VN Turbo V6

[saint_matrix]

Hello, I am currently wanting to turbo my V6 VN Commodore but do not have any idea where to start.
Does anyone know a turbo which would fit the VN which is obtainable in Australia? The reason Im after turbo'ing it is because of the success Fords V6 Turbo's have had.
Has anyone here turbo'd the Commodore?
Or does anyone know what needs to be fitted, bought etc to run a Turbo system. Thanks

Also, just a random question, is there a way to tune your exhausts or muffler etc to make a V6 sound even almost like a V8. Thanks

[MikeVXSS]

fords is a straight 6

[saint_matrix]

Oh..... can the VN V6 still be turbo'd? Thanks

[Knight]

hey bud have a looky here MAhahahahahahhahahahaha


http://www.snortperformance.com

[jack.mc]

Oh..... can the VN V6 still be turbo'd? Thanks

It most certainly can! I dont have any hints though sorry. But it is definately possible

[Knight]

or ask FIT for turbo sizeing

[venomous]

tonnes of people on the street commododres forum have done it so ask there as well.

although, for 4k that turbo kit from http://www.snortperformance.com sounds like the best idea, although it seems a little dodgey cause its fairly well priced.

[saint_matrix]

hey bud have a looky here MAhahahahahahhahahahaha


http://www.snortperformance.com

Nice site mate! thanks!... the only problem is they charge a bit too much then i was wanting to pay. But this certainly gives me a DIY starting point. Thanks guys

[commy92]

6boost.com - - - - does manifolds. Im looking for a set for my vp to.

[venomous]

Nice site mate! thanks!... the only problem is they charge a bit too much then i was wanting to pay. But this certainly gives me a DIY starting point. Thanks guys

if you think 4k for a turbo setup is to much then you should stop this project right now.

[BrianH]

If you are trying to do this on a budget it might be worth contacting Zoom magazine. It covers all types of turbo cars and I am fairly sure it was this magazine that did a lengthy story on fitting twin second hand turbos to a OHC Falcon six a couple of years ago. There is a good chance they have published a few articles on the VN over the years and you might be able to buy back issues or a copy of the stories.

Brian

[greenfoam]

And read homemadeturbo.com, crazy boys

[commy92]

there is some pritty interesting stuff on there.

[PaRaDoX]

yeah a turbo on a buick v6 will cost you alot more than a super charger

although if done properly ive heard about some crazy gains that can be achieved


hrm some intresting fact,
ok, someone please slap me if im wrong,

all you really need for a lowish psi setting is

1x turbo charger
1x turbo piping
1x returned ecu
possibly a blow off valve

is it possible to throw low psi Garret T3 on the 3.8L v6
say running at 6psi the vn head should beable to cope with it and same with the cooling system, so no intercooler is required....

the T3's retail for around $500-600 for a cheap price... if im correct shouldnt a low end turbo setup only cost around $1000 without installation???
like i said before someone please slap some sence into me if im wrong...

[saint_matrix]

I was talking to mate (who wants to butt **** jap cars and hates holdens and fords etc and any non jap car) about the snortperormance.com stage 4 turbo for my VN and he reckons that the car wouldnt last a week with it and is "a waste of 4 grand". Is his statement any accurate? How long would the car last. And how many pounds do you think the engine could take on a daily basis. THanks

[saint_matrix]

Also what type of power would a supercharger produce compared to a turbo

[commy92]

its actually alot easier to turbo a car then supercharge it. to do it properlly it costs around the same.. turboing being prob a bit more in the dosh dosh.. but SHOULD yield alot more in the right foot region. Im looking for manifolds at the momet. Im thinking of a t3 setup or a twin setup of something along those lines. Just not sure on turbos for a twin setup. I dont know ALOT about turbos or turboing cars but im learning..

This is what from my understanding i need to aquire

Manifolds
Turbo or 2
intercooler
dump pipe
waste gate
BOV
boost gauge
piping etc
some time to install

[saint_matrix]

Is it a home job. Like could I buy the pipes and one weekend drop a turbo in. Or is it something you save for a while and give all the cash to a mechanic to do it?

[VN-88]

i dont see why it couldnt be a at home job, i mean ive changed mine to manual in 3 days and done many other things like my own lsd, but i wouldnt expect it to be a weekend job, allow ur self 2 weeks incase something goes wrong, just make sure have everything first

[PaRaDoX]

http://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/i...?topic=28135.0

sounds easy enough to install,

yeah a T3 is a good setup,
im intrested in running 6psi boost,
no intercooler

so just a
turbo
manifold(with wastegate)
blow off valve
tuned memcal
new oil lines
vacume lines

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4...QQcmdZViewItem
thats the kind of turbo id be putting in... not too expensive either... =D

[Dezza]

are you keeping your engine stock internally cause that 4 grand kit will blow something for sure

[commy92]

basically i have come to the conclusion of tt setup using rb20 turbos. For turbos and manifolds ive come to the conclusion of around 1.8k.. that is capable of running anywhere upto 20psi. all up ive worked out i need to budjet 4k for the turbo kits and around the same for some internals.

[PaRaDoX]

woah, you've got it planned out mate :P, i just want something that goes PSSST---WOOOSHHH.. and runs 6psi

come to think of it my cousins selling his old turbo off his r33 skyline, it seems doable to get 6psi for under $1000

[commy92]

nar i would say not.. i just got a set of manifolds priced for about a grand depanding on what i want exactly.. im going to buy another engine in the next few weeks to start it on. Im going to buy everything over a few months cause i cant afford to do it all at once. Basically it will be manifolds first, then turbos, then intercooler, then piping, then the other few little things i need BOV.. etc.. Then ill start work on the engine thats in my car now for the rebuild.. or i might rebuild the other engine that im going to buy. Depands on what sorta kms its got on it etc..

ha ha the misses said she will brake up with me if i turbo my wags.. something to do with ill kill myself.. lol narr that wont happen.. lol. Still looking for stuff but. SO if there is anyone out there that knows who else will make manifolds for a non eco-tec please post here cause i wanna get the best deal i can.

Thanks Michael

[MaN|aC]

When VN's first got released they made 500 cars with turbo's and they recalled every car back and the customers all got the money back. I forgot what was the actual reason probably catching the engine on fire lol