History
Dec 2002: Owner since new.
Vehicle purchased from Motorama Holden Springwood as their show room centerpiece !
Aug 2005: New anti rattle kit fitted - T56 Short shift 6-speed gear stick shifter.
May 2009: Oil pump and engine oil sensor replaced.
Jun 2009: Hydraulic lifters replaced.
Jun 2009: Battery replaced.
Jul 2009: Yello terra rockers fitted.
Feb 2010: Full calloway C4B engine rebuild by hsv; after a valve spring failure. Full set of LS1 engine rebuild pics available on request.
Jun 2011: Big mouth growler cold air induction kit fitted.
Jan 2012: Vehicle and engine highly modified and Harrop supercharger installed by TEKNO Performance. Full set of pics available of the complete modification.
Feb 2013: Dyno results 533.9 rwhp 398.1 kW
Sep 2013: High performance double plate Mantic clutch fitted. Rear main seal replaced with original parts.
Sep 2013: Brake rotors and pads replaced with genuine performance HSV parts.
Oct 2013: PWR performance alloy radiator fitted.
Dec 2013: New pedders sports rider suspension components; with urethane bushes installed.
Apr:2014: New engine tuning map uploaded for smoother operation of motor.
Apr 2014: Dyno results 512.7 rwhp 382.3 kW
Dec 2014: Hsv coupe sill plates replaced.
Dec 2014: Hsv pedal set replaced.
Dec 2014: Wheels upgraded to Versus 20" Performance Intake Series.
Dec 2014: Windows re tinted.
Dec 2014: Headlining roof upholstery replaced and new genuine black sun visors fitted.
Dec 2014: Trophy - Best in show. Motorama holden show and shine.
May 2015: Custom HSV flat bottom carbon steering wheel with black leather sports grip upgrade.
Jul 2015: Dyno results 448.8 rwhp 334.7 kW
Jul 2015: Front end and side skirts resprayed for show and shine trophy award presentations.
Jul 2015: All paint protectors replaced on side skirts and front and rear bumper bars.
Aug 2015: New nostril bonnet kit fitted, with scoop air ducts.
Aug 2015: New hsv headlights and fog lights fitted.
Aug 2015: New original side indicators replaced.
Aug 2015: All badges replaced.
Sep 2015: Windscreen replaced.
Sep 2015: Carbon Black Car Bra upgrade.
Nov 2015: Trophy - Best sports car of show. Wheels of the century show and shine
Jan 2016: Trophy - Winner top post 1972. Rosewood show and shine.
Mar 2016: Supercharger removed and re-fitted for coolant, oil and drive belt replacement with Harrop original parts.
Mar 2016: All engine belts replaced. Main tensioner pulley replaced with original parts.
Mar 2016: New motor - engine mounts fitted.
May 2016: Dyno results 501.8 rwhp 374.3 kW
Jun 2016: Trophy - Hsv coupe modified 2rd. Muscle car masters holden day car show.
Sep 2016: Paint correction; and Always Dry 9H-LDC ceramic coating applied to the vehicles 2-pac dupont paint.
Nov 2016: Trophy - Best sports car of show. Wheels of the century show and shine.
Dec 2016: Trophy - Monaro club point-score 2nd new generation.
Jan 2017: Trophy - Winner Best holden. Rosewood show and shine.
Mar 2017: Spark plug wire boots fitted. (Heat shield protector Sleeve.)
May 2017: New battery fitted.
Jun 2017: ABS module replaced.
Jul 2017: Trophy - Winner best holden. Rosewood show and shine.
Jan 2018: Trophy - Winner top holden. Rosewood show and shine.
May 2018: Trophy - Vt to vz hsv 1st. Bundaberg all holden day.
Oct 2018: Trophy - 00's mod first place. Cooroy car show.
Dec 2018: Trophy - Monaro club point-score 1st new generation monaro.
Jan 2019: Walbro High flow performance fuel pump fitted, fuel module and wiring harness also replaced with original hsv parts.
Jan 2019: Supercharger removed and re-fitted for coolant, oil and belt replacement with Harrop parts.
Jan 2019: 2 bar Harrop MAP sensor replaced.
Jan 2019: Camshaft angle sensor replaced with original parts.
Jan 2019: Water pump, and coolant replaced. Proflow performance Pump fitted.
Jan 2019: Radiator hoses replaced with original hsv parts.
Jun 2016: Trophy - Hsv coupe modified 3rd. Muscle car masters holden day car show.
Aug 2020: Complete replacement of the tail shaft; centre bearing and donut couplings, with original hsv parts.
Sep 2020: Rear console flip lid replaced with original parts.
Jan 2021: New HSV floor mats and brushed metal Monaro mat clips installed.
Jan 2021: New HSV electric mirror; - adjustment switch fitted.
Mar 2021: Original power steering pump replaced with a new performance Kelso pump. Power steering system hoses replaced with original hsv parts and dextron III oil.
Mar 2021: New alternator and idler pulley fitted with original hsv parts.
Mar 2021: New air conditioner compressor, pressure safety switch, condenser, filter drier, all o-rings, seals and thermal expansion valve fitted. New A/C idler and tensioner pulleys fitted with new belt. All A/C parts replaced with with original oem hsv parts. System re-gassed with 134a refrigerant; and refrigerant oil replaced.
Jun 2021: New battery fitted.
Modifications
2002 HSV GTS 300 Coupe
Color: Devil Yellow
Paint: DuPont 2-Pac
Paint Protection: Always Dry 9H-LDC Ultra Hard Diamond Ceramic Coating
Build No: 236
Engine:
5.7 litre LS1 Gen III V8.
Comp cams 224 / 230 @ .050" 114 Camshaft and valve springs.
Factory CNC ported heads and Yella Terra roller rockers.
Rollmaster timing chain.
Clevite oil pump.
High flow internal fuel pump.
New engine mounts.
PWR alloy performance radiator.
2 Bar MAP sensor.
Custom 2 Bar MAFLESS tune.
Harrop engine covers dipped ~ “Matte Carbon” by Immersion Imaging.
Full alloy billet engine bay dress up kit.
Induction:
HARROP ENHANCED: HTV 1900 Supercharger with Integrated Water to Air Inter-cooler.
SS ENHANCED “Growler” Big-mouth ram air type cold air induction (CAI).
Transmission and Final Drive:
Short Throw T-56 Six speed manual specific to LS1.
Rip Shift (Street). Australia's fastest manual shifter.
MANTIC cerametallic high performance double plate hydraulic clutch.
Traction control.
HSV limited slip differential.
HSV Hydra-track rear differential.
HSV GTS final drive ratio 3.91:1
HSV gear shift light and buzzer.
Exhaust:
High Flow “ One Inch and Seven Eights” Ceramic Coated Extractors.
High capacity, low back pressure catalytic converters.
Hurricane Twin 3 Inch system with tuned exhaust note.
Steering and Suspension:
Rack and pinion with power assistance with unique HSV steering rack.
Fully independent rear suspension with multi-link.
Pedders co-ordinated suspension components with urethane bushes.
HSV 28mm front anti-roll bar, 15mm rear anti-roll bar.
Brakes:
Front: 6-piston AP Racing calipers with two piece 362 x 32mm cross drilled, grooved ventilated front discs.
Rear: 4-piston AP Racing calipers with 343 x 32mm cross drilled ’grooved ventilated rear discs.
Pads: High Performance pads with ABS anti-lock Brakes.
Wheels:
Versus “Intake” Machined Black.
Front: 20”x 8.5”
Rear: 20”x10”
Nitrogen inflated Faulken tyers.
Performance:
Power (atw): 533.9 HP at 6 psi
Torque (atw): 976 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Cabin:
HSV custom carbon steering wheel with black leather sports grip.
HSV embossed steering wheel air bag with height and reach adjustment.
HSV Coupe bridge of weir black/silver chain-mail leather sports seats.
HSV anthracite black suede.
HSV 'Grey Metal' dash surround.
Driver and passenger air bags.
Side Impact curtain airbags.
Front seat-belt pre-tensioners.
Dual zone automatic climate control air conditioning.
Body color exterior mirrors with electronic remote adjustment.
Cabin windows tinted by tint a car.
Electric windows.
Remote central locking and boot release.
Two stage unlocking with drivers door only and passenger door functions with alarm.
HSV black over gold build plate, engraved with build number 0236
HSV GTS style dash surround.
HSV satin interior door handles.
HSV leather trimmed park brake handle and manual shift grip.
HSV coupe stainless-steel sill panels.
HSV fully lined luggage compartment with luggage net.
HSV genuine boot lip protector mat.
HSV floor mats.
HSV sports pedals.
HSV fire extinguisher.
HSV rear LED stop lamp on parcel shelf.
Driver and passenger map reading lamps.
Sunvisors with mirrors and lights.
Driver: 12 function trip computer.
Cruise control.
Twilight sentinel with headlamps automatic accessory shutdown.
HSV rear proximity sensors / near obstacle detection system.
HSV exclusive sports gauge binnacle.
HSV high contrast Mariner blue instrument cluster with HSV 250 km/h speedometer.
HSV leather sports 8 way electronic, drivers and passenger seats: with three memory settings.
HSV driver and passenger lumbar support.
Power antenna.
8 speaker sound system with steering wheel mounted audio controls.
Radio / CD / Cassette and electric aerial automatic retract .
10 disc CD Stacker.
HSV exclusive console tool kit with quality tyre gauge,maglite torch, wheel nut cap remover and multi-purpose pen knife.
HSV rear integrated dual cup holders.
HSV embossed remote key pad central locking system.
Battery saver with timed automatic accessory shutdown.
Exterior:
HSV Bonnet medallion badge.
HSV Nostril bonnet with scoop air ducts
HSV 300 Identification under side repeater lamp.
HSV Coupe and HSV GTS badge work on rear decor.
GTS Badge identification in front lower grille.
HSV Coupe 3 element projector headlights.
HSV Coupe fully-integrated exterior styling
HSV Coupe unique roof spoiler.
HSV Coupe sports grille and wide lower air intake.
HSV Coupe contrasting color accents front side and rear.
HSV Coupe side skirts with shark gills.
HSV Coupe rear boot lid 3 piece spoiler with integrated stop lamp.
HSV Coupe front fog lamps.
HSV Unique tail light Treatment.
HSV Number plate protectors.
HSV DNA and third generation embedded security system and immobiliser .
Carbon black car bra by: Car Bra Australia.