whats involved in putting a gen 3 into v6 vz ute??
Hi, i would like to know whats involved in putting a gen 3 into my 6 speed v6 vz ute. i am wanting more power but not sure wether tailshaft, gearbox etc will still be compatible, so wether its easy enough to do or should i just go for a turbo kit from proflow or another company?
i drove a mates 6 speed SS recently and loved the power, the sound and feel of the v8.
P-plater
It would cost more than just the engine mate. The clutch wouldn't have a chance, the gearbox is right on what the v6 outs out, 320nm. And all the gear ratios should be right for the v6, but it may be very annoying with the v8.
Unless you have a very specific reason for changing engine and not buying an ss, its really not worth it.
Originally Posted by Little Red VZ Go-Kart
1. Why would you want to floor it, or move it to the red line? Especially with the lack of airbags and ABS features!? What do you hope to achieve by that??Originally Posted by HoldenV8
give everything a spray with wd40 wheels brakes that should fix the squeaks
Better off just getting an ss dude.
Better off just getting an ss man. Unless like what crustin said you got a good reason u wanna keep that body.
no real good reason, i do love my ute though. (car loan from the bank doesnt help either) just wondered how difficult it would be, would it be easy enough to buy an engine, box, clutch, loom, ecu etc and fit it that way, would the lsd diff hold up and would tailshaft match up? if not ill just have to keep the ute and buy an SS one day or go turbo for now. thanks heaps for the help guys, much appreciated.
P-plater
The engine does weigh a bit more as well. So the suspension might sag a bit. You will need an exhaust to suit, and bigger radiator.
Its just so expensive, it would save you thousands and be so much easier to just buy an ss. And forced induction will have most of the same problems, the v6 drivetrain was made for exactly 320nm, anymore and it turns to cheese.
Last edited by CRUSTIN; 08-11-2011 at 10:01 PM.
Originally Posted by Little Red VZ Go-Kart
1. Why would you want to floor it, or move it to the red line? Especially with the lack of airbags and ABS features!? What do you hope to achieve by that??Originally Posted by HoldenV8
give everything a spray with wd40 wheels brakes that should fix the squeaks
Im thinking the same thing once i get off my p's, you could always get a wrecked ss with a 6 speed an convert it? just a thought, but i would just buy a v8, alot easier, i will probs just buy a vz ss when i get on my opens an put all my stuff from my ute onto/into it
Turbo L98 FTW
You'd need an entire SS running assembly minus the diff, so tailshaft, gearbox and clutch. If you whacked on a turbo with your stock gearbox presently you'd blow the arse out of it pretty quickly.Originally Posted by vcrb25
Pay off your loan, ditch the V6 and buy an SS, or you'll dig yourself into a giant financial hole trying to make something that's already available.
P-plater
And when you wanted to sell your converted v8, that would prove a hassel
I would never buy a converted car, I don't know if the owner did the job right. And any smart buyer would think the same.
Originally Posted by Little Red VZ Go-Kart
1. Why would you want to floor it, or move it to the red line? Especially with the lack of airbags and ABS features!? What do you hope to achieve by that??Originally Posted by HoldenV8
give everything a spray with wd40 wheels brakes that should fix the squeaks
thanks heaps for the advice people i never thought about resale or financial hassle like that, looks like i'll get an ss when i can afford it, after i finish my apprenticeship next Feb and head to the mines. : ) thanks everyone.
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