Some electrics faulty (trip computer).
Replaced front rotors.
Fried a starter motor.
Major oil leaks, the worst being a harmonic balancer seal, ever seen a black engine bay before?
Apart from the leaks the car runs like a dream.
Runs high 13's over the 1/4.
Has an awesome suspension setup, I like to call it the low rider.
The interior is immaculate, full velour, and the power windows keep everyone amused.
VH's and VL's are the best and reliable.
I have a blue 253 V8 Commodore VH SL/E, best car ever made. Absolutely comfortable, the motor doesn't vibrate when idling, trip computer and odometer a bit screwed but who cares. Better than any VL or VK.
Low 13's? Come off it!!!
Low 13's, yeah 0-100!!!
Haven't you guys ever been to the drags!!!
High 13's are easy with only few mods, eg diff ratio, 4.11:1 will get you 14's, no worries!!!
Does anyone know if it's possible to supercharge a 202 without too much trouble? I'm looking for about a 30-40% power increase to get it as fast as the 5l 8.
I've owned a 1980 vc sl/e 253 trimatic, I would like to know exactly how you can acheive high 13s in such a car. I would appreciate any comments or hints.
I have a VH SLE brought a new trip computer sensor work's great, diff a bit noisy, but coming from original VB comm
with same diff noise no problem. Have VR comm wagon no where near as comfy. Nothing like the sound and feel of a V8 commodore!!!.There greeaatt mate!.
I have A VH SL/E Love it:) there is something about the VH's that is just sweet. And mines pulling 13.6 1/4's without a drama, 308, cam heads and bored 30thou, easy stuff.. you just need to know what your doing with it... and what is the point about complaining about fuel economy.. you don't buy a V8 for fuel economy!
OK anyone who thinks 13s is hard you're a fool.
Minimal cost you can get one of these babys going really well over the 1/4. you need:
Roller rockers and lifters
Better pushrods (mine where flexing at 6 grand)
cam 2500rpm - 6000rpm
valve springs to match
extractor are a big help.
Not totally needed, but I have:
Stage 2 shift kit.
1.5 hi stall.
That's good for 274.1 hp out of a 253 and I didn't even touch the heads anyone doesn't belive me email ihatejake@www.com
for an image of my dyno print out.
This simple and relitivly cheap build up is going to make you 253 pull about 13.6 down the 1/4 mile. but you will need 235 tyres or traction is a big issue.
My vh/sle 355 stroker runs 11's. beat that.
I've build 3 Commodores a VK Calais Director, a VL Turbo and I just finished building a VT 5.0Lt. Manual with a hell of a lot of power. Now I'm looking to build a replica VH Group A SS Commodore. So I'm looking to buy a VH SL/E 5.0Lt. commodore, 4 Speed Manual. Must have a straight body, yet and egine and box are OK at in any condition, as long as its drivable. No rush, and it must never of been in aa accident. If you can help then please e-mail me at david.smith@internode.on.net.
Thanks.
Dave.
Are you sure its not a 5.0?
I've put an injected 5.0l in my vh sl/e with only a 215kw chip cam exhaust package and runs a clean 13.1 still to crack a 12. its kitted 9'inch 3000 stall.
People you must remember power to weight +traction=quick e.ts.
The VH SL/E has to be the best Commodore ever to come off the shelf. I own one and it is definitely a hotrod, so look out if you see me coming.
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