do you mean by weld 2 more position in there. Thanks Adam Ant

24-10-2006, 12:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Oldman Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Ride: VLCommodore Posts: 2,245	& don't worry about chesh just think about what he wrote it's supposed to read pistons

24-10-2006, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
AdamAnt Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Ride: 1999 Holden Calais VT2 Supercharged V6 Posts: 6	How hard would it be to do an engine swap to V8. Also, I have heard lots of bad problems with LS1s ie oil leaks etc. Is there any other options (LS2 etc) Thanks Adam

24-10-2006, 10:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Oldman Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Ride: VLCommodore Posts: 2,245	adam think about it you've got the basis for a good car with what you've got perth street did up a naturaly aspirated v6 & it pulled mid 12sec why don't you look into at a good getting heads fully worked chip to suit extractors beaf up the auto 2600 convetor & 3.7 diff ratio i recon you'll do it for less money than changing to a v8 & less hassel

25-10-2006, 02:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
AdamAnt Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Ride: 1999 Holden Calais VT2 Supercharged V6 Posts: 6	hey, thanks sooooo much for all of the great advice do you know of anywhere in nz where i would be able to get that or would it be better to actually get it from aussie. do you know approximately how much this would cost etc. thanks adam ant

28-10-2006, 05:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Oldman Do you ever leave? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Ride: VLCommodore Posts: 2,245	there are a number of racing circuits in nz why don't you go to one of them & talk to the ppl racing there ask them were they get there work done

29-10-2006, 06:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
AdamAnt Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Ride: 1999 Holden Calais VT2 Supercharged V6 Posts: 6	I do not know any of them but I will find out from someone. Thanks for all the great wonderful help. Thanks Adam Ant

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