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Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by betts, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. Feb 20, 2007 #1
    betts

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    saw a clubsport VR at pickles today going for 5g, with a V8 in it. just curious what would be needed to convert my manual, non IRS, '93 executive VR over to a V8...
     
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    walesy

    walesy Aint no family cruiser!!!

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    well it dosnt matter if ur car is manual or not because the gearbox will have to be changed, along with a few other things, its not as easy as it may seem, do a search there have been HEAPS of threads on this
     
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    NeilB

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    If you have a donar car and a lot of hours and patience it's a good conversion.
     
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    POVRTY

    POVRTY building 5L VB TH 400

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    yup do it !!!!
     
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    betts

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    haha yea i really want to aye but somebody snaffled up the donor car before i could get a chance:( ill have to keep an eye out for one, it would be an awesome conversion though...
     
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