VN Driveline into VK

[Pav]

Would it be possible to fit the entire front end of a VN 304efi (Motor, K-frame, Struts, auto gearbox etc.) into a VK 202?

Would I need custom extractors? I know that 308/304 blocks are similar but apparently the EFI extractors are different? Do Pacemaker have extractors for VK's with transplanted 304's in them?

What would need to be done about the tailshaft if I'm using a complete VN diff?

Also, if the 202 was a carbie, what would need to be done about the fuel system? VL tank? What bout fuel lines?

Would it also be possible to transplant the entire electrical system (including dash, relays etc.) into the VK? I know the dash won't fit perfectly but I can sort that out. Or would it be easier to just connect the ECU to the VK dash and electrics?

Reason is I'm looking at buying a VK shell or an old 202 VK (cos they're cheaper than 308s) so I can transplant an efi 5ltr into it.

Any other information I'm forgetting please tell me.

Thanks in advance

[NORTI]

yes it will fit.

Carby 202 = need return fuel lines run for the efi setup.

VN Diff will need to be shortened as will the tailshaft.

You can transplant the whole elec loom if you like, or splice them together, many ways to go about this. *I think* V6conversions.com does a loom for the V8 aswell as the V6.

Engine mounts & Trans mounts are standard holden items, so no problems there. You will find you may need to bash the tranny tunnel a little to avoid vibrations from the T700.

Custom extractors will mostly likely needed as there may not be quite enuf room between motor & body, but that will need to be assesed after install usually.

You will need to keep all emissions stuff to keep it legal. Changing to VN disc rear will fix the brake upgrade requirement, may have to check if the master cylinder is okay for the upgrade.

[Tom_1569]

NORTI has covered pretty much everything mate, i will only add:
An early model VN (im not to sure on V8's though) K-frame will bolt straight into a VK with no problems, but still has to be engineered.
With the dash. to fdit the whole VN crash pad etc, it would need to be cut down, plus new mounting brackets welded in place.
I have seen some one use a VL cluster, because the VN gauges fit in a VL cluster with little effort, and the VL cluster bolts into a VK dash. But theirs alot of wiring so if your not up for alot of wiring and soldering, probly best to use a V6 conversion kit or try and adapt the compelte VN gear into it.

Cant think of anything else right now, but i apologise in advance if that doesnt make sense or poor spelling, i did a 1000 Km trip today. Best of luck.

[Pav]

Thanks heaps for the info guys, I'm gonna look into the VL dash and I'm going to do ALL the electrics myself cos I got experience with that.

Also, what about the power steering rack/pump (If the VK is manual steer) will that bolt on with no problems?

With the Brake setup, I'm gonna have VT fronts, so should I use a VK, VN or VT booster?
Which M/C should I use as well?

Cheers

[Tom_1569]

Thanks heaps for the info guys, I'm gonna look into the VL dash and I'm going to do ALL the electrics myself cos I got experience with that.

Also, what about the power steering rack/pump (If the VK is manual steer) will that bolt on with no problems?

With the Brake setup, I'm gonna have VT fronts, so should I use a VK, VN or VT booster?
Which M/C should I use as well?

Cheers

Your going to have to have disc brakes all round for engineering, so i would be running 4 wheel VT brakes if it was me, but even if your running VT fronts i THNIK your still suppose to use the VT booster and m/c to get the best out of them.

For the VL dash thing, go on to on oldholden.com and see if you find some threads by i think "merc boy" he done the VN -VL - VK thing and it worked perfectly, unfortunately he never finished his conversion.

[Pav]

I might just leave VN V8 disc brakes (slotted) on all round for the time being, then when I get more power and cash I'll upgrade to VT brakes.

Another question, what do I need to do about fuel pumps? I know some have two fuel pumps (internal/external) but what would be the best option in this case? If I get aftermarket pump (e.g bosch 044) Do I need external and internal? Im confused with that part

Cheers

[Tom_1569]

Im not 100% sure, but i know the VK EFI tank will bolt in no worries at all.

[NORTI]

the VN tank will fit also, but needs the fuel filler adjusted to suit (cut down)