After running as quick as 9.37 on a stock internal LS1 engine and a 9.0 on a stock LS3 V8 engine, Dave Rickard’s Holden VT has recently received an upgrade in the way of boost friendly forged internals thanks to the team at NextGen Racecars. This was Dave’s first time out on the new engine and the old Calais didn’t disappoint. Boost comes from a Garrett GT47 turbo while interestingly the standard IRS rear end is holding up including the factory stock driveshafts!
1999 Holden VT Calais
Owner: Dave Rickard
GM LS3 6.2L V8 engine | forged internals
Garrett GT47/76 turbo @ 15.5psi
Factory ECU, E85 fuel system
Powerglide trans
Stock IRS rear end including stock driveshafts
Built and tuned by Jason @ NextGen Racecars
Power: 636kW / 852hp @ wheels
Melbourne Jamboree, Calder Park, Australia November 2016