VT/VP heads for V6 EFI

[ollietom1944]

Hi Folks,
This is the first time I've used this Forum, so I hope someone can help me!
My son has a lovely 1998 VT V6 EFI Commodore that has just had the head fail on it. He is desperate to know if a VP V6 head will go straight on, as he has one on hand. Otherwise, where can he get a changeover head for the VT cheap? He lives just out of Wedderburn via Bendigo, in Victoria. Would appreciate any help as soon as possible as he is without a car at present! Thanks folks.
Regards,
Ollietom 1944ollietom1944@yahoo.com

[f1tzy]

as far as i know it will not fit due to the engines being different

[vt_on_20s]

i thought the 3800 vp engine and the ecotec shared heads, they just have different blocks. or maybe vise versa. call yella terra tomorrow for a straight answer

[stroke it]

they physically bolt up but its the inlet/exhaust manifolding thats different, you need new VT heads.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

And the push rods not lining up due to the valves being in different spots. But no, as said, they will not fit.

[Clutchy]

Hi Folks,
This is the first time I've used this Forum, so I hope someone can help me!
My son has a lovely 1998 VT V6 EFI Commodore that has just had the head fail on it. He is desperate to know if a VP V6 head will go straight on, as he has one on hand. Otherwise, where can he get a changeover head for the VT cheap? He lives just out of Wedderburn via Bendigo, in Victoria. Would appreciate any help as soon as possible as he is without a car at present! Thanks folks.
Regards,
Ollietom 1944ollietom1944@yahoo.com

What has failed with his head ? is it just a head gasket or has it cracked or somethink like that ? if it is cracked just get a second hand eco and change heads over should be able to get something in bendigo.

[smp009]

hi guys i am just wanting to know will a vn/vp head fit on to a VS head.it is a strange question i know but i think i have a blown head gasket.and need to if they will fit.i also know that a vs is ecotec and a vn/vp isnt but if anyone can help me id be much appreciated

[acarmody]

Same answer as above, no, different engines. If its just a blown head gasket than just change it. You will need new gaskets no matter what head you fit too it.

[MICKY.D]

As above



Cheers
mike