Modified LS1 VX Calais Shocked Me In The 0-100!!

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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this 2002 Holden VX Calais with the LS1 V8! The Calais was the premium luxury model for holden and this one is NOT STOCK.. BIG CAM, Built Box, Tuned... This car was really a lot of fun to drive! let me know what you thought of this "interesting" VX Calais down below in the comments.

Full Mods List.
2002 VX Calais HBD Ls1 Auto

Custom grind cam, rods, retainers, Ls7 lifters, double row timing chain,ARP studs, springs, custom OTR

Custom cross pipe exhaust, pacemaker headers

Built 4L60e by DTM
3800 high stall built by All fast torque converters

Final drive tail shaft
Trutrack diff
3.9 gear ratio

Vx Clubsport front bumper with after market headlights
HBD side skirts, rear bar and wing
HSV GTO bonnet

HSV VZ Clubsport rims
19/35/235 front
19/45/245 rear

Tuned on 98 to 365rwhp by Ultimate LSX Tuning

Modified LS1 VX Calais Shocked Me In The 0-100!!

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[shurojitshome]

Love your vids! I have one. The model is pronounced ‘KAL-AYE’

[Turbovanilli]

Awesome review as always. I have never heard Calais pronounced in such a posh way that made the review that much better. Thanks Ross you made my weekend.

[deputycartman]

The VT and VX have always been favourites of mine. Great review, Ross. 👍🏻

[colmastro]

Damn that's a great looking CalayEs 🤣🤣🤣. It's kal-ay bud lol.

[iamasmurf]

I bought a straight stock V8 calais LS1 about 3 years ago now in a Sydney car sales yard of all places for $6500 with 205, 000 klm s, at the time I had zero idea prices go through the roof I could sell it now for $15, 000 -20, 000 I have kept the car as stock as possible I’m an Automotive tech, I changed Myer the head unit so reverse camera, hands free etc, dash camera system that records in real time 12 hours after leaving car., it is insured for $8000, I put in performance coil packs, new shocks and struts, I still have king springs to put in, I put in a K&N standard filter to fit in the original box, I have “ HOLDEN8” plates in South Australia they allow you an extra number … have kept the car as stock as possible as they are worth more unmolested

[mcdesecrate]

The colour is b186 delft blue which was only available in the vx and vy

[waynelee]

Own a hsv R8 Auto and love the shape of these 2000s cars that is a great looking car your right mate blue on blue u found a good one thanks for the video 's always look forward to seeing what you come up with thanks

[Chuckmeister]

gawd I have a vx (prettiest model holden made imo) but SS..like the softer curves ...got pulled up since my build for the first time this week for a breatho... 383, bigish cam with a charger whine...let me through...soooo lucky. Good luck with the sticker removal :)

[TheTruckdriver]

I run a VZ SS 6LTR ex chaser
Head cam and exhaust package makes the same amount of noise and HP as this one my lefty neighbours hate it 😂
55years age I think about selling it but soon as I get it out puts a smile on my face
Excellent review

[roycebennett]

I have a vx ss in mint condition 6 speed manual in tiger mica fully adjustable coilovers in the front and fully adjustable rear suspension break upgrade with braided break lines brass button clutch pacemakers 2.5 in exhaust sound awesome its my baby no sagging roof lining

[mrxss]

I had a mint unmolested Delft Blue 2001 VX Calais International LS1 with some bolt ons and I loved it! This video reminds me of just how much I miss it!
The stock Aurion I now own smashes alot of Commodores and Falcons however it just doesn’t make the noises of the V8s! 😅

[ashtincampbell]

Awesome car sounds awesome I still love the 5.0 ltr sound, in my opinion best holden engine for sound maybe not power but it sounds amazing 🤤

[nzyclopedia]

Nice ride, makes me never want to sell my VX Calais International even more . Even stock these engines never fail to surprise . They love cold mornings...warm them up slow and they scream in the cold morning air. I keep traction on and doing so has pulled me out of some sticky situations . Whats cool about the traction control in some of these models (mine) is it actually kicks the accelerator pedal back at you. These cars are pure fun and a pleasure to drive. Some folk upgrade the rear end with the VY subframe to get the toe adjustment. Mine gets toey if you push it too hard which is why traction comes in handy. I see some mention of oil use and I assume many are thinking of the sloppy rings, lucky Holden sorted much of this via recall. They are high maintenance if you want to drive them hard...change oil every 5000k's, bleed adjust/change brakes as required, they can handle a caning if you maintain them...waterpumps, fuel pumps, alternator last about ...Main problem rear main seal plate tends to leak... but compared to ls2s and 3s they are value for money. ... Love the video.... I thought the front was off a Senator. The standard VX grill is actually chromed under the black paint...for those thinking of buying one paint stripper will give you a chrome grille. ....cheers...🚦🚦

[cheddarcheese]

They came 3.8 . 3.6 was vz onwards, love the reviews though awesome

[scottysencounters]

Love the defect sticker on the front and silver fern on the back.

[Xlerv]

Cops are so hungry always no matter where in oz you are. Love your content Ross, that's a nice ride, and so mint and nicely modded, qudos to the owner 👍🏼

[barronmclean]

I own a cammed 2002 vx ss manual and I love it

[marokiitekii]

Love you video mate, I bought mine for $2, 500 2001 vx ss LS1 GEN 3 5/6 years ago and now getting a lot of people offering me $25k plus but I refuse it, it looks clean and good I’m glad I got one before thinks change lol

[grahambuddery]

Pretty sure the colour is Delft Blue Mica B196

[mrcalais]

I got a 2001 vx Calais ls1………. But manual 6spd lol 😅😂
Best thing you could ever do to a ls1 Calais