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    thoughts on vs 5litre into vk

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    get a vs s3 or vt 5ltr... i would have if i had waited, but the vp one is still good...
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    it is a hsv enhanced 185 kw with a 5 sd box im deciding wether to put it in my vr or in a old vk i have on my farm

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    up to you but a vk is lighter ... thats why i put mine in a vl... plus i wanted a wagon
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    Id say the VK due to the weight, however you'll have to get it engineered, but in the VR you wont (as that model came with that engine)


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    Quote Originally Posted by crooky_vr View Post
    thoughts on vs 5litre into vk
    My thoughts are its sweet I have a HSV 185kw 5L in my VK I love it


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    was wonderin if you would post vkberlina... by the way ur site u made while doing your conversion is in my favorites... very helpful for me
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    ok sounds like a good plan and i get to keep the vr exec for daily use whilre the vk build is happening

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    its a challanging process if its ur first time and doin it by urself like me... most problem i have is the wiring loom... not too experienced in auto electrics
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    ^^^noone else has done a thing to my wagon except me!!! thought my mates would be interested but no... seems you find out who will help u do what with things like these...didnt even get help from a "mate" who i helped completely strip back another vl wagon for his turbo project... aww well, self satifaction i spose
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    nah mate its all good im doin my apprenticeship as a mechenic my old man is a a mechenic and my mate is a auto sparky so it should be pretty easy
    i live on a farm with a big shed so i got heaps of space
    now the hard questions
    ?what colour paint and trim?
    ?how wild should i go with the stereo? or just be happy with the 5l rumble

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    pfft stereo?? you have a v8 who needs a stereo?
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    argh they sold my ute well if i brought it it would have been mine well the injected 202 will do till im off my ps then twin turbo ls2 ohh yeah i can spend all my cash on making it look sick then the power will come

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    bugger mate... wouldnt be hard to find another one though...
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    yeah but i think ill wait damn p plate laws say i cant drive a 8 supercharged or turboed car anyway bastards haha ill make sure i post pics the build and even thou it will only be a efi 202 i will make it go as hard as i can

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