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  1. Sstagg2005

    L76 dod delete tune perth

    Looking for someone to remove afm/dod on my l76 has had ls7 lifters installed and ls3 cam, rockers and valley plate if anyone can do a flash tune or something, otherwise just remove dod/4cyl mode as cheap as possible located in Perth cheers
  2. W

    WN2 Caprice factory exhaust

    I am just curious is the exhaust system in the wn2’s the same as the V6 VF2 commos. As it looks the exact same as my mums VF2 V6 Calais and what’s on VF2 SV6 Utes. Like it’s that quite it’s a joke. So I feel as tho it’s a V6 system. Does anyone know the answer as the wn2 didn’t get bimodel and...
  3. C

    Harrop H02 cam sound

    Gday all First post but have been creeping the hallways for a while now. I’ve found a lot of info on here really helpful when building knowledge on mods, so thanks to everyone who adds to these threads. I have a Harrop H02 cam (224/232 .610 114) in my Gen F2 Clubsport SV black (LS3). Great to...
  4. no party like a 3.8

    LS3 swapping 95 ecotech vs

    G'day guys, just wanting to know what I'd need to do/if it's even possible to LS3 swap my vs Commodore, I've seen this be done before but I don't know what the bloke had to change to be able to make it work. I don't care what it's costs or how long it takes, it's a project for a reason Cheers fellas
  5. VF2SSVREDLINE SUN GUN

    VF2 SS Redline Ute - Total Failure / Will Not Start

    Hi all, Hoping for someone on the forum who has some knowledge they can share and hopefully shed some light on what maybe going on with my vf2 ssv redline ute. 2017 model.. about 50ks on the clock. Never had any real issues, a few weeks ago the service steering column lock started coming on...
  6. Campbell200

    VF Series 2 Commodore TCM reset

    Hi guys, you are my last line of defence before heading into a dealership to get ripped off. My transmission is playing up and I'm hoping to reset my TCM (Transmission Control Module). I think my issue is either this module or a dying torque converter but either way a factory reset of the TCM is...
  7. K

    Seized lifter in LS3

    Hi all, I took my SS in to the mechanic after my check engine light came on as well as the 'service ESP' warning. Just had a call saying one of my lifters is seized and it's going to cost upwards of $7k to fix. Has anybody had any experience with this? Did it cost this much to get done? Cheers
  8. K

    Rocker arm plate all cut up???

    Gday guys / girls… I have a problem….. I had a needle roller bearing failure on cylinder 8 yesterday which moved my rocker off the top of the pushrod and lost I guess 1/8th of my power….. Fixing this is fine, no sweat…. Here’s my problem…. the rocker arm plate which the rocker arms bolt...
  9. D

    2009 Maloo won’t crank

    I bought a 2009 maloo that won’t crank. Dash fires up but head unit ect doesn’t. I’ve checked fuses everything seems fine there unless I’m missing something external from the fuse box. I can get it to crank if I jump the starter rely but no start as no fuel pump and spark. I’m thinking...
  10. Magnum #42 NZ

    Magnum #42 NZ

    Order placed with Mark Cromie Holden, Whangarei on 21st January 2017. With the following options: Body armour Bonnet decal Bonnet protector Pollen filter Slim Monsoons Towbar pack Window Tints Ceramic coating & leather protection. Picked up from Mark Cromie Holden, Whangarei on 5th September 2017.
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    • limited edition ls3 magnum my17 ute vfii
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  11. S

    VF/VE SS LS3 Max Fuel Usage?

    Hey All I know Fuel usage questions are everywhere... but i would like to know how often you guys with an LS3 are fueling up and what fuel you are using? Just trying to budget for worst case scenario and best case scenario. Yes im a lead foot probs like all of you... at the moment im...
  12. jwhooper1

    VF2 SS LS3 Tinking/High Pitch Knocking Noise from Engine Bay

    G'day Fellas, First post, thought I would try and pick some people's brains. VF2 SS LS3; This tinking/high pitch knocking noise from my engine bay just started today, I'm not able to see anything obvious visibly as to what it might be (see Youtube video below). Any ideas as to what this...
  13. J

    Vibration and shavings in oil.

    Hi all, I Have noticed a vibration around 2000rpm (comes around then, then goes) and maybe at a higher rpm, hard to tell. Ive done a oil change and noticed very small shavings in the oil, some appear to be copper? what should I be looking at before I make the call to strip the engine down...
  14. gr33nbastad

    Expensive bling for your supercharged VF

    Hi everyone. I have a quote from the guy in the US that makes these badges - turns out they are farkin expensive, but I thought I would post here to see if anyone wanted one. Billet aluminum, CNC machined, triple chrome plated and ceramic coated. They are $475 (aussie dollarydoos) each (!)...
  15. H

    V6 vf to v8 vf

    Hey so I'm putting an ls3 in my vf evoke I have a complete donor car but someone said once I remove the engine from the ls3 it will lock the computer anyone know anything about this?
  16. H

    2014 by evoke to ls3 beast

    Gonna be swapping my 2014 v6 evoke auto and dropping a modified ls3 auto in with new suspension wheels tyres brakes everything is anyone interested in seeing this happen tempted to film the whole process and restart my youtube channel while doing it lemme know
  17. H

    2014 vf1 to ls3 swap

    Hey guys need some help anyone ever swap an ls3 into a series 1? I've marked out everything I need just need to know if the mounts from 2014 to 2016 engines changed
    • Hasttyyyy
    • Thread
    • commodore ls3 vf 2 vf 2 engine
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General
  18. gr33nbastad

    LSA on LS3 build

    I picked up an LSA blower from Eagle Auto Parts, and after six weeks of back and forth, my local shop has lined everything up and will get building in a couple of weeks. This is the end-game (same colour as mine too!).
  19. M

    VE SS L77 ticking sounds

    Hi guys, Just bought a 2010 VE SSV REDLINE UTE, L77 With 140000km. Has a folder of receipts including 355rwkw dyno sheets. Sold to me as 'needs lifters replaced' and I got it for 11k. Im hoping that's a good price and that's all that's wrong with it. As I have just lost my house, 2 cars and...
  20. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    Hi all In need of some help, have done a LS3 conversion which from day one has always pumped out drastically more heat the original L98 especially the trans, which I get given the mods and in general it runs like a dream except here is the issue I’m having(I mostly drive in sports auto it is my...
  21. Z

    Guard Rolling

    Hi everyone, This has probably already been asked but can anyone recommend the best place to roll guards on the North Side of Brisbane? I have a 2016 WN Caprice V Series 2 (VF or so I'm told). Who Bob Jane and Solden panel and paint have told me that due to the rear guard being double lip? Or...
  22. M

    Failed lifter or something else?

    Hi guys Just today when driving to my parent's house (45km) i noticed car was making a very loud whinying noise when I arrived, seem to be coming from the passenger top side of the engine (near the water pump and alternator), inside the cabinet it sounded like I had the fan/AC on max (was off)...
  23. Wickham_1995

    HSV E2 BURNT WIRING

    Hey guys, I have a 09 hsv e2 senny sig 6.2l and was looking under the rear seat at the wiring and i've noticed on the left hand side (Battery side) the wiring loom is exposed and in one it is melted and burnt. Would anyone know what this loom is for/controlling? Ive had 2 fuel pump failures in...
  24. Wickham_1995

    E2 HSV WIRING UNDER REAR SEAT BURNT

    Hey guys, I have a 09 hsv e2 senny sig 6.2l and was looking under the rear seat at the wiring and i've noticed on the left hand side (Battery side) the wiring loom is exposed and in one it is melted and burnt. Would anyone know what this loom is for/controlling? Ive had 2 fuel pump failures in...
  25. V

    Build thread so far my '07 SSV (pic heavy)

    I first got my SSV a little over 3 years ago. when i purchased it, it had a small amount of work done (exhaust, walkinshaw growler style intake, 20 in rims and lowered springs and shocks). It made 270 rwhp. The below photo was a couple of months after buying her. I drove her around with the...
  26. VFSSBlackLS3

    VF LS3 harmonic balancer

    I purchased my LS3 VF SS about a month and a half ago... since purchasing it I've noticed that occasionally it idles a little bit rough on start... there isn't any noise, or lack of power, just a lumpy idle... But just yesterday on closer inspection I noticed that the harmonic balancer had a...
  27. VFSSBlackLS3

    Dirty coolant dipstick (yellow sludge)

    I have done a search on this but can't seem to find anything consistent on it... Basically when I check the radiator cap, the coolant is clean, red, and consistently full... But Today I was doing weekly check on fluids and other things. I checked the coolant dipstick and found it was coated in a...
  28. VFSSBlackLS3

    VF LS3 tick under car

    Hi I realise that people have probably brought up issues like this in the past but now that the vehicles have been out for a couple of years I thought it might be better if I just made a new post... Basically when I get underneath my car I can hear a tick sound that sounds very similar to an...
    • VFSSBlackLS3
    • Thread
    • commodore ls3 noise sound ticking vfss
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General
  29. D

    VE 6.0L Cam and lifter failure

    Hi Everyone, I have a series 2 SSV with the L77 6.0 Litre engine. It had a top end rebuild with a few upgrades in 2014, has done approx 60,000kms since. Here are the specs: Comp cams 114° lsa Duration @ .050" intake 224 exhaust 230 Lift Intake .581 exhaust .588 Morel tie bar lifters Stainless...
  30. VFSSBlackLS3

    Retaining low end power while modding

    Hi, I have the option to buy a cheap but good quality VCM OTR intake for my VF SS LS3, and I'm curious to know is it possible to achieve hi output horsepower gains, while at the same time maintaining low end torque or improving low end torque, when it comes to installing mods such as headers and...
  31. abuch47

    Ute exhaust from a maloo GenF2 to a VF2SS.

    I love the stock sound but want just a bit more while also just starting some simple mods. Want to upgrade the exhaust slightly while still retaining the bimodal control and stock look for warranty/service. Searched and seen a fair bit about HSV exhaust system swaps to SS but unsure on the...
  32. VF2SSVREDLINE SUN GUN

    GM Motorsport August Intake & Tune special $990

    Hey Guys, Wondering if anyone else has taken up the GM Motorsport August Intake & Tune special offer? I have a VF2 SSVRL ute Auto & I got mine done yesterday... left the exhaust stock and just went for Ramjet 3 Intake and the tune... Certainly made a big difference to power right across the...
  33. Mitchell Pope

    VZ Calais- Alloytec to LS Conversion

    https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/vz-calais-alloytec-to-ls-conversion.271287/
  34. J

    Ls3 Harmonic Balancer

    Any one any good with Ls Harmonic Balancers ? I am replacing my harmonic balancer on my ls3. I have pulled the old one off but I can’t press the new one on. It’s a Auto so I can’t lock up the engine and I also can’t get it on enough to put the bolt on and pull it in. Any suggestions ??
  35. VXBaz

    [LS3] WN Caprice LS3 to GTS power - how?

    Hi, I'm a chauffer driver/owner operator and also a car nut and am considering upgrading my current WN seies 1 (6.0 litre) to a newer LS3 powered WN Series 2...just because I want to own the last and greatest Caprice ever made. What are the differences between the GTS LS3 (325kw?) and the...
  36. L

    Best exhaust options to suit LS3 maloo

    G'day guys, just interested in exhaust set ups/options you all may be running on your LS3s. Thinking of fitting Pacemaker extractors backed up with a full 3" Manta stainless system on my 09 E2 Maloo... Would be great if anyone is running this set up could give me some feed back, or any other...
  37. VF2SSVREDLINE SUN GUN

    VF2 LS3 Ute vs Sedan 0-100, 0-400m, drags etc

    Hey Guys, Wondering if anyone has any info or stories comparing the utes vs sedans for straight line acceleration? I have the 17' ssv redline ute and was just curious if anyone knows how they stack up against a sedan.. i assume being a bit lighter the ute would have a slight edge... glad of...
  38. HDTLS3 VF2 SS

    HDTLS3 VF2 SS

    I put some photos up before of my VF2 SS Black Edition but now with the decals ita finished. And yes I know it needs to be lowered, that will happen soon. Just wanted to showcase my pride and joy for all you SS lovers outh there. Ive included a photo of one of the real vf hdt blue meanie as a...
    • Nick SS BLK
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    • hdt holden ls3 vf2 black edition ss walkinshaw
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  39. Graham Hatton

    VF HSV SV 1 3/4" headers, cats etc sale

    hi everyone I have replaced my exhaust system on a Maloo 340kw with the SV pack. I'm looking at selling the HSV tri-Y 1 3/4" headers, cats and 2 1/2" centre section. This system is a nice upgrade for those with standard manifolds and stock 2 1/4" centre section. I'm thinking of putting it on...
  40. monstar

    VFII V8 exhaust specs - PipeMax

    I use PipeMax software to design headers and exhausts, here's some useful tidbits to consider when choosing an exhaust for a near stock LS3: 304 kW LS3 Cylinder Ignition Interval = 90 degrees Peak HP @ 5700 RPM Hertz frequency = 47.5 Hz Target EGT= 1364.4 degrees F at end of 4 second 600...
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