Having already made over 700hp to the tyres through a 6spd auto, Mark’s HSV GTS has recently made the switch to a Turbo400 3spd. At a recent APS test day, Mark was hoping to run in the nines. The LS3 engine is boosted a 2.9L Whipple supercharger.
HSV VE GTS
GM LS3 V8 engine 6.2L
Mahle 9.5:1 Forged pistons, Manley H beam con rods
Trick Flow 235cc 12-deg cylinder heads
“APS Spec” Howard’s camshaft
Yella Terra “ENFORCER” Whipple front feed 2.9lt supercharger
E85 Fuel system, in-boot surge tank, 2000cc injectors
HM custom 4-1 extractors, 3in stainless steel exhaust
T400 3-spd transmission
TCE 3200 torque converter
Engine tuning by: APS Frankston
Engine assembly & machining by Frankston Engine Centre
Heathcote Park Raceway, Australia ~ July 18th 2015