Latest model motor to fit VT?

[jindy]

If my VT Executive wagon needs a major overhaul, which it may due to a major overheat, I will probably spring for a low k's later model motor. What is the latest V6 Holden motor that will fit the VT without any major modifications?

[MR_VX]

Id say a VY should do the trick.

[HSV5L]

vx or vy will work i would go with vy.

[jindy]

VY sounds good to me.Thanks.

[jindy]

tried to get some info re price on the net but no luck.What should a VY with around 100,000 k's or less go for?

[wraith]

Wouldn't it just be easier rebuilding your current motor least then you know it's fresh. Km's are only one part of the bigger picture.

[Cashman_309]

Wouldn't it just be easier rebuilding your current motor least then you know it's fresh. Km's are only one part of the bigger picture.

Low k's used motor is quicker and a fair bit cheaper. Most come with a warranty if you buy them from a supplier instead of privately.

[BowTie]

Aye jindy, are you in jindy like me?

I put a vy motor in my vs 2mths ago. If your nearby i can show you through the differences.

[jindy]

Wraith I would prefer to have a later running low K motor than a rebuild, because I really need the car and rebuilds can take weeks.Thanks for the offer Bowtie but I live in the Snowies and unfortunately you are too far away. Cashman, Who is the best,or should I say trustworthy supplier of these motors?

[BowTie]

Dude, i'm sitting in jindabyne.

I got mine from a wollongong wrecker for 930 delivered, 6mth warranty vy 110k.
Put it in myself.

[jindy]

BowTie if I get a VY I will definitely be asking you for advice,
This is what i learned on this site;
"The VY engine is different in a few ways even the spark gap is different but will bolt straight into a VT without any modifications.
Use the VT PCM and wiring loom because the VY is different and trying to use it will cause more trouble than it is worth + you can't "chip" a VY PCM without expert soldering skills."
It appears the major differences are -"The VY has a bigger sump, larger IAC valve. Different inlet manifold."
BowTie do you actually live in the Bine or are you just visting?

[BowTie]

yeh, live here.
Green vs sedan. Looks like a rat and often has a yellow canoe on it.

[CHEETR]

i sell low km vx - vy motors for $770 3month warranty

[jindy]

CHEETR, That isn't exactly a great name for someone selling motors. So where are you located?

[CHEETR]

its a nickname and also the name i have been known by for 8 years in the car scene building cars.. i decided to leave my username as most people know who i am and if i change it defaeats the purpose.

Haden Performance Wrecking - Boronia, victoria is my business

we are about to come on as a site sponsor, plenty of people use me for parts on here, have only been in my factory and business for 2months

[BowTie]

great cheetr.

look forward to seeing your subforum.

[CHEETR]

thanks mate, just waiting on darren to put it up when he has time

[VX EXEC 3.8]

Consider a VY V6 supercharged? or VX?
would be a good option