what motor will fit?

**vk.jonno** · 23-11-2009, 02:24 PM

in my vk any other holden engines.
dont want a turbo or anything. i want a v6
i cant have a v8 because of p plater restrictions..

what model car should i buy for a donor car.
thanks guys!!
sorry for all the posts

**NZVK308** · 23-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Just go out and buy a VN/VP 3.8 V6 factory V6 without worry of modification cert...If your VK isnt already a factory 6cyl then you already have to have a mod cert for the conversion..Plenty of low km/good condition vn/vp commadore,s on the market.. we pick them up over here for $1000-$1500 with reg&wof(roadworthy)

**vk.jonno** · 23-11-2009, 02:49 PM

i dont need reg n road worthy cos ill be ripping it to shit then giving the rest the the wreckers.
thanks mate!

**ari666** · 23-11-2009, 03:00 PM

this has been discussed in depth recently and the outcom was that you couldnt drive a V6 in a VB-VK anyway cos' it falls under modification restrictions.

and why do you not need reg and rwc? if its going to be a paddock basher, then there are much better engines that V6 and holden V8, i.e. chev.

**vk.jonno** · 23-11-2009, 03:02 PM

no i need the rwc for the vk but the vp im just taking the engine then getting rid of it again
but if it doesnt fit.. what should i get? just a vl or sumps??

**ari666** · 23-11-2009, 03:10 PM

??? the answer to your question is "you cant drive a modded engine vehicle on your p's" its factory options only.

so that in mind, if you must have a v6 then do as NZK308 suggested and get a VN/VP

**vk.jonno** · 23-11-2009, 03:14 PM

v6 isnt a must. ide be happy if i just got a manual transmition..
can i get a manual transmition for my vk??

**Kirbs** · 23-11-2009, 03:46 PM

Yes, You can get a t5 V6 box, But I think you need a new crossmember or something

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 09:03 AM

STOP!!!it requires a mod slip, aka, engineering cert so you can't have that on your p's without applying for an exemption. you cant even legally have racing seats because the rail that you mod to put it in are not ADR approved so that needs engineering

**ari666** · 24-11-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by vkcommo

STOP!!!it requires a mod slip, aka, engineering cert so you can't have that on your p's without applying for an exemption. you cant even legally have racing seats because the rail that you mod to put it in are not ADR approved so that needs engineering

wow! are they really that tight??? far out, i can understand the engine thing, but thats a bit much.

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by ari666

wow! are they really that tight??? far out, i can understand the engine thing, but thats a bit much.

not sure about vic, but NSw RTA said that anything engineered was illegal without a exemption, i see many rivers with racing seats and p plates

**vk.jonno** · 24-11-2009, 01:00 PM

what if i got a manual transmition
and took it to a shop for them to put it in lol

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by vk.jonno

what if i got a manual transmition
and took it to a shop for them to put it in lol

i think it has to be something that came with the car, so 4 speed it is. but your governed by vicroads aren't you??

**vk.jonno** · 24-11-2009, 01:29 PM

yeah
i am but i dont think they would read up into a transmition...
so yeh well see

so just a 4 speed tranny from vl or vk?

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by vk.jonno

yeah
i am but i dont think they would read up into a transmition...
so yeh well see

so just a 4 speed tranny from vl or vk?

give their tech support hotline a buzz and ask your Q's regarding legalities, then you'll know its true unless someone on here works for them, if they say its fine ask if they can send you something in writing that says that..

**180sc** · 24-11-2009, 02:15 PM

didnt vk come out with a 5speed?

**vk.jonno** · 24-11-2009, 02:29 PM

i dont the the efi did

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 02:43 PM

you sure, im pretty sure there was the trimatic and a 4 speed manual.

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 03:04 PM

hold the phone, there was a 5 speed as well, my bad..lol

**greenvk355** · 24-11-2009, 03:05 PM

yeah vk 6's come out with manuals, my brother has the conversion up for sale here somewhere or SC forums...

**VKCOMMO** · 24-11-2009, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by greenvk355

yeah vk 6's come out with manuals, my brother has the conversion up for sale here somewhere or SC forums...

im listening, where and how much?

**greenvk355** · 24-11-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by vkcommo

im listening, where and how much?

ill find out soon for you..

**greenvk355** · 24-11-2009, 03:24 PM

Campbelltown

-Everything needed, pedals, tailshaft, clutch, flywheel etc $400 firm

**rr088** · 24-11-2009, 03:48 PM

Remember if you go Vp or VN it will have plenty of km on it already due to the age of the engine etc. My opinion stick with the Vt Vx or VY models.
Cheers

**vk.jonno** · 24-11-2009, 04:20 PM

yes but would vt vx vy fit is it all the same?
they are hard to find too

edit: in manual that is

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