VR - VS V6 engines - is the crank different?

[Bud]

I've bought a VR V6 manual wreck with the intention of putting the manual gearbox into my auto VS V6. I've been told that I'll need to buy a different flywheel because Holden changed the crank for the VS. Is this true?
If so, does anyone have a VS V6 manual flywheel they would like to sell me?

 

[semi]

the crank is different because the 2 motors are different. YOu can buy adaptor plates, possibly from CRS??

 

[Bud]

Thanks, though will a 8 bolt VR manual flywheel fit onto a VS crank?

 

[Bud]

BTW - I have an early VS auto and a late model VR manual. I'm hoping they are the same regarding flywheel mounting.

 

[MBS206]

From what I've been told, they bolt straight on.

Also, what are your plans for the rest of the car?

 

[Bud]

I'm wrecking it. Some parts are on eBay now.

 

[Bud]

the crank is different because the 2 motors are different. YOu can buy adaptor plates, possibly from CRS??

Sorry you are wrong. The flywheel bolted to the VS crank without a problem. I have now done the complete conversion with a T5 from a VR into a VS auto. Both the VR and the VS have 8 bolt cranks. In future, please only give advice if you have done it yourself. Don't pass on dodgy information you may have heard from others. Thanks. If anyone needs help with their conversion, please ask.

 

[AdamIan69]

Yes a mate and i also did the VR manual to VS auto conversion, flywheel bolts up fine. i recomend getting better bolts though (if you are looking at driving it hard).

 

[Bud]

The flywheel bolts used in these engines can only be used once. I bought new ones so they should be fine.

 

[holden007]

Also they are not two completely different engines, The ecotech is a improved buick in the VN-VR.