Converting V6 to V8

[Troy5L]

u need 2 swap the V6 k-frame 2 the V8 k-frame, then i suppose its a straight bolt in...

 

[walesy]

i bought my whole vp 5ltr auto for $3500 and it was in good nick all mec fine with 4 months rego... now the runnin gear is in my vl wagon...shop around you will find a bargain

 

[NeilB]

You need the:
motor/gearbox, ECU and wiring Harness
V8 K-Frame
V8 Radiator
You need to put V8 Springs in the front
Tailshaft
V8 Tacho and Temp Gauge
You have to alter little things like the Vaccum lines for the Heater Switch and A/c Lines
The V6 Diff is OK as long as you don't thrash it
Brakes are fine
Lots of patience !

 

[Berlina wagon]

V6 and v8 diff the same both run 3.08 ratio 28 spline 4 pinion diff, the only difference is that SOME have LSD and some do not, depending on what was ordered from factory.
As previously said best thing is to buy a donor car that is complete and take everything you need off it, it is also usually the cheapest option.

 

[ephect]

depends how low the ride is, if u wanted it lower, leave the V6 springs in it, will sit sweet, haha but thats the least of the worries

 

[walesy]

ephect the v8 spings i think are stiffer than the v6 ones... so squashy v6 ones would be dangerous and floaty

 

[ephect]

walesy, its the same as putting 2 bags of concrete in the boot of a car, it doesnt really ride any differently (ok apart from most of the weight transfer to the back of the car) it just sits lower.. makes sense?

same thing with the front, all depends on what is under the front gaurds already.. king superlows are a strong spring, just sits lower not floaty at all.. like having a 2 fat wogs in the front of the car.. same.. just sits lower.. (im wog btw)

 

[walesy]

sorry i ment like they are a thicker spring... to handle the weight better

 

[ephect]

i dont know if they're a stiffer spring or same amount of coils just spread out a lil more, so with the weight it would sit the same height for instance like the v6 springs.. alot of guys are doin it, with great results

 

[Boonz]

the rod is a thicker diameter with the same coil pitch.