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I have a VS SS Ute and a few people have told me it could be a limited edition with only 300 made. Does anyone know if this is true and where the proof can be found. it is a 99 model and it's definately an SS so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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i have never heard of this. 
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There were 2 types of these. An initial run of 300 (from memory), built pre VT so they had the VS style engine (165kW). They were VS series III only. I think they were available only in Bermuda blue and Metallic black. I'm not sure if they were Phantom by |
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There were 2 types of these. An initial run of 300 (from memory), built pre VT so they had the VS style engine (165kW). They were VS series III only. I think they were available only in Bermuda blue and Metallic black. Im not sure if they were Phantom by |
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Then there were the VU SS Fifty utes. 500 made - any colour you want as long as its black
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Then there were the VU SS Fifty utes. 500 made - any colour you want as long as it's black
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Plus VSIII olympic edition.
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Any idea of how many 1998 50th anniversary VT`s were made (ball park figure)They were released in july 98.
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Hi cloudy.
The figure I have is 4,500 Commodores (including wagons) & 375 Calais.
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Thanks Byron. I am also still chasing it up with Holden to find out what the engine power was at time of release. I recently had it dynoed at 173KW and she's done 220,000 kms.
Dutzy I actually asked if had heard of it not anyone had not heard of it.
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Thanks Byron. I am also still chasing it up with Holden to find out what the engine power was at time of release. I recently had it dynoed at 173KW and shes done 220,000 kms.
Dutzy I actually asked if had heard of it not anyone had not heard of it.
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Depends if it was type 1 or 2. Type 1 has the rectangular throttle body cover. Type 2 has the rounded one.
Factory quoted figures were 165kW type 1 or 179kW type 2, unless they are HBD engines which will be 185kW/195kW respectively.
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Thanks again Byron but what do you mean by rounded throttle body cover. Are you referring to the front engine cover plate or the centre section of the throttle body?
Also how are the HBD engines identified?
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Front engine cover plate. Its half round on the later engines, rectangular on early.
HBD engines have a HSV Memcal and on the earlier engines have a knock sensor (standard ones dont, but do on the later type). Mick or Dr Terry will ne able to tell you wh |
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Front engine cover plate. It's half round on the later engines, rectangular on early.
HBD engines have a HSV Memcal and on the earlier engines have a knock sensor (standard ones don't, but do on the later type). Mick or Dr Terry will ne able to tell you |
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Ta again Byron. Ok i now know its the type two. It has the holden insignia on the front cover and is rounded, unfortunately not the hsv symbol.
I dont know anything about knock sensors or the like as I did a diesel trade and my petrol knowledge is limite
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Ta again Byron. Ok i now know it's the type two. It has the holden insignia on the front cover and is rounded, unfortunately not the hsv symbol.
I dont know anything about knock sensors or the like as I did a diesel trade and my petrol knowledge is limit
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On VSIII it was because I owned one and I was looking to buy an SS. If it's type 2 it'll have a knock sensor anyway. From memory any HBD options will be listed on the BODY plate (the one with TRIM, PAINT etc on it). The ute should probably have 195i on th |
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On VSIII it was because I owned one and I was looking to buy an SS. If its type 2 itll have a knock sensor anyway. From memory any HBD options will be listed on the BODY plate (the one with TRIM, PAINT etc on it). The ute should probably have 195i on the |
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