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Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Ryan_29, Nov 18, 2012.

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    Ryan_29

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    hey there

    was wondering if anyone has a put a RB26 or any other motor in a VX for more power, thanks
     
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    acarmody

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    An LS-family engine is usually a good start.

    Or an L67.
     
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    leave the RBs for the little Silvias of this world...


    L67 + rockers + 10PSI = 200rwhp
     
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    Anything is possible, With the right amout of $$
    I vaguely remember reading a wile ago, Someone put a nissan engine into there VX(i think it was a vx)

    It would be cool to see.
    But, I'd just stick with the engine's made for the car.

    If you put a nissan engine in a commodore, Does not mean it will go like a nissan.
    Commodore's are very heavvy car's, If you want more power, Loosing exsess weight would be a good start

    If you end up doing the conversion, Be sure to post it up here!.
    Would love to see it.
     
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    Do you know how heavy Skylines are? They are by no means a light car.
     
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    I would love to do a L67 conversion. How much does it set you back usually?
     
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    Just gotta but the motor and loom/computer pretty much
     
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    Wombles

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    And TC and gearbox (maybe)
     
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    Nope same. Well TC is a little bit higher RPM, but will still work.
     
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    TI3VOM

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    Hahaha Leave the RB26 internally stock, pump up the boost and they can produce 400+rwkw!
    L67's don't even compare.
     
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    Jarmore

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    What do you mean by TC. TC as in Traction Control? o_O
     
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    acarmody

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    TC = Torque Converter.
     
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    Oh right. Thanks. My cars a manual. Does that mean I would theoretically have to find a manual or something?
     
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    acarmody

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    Nope should bolt straight up.
     
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    ok thanks everyone i was thinking might just twin turbo it maybe....... we shall see
     
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