Does anyone have a picture or pictures of the VE Commodore 6.0 V8 engine with the engine cover removed?

I'm taking mine off as soon as I get it home.

Thanks in advance!

I can't find my camera's USB cable, I'll post it once I do. Why do you ask?

I can't find my camera's USB cable, I'll post it once I do. Why do you ask?


I think we just want to see how cool it looks. Kinda like a girl without clothes on. :p

I think we just want to see how cool it looks. Kinda like a girl without clothes on. :p

Great analogy! Yea, I just want to see what it looks like with no cover, as that's how it will look in my engine bay.

Immortal: When you get a chance please post a couple of pictures, if you would. Thanks! :yumyum:

Any yet? : )

Does anyone have a picture or pictures of the VE Commodore 6.0 V8 engine with the engine cover removed?

I'm taking mine off as soon as I get it home.

Thanks in advance!

I'm sure it looks nearly identical to the LS2. (I'll be taking the cover off also.)

Sorry Mike, no cable , I've looked for it. Once I can get the engine shots up; I will.

Cool, thanks.

Hoorah! found it!

here are the pics :D

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5508/dsc01865smallertx8.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/690/dsc01866smallervp3.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3795/dsc01868smallerxe4.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5417/dsc01867smallerbx7.jpg

Immortal: Cool, thank you very much!

Question: Why does it look like there are 2 airboxes?

That air box is so crappy that is probably why so many get such a large HP increase from a intake alone. there is no way in hell that flows good

Immortal: Cool, thank you very much!

Question: Why does it look like there are 2 airboxes?

np :). The one on the left is the fuse box. There are three fuse boxes in the car, one in the engine compartment, another in the trunk and the last is beside the pedals coverd up.

and yes the intake tube is VERY constrictive, I'm thinking of fabbing up a pipe ;)

Immortal: Cool, thank you very much!

Question: Why does it look like there are 2 airboxes?
I think he means the baffle right in front of the throttle body and the air filter box on the right.

The Camaro/Firebird LS1's came with a similar baffle. The removal of said baffle and airbox lid were usually the first mod for F-body guys.

I think he means the baffle right in front of the throttle body and the air filter box on the right.

The Camaro/Firebird LS1's came with a similar baffle. The removal of said baffle and airbox lid were usually the first mod for F-body guys.

+1
That junk is just unncessary plastic.

I wonder if someone will make a Cold Air Intake like they have designed for the Corvettes. One's that are attached right after the throttle body? It seems like that would be best so the air would come straight in vs. having to go around a bend like some of the Austrailian CAI's?

The type of intakes I'm talking about look like this: (below)
(I can't figure out how to post pictures) :confused:



http://www.corvettegarage.com/product/halltech-stinger-venom-intake-kit-for-c6-corvette.html

That would go right over the radiator.. I'm not sure if it would be better but unless you drill the nostrils on the G8 it'll just bring in hot air.

What I'll be doing is just a custom fab 4" pipe (bent to the side) and throw a cone filter on it :D

Immortal: You'll have to post a picture of your set up once it's in.

Immortal: Cool, thank you very much!

Question: Why does it look like there are 2 airboxes?

The one closest to the TB is a baffle that is also called an air-silencer, it keeps the engine intake noise to a minimum.

(Sarcasm) Who buys a V8 and wants the intake noise kept to a minimum?

Immortal: You'll have to post a picture of your set up once it's in.

Will do. My car will be going through a dramatic change in a short while, I'll keep you all posted :D

Sweet, keep us posted.....

I wonder if someone will make a Cold Air Intake like they have designed for the Corvettes. One's that are attached right after the throttle body? It seems like that would be best so the air would come straight in vs. having to go around a bend like some of the Austrailian CAI's?

The type of intakes I'm talking about look like this: (below)
(I can't figure out how to post pictures) :confused:



http://www.corvettegarage.com/product/halltech-stinger-venom-intake-kit-for-c6-corvette.html
Yes there is. I have one on my car and have made up the plastic cover (where the yellow warning sticker) to close up the gaping hole left by the removal of the factory air box. The pics below are of my mates HSV Clubsport R8 with the LS2 engine but the CAI fits both the LS2 and L98's.... It takes about 45 minutes to do the change over and boy the induction roar is nice... The pipe is aluminium 4".

There are some mods being trialled over here to get more cooler air into the filter which sits down below the headlight

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/23022007312.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/23022007310.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/23022007311.jpg

Nice pictures and info! Thanks for posting them. I cannot wait to get my hands on my G8

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=105&d=1183310100

here's a version from CAPA here in australia
http://www.capa.com.au/pics/ls1_induction_ve_intake_big.jpg
http://www.capa.com.au/pics/ls1_induction_ve_intake2_big.jpg

you can do an "over the radiator" setup, but that would require custom tuning without the MAF sensor

My engine bay when I picked up the car...

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/jkgmh/General%20Pics/IMG_0537a.jpg

My mates HSV R8 with Cold Air Intake and cover we made up to attach to the radiator cover...my SSV has the same CAI as below.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/jkgmh/General%20Pics/23022007310.jpg

If anyone wants more pics or info just ask....

Yes there is. I have one on my car and have made up the plastic cover (where the yellow warning sticker) to close up the gaping hole left by the removal of the factory air box. The pics below are of my mates HSV Clubsport R8 with the LS2 engine but the CAI fits both the LS2 and L98's.... It takes about 45 minutes to do the change over and boy the induction roar is nice... The pipe is aluminium 4".

There are some mods being trialled over here to get more cooler air into the filter which sits down below the headlight

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/23022007312.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/23022007310.jpg

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/23022007311.jpg
I have seen pictures of a sweet OTR filter on the Commodore forum down there. Probably available as aftermarket soon here. Thanks.

My engine bay when I picked up the car...

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/jkgmh/General%20Pics/IMG_0537a.jpg

My mates HSV R8 with Cold Air Intake and cover we made up to attach to the radiator cover...my SSV has the same CAI as below.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/jkgmh/General%20Pics/23022007310.jpg

If anyone wants more pics or info just ask....
Very nice job indeed.

I wonder if the Z06 fuel rail covers could be modified to fit this engine? They look sweet on a CTS-V when we do that. This shows off the cool looking intake in the middle.

On the intake I wonder if that air box after the filter box is a surge tank as well as a noise baffle. When I get a V8 I *need* to hear the intake LOL.