differences in vn v6 and v8

[ashzv6]

im just wondering the differences in vn v6 and v8.
i know afew things are different. but exactly what?
I have tryed searching but cant find much.
will the v6 mounts bolt up where the v8 was or do i need to change the crossmember?
if so how do i change it and what needs to be changed with it?
i have a compleate vn v6 manual with no front end
and a nice vn calais shell but it was a v8.
i wanted to swap over the v6 into the calais shell but i need to find out what needs changing exactly.
cheers.

[greenfoam]

Is the calais a shell really or a rolling car complete minus the engine? In the end mostly all you need to do to swap either engine to either car is undo the K-Frame, suspension and motor and stick it in the other shell and all the electronics that goes with it

[defa]

if ya want to sell the calais shell and it has all the electrics let me know.. i would be pretty keen depending on the price..

[azkwazere]

If its a straight body ill take the vn calias as well..... sorry for hijacking

i just need one...

aZK.

[Fu Manchu]

You will need the instrument cluster as well as there are minor instrument workings differences between the V8 and V6

[defa]

at least the v6 clusters are not that expensive on ebay. i got one for $20

[ashzv6]

thanks heaps for the replys,
i would sell the shell but i need it as my berlina is stuffed

But i have a compleate vn calais minus engine and gearbox.
the "problem" is it was a v8 and im unsure if it will be a easy swap for a v6. This might sound stupid downgrading from a 8 to a 6 but im on my ps
and i dont think an 8 is a sensible idea for me yet.

So basically i have a compleate v6 vn 5 speed berlina with no front end and
i wanted to swap the engine and box and put them in the calais which only needs an engine and gearbox.

I have swapped my old berlina from a auto s1 to manual s2 so i have a small amount of knowledge and i'm wanting to start this conversion im just unsure how hard it is. And the mounts for the 8 look different.

[defa]

you will have to swap you k frame cos the mounts are different

[ashzv6]

i know you need to change the comp,
radiator
tail shaft?
diff?
fuel pump?
front springs/shocks?
power steering pump
air con compressor thing
dash cluster



k frame?
but what else.
does anything need to come out with the k frame?
how do i remove the k frame?

cheers 4 the help.

[greenfoam]

The kframe has 4 bolts under it and the rest of the suspension will come out with it if you want, seems a shame to turn a almost perfectly good V8 calais into a V6 though but oh well maybe you can keep all the parts for later

[ashzv6]

cheers.
ideally if i was abit older i would probly get a 8 for the calais.
But cause im on my p's i dont think its wise as its illegal and insurance will be expensive.

maybe even get an 8 in afew years.

[ashzv6]

cheers
where are the bolts located to remove the k frame?
is it 2 bolts underneath on each side?
and just the engine mounts?
does any1 have any pics?