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    V8 conversion no speedo vs ute

    Done a v8 auto conversion out of a stato into a vs ute v6 / getrag shell Everything works just not the speedo Ute has v6 cluster with not tacho S1 I have put the cluster out of the stato in the ute and tacho works on that but still no speedo
  2. LachieCaprice

    Holden Vr Caprice

    Hello All (new to justcommodores) hoping your all well I’m in the market for my first project car, I have always loved the old Statesman’s and Caprices. I’ve been offered a Vr v6 caprice in good condition but I’m not sure whether I should be chasing a v8 or not. This has nothing to do with...
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    got a VR V8 commodore 94 and she runs like a hairy dog once its warm

    my VR runs like a hairy dog once its warmed up it splutters, little backfires and when i put the foot down give it some gas, its as if its running on 7 cylinders, and it looses power when trying to gas it,..(BASTARD OF A THING) ive replaced the: Injectors, leads, spark plugs, Dizzy/ and its at...
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    Missing 5L 304

    Hey all my 5L 304 calais is missing and crapping on when i rev wont even rev all the way up just stops at 5 and if your steady on the throttle it bounces up and down 500 rpms. i have replaced rotor button Distributor cap Spark plugs Leads Oil Ignition module Coil Checked timing I am getting...
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    5l VR ute having a short.

    My V8 ute is having a short or something. If I put the terminals on its got a lot of spark like a welder plus the battery heats up. The negative terminal wire is melted and there is smoke everywhere. the wires get hot from the terminals to the altinator. Altinator is bran new and battery. Can...
  6. Drgt1974

    Vt 5.0 wagon exhaust thoughts

    Hi all hope everyone is well Looking for new twin 2.5 cat back for the Vt S1 5.0 wagon It’s got hitec headers Currently got what I think is xforce as the tips are but it’s like Swiss cheese lol Holes all through mid mufflers and all through pipes It’s old Looks like had rear muffler around the...
  7. Hussy

    Thinking of throwing a turbo on

    Wasn't planning on it but brought this few days ago to realise how big it is after putting it next to the engine. Mate says be interesting to see what it makes after I build the engine and tune etc.. I also heard rear mounting is not a bad idea. What's people's opinions?
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    auto to maual / v6 to v8

    Hey guys Just bought a vt hsv 5.0L a week ago to put into my vs, came with the ecu, bcm extractors and everything. Also came wth the getrag 5 speed gearbox, which is unreal cause im also changing the vs to a manual. I feel like i've gotten my head mostly wrapped around the v6-v8 conversion...
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    Looming for vs statesman rear garnish

    Want to buy a vs statesman rear garnish series 2 or 3 (silver trim) with hsv badge!
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    o2 sensors vs v8 knock sensor

    hi there just wondering how many o2 sensors my vs v8 has it has pacemakers on it ive replaced one but cant find another 1 and where does the wire to your knock sensor come from
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