Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Potential problems with a V6-V8 conversion.

  1. #1
    Ride
    VR Executive S2

    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Victoria
    Posts
    3

    Default Potential problems with a V6-V8 conversion.

    I've been running with my VR for a year or so now and want to have a bit more fun with it.
    The exhaust had been tinkered with and it has a Cool Air Intake installed already.
    I was planning a few V6 upgrades and then a mate suggested putting a VR/VS V8 engine instead.
    Are there any major problems that I need to work out before I install a new engine or any that I may come across?
    I'm still learning about cars so help would be very much appreciated.

  2. #2
    slepar's Avatar
    slepar is offline omg duz it like...dose??
    Ride
    vn ss

    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Posts
    550

    Default

    1st thing, make sure u get a motor and geagbox from a vr v8 as the vs engine looms are different to the vr, all u will need is motor gearbox engine loom and k frame and its preety much hook up the loom and bolt it up, its actually quite easy
    doin skids for the kids and doughnuts for the grown ups

  3. #3
    Ride
    VR Executive S2

    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Victoria
    Posts
    3

  4. #4
    azkwazere is offline Ahhh Yes, Ahhh Yes....
    Ride
    VP 5-SPD / 24-SPD Racer Hybrid

    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    .....SE Burbs
    Posts
    1,808

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Blaiz View Post
    Thanks mate
    Engine wise sure, its no issue but then there are other things to consider:

    1. Fuel system
    2. Suspension
    3. Brakes
    4. Cooling System
    5. Exhaust
    6. Dash (inst cluster)

    Honestly, unless you've done a lot of work to the care and everything else is off its titts, buy a V8 from scratch. Conversions are always NQR.

    aZk.
    Wanted to buy:

    1. T5 V8 Bellhousing and Clutch fork assembly suit VP
    2. V8 Tail Shaft, T5, Suit IRS VP
    3. T5 VB Gear Box

    PM Me if you got what i need...

    Quote Originally Posted by ryno_vrx View Post
    honestly i doubt it will happen cause kanye west will just interrupt Armageddon anyways


Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 6
    Last Post: 08-06-2010, 08:30 AM
  2. Celica conversion problems
    By kane_coro in forum VB - VK Holden Commodore (1978 - 1985)
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 15-05-2010, 11:45 AM
  3. Potential problems
    By Skitz in forum The Pub
    Replies: 72
    Last Post: 03-02-2009, 11:58 AM
  4. Vn manual conversion problems
    By dmedic1 in forum VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 08-02-2006, 11:24 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72