has any one put a ls1 in
has any one put a 5.7ltr say vx vy or a vz into a vn ?? if so what is needed??
LS-EXUAL
One hell of a lot, apart from the obvious (engine, trans) you would need computer, diff, suspension. Basically take the guts from a VZ for example, and fit it to a VN shell.
Originally Posted by wikky
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LS-EXUAL
Plus what he said ^^^^
i can get motor an box for 3k but whats needed to be done to the vn like cuttin welding **** like that from 1 nut to the whole thing
LPG Installer :p
Some guy in NZ did it, full conversion, cost around 10-11g all up. Just buy a VY wreck and do the transplant. Not easy, but anything's possible with the right amount of time, money and patience
i seen a guy at the drags yesterday with it done but didn think to ask him
what about a 350 chev what is needed???
the holden mechanic
needs custom made block mounts to match the K frame... ive seen one in a VR maloo, but stroking a holden motor is easier....
MR Helpful
nope, dont bother, Sell what ever you have now and trade up to a VT II SS or soemthing with an LS1, you can pick up up for around 11-12k anyday of the week..
Cheers
Dave
i know of someone who did this, stroked it out to 383, blue printed, etc and it is one quick vn, although alot was spent
really! here youll pay 17k atleast for a tv sII. cars in perth hold there value alot more it seems.
13.3 1/4 exhaust only untuned!
we have a VB wagon with factory fitted chev, has different chassis rails and runs a steering box that hangs through the inner gaurd, custom K frame and custom sump & pickup.... most of this is to get around the holden steering rack which gets in the way of the chev starter motor,
you can buy kits that space the k frame but your car will never be low and its a horrible way to do it (guy in our car club has it done like this... looks ****e)
Japanese scientists have created a camera with such speed that they now can photograph a woman with her mouth shut!
MR Helpful
your shopping in the wrong spot my freind.
Check the auctions
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Motor and box is just the easy part mate, and the relatively cheap part.
If you don't know what you're doing and you are not prepared to pay atleast 10 or 15 grand then don't bother thinking about it.
ok kool what about a vs ss motor i dont want to sell my car??
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Yeah a 5L is relatively easy.
Engine, Box, K Frame, Radiator, Trans Cooler, ECU, Front Springs and you're basically done.
Its a much more common conversion so there is alot more detailed information around and the parts are cheaper also.
17k for a tv? must be a good plasma
hahaha i thought the same17k for a tv? must be a good plasma
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
yeah ofcorse a tv what are you guys talking about
13.3 1/4 exhaust only untuned!
so if ive found a whole ls1 vx spac and want to put it in a vn all i would really need is engine mounts? cos i can use everything else from the vx?
"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"
anyone managed to put a LS2 into a vn\vp or vr\vs yet? that would be a cool conversion
MR Helpful
Even better would be an L76 engine
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Engine mounts, trans mounts, remap of the ecu, custom power steering hoses and radiator hoses, custom headers, also you have all the wiring which will cost alot from an auto elec. Also, custom tail shaft I think.
Still several grand to spend after you find a donor car unless you fabricate everything yourself.
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