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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by 88GreenVN, Jul 5, 2006.

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  1. Nov 8, 2006 #81
    1991_Vn2nV

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    It should say T5 for the Transmission... Does yours say M78? Could be for the diff maybe?
     
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  2. Nov 8, 2006 #82
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    nah says trans-M78. i remember when the car was purchased there was no manuals made for the vn v6 at the time and holden had to hurry to make one up for this vehicle so i might even have a different transmission!!?? Could explain why it is so much quicker than other vn's manual or auto!! Keeps up with the vn ss for comparison. maybe different gear ratios or something. pretty cool to think it might just be the reason for its better acceleration.
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2006 #83
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    My compliance plate on the Wagon has Trans M-78. (6/10/88). I's an auto now but as a 5 speed it was a rocket.

    Holden almost didn't make the 5 speed because it was so harsh, but I'm glad I owned one for 13 years as it was fun to drive on the open road.
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2006 #84
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    What day in Sep 88?

    Under the bonet on the firewall behind the a/c dryer a VIN plate has the full date..

    My VN was built on the 6/10/88 306610 and had a M-78 trans
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2006 #85
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    just had a look a mine

    was built 20/ 6 / 89

    june/89 L352597

    ????
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2006 #86
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    Just a thought I had the other day....

    Would the lexcens be included with VN built no's? Or would they have their own Toyota one?
     
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  7. Nov 8, 2006 #87
    88GreenVN

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    They are included. (Holdens built car bodies for Buicks some time ago too)
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2006 #88
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    build date says 5/9/88
    Apparently i hear that the special orders for manual transmission, holden used the tranny out of the VL's? M78's.
     
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  9. Nov 9, 2006 #89
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    As it turns out M78 IS a T5...

    From a VR workshop manual:
    From a VP/VQ workshop manual:
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2006 #90
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    Heres more... The Auto was a MD8 apparently...

    5 speed Manual M78 V6 Transmission:
    1st: 3.25:1
    2nd: 1.99:1
    3rd: 1.29:1
    4th: 1.000:1
    5th: 0.72:1
    Reverse: 3.15:1
    5 speed Manual M78 V8 Transmission:
    1st: 2.95:1
    2nd: 1.94:1
    3rd: 1.34:1
    4th: 1.00:1
    5th: 0.73:1
    Reverse: 2.76:1
    MD8 4 speed Turbohydramatic 700 Automatic Transmission:
    1st: 3.06:1
    2nd: 1.62:1
    3rd: 1.00:1
    4th: 0.70:1
    Reverse: 2.30:1
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2006 #91
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    I now think the recalled serial number of 273550 is the First VN made.
    The VN shared production with the VL for around 5031 units. (as far as issued s/n's)
    VN Range = 273550 to 533600.
    The 5 Millionth Holden is in that range.....
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2006 #92
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    I just read that series 2 VPs started at 600,000 on the 23rd of October 92'. I think my car was made on the 22! bummer :). I'll check tomorrow but it must have been one of the last of the last series one VP's down the line
     
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  13. Nov 12, 2006 #93
    88GreenVN

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    Read it where. I think its on the JC site somewhere but cant remember...

    You just may have one of the last. Whats the serial no?
     
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  14. Nov 13, 2006 #94
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    I have the S2 VP starting Mar 93 - s/n 626461 (approx)
    They only made 19089 s2's
    They made Vp's at the rate of 178 cars a day.
     
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  15. Nov 13, 2006 #95
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    well, i might just have one smack bang in the middle of the range then...

    393041, 17/11/89 Tarwin Blue V6 Manual (m78)

    :)
     
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  16. Nov 14, 2006 #96
    88GreenVN

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    Yep in the middle it is. VN's were made for about 33 months.

    I think Holden made them well by then...
     
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  17. Nov 22, 2006 #97
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    I dont know if this is of any help to you guys, I have read heaps on this topic (normally late at night) and cant remember if this has been covered

    1989
    The VN Commodore range wins major Car of the Year awards.
    The VN Commodore SS is launched in March with a new version of the 5-litre V8
    HSV VN Commodore SV89 launched in March; HSV VN Commodore SVLE launched in August; HSV VN SV5000 launched in September; HSV VN Commodore LE launched in October.
    Holden exports its first stretched limousine; the VN Calais-based Holden Royale, to Singapore.
    Holden Commodore is Australia's top-selling car.

    1990
    HSV VN Commodore Club Sport launched in June.
    The 5 millionth Holden, a VN Calais, is produced in August.
    The VG Ute, first Commodore-based Ute, launched in September.
    The Percy/Grice VL Commodore wins at Bathurst.
    HSV VG Commodore Maloo utility launched in October.
    Holden's last Group A, the VN Commodore SS Group A SV, released in November.
    Commodore is Australia's top-selling car




    So they say the 5 millionth holden is a vn calais and was made in august
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2006 #98
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    Is there any better colour :thumbsup:

    My old vn2nv was hell early... August production.. Ill find out what number in the morning but i know it was very very very early
     
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  19. Nov 22, 2006 #99
    1991_Vn2nV

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    Yep.. it was the old vn2nv in more than one way dan :p
     
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    JSTPOZN

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    hAHa yeah but atleast mine was better hahaha did skids and drifted unlike the new vn2nv..

    mine was a good old engine that handled HEAPS and had a mini spool and no bak brakes and fiberglass work the maths

    ill get the number 2morow it will be a site2c hahaha
     
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