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Old 05-11-2006, 09:08 PM   #31
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That engine was also an option in the VT SS.
Wasn't the Supercharged SS faster than the V8 version? As far as i can recall it was 171kw vs 179kw and the V8 was significantly heavier...
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Old 05-11-2006, 09:20 PM   #32
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You could get a 195kw upgrade to the V8 SS which made it quicker than the Super6.
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Old 05-11-2006, 09:57 PM   #33
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You could get a 195kw upgrade to the V8 SS which made it quicker than the Super6.
Thats why it was a popular option
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my old boss had a super6 WHII that thing flew. :P

But check out to see what the guys into them do.

http://v6supercharged.com.au/video.asp
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Old 05-11-2006, 10:45 PM   #35
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The BA auto would be slower off the mark but would be in front no doubt at the end of 1/4 mile
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Old 05-11-2006, 10:48 PM   #36
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Wish i had cable:(
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I remember that one VY was silver and the BA was blue. But i dont remember the XR being quicker?.
My bad. The 1/4 mile results actually were:

BA XR6 NA auto - 15.8 secs @ 146kph
VY SV6 supercharged auto - 15.4 secs @ 145kph

lol, the BA has more torque than the blown VY (380 vs 375nm) :P

The article reads that the SV6 gets a half second jump on the XR6 to 60kph, then the XR6 keeps with it from there on. I can see where that 0.4 second ET lag comes from, the BA's fat **** and its **** first gear ratio.
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My bad. The 1/4 mile results actually were:

BA XR6 NA auto - 15.8 secs @ 146kph
VY SV6 supercharged auto - 15.4 secs @ 145kph

lol, the BA has more torque than the blown VY (380 vs 375nm) :P

The article reads that the SV6 gets a half second jump on the XR6 to 60kph, then the XR6 keeps with it from there on. I can see where that 0.4 second ET lag comes from, the BA's fat **** and its **** first gear ratio.
Thats ok i wasnt sure myslef and had too look it up, I remember it because of the comment of the torque converter unlocking and now having a V6 i understand that comment perfectly.

I would like too drive a XR6 over 100 and see how it goes with the better diff gears, My brothers Fairmont has some serious overtaking speed on freeways and it's stock ex detective car.
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Old 05-11-2006, 11:24 PM   #39
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At a dyno day I went to a while back, there was a VT S with a blown 6, it had extractors and exhaust, and it only dynoed a couple more kw than my XR6 with similar mods :
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They don't make huge power numbers, But they pull huge torque. I think some of the 11-12 seconds ones are around 300kw Just seen this one.
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VT Calais 300kW and low 12's street driven everyday returning 14.5L/100km around town.
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