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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this EPIC Street Car! 2014 HSV GTS LSA! Modified to over 720RWHP or 537RWKW & over 1200nm of torque... 6 speed manual RWD this is a truly special aussie car.. would you love to own this?
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America Really Missed Out!!! Introducing Australia's HSV GTS LSA.. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED
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[@Bondmaster007]

Whats better, 0-100 the Wine or exhaust sound... MY GOD OFTTTTTT, This is a 10/10, The day will come, the way you Channel is growing, You will get to drive a GTSR W1, But this one will be more fun.

[@markblackwell7927]

Just wanted to thank Johnny for the review he did on my car....such a great guy in person....wish him all the best with Ross reviews....TUFGNF

[@CurtisLSA]

Beast of a car 👍🏼

[@richardmano194]

What a beast mark...what exact exhaust system is on it pls from headers to cats etc please detail it as its the tuffest sounding Holden ive ever heard.😎💥💨🙌

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you Mark! Loved this car so much and you were a real legend 🙏

[@markblackwell7927]

@@richardmano194 its running a 1" 7/8 stainless long tube headers difilipo.....the exhaust is a twin 3" stainless Difilipo...called (Big boy exhaust ) that come with difilipo high flow cats and mufflers....from diff back its custom made by MPW to fit properly around the large diff housing that gts run....there is a section in the exhaust that is 4" ...that what helps with the deap note....last 2 cars I've had I used Difilipo...unfortunately difilipo ant around anymore...another company took over....not sure if the quality is the same....

[@ighfee]

That's a sick car mate. How much is it insured for lol 😜🍺

[@stevewelsh__]

I’m a ford fan through and through but damn these VFs have totally won me. I own an FG and a BA and these things (even the base SV6 models) just blow them completely out of the water in essentially every aspect. Still such a shame we don’t get to see what the future may have held for both parties. I’ll have my XA forever though!

[@justinfargas2367]

I've got a stock 2017 HSV LSA Clubby R8. Had it since brand new in December 2017. I freaking love it. Its my daily. Nearly hitting 80,000 kilometres. No accidents, not 1 issue really.

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome work

[@BRAINFxck10]

America didn't miss out, the CTSV had this powertrain as well

[@lancegraham7722]

But it looked american, and that sucks.

[@Low760]

Also it came from the ZR1 Camaro.

[@kitemett]

@@lancegraham7722 CTSV is Sexy AF/

[@VolantFool]

Australia was so close to getting the CTSV when Holden was going out. But GM with their infinite wisdom decided to bring the C8 down under instead, which costs almost 3x as much as a gen F GTS. Real shame because I think the third gen CTS is one of the nicest looking American cars produced.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh but they still should have sold this in America it’s to damn good

[@petermanuel7128]

Hello Ross great review of the GTS. I agree that it is one of the best cars you have reviewed. The owner has done a really job keeping its factory look while doing some good work to the motor. The supercharger and exhaust sound really good. Keep up the good work.

[@JDg-jh3gz]

My mates car awesome guy and awesome car 👍🏻

[@Twenty_Six_Hundred]

Bit of a beast, Holden and HSV really did do the V8 range right. I can't deny even as a Ford man

[@petezappa8748]

Both makes made some great toys. Im also a Ford man but wouldn't hate on a solidly tuned HSV etc. Variety is the spice of life!

[@Twenty_Six_Hundred]

@@petezappa8748 True, Ford finally got it right with the charged Coyote. Was a little too late though. It was funny that many fans I spoke to didn't even know Ford stopped manufacturing the V8 range in 09 till the Coyote. Shows how the Barra was preferred choice while the only V8 sales in that time was stock sitting in show rooms. Doesn't surprise me though as Ford fans are usually all about the Barra and Holden fans wanted their V8. Can't go wrong with either in hindsight.

[@Seymour_butts]

Love them both bro, I can't stand the bs rivalry, real enthusiasts see a car for what it is not a badge 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Facts mate

[@GoombaMuffins]

I still remember the Mazda 3 comments when the VF first came out, but far out if this isn't the best looking HSV they ever made.

[@Low760]

It's funny as I have a VF and my wife has a Mazda3, same age and they don't look that similar.

[@RossReviewsau]

This is easily the best HSV they made.. (VF) tho I still love the VZ looks 😅

[@Mark-pc5bx]

I've got a 2015 manual with similar mods, cnc ported heads as well ,it makes 520kw at the wheels and spins the rears in 5th gear when your on it and supercharger is putting out 15psi and wails like a banshee. Missus hates it because it's like sitting in a rocking chair at idle cause of the cam. Mostly lives in the shed these days.

[@ighfee]

Yeah the cam rock gets annoying in peak hour traffic but the torque gains are worth it 🤘

[@russo187]

I remember a few years ago I was behind a stock GTS LSA white just like this, sounded amazing...this beast though is on another level!

[@RossReviewsau]

That LSA whine is something else 🔥👌

[@ryno1808]

Im Looking at getting a white or black 2014 vf gts 6spd at the moment. Just waiting for the right car to come up within my budget and kilometres.. it will be the last holden that il ever be buying. Owned a few currently have a blown vz clubsport. Im planning to do exactly what this guy has done but not going with a cam tho. Cannot wait it will be used purely for sunday car cruising and special occasions..

[@Low760]

I love the VF, the GTS is the pinnacle of the range of cars you can buy, the w1 is collectors only now. The fact they used a 9.5" diff, gearbox, clutch etc that pass warranty with no issues at all with 430kw always amazed me considering older HSVs blowing diffs up easily etc.

[@vaughanhodgson]

the 430kw at the crank is so blowen out of proportion they make just over 300rwkw

[@CurtisLSA]

Yep love mine

[@Low760]

@@vaughanhodgson that's nice. The car as a package is awesome unlike the fgx.

[@Seymour_butts]

@Vaughan Hodgon like most cars, they've tammed them down, let it breathe and get plenty of fuel and a tune there wild! Trust me. 😄

[@dylanfosterphotography6985]

the VF had to grow on me it didnt look like a commodore just like the ve but with all the tech and features HSV has done with the VF throwing in a 10"* diff and a full driveline to handle 1000hp and the factory exhaust is capable to handle 600HP that HSV claimed and that went for (GTS,GTS-R and GTS-R W1) but someone made just over 1200rwhp still on factory driveline and nothing has happened and is a 8 second sleeper. personally wouldnt waste my money on the W1, HSV bought the last of the LS9's, parts are hard to get, there isnt much difference detween the GTS-R and the GTS-R W1 ( dry sump engine,suspension, rims, badge, stitching on the headrests and on the silver plate where the shifter is instead of GTS-R) not much main thing is the engine badging i prefer wet sump over dry anyday because of maintainence costs and dry sump cannot be cheap especcially when they be hard to get been in the GTS and been in and driven the LSA GTS-R they are lovely to drive, first hour of driving one kills your foot because its spring loaded for the "race car feel" easy to handle with a little kick out of the corner 6 pot brakes all round work well dont need much pressure to slow down from 200 to 60 and its really smooth... there was one night the owner had me in the passenger seat nice cold night 9c to be exact took off 1.31G off clock 18 seconds and no slip and the that GTS-R is a total virgin no tune no exhaust not even an k&n filter still the paper genuine ones just shows what they have done now thats parked up reached 35xxxkms just bought a 700hp VF GTS now that is just something

[@davidmclauchlan8261]

Supercharging is definitely the way to go on these motors . I put one on my VE and as you said the driveability is awesome if you just want to idle around but put the foot down and instant power and does not destroy fuel economy !

[@ighfee]

Same with mine, as long as you don't floor it all day long you'll get 10L/100km on the highway due to the bypass. Plus it's a simple bolt on kit, get a good tune and you're away. Super fun overtaking road trains I gotta say 😜

[@aaronclausen654]

Holy bananas, when the power came on in 2nd gear during that launch! What a monster. Beautiful and I'm a Ford man.

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more! This was serious street car goals right here!

[@Seymour_butts]

It's the instant torque that gets you, power on tap all the way through 🤤👌

[@RossReviewsau]

You got that right!

[@CurtisLSA]

Yep that’s why my chan is dedicated to my GTS . Love it and will never get rid of her 👍🏼 I got mine to 4.08 seconds 0-100 , street tyres and manual

[@timed6659]

what upgrades

[@CurtisLSA]

@@timed6659 same just about as this GTS has 700 rwhp

[@RossReviewsau]

I fully believe that mate! All day in the 4 second range with good traction

[@CurtisLSA]

@@RossReviewsau i reckon i could get it to below 4 seconds on street tyres

[@justinlangley9522]

@@CurtisLSA 100% agree to that . i work as a Holden mechanic and worked on a modified GTS manual likely similar spec to this one, taking it down a back alley on my road test was the quickest ive taken down there, and i've driven a 996 Porsche 911 Turbo down the same stretch at a slower speed, not familiar with the car and was easily in the low 5's high 4 sec 0 - 100.

[@ebaxter7]

Again made review mate, love hearing your voice and what you do.

[@RossReviewsau]

Much appreciated!

[@nhraandnascarfanatic5907]

Certainly becoming a very sought after car… 2013 models with close to 100,000 on the clock are going for 90k. And for good reason! Not only is the gen f gts the last of its kind. It would have to be the best car holden has ever made! Even to this day, still a very quick and competitive vehicle

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a forever car 🇦🇺

[@MrShturck]

met the owner of this a car show the other week, super nice guy and an incredible build, really wish i had half an idea of what good cars were when i was buying my first car i for sure wouldve snagged me one of these and just stored it whilst driving a shitbox until my p's were over.great review as always ross and i hope your neck is still intact after this video ;)

[@markblackwell7927]

Loved you car also....look forward to hearing how you go when you get the new engine build sorted.....going to be tuff...

[@MrShturck]

@@markblackwell7927 i mean its no gts but shes still a fun little camry hunter ;) ill have to see if old mate ross is interested in doing another review when the build is finished

[@markblackwell7927]

@@MrShturck im sure he would be interested....its a unique set up....even more when you build the motor an ad the boost....

[@MrShturck]

@@markblackwell7927 just hope traction decides to be on my side then it really will be fun, i really do love your gts ive only ever been in stock ls3 hsvs and one ls7 ve ss ive never quite experienced 700+ hp i bet the feeling is incredible

[@markblackwell7927]

@@MrShturck unfortunately you get used to the power and you want more...have to do for now....🙂

[@LosSS]

I wish we would have received the HSV in the states. But I still got my hands on the chevy ss/holden commodore VF and slapped a LSA on it. So much fun to drive and sure does break necks when I take it out.

[@RossReviewsau]

You done it right with the LSA 😈👌👌👌good to hear

[@PETERNESS]

theres a VYSS gettin round Dandenong Melbourne with VFGTS LSA running gear front to back ,the exterior is just sting red vyss exactly as it left the factory,spoke to the fella at 7/11 early morning on way to work ,Stout Auto sticker on rear glass

[@RossReviewsau]

Oh my god that sounds amazing! Give me that set up in a VZ clubsport and it’s a perfect car 🔥🥵🇦🇺

[@chrissmith9854]

What a package.. that American motor sure can pull.. the sound tho👌.. there’s only a few holdens id own and this might be on the list now.. on point review.. owners done very well

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more! This I really would love to see in my garage

[@KillaK78]

Given it’s power, it’s funny that I read the thumbnail as whiplash

[@RossReviewsau]

😂

[@Rexy888]

The vf 2 was the pinnacle of Australian built cars hands down get one if ya can you wont be disappointed.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s very nice eh

[@Rexy888]

@@RossReviewsau there beautiful cars i had a 17 vf lsa clubsport amazing car better to drive than many European cars of the day.

[@ServingCocktails]

I have a VF and can’t wait to have it lookin like this!

[@RossReviewsau]

😈🇦🇺

[@joanneburford6364]

Great review of the best car I've ever owned - love my GTS 💜

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks 🙏 amazing cars

[@Stm-ij8wi]

It sounds like a E55 on steroids. These 500rwkw ls3s are the top of the food chain. Guy at work has a 2012 Maloo ute with 500rwkw he said nothing can keep up with it

[@RossReviewsau]

They go very hard! Dream car this

[@matthewodwyer7139]

Hahaha your face at 13:04, FUN!! You make me laugh

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 glad I got you to crack up! What a machine this GTS

[@Offender666]

Instantly recognised that place! Cardinia Reservoir park.. ;)

[@RossReviewsau]

thats the one!

[@zacharystevens7801]

Haha traction was definitely against you, I’ve got the exact same car and exact same mods, factory I tested my car at 5 seconds on my dragy(hsv quote 4.4) I’ve yet to test it again but with 200ish extra rwkw I’m sure if you can get it to hook up it’s going to do a hell of a lot better

[@zacharystevens7801]

I’ve put 295 tyres on mine also as opposed to stock 275 which helps a bucket load 😊

[@RossReviewsau]

No way! Awesome build! They go so well eh

[@aaronpreddy35]

Funny thing is if you stayed in it, it probably would've done 100-200 in 4 seconds 🤣

[@RossReviewsau]

Without a doubt!

[@MrTroytroy]

6-8sec range 100-200. More towards the latter as it’s a manual and you lose a bit during the change

[@Grechieman]

I want in my garage a VF GTS next to my FGX XR8, id die a happy man

[@RossReviewsau]

Bro we need a comparison next time

[@Grechieman]

@@RossReviewsau awesome brother let me know

[@markblackwell7927]

​@@GrechiemanHey Mate ...look forward to catching up with you on Friday....should be a great day....I think this collaboration will be very popular......look forward to seeing and hearing your car in person....thanks Mark TUFGNF

[@Grechieman]

@@markblackwell7927 hey dude I responded last night but I think it was deleted or something. I can’t wait either brother should be a good one! Your car is the ultimate beast so it might be a one sided comparison! See you soon man!

[@ighfee]

Gooday everybody lol Johnny you're sounding more Aussie everyday 🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

Especially in a Aussie beast like this 😂😈🇦🇺

[@claytonvankuyl4699]

Always thought it was weird and American doing Aussie cars 🤣 but still does a good job.

[@RossReviewsau]

I love these Aussie cars!

[@russelblackwell6041]

Thanks Johnny great job Marks stoked

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yamahaguy1732]

Sad to think that Pontiac could have had some more badass rides like this had GM not freaked out and killed the brand off.

[@jimmydahand]

Nice work man

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it

[@pete508]

I love this car as well Johnny,It's a big call to say out of all the cars this is probably the best car you've ever driven but I can clearly see why buddy,all round there's nothing to fault it's virtually perfect bro,if I could just win the lotto I'd buy one & have it near identical lol,she's an animal & we wouldn't want her any other way yeah haha,you're a legend mate best Aussie car review channel hands down 🏆👍

[@gts-5349]

Beautiful 😍 Can’t beat that sound!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more!

[@crustydownunder]

Another great review, Rossco.

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it mate

[@henkojo7814]

Sounds just as good as the engine in the Mustang SM17 ;)

[@RossReviewsau]

This was even better 😈🔥

[@CargiantwaAu]

WOW Awesome car

[@RossReviewsau]

🔥👌

[@moosethe1st910]

I have seen some great drag times from these beasts making low 10s mid 9s.

[@RossReviewsau]

I believe it 🔥

[@TinShed]

Great car. Hsv did go out with a bang...

[@RossReviewsau]

that they did

[@turab2596]

In good conditions, with normal tires and roads, from factory they can do 4.5 seconds to 100. This should be able to do high 3s

[@RossReviewsau]

It would if you were at the drags with slick tires 🛞

[@MrTroytroy]

The logic of extrapolation doesn’t work like that. More power means more wheel spin and slower times. The only exception to this is using warmed up drag radials on a prepped strip - otherwise you get slower than the factory (highly optimistic) time. No HSV that Ross has tested (and he’s tested a lot) has got better than 5.18secs. He’s tested over 40 Commodores and only two got into the four sec range and that one was running drag radials and a drag set up.

[@type1ist]

Hey Johnny, how does this car compare to the 557rwk FGX XR8 that you reviewed a few months ago?

[@ryandenhartog9671]

^^^

[@RossReviewsau]

Honestly both really comparable on speed.. but I just really preferred this GTS.. the LSA screams and just a better package

[@bus5683]

Unfortunately ford didn’t have the money and budget to go all out with the gtf and the fgx, you can see just from the interior of the gts the difference is money spent

[@Grechieman]

@@RossReviewsau Agreed buddy, I will gracefully take my hat off to this car, although i think it still would be cool to do a comparo next time you are down in Melb :) let me know if you are interested haha

[@markblackwell7927]

@@Grechieman love your set up....would love to get together to do a comparison....im sure you'll hold on to that beast....magic car..

[@ebaxter7]

Manual i hope

[@RossReviewsau]

Yup

[@buzzliteyear11]

Tuf indeed...great car, great review

[@hsvdamian5485]

Great video and an awesome car

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks! 👍

[@perpetualgrin5804]

No one reviews the 3.0 l Omega 😢

[@CurtisLSA]

I would if someone offered it to me for my videos

[@RossReviewsau]

Find me a nice one 😅

[@kristianspencer1978]

You need to drive a w1.👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Im desperate 😩🙏🙏🙏

[@missinglink4205]

For such a good motor damn their ugly, the motor that is hence why I keep the cover on my 6litre. Me thinks Ross almost likes this more then his f6. 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@markcalleja8463]

The speedo was moving up real fast in 2nd gear

[@RossReviewsau]

Oh yeh! 💥

[@peterlee6745]

Hi Ross What a Bitching Ride. Sad They no longer make these No More./ Just Sold my HSV / VXR8 in UK. 4 a Audi RS 4 . Parts 4 the HSV is getting Hard 2 get Over Here . Great Vid .Cheers M8

[@MrClemmo13]

Awesome. Love it!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks!

[@CaptainSimon142]

damn things a bloody beast

[@RossReviewsau]

So good eh

[@CaptainSimon142]

@@RossReviewsau definitely!

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Definitely saw the car on your other channel

[@RossReviewsau]

👌👌👌

[@MrBobbit666]

The vf gtsr is the top of the mountain best one ther ever built

[@RossReviewsau]

W1

[@ArchimedeanEye]

launch in second for a real quick 0-100

[@CurtisLSA]

first is better ive got the same amount of power just about as this video and got it to 4.08 seconds. Did a video of it also on my chan

[@RossReviewsau]

I reckon 4 seconds all day with a good launch and traction*

[@danieleriksson1141]

surely you do a gtsr w1 review next

[@RossReviewsau]

I have been looking not an easy car to find

[@davidtranmedia5112]

Review a GTSR and W1 next please. In Utes and Sedan and wagon forms

[@RossReviewsau]

I hope I can! Very hard cars to get out nowadays

[@bus5683]

Hahhahaha you think it’s that easy to just go get one to review ?😂

[@94toxic94]

This just shits on all those f6's, gt's cars made by fpv. This is quicker than all of them, looks better, the interior is worlds apart and just overall the better car. Fpv is the poor version of hsv lol. Not even comparable if anything, what does fpv have at all against hsv? All their motors don't compete with lsa's. Hsv for the win by a mioe for sure, great car

[@nzmarco]

What's the price difference again?

[@vaughanhodgson]

lol this has been highly moddified. stock they make less than the fpv. and if u want to mod the f6 shits on this all day

[@bashyamate2613]

@@nzmarco bruh hsv were probably one of the best bang for buck muscle car, I like the falcons just as much but the interior is shit and the engines weren't as powerful

[@CurtisLSA]

Don’t upset the Barra boys they get angry 😂

[@94toxic94]

@@vaughanhodgson nah to mod a f6 to make the same power as this car in the vid itlk take a lot. It'll cost a shit tonne too lol. Plus a stock barra won't be able to handle this power whereas this lsa takes it all day.

[@marlonbaird6070]

Prices on these have become ridiculous tho just like the XR6

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s getting out of reach sadly eh

[@ryandenhartog9671]

How does it compare to the 500kw fgx xr8 you reviewed?

[@RossReviewsau]

Honestly I liked this more.. the LSA screams

[@dylanrichards9733]

Wanna do a video on my 2005 c55 AMG??

[@RossReviewsau]

Send me a message on fb or instagram

[@ozwasp]

That's more rwhp than Mad Max's Interceptor

[@RossReviewsau]

😈😈😈

[@aaronpitts2762]

Isn't that supercharged red vf sv6 faster 0-100? It was 5.55.

[@RossReviewsau]

Maybe

[@aaronpitts2762]

@@RossReviewsau do you think the road conditions plus the amount of power was tricky at the time to put down a better time? Your reviews are great btw

[@aaronpitts2762]

@@RossReviewsau do you think the road conditions plus the amount of power was tricky at the time to put down a better time? Your reviews are great btw

[@MrTroytroy]

Yeah the SV6 was quicker with a 5.55secs. There’s a bunch of cammed V8’s that were also demonstrably quicker too.

[@jasoncook6177]

Aussie Aussie Aussie nice

[@RossReviewsau]

Oi Oi Oi

[@djr60]

Put a horn on a jellyfish.

[@gts-5349]

How do you record your audio?

[@RossReviewsau]

exhaust mic

[@gts-5349]

@@RossReviewsau where was it placed? Just got a mic setup would love to capture sound this good

[@Infectedgumball]

2022 dodge hellcat redeye widebody all the way

[@RossReviewsau]

I am pissed we don’t get them here

[@cameronwang6774]

A hellcat charger would be better no?

[@RossReviewsau]

Not sure I would love to compare one

[@paulrodsted3905]

Yeah and Australia missed out on it too because it was too fucking expensive for the average person to afford.....

[@RossReviewsau]

Still cheaper than most

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

All these were scrapped up by investors and locked away.

[@ryno1808]

They have dropped by like 50 grand since covid you can get em for like 90 grand know. There still expensive but not as they were before. Yes they were like 140 but seriously who was buying em at that price.

[@tristanhilston]

Sad life, runs on timing chain

[@marcusgray404]

Pretty much a copy of the c63

[@RossReviewsau]

For a 3rd the price

[@nomad9584]

Hope you drove the shit outta this Ross. As stupid and impractical as these are to own, christ do they stand out on the road. Holden really nailed the design of this HSV and it's anything but subtle!

[@CurtisLSA]

Impractical to own ? You wot mate 😂

[@kitemett]

Huh? ya what/

[@RossReviewsau]

I reckon it’s pretty practical 😅 but yes so much fun to drive and the road presence is unreal

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Nobody cares an auto might be faster. Manual all the way

[@RossReviewsau]

Facts! 😈👌

[@Le_Frenchy]

Not really. We have the ZL1 Camaro and CTS-V with the same LSA engines.

[@RossReviewsau]

Way prefer this tbh