Supercharged CV8Z Holden Monaro!!! Modified Review!!!

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On this weeks Video i take out the 2005 CV8Z limited edition Holden Monaro! witch i thought was going to be stock! lol well.... was i ever wrong! but in a good way haha this Monaro had been modified to somewhere around 700-800HP and was one of the best sounding cars i've ever driven! the noise from the supercharger and the 3 inch exhaust was just magical! I can honestly say this was one of the craziest cars i've ever had on the channel! so i hope you enjoyed it and got some entertainment from my near death test drive of the "modified" CV8Z! lol please like and comment and consider subscribing if your new here.. let me know what other cars you'd like to see in the future :)
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[@EntraineurPerth]

This car is awesome to drive and goes better than demonstrated in the video.

[@RossReviewsau]

have you driven this beast?! yes its hard to show how mental it actually is on camera.. lol

[@EntraineurPerth]

@@RossReviewsau I own it and love it

[@RossReviewsau]

EntraineurPerth oh man you are a very lucky guy😆🙌 hope you didn’t mind the video showing me rip it a little bit 😅 one of the best v8s I’ve ever driven.. do you know more about the mods?

[@EntraineurPerth]

Hi Ross. I have no real details about the modifications yet but should know more in the next few days. I will let you know. I had it checked by my mechanic who is a performance specialist and he said the modifications were done very well but without taking the vehicle apart it would be difficult to know. I will go and see the mechanic who last serviced it as soon as I can.

[@RossReviewsau]

EntraineurPerth that would be killer if you could let me know! Very curious! 😁 thanks m8

[@peterlee6745]

nice one Ross .Your face said it all. Im in UK Got a VXR Monaro 5.7 in Uk its Stock 385bhp. Had it 4yrs now. Time 4 its Big brother VXR8 6.2 Long live the V8 . Cheers mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Peter Lee haha my face doesn’t lie eh😳🤣 yes these were sold as a VXR in the UK and a Pontiac G8 in America.. long live the V8s!

[@jameswilson8820]

The CV8 in the UK unfortunately didn't come with a sunroof

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

@@jameswilson8820 Unless you like driving in a bath, sunroof is a bad idea in 🇬🇧 I have a 99 Hsv vt2 commodore here in the U.K. one of 32 imported

[@MeanAzz_13]

Even *Ford fans* agree the *interior* of the car is a *sweet* place to be. And then there's the *power* the *sound* and the *sleek toned look.* 🍺 From *NZL* 🇳🇿

[@RossReviewsau]

i love these cars! ps a HSV GTO is coming soon ;)

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@RossReviewsau *mean az bro!* 🍺 👌🏽 gotta say as a former owner of both *Holden and Ford,* with a soft spot for the 1970's *Valiants* 💪🏾 *Mopar,* I've been watching a stack of HSV GTS, R8s and *W1* videos. I've taken a liking to the *GTS and R8's* and I'm thinking of *purchasing* one once I win Powerball.

[@mynameiskyled00d]

Love your reviews man, from supercharged hsv's to ford f6's. No bias and always smiling everytime you put the foot down. Keep it up mate!!

[@RossReviewsau]

Adliberty thanks m8!!! 🙌🙏 really try to do as many Aussie reviews as I can 😅📸🇦🇺 many more to come appreciate the support

[@MitchJ11]

Awesome modified beast!! Loved the sounds it makes and your reaction too😆. Another fantastic video keep it up ross

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks M8! This one was def up there with some of the top stuff i've seen on the channel yet!

[@StrykerWolf92]

Now way that car is making 700-800 with that baby 112 supercharger. More like 500.

[@RossReviewsau]

yeh i reckon your right m8.. car was bloody quick but not that quick

[@seanmegarrity6109]

saw this car on the road the other day, still in good nick

[@RossReviewsau]

So happy to hear

[@djvali9577]

Can't get over the sound of this thing tho 🤤

[@RossReviewsau]

Best Sounding Car yet!!!!🔥

[@petergoodwin2465]

True mare it sounds great like an old V8.

[@gavinr9107]

Been watching quite a few of your videos now Ross. Great content keep it up mate! You are criminally undersubscribed but I hope that picks up a heap more moving forward :)

[@RossReviewsau]

appreciate the support :) it makes it all worth while when i see comments like this! Hopefully the snowball effect will come soon with the subscribers 😆 but im having a blast anyway!

[@ChasingGiants23]

You are SLAYING IT DUDE! KEEP IT UP

[@RossReviewsau]

@@ChasingGiants23 thanks you!🙏

[@JohnPedder]

Rad video man, love your work.

[@RossReviewsau]

John Pedder 🙏 thank you bro! glad you enjoyed it 🤘🔥

[@TrackDayClub]

Great vid Ross. You are always welcome at our event .

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks you 🙌 would love to some time 📸😁

[@SteveW84]

I bet it is a lot of fun! thanks for the inspiration- I ve never owned a v8 super car/ muscle car as yet!

[@RossReviewsau]

it still is one of the best V8s ive taken out :) you need to try one.. you will be hooked then ha

[@peterlee6745]

Had a MONARO VXR 6.0 in UK Lovey Car . But Now Got a 6.2 VXR8 Love your V8s

[@georgecupac1202]

Great video Ross

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! this was a fun one

[@Goodboy4God]

What a beauty! Heavenly sounding and timeless design, will be mine someday 🧡

[@RossReviewsau]

You got this!

[@ChasingGiants23]

MENTAL CAR MENTAL REVIEW. SO LOVED THAT!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks m8 glad you enjoyed that one! this was a true no nonsense aussie muscle car🤘🇦🇺

[@kademavroudis2357]

Ford took the mercury Capri to the US in the 90’s and the Mitsubishi Diamante was australian made but that’s it, this would have been the first Aussie built GM vehicle to be importerd to the US

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks you for confirming that! i love the aussie cars its a shame so few where ever exported! they were some dam good cars!

[@kademavroudis2357]

Absolutely 🤣 I have always had Australian made cars, first being a VT Holden commodore, now a Toyota Aurion (Aussie built V6 Camry) at the moment but I’m going to have to turn to the Americans now 😈

[@petergoodwin2465]

@@kademavroudis2357 i still have old Chryslers made here in Adelaide, The Regal se v8 has been the best car ive ever owned, 1 million ks on it but has a hot 360 in it now with alloy heads and the best of everything. Ive given that car a hard life but looked after it. True Australia made great cars but traitors running Australia dont want anything made here.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Fantastic review and fantastic car

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you liked it!

[@plumbs7199]

Another awesome vid ! Even for a Holden !!

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! pure heaven for the ears right here

[@lesliewoodley2384]

Sick video!! love my HSV GTO COUPE here in NZ, pretty rare only 365 came to New Zealand. Peace from New Zealand

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it these go hard!

[@brodiekay5582]

Congrats on 5 k

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! halfway to my goal for the year!

[@brodiekay5582]

Ross Reviews dude if u keep up the videos that u are doing I reckon you could get 20 easy

[@RossReviewsau]

@@brodiekay5582 thanks m8 that would be a dream! still got lots on the way so lets hope!

[@WarriorPleb]

I hope 1 day you can review a 355 stroker vehicle :) good channel!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for letting me know what you want to see next! i will do my best to find one! thanks for the support

[@fastmonaro05]

Not really a smallish coupe mate. It was based off a full-sized VT-VZ platform designed in secret by Mike Simcoe who is now vice GM president of global design. Back in the days when GM possessed vision and creativity. Even most of GM-H had no idea this car had been created. There was a V6 Buick based Supercharged version and V8 LS1 5.7 Ltr + 6.0Ltr. Supercharger most likely a Whipple but could be a Harrop, Magnuson or Eaton type.T56 gearbox or possibly a Tremec upgrade. Also, AWD coupe made used by HSV. Straight line car????Not for the windies???? LOL. They do handle with full IRS, a good spring and shock combo trust me. We live for the Windies in Oz. If you LOVE the sound try the last VF series with Bi-Modal exhaust. Sound like the god of thunder x 10. But so glad you love the car and it's so sad that you didn't get to experience the HSV version stateside. It's so sad that now Americans are finding out what great cars like this and Ford Falcon were after they were killed off. We love them and will miss them. Find an HSV GTS/GTO version and a Falcon GT or Barra powered Force6 turbo. Then your smile will never leave your face.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks for all that info! its small-ish in comparison to the regular sedans they make i was referring to and i said a straight line car more so because it was so heavily modified lol very scary going around the corners 🤣 but this car felt dam good and was way more than i could have ever expected! there are some FPV cars coming to the channel soon.. and HSVs keep an eye out XD

[@fastmonaro05]

@@RossReviewsau No worries mate. I froze the video on your face after hitting the throttle and should have framed it. Priceless!!!!! Enjoy the rest of our cars mate. You should go to Summernats some time which is a horsepower car fest in Canberra each year. You will love the FPV GTF V8 blown Coyote motor, BA, BF,FG XR6 Turbo version. And find a GTSR VF. And if you like history maybe a VL SS Group A or one of the Holden V8 Powered Commodores with a stroker 355 crank. Look forward to your other reviews mate.Because you reaction is just worth the watch.

[@RossReviewsau]

Mick Taylor 🤣 thanks m8! Yes I’m planning on going to some more events this year! Good to know I got another RossReviewsau fan🙏🙏🙏

[@whyyes6428]

@@fastmonaro05 Yeah mate mate mate mate mate got the non-condescending version mate? Pretty sure Jonathan has been in Australia doing this car stuff long enough to know what he's on about mate mate mate.

[@fastmonaro05]

@@whyyes6428 So do you have a mirror syndrome???? Because you keep reflecting MATE over and over again!!!! Poor Bugger

[@Jo_Wardy]

The two door Coupes are actually really Cool. I like the CV6 supercharged coupe monaro.

[@RossReviewsau]

very cool looking cars eh

[@BrainztormProductions]

You should review a done up L67, one that has an upgraded pulley, a2a intercooler, tune, diff gears and cam

[@RossReviewsau]

would be very keen hope one day to find one

[@v88dicky32]

I'm on my second Monaro here in the UK. Shouldn't have sold my first one lol, but hey ho 😂👍🏻 They're getting super rare here now, so I'll definitely be keeping this one! Regards 🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@RossReviewsau]

Very nice! i would imagine they are quite rare in the UK.. gald you got some Aussie cars down there too :)

[@v88dicky32]

@@RossReviewsau Yes, they were sold under the Vauxhall brand, another GM branch. We got about 800 imported in total between 2004 and 2006

[@RossReviewsau]

@@v88dicky32 lucky to have one then my the sounds of it! good on ya m8 take car of it :)

[@v88dicky32]

@@RossReviewsau Will do buddy 👍

[@tovape]

my fav car

[@RossReviewsau]

still one of the best i've had on the show

[@ericmepho7017]

Cv8 are nice but Gto monaro are awesome 😎

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes they are! need to get in a GTO! lets hope soon :)

[@sumosprojects]

I’m into Fords but love Holden’s as well & this Monaro is one sick puppy mate, you have an awesome channel & the look on your face when you plant it is priceless 🇦🇺💪🍻👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks a ton! gald your enjoying the channel as much as i am haha

[@damnationswarhead8005]

Tight box😀love it.

[@RossReviewsau]

very tight

[@rurimoto]

Awesome color

[@RossReviewsau]

It really is!

[@melaniepearson9622]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers gald you enjoyed it

[@jasongrech5293]

that would probably be an aftermarket shifter called a rip shifter shortens the shifts and feels great i have one in my vy senator

[@RossReviewsau]

yes im 100% sure it was

[@0403019]

No, sorry to say that we made and sent to the USA the mercury Capri (sold here as Ford Capri) and the Mitsubishi Diamante (sold here as a Mitsubishi Verada) before we did something nice and sent the monaro as an apology to the abovementioned cars. Loving the vids Ross

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers for the info :) yes first worthy aussie car to be sent to the states haha glad your enjoying the channel

[@themoviehobbit355]

Got myself one 🥰

[@RossReviewsau]

Good stuff

[@adammoffatt3832]

Actually looked a little scared of this one that says alot.the sound of it is insane.

[@RossReviewsau]

I was nervous 😬

[@robkeogh4593]

Gday Ross. The missus has a CV8Z.....exactly the same specs as the one tested (minus supercharger) with low k's. The gearbox in it is really nice, short shifting and really positive in its action. Of course my FPV GT-P is a far superior car in every way.........🤔

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta love that Ford vs Holden rivalry :p both amazing vehicles

[@jeffaustin8112]

Canning Dam aye

[@RossReviewsau]

Jeff Austin one of my fav spots 👌

[@jimmydahand]

Nice

[@adrianfewster8391]

Lookout Mad Max !!!

[@carsandcrap4601]

Digging the videos But stock models would be nicer to see as a comparison between different manufacturers ie.. fg GT and ve gts or bf f6 and vz club sport is u can see what you think of same year Aussie performance models

[@RossReviewsau]

Let's get it gamed thanks bro I’ll take that on board.. I actually thought this was going to be stock n when I rocked up to the dealer he casually told me by the way it’s been supercharged and making 7-800 hp🤣 prob more like 650 but was an absolute animal.. hoping to get a stock one on the channel again soon to see the difference

[@stinkfinger1942]

And.... It's sold...lol Great review, I really wish they had made a VE coupe (I'll never call these a Monaro), much nicer shape. I'd be surprised if this things pushin 700hp, 500-600 maybe just with torque out the wazoo 💪😉

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i checked the link just after posting and it was already sold haha honestly doesn't surprise me that car was crazy! would really love to get it on the dyno and find out..

[@fastmonaro05]

They indeed made a prototype VE coupe called coupe 60 that was built and displayed. But guess what...….GM killed that too. And the idea of exporting the Ute and Sportswagon to USA. Bob Lutz was a great MD of GM but once he left was replaced with a new breed of bean counter derived people who like Ford had no respect or appreciation for Aussie engineered, designed and built cars. www.whichcar.com.au/features/australias-best-concepts-2008-holden-coupe-60

[@ftgoggi4715]

The ls2 engined variant, named monaro vxr in the uk, pushes 450 to 500 whp with a vortech supercharger, sports cats and cat back exhaust. Would be very surprised if the monaro in this vid wasnt pushing at least 600 whp

[@gtfloorfarkn6718]

The ve/vf was the ugly duckling, over exaggerated wheel arches/fail ass end ( especially on the utes) plus they weigh 1950kgs the last decent shape was the vz ute, prefer the vu ss. Glad they made the monaro when they did, v2 was great with the vy/vz seats/dash/steering wheel etc.

[@67judge]

I would like 👍🏽 to have seen this reviewed in stock form. To see how it compares to my 06 Pontiac GTO.

[@RossReviewsau]

ill review a stock one some day.. but this would have been a very similar car to the pontiac GTO

[@Kirk-dw5ok]

She’s a factory box I own one of these they’re extremely serious cars

[@RossReviewsau]

thats amazing if it was factory! felt so good! really surprised me.. you got yourself a weapon of a car there!

[@Kirk-dw5ok]

I can completely agree with you they come stock with 225 kilowatts which I must say is quite disappointing but all I did with mine was do extractors full exhaust system and a Mafless tune now it makes 317KW which is 425HP which is quite alright considering how little has been done

[@RossReviewsau]

Kirk170153 that’s impressive for such minor mods!

[@MrRohanThomas]

One of my favourite cars, the Monaro

[@jasonhorvath4272]

@@Kirk-dw5ok sorry you don’t get an extra 92kw of power with just an Exhaust and tune.

[@gacattack1234]

Coup is same size as sedan only roof has been lowered and maybe rear overhang cut a little short. Also not to unusual a model considering the history of these two brands locally with coupe versions of their sedans in the 60s and 70s

[@akshayb5265]

“No drone area” drone anyways lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Akshay B 😏😎 hahaha

[@dardyclubby1956]

U should review Royal car scene Cruises one night. 👍👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Dardy Clubby I’ve been trying to for ages lol but doing KZbin part time never seem to get enough time 🤷‍♂️ it’s coming tho! Soon enough I’ll get to one and show off the clubs scene 📸✊🔥

[@jman4652]

Mate. You need to get your hands on the monaro gto Awd version. That thing is an animal. But this is is nice as.

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to see one.. wasn't sure they did a AWD model.. interesting

[@jman4652]

@@RossReviewsau from memory. They only made 500 So hard to find.

[@jman4652]

@@RossReviewsau www.whichcar.com.au/features/hsv-coupe-4-used-car-buyers-guide This is it mate

[@Magoo-li9pp]

When this car was imported to the us the Pontiac club of America swapped the front page picture of a Pontiac GTO to a Mustang in protest and disgust at the bubble car look.

[@RossReviewsau]

I hate the Pontiac front end.. but the Holden GTO looks good

[@urabusliberty9258]

The first car that I know of built in aus and exported to the us the the Magna/verada

[@RossReviewsau]

really yes i keep forgetting about the magna.. n there was a performance one too right

[@urabusliberty9258]

Ross Reviews yeah the Ralliart but that was never in the us they had the verada

[@axemurderer101]

Anyone else laugh when he said "just by looking at it the cams have been done" so much wrong with that statement haha

[@RossReviewsau]

axemurderer101 obviously from when I started it and drove it I could feel the lumpy cams

[@axemurderer101]

@@RossReviewsau Cams as in plural lol, just teasing

[@RossReviewsau]

axemurderer101 all good 🤙

[@ESISTTIGER]

Judging by the note it's got supercharger, stroker kit, cam and a short shifter

[@RossReviewsau]

Bombadore Garage you got a good ear m8! I’d say your on the money!

[@ESISTTIGER]

@@RossReviewsau I'm like a 3rd generation commodore/Monaro freak haha been around em since I was a little kid I can tell alot off them purely by sound and shift length although I prefer the V6 they are under the radar and make alot of power when properly done there is a man getting around with a street driven V6 turbo with 1000rwhp

[@Terraceview]

Mate I gave up my motorbikes cause I kept losing my license. Now you do this to me

[@RossReviewsau]

BarryEssex 🤣🤣🤣 🏎💨

[@Lordkeggles]

I just want one...! 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

you and me both brotha

[@aspieotaku3580]

We got the same car in the states it was limited its rebadged the Pontiac GTO.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes you do have them..

[@aspieotaku3580]

@@RossReviewsau sucks both brands discontinued, we still have the Camaro and Mustang, i wish Australia had an autonomous company to make muscle cars, i think tickfords still around though i could be wrong im a yank.

[@Cooper-ju4uj]

I’m guessing this would be a good burnout car

[@RossReviewsau]

OOOOOHHHHHH YYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! STRAYA🇦🇺😆

[@petergoodwin2465]

How good was this , those gearboxes are great . Expensive to rebuild, $4500 plus $1500 for a decent clutch. Wife used a Cheap Chinese blue steel clutch in her Vz SS , it destroyed the gearbox . It has 300,000 on it and that vz flys along .She was going to sell it because of the gearbox, i said no , been a very good car , Its done a waterpump, radiator and serpentine pulleys. Not bad for 300.000 and the engine is perfect but i oil change every 5,000 . These are good cars ,they go hand but can only imagine how fast that Monaro is being super charged . They sell those supercharger kits for old Mopars but its fast enough how it is. Great review mate love it.

[@RossReviewsau]

GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT M8!! :) these cars really are great! i like the SS as well! strong engines them LS1s go forever🙌

[@stevenkane8085]

You can see it's cammed just by looking at it ,must have x-ray vision my bro

[@RossReviewsau]

can hear the cam....

[@kevinobrien4155]

I think this was up for sale last week

[@RossReviewsau]

really!? its quite the weapon

[@pault8697]

I looked at this car before it got given to a dealer to sell it and the guy that built it told me the engine was a 6 litre l98 motor.

[@RossReviewsau]

i think your right.. i unfortunately had no info besides a over told power figure.. was an absolute weapon of a car tho..

[@user-in6hy2qe6u]

Absolutely awesome cars,I'm here in the US and owned an 04,05 and currently own a low mile 06 six speed. Wont sell for anything!!!

[@ukido]

my dad owns his own modified one and the only problem is the shipping is more expensive than the actual parts and the parts themselves are expensive

[@RossReviewsau]

true thats something to consider.. great cars tho eh!

[@ukido]

@@RossReviewsau yeah

[@garykegs18]

Anyone know want make of supercharger on this featured car please.? It’s not yella terra or harrop!

[@ighfee]

Sounds like a Whipple

[@juslookinatyas]

Cam, not cams, one cam. I hear you say it a lot. LS engines only have one cam mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes this is my mistake i frequently make as used to talking about my Ford lol

[@ElijahTichborne]

Is this still up there?

[@RossReviewsau]

Nah sold pretty quickly eh a fan bought it tho!

[@ElijahTichborne]

@@RossReviewsau hahaha nah i meant is it still up there as in out of all the cars you have had on the channel. In your opinion would it still be one of the top rated rides

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely one of the coolest Holden’s🔥 I’d say not top 5 but easily top 10

[@Mr57ride]

might have a rip shift ?

[@RossReviewsau]

i think it def had one

[@docdeth5146]

Hollllly Shit 😆😆😆 Yeah baby what a ride

[@RossReviewsau]

Mint eh

[@I_Negan_I]

Best sounding car in the world. Monaro king of V8s!!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

They sound great

[@thanhdo5591]

We would get more of a idea of how fast the car is if you had a camera on the speedo

[@RossReviewsau]

Son Do trying to keep that a secret lol👮‍♂️

[@DobroPlayer12]

Nice try, officer

[@Autoholicqld]

Only 1100 made!! Shout out to the HSV owners....yeeeew

[@RossReviewsau]

wicked car! love a good HSV

[@jmarb6456]

I own the US version plus sum and there a hand full...

[@RossReviewsau]

They really are so much fun eh!

[@McRcFly]

I have one.

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice rides

[@McRcFly]

@@RossReviewsau its actually my dads. He loved it.. so much. But he is suffering from dementia and can't drive anymore... wasn't happy when we all told him he shouldn't drive any more he was a taxi driver for 40yrs.. So now its in my garage (out of sight out of mind) i will end up with it but not sure what to do with it. Store it away? Drive it.. or sell it one day... She is pretty clean... has 98k kms. Its been modded with full stainless big exhaust and cold air intake setup. Its a beast. I would get myself into trouble with this thing. When i start it up once a week i get a bit sad. Dads music comes on the cd player and i leave it on. Dementia is a curse. This was his dream car. I should make a short vid of it and upload it. It was built in August 2005 but holden didn't sequentually number the builds.. Would love to know what build it is. On the car report the dealer sold it in 2008... weird.

[@kristianspencer1978]

The Vauxhall manaro vxr500 is a much nicer car. And very rare. Never seen one on the road. Beast.

[@dailydrivencommander6843]

Hsv coupe 4 is even more rare

[@PLK123]

10:15 Could of said *Holden on*

[@RossReviewsau]

send it lol

[@Mr-th5hw]

Holden Manutts

[@Elguapo93]

Your reaction with that 400+rwkw turbo ute was better when you put your foot down.. v8 boring.. power delivery of a turbo is incredible.

[@RossReviewsau]

shifty dingo I think the ute did surprise me more for sure! This was def a beast tho!🔥🙌 very close cars! on speed the turbo FG was more violent! This was much more controlled but still I had to be very cautious 😳🤣

[@RossReviewsau]

shifty dingo haha can’t argue with that! I can remember very well! Foot goes down (warp speed engaged) 😳 full concentration mode 🤣

[@Elguapo93]

Ross Reviews you canadian or americano?

[@RossReviewsau]

shifty dingo born n raised Canadian 🇨🇦🙌 but Aus is home now 🤘🇦🇺

[@alexisamtosta]

You could have not filmed the "No drone area" sign at least. Lol.

[@RossReviewsau]

haha dare to live dangerously

[@alexisamtosta]

@@RossReviewsau At least you were filming in an area that could cause harm to others. By the way...that car is wonderful. Take care

[@RossReviewsau]

@@alexisamtosta couldn't you mean haha? cheers yes it was an amazing car very fun out on the backroads :)

[@alexisamtosta]

@@RossReviewsau For sure

[@genericultraammonia1061]

Looks like my Pontiac gto

[@RossReviewsau]

yes very similar car! basically the US version

[@nordic5490]

Well... your tyres didn't light uncontrollably, so it cetaomly isn't a XR6 TURBO with a.turbo upgrade. Want a white knuckle. Ride ? Drive a XR6T with 24psi boost. mine can scare the siht out of me.

[@RossReviewsau]

Nor Dic this was controllable with a stable foot! But you had to be very careful! I’ve reviewed a Xr6turbo with over 400kw on the channel before check it out if ya haven’t already! FG model and that thing would light up all the time! Any gear

[@Superkaioken87]

5.7? I thought the 05+ was 6.0 only unless they swapped in a 5.7 which would make zero sense.

[@RossReviewsau]

Jacob Herron I believe you are right with some 05-06 models.. my info on this one tho was a 5.7🤷‍♂️ was a beast modified a lot tho

[@thakery5720]

I like a tight box - but then I ain't talkin' about a car.......

[@RossReviewsau]

😎

[@NewtownVids]

Pontiac GTO

[@RossReviewsau]

Same same

[@liamultraracer2060]

why would you mod it

[@RossReviewsau]

LiamUltraRacer I get what your saying as it was a limited run car.. but trust me this car was sooooo goood! Obviously the value would not be as much as a stock one but dam did it drive well🙌

[@iamasmurf1122]

@@RossReviewsau so in Australia throwing in more power is almost pointless, you can not use the power here in Australia without losing your license so they are a waste of money , i have a stock LS1 calais and i dont really ever get to use its potential in Australia , over regulated

[@ighfee]

Why mod it lol, for fun of course 🤘

[@shanecameron7869]

You should consider wearing a helmet and fireproof overalls driving that thing.

[@RossReviewsau]

I really should 🤣

[@jaidynheadford4092]

it sounds so fat and juicy!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

best sounding V8 i've ever tested

[@snapjenk]

The wing is horrendous. Get rid of it

[@RossReviewsau]

ya prob would look cooler with out it fair call

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

All u need is for a Kangaroo 2 jump out of the bushes. Lol..

[@RossReviewsau]

worst nightmare

[@aspieotaku3580]

Camaro just as fast lol.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

You kinda have an American accent

[@RossReviewsau]

canadian

[@terrificspokesman7416]

@@RossReviewsau oh OK are you from Canada

[@Monstero5o]

You get the same experience and speed in a stock fg turbo brus lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Beast60 I gotta disagree on this one 😅 speed would be similar.. but the experience was night and day! Supercharged V8 vs Turbo 6 I wish I could have captured this car a bit better because it was seriously insane.. the rumble was nuts.. best V8 car I’ve reviewed yet.. but was heavily modified.. love the FPV Boss engines tho😍

[@Monstero5o]

@@RossReviewsau Bro, the only engine that matters is the big bad BARRA bruh. We don't do these baby V8s ;)

[@RossReviewsau]

Beast60 Barras are the best from aus but to be fair you can’t beat the sound of a V8

[@Monstero5o]

@@RossReviewsau You beat it by winning every race ;)

[@trixnhoez2964]

Why do all xr6t owners seem like they are probably still in their teenage years lol..

[@adriandarby9518]

7-800hp, bahaha typical used car salesman talk, i doubt it. my mates got similar work done but with a better super charger to his 6ltr clubby and is only getting 650hp. More like 500.

[@RossReviewsau]

Adrian Darby I think around 600 was a more realistic figure.. they may have been pulling my leg a bit but I tell ya this was one tough Holden.. best sounding V8 I’ve ever driven

[@cv8z231]

I owned exactly the same car from new. Old Bill Lee built the 5.7 with exactly the same supercharger he's got on this one. It was Largely a stock motor with cam and upgraded fuel delivery to suite. This was back in 07. It made roughly 470hp.good torque but not overly powerful. I ended up frying the piston so bought an ls2 crate motor and stuck the same supercharger on it making about 427hp,largely stock.that was fun enough. At the time Harrrop & Walkinshaw were starting to bring out these whipple supercharger capable of up to 800+ hp.,but not these little ones. Great car. But the guy driving it is a douche. They are an excellent handling car in the twists if set up right. He's never driven a fast car before because he behaves like a novice.

[@ighfee]

Depends whether they mean fwhp or rwhp

[@lengerer]

The shape of this bathtub commodore is terrible, it’s aged really badly. The latest shape VE/VF is much nicer imo

[@fastmonaro05]

Yeah what ever mate. We love them in Oz. Like all our Aussie made classics.

[@RossReviewsau]

i think the Holden looks far better than the GTO version but id agree its not there best car... i still prefer the utes and the sedans 🙃

[@beaugunn2632]

@@RossReviewsau .... Sorry Sir, late for class again. You know ...... bloody work. Now on this point, I shall beg to differ. I think that Pontiac actually straightened out a vulgar front end on the VZ, and actually added a bit of extra pizazz to the already well-sorted VE front treatment. Given the choice, I would jump at the Seppo offerings.

[@RossReviewsau]

@LS3.8YA hahaha love the banter between you guys

[@beaugunn2632]

@LS3.8YA ..... Hah! ..... I'm drinkin' VB, and did the dropped meat pie have sauce on it? Yep, work is fine thanks, but I am home tomorrow for a two week break. I need it!

[@TheVellaterra]

Get your facts straight before doing a running doco.

[@brianbdawg3059]

It looks like a GTO

[@RossReviewsau]

yup it is the same..

[@WarriorPleb]

I hope 1 day you can review a 355 stroker vehicle :) good channel!

[@petergoodwin2465]

355s go great ,mate has one in a brocky group 3 . Its a beautiful engine.