vn straight 6 convertion

[millaz88]

hey just been reading about lukes vn with the vl turbo engine in it now i was wondering wether or not i could do the same but just put the vl cross member in and get a rb20/25/26 engine and chuck it in without havein to get engineers certs or would this be outa the question would i be better of goin along the same lines as luke n his vn?? thanks guys

[greenfoam]

Yes you can do either the RB30 or 25 without an engineers, Luke style, he uses the VL crossmember, pretty much everything bolts right up since the VN was designed around the RB anyway. It's best to get the engine number changed at the rego office _before_ you add turbos coolers and superchargers tho . That's how Luke had it all planed and it all went down without a problem

[millaz88]

yeah that was what i was thinkin thanks greenfoam i doubt i would have the balls to go as far as luke i would have very stinky pants non stop lol

[greenfoam]

Yeah he must be approaching 600 HP from that engine and alot more torque than an engine of that power should be making down low, I can remember when that was huge power in a race car but it's still not enough for him on the street (insane)

[pjdm1980]

How much did it cost him to do it though?

[greenfoam]

To get a basic RB30 in a VN and turbo it is very cheap (under 2 grand). Of course building a reliable 600hp motor is not cheap, but that car is a pretty extreme case not everyone (almost no one) can do that kind of work. The basic RB30 turbo into VN is a much better idea that doing work to a V6 and probably even better go fast per dollar than putting a 5 litre in

[VRStato64]

under 2 grand to get the a rb30 and a turbo kit put in? im guessing thats if u do all the work urself?

[millaz88]

yeh evryone should read lukes vn its awsome
thinkin maybe while me engine is out i might stich weld me fire wall a bit aswell just to save the pain of doin later on cant believe its only glued in lol reminds me of workin/converting hummers and chev utes n american cars in general u have to cut out the right hand floor n chuck a fiberglass insert in to make it deep enough to get the brake pedle to no hit the floor!!!!!!!
and dodge ram utes have the floor and half the fire wall cut out n replaced with a fiberglass panel i mean its reinforced but shit still

[FAT.36L]

I have a RB30 motor and full 5 speed conversion for sale if you need one for your VN

[PaRaDoX]

Yes you can do either the RB30 or 25 without an engineers, Luke style, he uses the VL crossmember, pretty much everything bolts right up since the VN was designed around the RB anyway. It's best to get the engine number changed at the rego office _before_ you add turbos coolers and superchargers tho . That's how Luke had it all planed and it all went down without a problem

i think mr engineer would disagree about a RB25DET, anything over %10 power increase requires a engineers,

thus all fast cars need a engineers, do it anyway... be original and drop a 2jz in it

lots that has to be done, lukes car isnt a VN, it just looks like one. its soo far from factory its not funny.

[greenfoam]

i think mr engineer would disagree about a RB25DET, anything over %10 power increase requires a engineers,

thus all fast cars need a engineers, do it anyway... be original and drop a 2jz in it

lots that has to be done, lukes car isnt a VN, it just looks like one. its soo far from factory its not funny.

10% increase over the most powerfull factory engine, The Group A was putting out WAY more power and torque than the RB25, even the stocker 5L was within 10% on power and much more torque. All RB's can go in without engineers. My friend completed his RB into VR in about 5 days from start to finish

[LUMPY 8]

^^^^ u mean if i want 2 chuck a rb25 or something in i don't need it 2 be engineered? if its going in a vs

[greenfoam]

Each state is a bit different but for Victoria no, you will need to check out the rules for S.A

[millaz88]

hey just wonderin if i buy a vl auto what els do i need to buy to fit it all up the vl should have everything i need right its just i need a few things for the roadworthy and im thinkin about just doin the convertion b4 i get it regoed

[greenfoam]

Yes a complete VL will have everything you need, you will just need to hook up a few wires for ignition etc

[Aliens]

I thought it was simply that if the car never came from the factory with the proposed engine, you need an engineering certification for it.

Easiest way in my mind is just to get a nice VL for a VL engine...

[millaz88]

righto first stage buyin a vl lol also is there anyone around my area that is good with wirering that could help do the conversion??? or someone send me a detailed list of what needs to be done or just send me a converted loom lol oh p.s anyone who knows where i can get a vl from for the conversion let me no yeh dont have to be anything to flash just good motor n box thanks

[VRStato64]

this sounds really good i have been thinking about a conversion for my vr stato so if i put a rb30 into my vr and turboed it is that the most cost effective way to get big power?
for example if i want to get a rb30 motor and a turbo plus all the other stuff needed(intercooler etc) how much would that cost? note that i want a manual gearbox too

[greenfoam]

It's the cheapest way to get big power yes. Other option would be an American motor that passed the same emmisions (all American motors past about 1980 do). I haven't heard of anyone using that law recently! but that's how you can get a Chev into a HJ-HZ. Since it's passed the same test and bolts in. In theory you could put an Imported Buick turbo V6 into a VN-VR without an engineers but you would want to have some documents printed out when you went for rego (but it is within the stated laws in Victoria)

[VRStato64]

that helps alot thanks. there are so many options its hard to choose. would it be practical to do a rb30 conversion on my vr? has it been done?

[VRStato64]

lol before anyones tells me too i did a search. so i have seen that its been done.

[greenfoam]

Yes RB30 into VR has been done, go and read VN_Lukes thread on his RB30 VN

[millaz88]

hey guys still lookin for a vl to buy a been fully lazy last months or so havent done anything to the car but feelin the bug again so if anyone knows of a vl for a decent price let me no please preferably manual

[millaz88]

righto progres is goin to happen next week
got a vl manual $1200
walbro gss342 fuel pump $150
radiator hose kit $140
goin to get oil/fuel filter and oil tomoro also need to get the injectors looked at for the vl engine aswell by the sounds of things also gettin some 20" rims aswell $1450 with tyres so that will be good anyone think of anything els i need for now?

[greenfoam]

Yeah some 15 inch wheels