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    my vk
    project just being started
    wanting an engine swap for rb30det or 304 block
    so far mods include:
    lowered 2.5"all round on pedders
    18" shadow chrome wheels
    pioneer 6"x9" 500w
    pioneer 6" 350w
    pioneer headunit
    performance aircleaner
    luckey extractors
    sports mufler
    sports steering wheel
    aftermarket taillights

    wanting to get some more power out of the old 202 any hints???
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    Looks like a nice, clean VK, you should paint the bumpers red i reckon.
    As for power, probably not worth putting money into the 202 if you're gonna do an engine swap, maybe upgrade the diff? Say like a VL or VN diff with 3.9 gears and LSD/Locker/Spool? That way you can keep it for the next motor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pav View Post
    Looks like a nice, clean VK, you should paint the bumpers red i reckon.
    As for power, probably not worth putting money into the 202 if you're gonna do an engine swap, maybe upgrade the diff? Say like a VL or VN diff with 3.9 gears and LSD/Locker/Spool? That way you can keep it for the next motor.
    yeh i agree, but still wanna give the old girl some more grunt while she is in thee
    i have a new ford 9" lsd ready for new motor off my dads chev, just need motor and gearbox

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    Performance - Is it carby or EFI.
    Carby - Upgrade to a weber, possilbe scrap the EST, wont give you power but will give you reliability.
    EFI - You can use a throttle body off a Ford, and remap the ECU and Gemini Torque converter, i dont know exactly what needs to be done, its just what ive been told off a mate whos very knowledgeable on VK EFI's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom_1569 View Post
    Performance - Is it carby or EFI.
    Carby - Upgrade to a weber, possilbe scrap the EST, wont give you power but will give you reliability.
    EFI - You can use a throttle body off a Ford, and remap the ECU and Gemini Torque converter, i dont know exactly what needs to be done, its just what ive been told off a mate whos very knowledgeable on VK EFI's.
    its the 3.3 carbie.
    the extractors and performance air cleaner made a great difference, but it needs a bit more go.
    i was thinking of chucking a 350 holley with a cain manifold, but not sure if this would be the best option.
    also waqs thinkin of a yella terra head and roller rockers
    maybe a beefy cam

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    Quote Originally Posted by redvk202 View Post
    its the 3.3 carbie.
    the extractors and performance air cleaner made a great difference, but it needs a bit more go.
    i was thinking of chucking a 350 holley with a cain manifold, but not sure if this would be the best option.
    also waqs thinkin of a yella terra head and roller rockers
    maybe a beefy cam
    Nah nah dont put a 350 holley, a prick to tune, will use a **** load more fuel, for not much improvement. Put a 34adm weber on. You need an adapter (redline makes these), and a 34adm weber off a XE or XF falcon. The XE one is easier to use apparently.
    Yella Terra head, would be the go, not sure on roller rockers, i honestly dont know enough about internals. But Head/Cam/Exhaust/Weber and it should boogie. I love the Carb 3.3's set up right they can really get up and go.
    Cant remember your exhaust, but id say good extractors (pacemakers etc) and a 2 1/4 inch exhuast, one muffler, and straight through, or a resonator to quiten it down.
    Scrap the EST and put in a blue dizzy, the EST is a bitch to work with, and wont like it when you start modding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom_1569 View Post
    Nah nah dont put a 350 holley, a prick to tune, will use a **** load more fuel, for not much improvement. Put a 34adm weber on. You need an adapter (redline makes these), and a 34adm weber off a XE or XF falcon. The XE one is easier to use apparently.
    Yella Terra head, would be the go, not sure on roller rockers, i honestly dont know enough about internals. But Head/Cam/Exhaust/Weber and it should boogie. I love the Carb 3.3's set up right they can really get up and go.
    Cant remember your exhaust, but id say good extractors (pacemakers etc) and a 2 1/4 inch exhuast, one muffler, and straight through, or a resonator to quiten it down.
    Scrap the EST and put in a blue dizzy, the EST is a bitch to work with, and wont like it when you start modding.
    ok thanks for the tips
    will take it on board
    will have to search round for that carbie
    have a look on ebay

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