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puv berlina
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Recently posted regarding the presence of oil in the coolant in the Berlina. Was confident it was only the intake gasket, but pulled the heads to be sure. (I wouldn't have wanted to be near me if it still pushed oil into the coolant after reassembly). The heads appear to be fine, but will get them checked anyway. I then started to wonder about the merits of a few mods while it was apart, eg,mild port job, cam, headers and maybe throttle body and injectors.
Of course, like all good thinking, a can or four of Scotch was included, and I got to wondering if an Alloytec at $2k wouldn't be a better option. Have made enquiries of the wreckers in Qld that sells on Ebay and these low k motors are apparently complete with everything needed. Except that the trans in his opinion will need to be changed at an extra $800. I was under the impression the 4sp auto was a carry over from the VY, and the same as VT. Wrong?
Anyhow, I'm trying to make a bang for ya buck judgement here. The budget isn't unlimited, (If it was, would I be driving a VT 3.8?), but $2k to $3k would cover either option providing nothing unforseen crops up.
What problems am I likely to encounter with fitting the Alloytec, has anyone done it, and which way would you go? What power could I reasonably expect from a Natmo 3.8 with the above mods?
Thanks people, cheers, Phil.
Of course, like all good thinking, a can or four of Scotch was included, and I got to wondering if an Alloytec at $2k wouldn't be a better option. Have made enquiries of the wreckers in Qld that sells on Ebay and these low k motors are apparently complete with everything needed. Except that the trans in his opinion will need to be changed at an extra $800. I was under the impression the 4sp auto was a carry over from the VY, and the same as VT. Wrong?
Anyhow, I'm trying to make a bang for ya buck judgement here. The budget isn't unlimited, (If it was, would I be driving a VT 3.8?), but $2k to $3k would cover either option providing nothing unforseen crops up.
What problems am I likely to encounter with fitting the Alloytec, has anyone done it, and which way would you go? What power could I reasonably expect from a Natmo 3.8 with the above mods?
Thanks people, cheers, Phil.