The best mod anyone can do to there entry level car is tyres. Though a turbo is never a bad thing. 2555/275 is pretty full on for a six. What would transform the car would be Michelin PS4, Continental Sport Contact 6 or RE003s in a square setup (235/45/17). Square setup makes the handling neutral and forgiving. Motor magazine in the Hot Tuner event had a modified VE SS that, running a square setup, did better lap times than similar powered cars with staggered setups. ROH sells a 17 x8 rim for $165 each. This setup especially with your shocks and tyres would make it an awesome handling car:) For safety as well mate. Go for the PS4s - Michelins wear slowly and perform unbelievably well around the corners.
2008 and 2009 is the best year for LY7 too as they had revisions to the timing chain setup, pcv port and other mechanical stuff They also had the trim levels revisioned in 2009 the International lost the fog lights but gained BBS style wheels and later in 09 the LE0 and LY7 were dropped for the new SIDI v6's and the 4 spd and 5 spd autos were dropped and replaced with an advanced 6 spd auto
hey mate, i have a series 1 ve, its got a 2.25 inch xforce catback system, with quad tips, its abit quieter than i like, it has a mid section muffler, and 2 rear mufflers total, i was thinking swapping out the rear mufflers with hotdogs, or either deleting the mid section muffler and going with an x-pipe.. what would you suggest? cheers
I’d recommend trying hotdogs or smaller rear mufflers first man. Once you cut into the mid section it just becomes complicated if you don’t like it. Atleast with the rear end it just unbolts and is easy to change
@@FknFaction I’ve got Xforce 2.5 catback system on my VF SV6, do you think that the straight pipes your using will bolt on to the Xforce system I have? The hotdogs I currently have on are abit too quiet and shit haha
I couldn't find a 2 1/2 xforce exhaust I got the 2 1/4 I just ordered the 2 1/2 straight pipes will the bolt on to my 2 1/4 xforce mid section 😶😶 ??? Please reply
@@FknFaction yeah damn okay, I’m just looking to do something small to my ve Calais I just picked up yesterday, (and cheap if possible) I want it to be a touch louder but not sounding like every second ve you hear with a muffler delete!
This isn’t where I bought mine from but this is it www.dandyexhausts.com.au/products/holden-commodore-ve-vf-sedan-xforce-twin-2-5-catback-exhaust-raw-finish-409#
I don’t hey, never heard them in person. As good as stuff sounds over video it always struggles to pick up the real note. It’s never the same as in person
Hey do you know if the x force mufflers have a baffle in them or not ? They definitely have a good note and was wondering if there was no baffle in the muffler or not
Hey mate I believe that they do. Overall the actual size of the muffler a baffle is a hell of a lot smaller to stock. Being a bigger diameter pipe also makes it louder... I don’t know the ins and outs but give a exhaust shop a call theyd be able to tell you 🤔👍 if your in Brisbane I’ve got my work done at right price mufflers in moss street, slacks creek
Almost everything this guy said is wrong. Especially wrong about back pressure and the size of the exhaust. An instructional video that gives everyone incorrect information, gotta love the internet.
Hey mate! Got a question, I Just purchased a 2011 Holden Commodore SS V8 Wagon. It doesn't sound like a v8 at the moment with the stock muffler. What would you recommend i replace them with to get better rumble out of them? Thanks in advance!
Haven’t actually heard one In person that I know of. Tbh probably a better exhaust then a x force being it looks like it’s full stainless but the x force is mild steel stainless. Price of them isn’t to bad too
Thumbs up man, very smooth video. I'm only a beginner with this stuff, and this vid was good for starters.
The best mod anyone can do to there entry level car is tyres. Though a turbo is never a bad thing. 2555/275 is pretty full on for a six. What would transform the car would be Michelin PS4, Continental Sport Contact 6 or RE003s in a square setup (235/45/17). Square setup makes the handling neutral and forgiving. Motor magazine in the Hot Tuner event had a modified VE SS that, running a square setup, did better lap times than similar powered cars with staggered setups. ROH sells a 17 x8 rim for $165 each. This setup especially with your shocks and tyres would make it an awesome handling car:) For safety as well mate. Go for the PS4s - Michelins wear slowly and perform unbelievably well around the corners.
Fun facts 3.6l alloytec ly7 is on the cadillac 2008 as well and same with the camaro 2010 model
2008 and 2009 is the best year for LY7 too as they had revisions to the timing chain setup, pcv port and other mechanical stuff
They also had the trim levels revisioned in 2009 the International lost the fog lights but gained BBS style wheels and later in 09 the LE0 and LY7 were dropped for the new SIDI v6's and the 4 spd and 5 spd autos were dropped and replaced with an advanced 6 spd auto
So your saying after the poor design of the pcv being restricted with such a small breather hole the 2008 pcv was improved?
The video I have been waiting to see 👍
I like em both tbh
The trumpet sounds better than the raspy fart alot of VE's get
Where is the nearest massage parlour
Second clip sounds way better than the first
You definitely got your year 12 and finished school haha
I had to LOL when I bought a V35 skyline that had a nismo exhaust catback reminded me of a v6 commowhore every time I stepped on the gas
Good video man.
You should capitalize the C's in your channel name so its Commodore Cartel, it'll look better.
We planned on it but for some reason it ain’t letting us change it
Cheers, very informative 🤙
i got the x force already just wanted to see if straight pipe was worth but ill stick with x force
Bloody great video, thanks for posting
It’s not back pressure, if the exhaust is to big you won’t get a scavenge effect, eg leaves exhaust in the cylinder so you don’t have all fresh air.
hey mate, i have a series 1 ve, its got a 2.25 inch xforce catback system, with quad tips, its abit quieter than i like, it has a mid section muffler, and 2 rear mufflers total, i was thinking swapping out the rear mufflers with hotdogs, or either deleting the mid section muffler and going with an x-pipe.. what would you suggest? cheers
I’d recommend trying hotdogs or smaller rear mufflers first man. Once you cut into the mid section it just becomes complicated if you don’t like it. Atleast with the rear end it just unbolts and is easy to change
Where can I buy the straight pipe from ? I tried xforce they don't sell them
EBay has plenty of different options
Thanks for the video mate. You're the champ👌
I don’t know much about cars but would you suggest these be suitable for a 2012 Omega VE?
I’d be going with a x force, so you get a nice note too it !
@@FknFaction I’ve got Xforce 2.5 catback system on my VF SV6, do you think that the straight pipes your using will bolt on to the Xforce system I have?
The hotdogs I currently have on are abit too quiet and shit haha
I was going to ask this, just bought a humble Berlina International and was wondering if I could beef it up a little👍how did you go?
I couldn't find a 2 1/2 xforce exhaust I got the 2 1/4 I just ordered the 2 1/2 straight pipes will the bolt on to my 2 1/4 xforce mid section 😶😶 ??? Please reply
Hey mate would just the mufflers make it sound any better or do I need the whole exhaust system
Mufflers would make it sound alittle louder, but for perfect note and noise I’d go a catback man
Do the J pipes really help get rid of the drone? It's annoying the shit out of me
J pipe’s definitely get rid of drone but also change the note alittle
Hey did you get the 2.5” with hotdogs or resonator in the mid section?
Hey dude, I optioned for the resonator.
G’day what was the exact name of that first exhaust pleaseeeee
X force 2.5 inch stainless cat back
Got one for sale
What exhaust has he got on originally before he changed it?
In the video? It’s factory headers, factory cats, xforce mid section 2.5” mild Steel and 2.5” straight pipes
@@FknFaction yeah damn okay, I’m just looking to do something small to my ve Calais I just picked up yesterday, (and cheap if possible) I want it to be a touch louder but not sounding like every second ve you hear with a muffler delete!
Just a set of rear sports mufflers would probably do you fine man, you can find second handies for cheap on market place all the time
@@FknFaction yeah no worries thanks bro I’ll have a look now 👍
@@FknFaction damn can’t send pictures through here I am looking at some but not sure if any good or too loud
Hi mate can you please give me a link to your xforce cat back exhaust system..cheers
This isn’t where I bought mine from but this is it
www.dandyexhausts.com.au/products/holden-commodore-ve-vf-sedan-xforce-twin-2-5-catback-exhaust-raw-finish-409#
@@FknFaction cheers bro appreciate it..
Got one for sale if you want
would the xforce exhaust be easy to install by yourself?
Yeah bro, very easy when you’ve got a hoist. If you on the ground under the car it’s abit harder
Nice one.
Any thoughts on the empire performance muffler deletes?
I don’t hey, never heard them in person. As good as stuff sounds over video it always struggles to pick up the real note. It’s never the same as in person
This is what a full empire 3inch catless system sounds like with muffler deletes on a SS
ua-cam.com/video/UCWhhCznnYg/v-deo.html
Where did you get your straight pipe exhaust from
eBay
Great video
What was the first exhaust setup that you used?
Standard through to hotdogs on the rear
Is the xforce exhaust the one with the hotdogs in the centre or the centre muffler
Just a small mid muffler
Hey do you know if the x force mufflers have a baffle in them or not ? They definitely have a good note and was wondering if there was no baffle in the muffler or not
Hey mate I believe that they do. Overall the actual size of the muffler a baffle is a hell of a lot smaller to stock. Being a bigger diameter pipe also makes it louder... I don’t know the ins and outs but give a exhaust shop a call theyd be able to tell you 🤔👍 if your in Brisbane I’ve got my work done at right price mufflers in moss street, slacks creek
commodore cartel Thanks for the response mate, love the channel aswell
Do a burnout
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@@FknFaction for the boys cmon
How do I get them straight pipes
We bought ours on market place second hand, available just on eBay if you want them
No such thing as too little backpressure. Also you need a better jack my friend.
good video easy unbolt straight pipes ok but best to have hot dogs also
More flow = high end hp
Who peeked up his shorts to see if his dingaling was hanging .
Straight pipe has no cats mate, U just changing the back part, I bet U got mufflers in the middle. Soft mate
What’s up with porno backgrounds music
Mufflers....Silencing the beast... 😢
X Force is an 'upmarket brand'? Yeah, righto kid 😂
Upmarket compared to $150 straight pipes. I think so 😘
An you need a tune! ur loosing power and will make the car run rich.....
Cars been retuned and the boys there told me I can swap between my mufflers and straight pipes and it won’t effect the cars power
Did you seriously just say that x-force is "higher end"? 🤣
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I think it sounds like Chewbacca having a shit
Almost everything this guy said is wrong. Especially wrong about back pressure and the size of the exhaust.
An instructional video that gives everyone incorrect information, gotta love the internet.
Could care less about doing pipes on a V6 they all sound like shit nothing like an v eight
He’s on his Ps, can’t drive a v8 on your ps
Get a v8.
he's on his p's so he cant. just like me ive gotta use my v6 for 3 years till i buy a v8.
Working with what I got at the moment
wouldn't waste my time putting a custom exhaust on a piece of shit v6 holden, stll sounds like shit. now a v8 is a different story
I think your just jealous sweetie 😘
@@FknFaction what's there to be jealous of lol
Do you see the p plate in the window toser
does it looke like a give a fuck,
@@dreaminguniverse1317 would u like ur saltiness extra salty today sir? 😂
Get a v8 and stop polluting everyone's ears
Get a life and stop talking hate from behind a keyboard
@ notorious u got owned u lame
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@@ssxv3wst my car could beat that v6 in reverse
I bet you own a 4 cylinder
Hey mate! Got a question, I Just purchased a 2011 Holden Commodore SS V8 Wagon. It doesn't sound like a v8 at the moment with the stock muffler. What would you recommend i replace them with to get better rumble out of them? Thanks in advance!
We have a video coming out in the next few weeks that answers that question ! Stay posted
@@FknFaction Awesome! Will do. Thank you
Buy a decent jack champ
Bro get ya mum outta your profile pic 😢
Cartel lol wanna bees
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No worries guys, I’ll shoot you a email tonight, thanks for reaching out
Thoughts on the empire performance 3" catback exhuast?
Haven’t actually heard one In person that I know of. Tbh probably a better exhaust then a x force being it looks like it’s full stainless but the x force is mild steel stainless. Price of them isn’t to bad too
@@FknFaction Just deciding which exhaust to upgrade to, cheers for the input. Keep up the good work.