VT SS Series 1 Engine

[lordaus92]

Hi all,

I am looking at purchasing a Series 1 VT 5ltr Motor.
I am just wondering how one would tell what kw it is?
How is a 195 kw Motor Distinguished?
Also, how would one tell if the motor is a Roller Cam Motor, without pulling it to bits?

I am looking at buying one that has had 145,000 k's on it from the wreckers. I am wondering what sort of price would be fair, as I don't want to go in and be ripped off. The motor can be heard running and also had a Auto transmission behind it.

So basically, what price would on pay, for it bare? And for it with accessories and no loom?

Thanks, Chris

[hq-racing]

the engine number can be found on the passengers side at the front of the block.
VT engine will read VM which will mean its a roller cam motor..
to tell if its a roller rocker motor (HSV), just take the oil cap of n see if you can see its got roller rockers.
some else should be able to tell you a more accurate way of finding out if its a HSV Motor.
for price range, im unsure, but for a motor n box i wouldnt pay nemore than 3gs. but thats just me, just coz it dosent have many k's, dosent mean its had an easy life, try n find some history if you can? like books n service history..
hope this helps..

[lordaus92]

Anything else anybody can add to the plate?

[Darren_L]

yeah engine number is the only way you are going to pick a roller cam VT engine, externally
shouldn't really pay more than 3K for it

[lordaus92]

Unfortunately I was unable to view it today,

Any last hints or recommendations?

Thanks, Chris