vs v6 manual engine same as auto engine

[benno86]

i have a vs v6 manual ute that my heads are stuffed on. does anyone know if the auto engine is the same or if it has the different crank in it

[DannyboyDS]

I think there might be a dowel hole on the crank, otherwise they are the same.

If your in VIC I have a set of reco heads for sale.

[benno86]

im in sa. im a mechanic by trade by some ppl say the engine is different some say they are the same
im doing the swap coz i av a bit of poston noise too. the last owner let it runn out of coolant

[hako]

I think the auto has the cam angle sensor fitted whilst the manual engine does not. Otherwise they are the same - the cam angle sensor can be 'deleted' as it needs the auto ECU to run it - you have manual so no problems.

[Andrew426]

I have heard from a not-so-reliable source that the manual got a forged crank, while the auto only had a cast crank. I dont think this is correct though.

[delcowizzid]

I think the auto has the cam angle sensor fitted whilst the manual engine does not. Otherwise they are the same - the cam angle sensor can be 'deleted' as it needs the auto ECU to run it - you have manual so no problems.

nah thats VR with the cam sensor on auto only VS it is on both

[benno86]

ty everyone for ur help. its going to save me alot of money knowing that i can use a auto engine coz for manual engine they want nearly double the cash