VZ SIDI engine swap.

[VzVzVz]

My car has the Alloytec 175 with a manual box. I see much more modification potential in the 210kw direct injected 3.6L SIDI in the VE. Is it possible to swap the SIDI engine into a VZ engine bay? I understand the engines are basically the same apart from the heads and fuel system, but I don't really like the VE body shape and interior.

Thanks,
Tom.

 

[kcpwns]

Got any future plans for the v6 mate?
or did you just wanna swap and leave it at that...
cus it mite be more worthwhile swapping to a v8??
considering its going to cost a pretty penny anyway...

 

[Ross D.]

you'd turbo or drop in an ls2 before doign that

 

[Jonno]

and if ur on ur ps and wanting to do it, a engine transplant is ilegal

 

[kcpwns]

and if ur on ur ps and wanting to do it, a engine transplant is ilegal

Really?....

 

[VzVzVz]

Planning to run the 175 into the ground or when the timing chains snap. So that when I'm off my Ps I can throw a SIDI in and work the living hell out of it. At least that's the plan.

 

[VzVzVz]

Got any future plans for the v6 mate?
or did you just wanna swap and leave it at that...
cus it mite be more worthwhile swapping to a v8??
considering its going to cost a pretty penny anyway...

Honestly, I love the V8s. But I want to do something different to all the other ute owners. Instead of having a big, lumpy 8 which sounds nice and deep, I want a worked, fast revving, supercharged 6 to be different. I'm sure it will cost heaps more than simply dropping a big 8 in, but I want the car to be noticed for being different.

 

[kcpwns]

Honestly, I love the V8s. But I want to do something different to all the other ute owners. Instead of having a big, lumpy 8 which sounds nice and deep, I want a worked, fast revving, supercharged 6 to be different. I'm sure it will cost heaps more than simply dropping a big 8 in, but I want the car to be noticed for being different.

Thats all good man...just didnt wanna jump down ya throat with the buy a v8 thing...
as this is v6 development
I dunno if its really what you want I dont see why it cant be done..
if you got the coin to back it up though...not cheap at all

 

[VzVzVz]

But seriously, will a VE SIDI 3.6L drop in to replace the standard motor? With the same gearbox and mounts?

 

[Jonno]

Really?....

Yes anything that isn't factory in that model, as it's classified as a engine modification and needs a mod plate
It's only for p-platers in victoria.. Dunno about other states