rtbiscuit Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Manly V8 >>>>>>> Gay Supercharged V6 So does having a supercharged V8 make me like an automotive equivalent of chuck Norris? Also with you lot all supercharging up I was looking at V12's last night Edited April 22, 2013 by rtbiscuit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Manly V8 >>>>>>> Gay Supercharged V6 So does having a supercharged V8 make me like an automotive equivalent of chuck Norris? Also with you lot all supercharging up I was looking at V12's last night No it makes you a manly gay, definitely a giver not a taker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 In my opinion (not that anyone should care or listen) VQ engines are better bang for buck since its in your car already, but would I swap the sound of my V6 for a V8? yes in a heart beat! Enough of a reason to go a head and buy the dam lazy lump so I can hear it and be jealous Wasso! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Manly V8 >>>>>>> Gay Supercharged V6 So does having a supercharged V8 make me like an automotive equivalent of chuck Norris? Also with you lot all supercharging up I was looking at V12's last night No it makes you a manly gay, definitely a giver not a taker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 In my opinion (not that anyone should care or listen) VQ engines are better bang for buck since its in your car already, but would I swap the sound of my V6 for a V8? yes in a heart beat! Enough of a reason to go a head and buy the dam lazy lump so I can hear it and be jealous Wasso! For the amount your spending plus the sale price of a zed there are some tasty v8s out there, that are correct out of the box and easier to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 To be fair I'll probably be taking all the enjoyment factor of my daily use of the car out. And as I'm 40 next year I'm calling it a mid life crisis. I wouldn't drive a v8 every day and I may regret it, but what the hell. I might get run over next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 In my opinion (not that anyone should care or listen) VQ engines are better bang for buck since its in your car already, but would I swap the sound of my V6 for a V8? yes in a heart beat! Enough of a reason to go a head and buy the dam lazy lump so I can hear it and be jealous Wasso! For the amount your spending plus the sale price of a zed there are some tasty v8s out there, that are correct out of the box and easier to maintain. I have no idea what you are talking about??? I must only be on like £1500 or something lalala de de de nor do I keep written receipts to hand or view There isn't many (any?) guides for DIY V8 installs so I will keep with the bread and butter stuff like everyone else. Its proven to work and if something brakes worst case I loose all power and coast to a nice halt unlike a V8 swap with drive shafts flying up your ass or engine mounts dropping the V8 on your legs I only jest and would love someone to do a swap as most of us tend to follow what they know works or have seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deank93 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sweet baby Jesus!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I can agree with that, some impressive numbers and sounds fantastic. If only D3 were in this country..... I wonder what their package prices are like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Getting the new motor running and talk to the stock can bus system is easy. Use a Syvecs S8 ECU configure the custom can from the Syvecs to talk to the stock ambush circuit via canbus box and your dash/heater BCM will all work like a stock car. Full traction control as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Edited April 23, 2013 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Getting the new motor running and talk to the stock can bus system is easy. Use a Syvecs S8 ECU configure the custom can from the Syvecs to talk to the stock ambush circuit via canbus box and your dash/heater BCM will all work like a stock car. Full traction control as well. I'm thinking this would be a necessity to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 A question I asked a few times when this topic was raised with regard to rx7's, if you want a v8 why not just buy a car with a v8? There are plenty of options, all shapes and sizes with something for everyone. I personal feel its a very American thing to chuck a v8 into anything and everything as they are two a penny, but over here, it just doesnt make financial sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Because that's boring. Why not just go out and get a monaro, because I don't like it and why not do something different. Ask Keyser or DjTimo, Tony420z or 4ReLeather if they think the cost of doing what they have was sensible, or just get another car which was already quick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 because for 20k including the car you have a car will would make 150k aston's, ferrari's etc looks silly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Because that's boring. Why not just go out and get a monaro, because I don't like it and why not do something different. Ask Keyser or DjTimo, Tony420z or 4ReLeather if they think the cost of doing what they have was sensible, or just get another car which was already quick? O I only spent a few quid modifying mine - you know about the same as a second hand Audi R8 But I only did it to get in a magazine It's a bit like asking people why the bothered climbing Everest "Because it was there" So I'm with Wasso - "I was having a midlife crisis" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You've had a mid-life since 20 Chris you'll never stop modding things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Manly V8 >>>>>>> Gay Supercharged V6 Straight from the Queen's mouth! How much did you enjoy your supercharged v6? I didn't. which is why I sold it less than 6 months after fitting it That was because it was the gay, asthmatic HKS blower! Real men suck with Vortechs !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm not one of the worriers, listening for noises and hiccups, I just enjoy it. And it is awesome. I only remember one member ever being that paranoid, and he didn't keep it long. However, I'm not sure what my next project will be, but it will have a V8 in it, or put in it. The noise alone is enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Manly V8 >>>>>>> Gay Supercharged V6 Straight from the Queen's mouth! How much did you enjoy your supercharged v6? I didn't. which is why I sold it less than 6 months after fitting it That was because it was the gay, asthmatic HKS blower! Real men suck with Vortechs !! Men with Vortechs generally do suck A supercharger just didn't suit my driving style, Above 5K RPM it was epic, anything below that & it was boring. The Vortech may have been different, but the HKS kit was just better in every possible way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Men with Vortechs generally do suck A supercharger just didn't suit my driving style, Above 5K RPM it was epic, anything below that & it was boring. The Vortech may have been different, but the HKS kit was just better in every possible way Oi Oi If you want to know what Ian's driving style is watch "Driving Miss Daisy" at half normal playback speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wasso Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm not one of the worriers, listening for noises and hiccups, I just enjoy it. And it is awesome. I only remember one member ever being that paranoid, and he didn't keep it long. However, I'm not sure what my next project will be, but it will have a V8 in it, or put in it. The noise alone is enough for me. Nurrish!? But then he was pushing the envelope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deank93 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Getting the new motor running and talk to the stock can bus system is easy. Use a Syvecs S8 ECU configure the custom can from the Syvecs to talk to the stock ambush circuit via canbus box and your dash/heater BCM will all work like a stock car. Full traction control as well. I've read this 4 times now....and i literally have no idea what 90% of these words mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deank93 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 A question I asked a few times when this topic was raised with regard to rx7's, if you want a v8 why not just buy a car with a v8? There are plenty of options, all shapes and sizes with something for everyone. I personal feel its a very American thing to chuck a v8 into anything and everything as they are two a penny, but over here, it just doesnt make financial sense. I get what you're saying...but as mcuh as i do love the sound and performance of a V8 and the LS is in the monaro and VXR8 i'm not overly keen on the look or the weight, I love the way the 350 looks and I love the way the V8 sounds so combining the 2 would be a cracking mix if it can be done right and perform like stock. But on the flip side if i put on my sensible head, which i tend to do a lot more now i'm a bit older, when it comes to pound notes just getting something like a well modded VXR8 would make sense. I have seriously toyed with modding the 350 in the last 2 years of ownership but this sensible side that i was not aware of in my 20's rears it's ugly head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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