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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by msdm, Jun 27, 2011.

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    howdy. well this be my first commie project ive atempted never owned one before and only driven a few haha. ok so ive got a 1992 vp executive. the motor is blown so im wanting to replace it with a v8 or a later model engine and gearbox. i have no idea what will fit in or how easy it is to rewire so any advice, suggestions, hints and tips would be greatly appreciated. cheers :)
     
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    Is it a v8 or v6 now? Think you need a v8 k frame as well
     
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    read my thread (link in signature)






    (I seem to be telling people this a lot lately :p)
     
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    You need to buy a punched up the ass 5ltr vp and do it that way
     
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    its only the 6 at the moment. will probly keep it that way if it pretty east to put a later model engine in? does any1 know what year fits str8 in to the vp? im a noob at this sorry guys lol
     
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    what do i need to do to make that go? and be safe lol
     
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    well it'll bolt straight in, even onto your automatic I'm pretty sure. Don't even need different K frame or engine mounts.

    There are quite a few guys who have done it, it's a very straightforward swap with huge potential. I almost did it, then decided I should go turbo instead, but I realised I wouldn't personally be happy with the sound of a V6 no matter how fast it was :)


    Just buy a wreck or a front cut of a super6 equipped car if you can, otherwise it shouldn't be too tricky to find the parts you'll require.


    At a guess, engine, engine harness and computer would get you started.. sign up on L67torque.com for more information on the swap - apparently there's a fair bit of info on there :)
     
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    awesome thanks heaps. im not fussed about going fast just want a newer engine thats easy to put in. supercharger sounds fun tho :p thanks again
     
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    Easy to put in, relatively cheap horsepower-per-dollar modifications available, and a nice little engine that isn't too bad on fuel :)


    Have a good think about it and read HEAPS. Like seriously read as much as you can about the conversion, work out how much of the work you could do yourself, find out how much it has cost people to do both at home and in shops, and work out your budget. This is the ONLY way to start a project and not end up selling it due to loss of interest.
     

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