
HSV EXHAUST SYSTEMS GENERAL INFORM ATION.
The development of unique HSV Exhaust Systems has been necessitated by, and conducted in parallel with, the
development of engines and transmissions. A range of exhaust systems has been developed to satisfy the
demands for s pecific applic ations. Each developm ent has been designed to oper ate with a specific engine and has
been proven by extensive testing.
New HSV exhaust systems developed for VT models consist of two basic categories,
exhaust systems developed for 220 kw (5.7 litre) applications, and
exhaust systems developed for 195 kw (5.0 litre) applications.
Thes e two categories are sim ilar except specif ic rear m uff lers are optim ised f or each application. Also, within these
two categories, a variation to cater for the dif ferent wheelbase lengths of Sedans and Estates is provided: the f ront
pipes on the interm ediate m uff ler ass em bly are about 150 mm longer f or Es tate m odels. Other vehicles which c arry
over from the VS range retain the exhaust system developed for those vehicles. These applications are discussed
in the following paragraphs.
Although HSV exhaust systems and GMHA systems are different, the general principles are the same. Service
notes specified in this section of the Holden VT Series Service Information CD provide useful information.
Particularly, the relationship between exhaust components and the clearances between components and the
vehicle body are important. Information on the relationship of HSV components, torque settings and clearances
between exhaust components and the body of the vehicle is presented in this Section.
Limited clearance exists between the RHF Header attaching bolt and the power steering pump on the right hand
side of the engine. When removing this header, mounting bolts on the pump may need to be loosened and the
pump eased forward to provide additional clearance.