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engine swap trouble

  1. W

    Can I Put An Auto Motor In My Manual VZ?

    Hey all, I’m just looking for some advice on a swapping an engine. I have a 2005 VZ ute which has thrown a bearing. I’m wanting to replace the motor but I’ve searched and searched for a manual engine but only seem to be coming across auto but I have been told that it’s not a simple/straight...
  2. E10

    RB30 swap into vz

    okay everyone, first post. ive had this idea for awhile but I genuinely can't find any proper info on in, I currently own a rattletec vz and Im looking at swapping the motor and don't wanna go the ls route as its too common for my liking, however I have an old r31 that has everything I need to...
  3. MR ELI NELSON

    VS UTE MISS UNDER LOAD

    Recently done a VT motor conversion into a vs ute, runs and drives good at times but has a dead spot like a miss when you hold it to the floor. It seems to run a bit better once warmed up & it revs clean when it’s up in the higher rev range Done a list of things that haven’t fixed it, not sure...
  4. MR ELI NELSON

    VS UTE MISS UNDER LOAD

    Recently done a VT motor conversion into a vs ute, runs and drives good at times but has a dead spot like a miss when you hold it to the floor. It seems to run a bit better once warmed up & it revs clean when it’s up in the higher rev range Done a list of things that haven’t fixed it, not sure...
  5. JACKO4590

    Engine swap fuse box plug doesn’t fit.

    Ok so I’ve just changed the engine in a vx s1 with an engine out of a vt s1. Everything else seems to fit just fine but then as I’ve gone to connect the 2 pin wire from the engines loom that’s connected to the positive terminal that it doesn’t fit into the 4 pin that’s going to the ruse box...
  6. V

    Buick v6 wiring for engine swap

    Hello everyone I'm putting a vr v6 and t5 into another car and I'm wondering if anyone can shed some light on how to wire the thing up I've got a manual vn engine loom and the ecu is on its way I've got the body loom from a vr hoping I can use that but I didn't pull it out and I've got bugger...
  7. Jody Bowerman

    Changed my motor now it has no spark

    Hey guys, I have a 2003 VY executive converted to manual. I bought it converted. Pretty sure it still has the auto ecu and loom as gauge cluster shows it in park. I put another motor in it and now it won’t start. Has no spark, replaced cam angle sensor, crank angle sensor, oil pressure sensor...
  8. Dutchman420NZ

    VL RB K frame into VP??

    Hi all, im a Holden noob I want to go all out and RB my 1992 3.8 V6 Vp ute. Does anyone know if the VL RB K frame will bolt strait into my VP? I want to use an old VL as a donor car and pick parts/wiring off that, what other factors do i need to consider when attempting this engine swap? Cheers
  9. T

    vs engine swap with trouble

    recently did a vs to vs engine swap. just finished putting car back together hooked up everything both cars were working before the swap. now i am getting no power to the ignition the battery is sending power out from it but is not getting to ignition. also the first time i put the battery...
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