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    Default engine swap or supercharger??? hmmmm

    god this is frustrating as lol i have been planing on doin an engine swap on my vn to a rb30 manual then one day turboing it buttt now i am thinkin i dont no if its worth it and if i have enough money to mess round with it so i was thinkin maybe gettin a supercharger and just puttin a manual box on the back of me v6 whats ur opinions?? all comments welcome guys convince me which way to go i have about 4g to spend

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    go both. You need to consult VNLuke's VN for details.

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    already read the whole thing lol and then half again yesterday i just need ppls encoragment i think lol im shittin weather it will pass the roadworthy with the vl engine in it :S just cos some places r wankers lol and dont no if its better to buy a vlt and put the engine in or get a vl n/a n get it regoed the try build a vlt engine for it ??? ahhh so many questions neeed answers

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    Quote Originally Posted by millaz88 View Post
    already read the whole thing lol and then half again yesterday i just need ppls encoragment i think lol im shittin weather it will pass the roadworthy with the vl engine in it :S just cos some places r wankers lol and dont no if its better to buy a vlt and put the engine in or get a vl n/a n get it regoed the try build a vlt engine for it ??? ahhh so many questions neeed answers
    It can and will pass rwc with a VL motor (assuming it's installed correctly as per the relevant ADR's) however getting any aftermarket blower and/or turbo thru just isn't going to happen whatever you do.

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    winnah but turbo/blower will still be an issue epa wise.

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    yeh i was think of buyin a stock vlt n guttin it so it would be stock turbo setup ?? would this change anythink

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    stocko VLT should be ok but a waste

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    yeh im kinda thinkin im doin to waste a heap of money i can really waste lol i think i have found a vl manual for $1500 then i still have to fix up the suspention up for the roadworthy and get the wireing done i dont really no how im goin to go with the money side of things :S plus i still need a engine crane

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    nah its fine only got 160ks on it just is gutless :P it will be for sale when i pull it out if anyone is interested lol just had a new thurmostat fitted plugs and leads had new head gaskets fitted about 6 months ago

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    Uhh personally i would work the current engine you have?

    Also nothing wrong with a Auto with a stage 2 shift kit.
    Only milk and juice comes in 2 litres.

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    hmm odd....i have a vn supercharger kit sitting in my shed...how very odd
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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stocky View Post
    hmm odd....i have a vn supercharger kit sitting in my shed...how very odd
    lol
    and what would be the cost and condition of this kit???

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