Manual VT wagon or VX wagon + conversion?

[glen_56]

Series 2 VX's if ecotec's have an ECU which can't be tuned.

It uses memcal technology whereas the earlier models used flash memory. There currently aren't any tools that allow tuning of a memcal, unless you get a piggyback ECU from companies such as haltech, motech etc. They come with their own issues that need not be discussed here. Its an expensive path to go down, as the piggy back ECU itself would cost up to $1500, then you have a very complex installation ontop of that.

To "downgrade" your ECU to flash also is a tedious task, requiring a major overhaul of your wiring harnesses, instrument cluster etc.

Obviously you need to retune your ECU to handle the manual as it will cause the car to run poorly without. So as you can see its a very difficult path to go down with the series 2.

If you're just going to get a shop to do the work for you, and still haven't purchased the car, I'd investigate costing before you commit yourself to the purchase.

You may be better off holding off till you find a series 1, or a VT that is to your liking if your heart is set on a manual.

Can you just use a vt ecu in the vx?

 

[ProphetVX]

Can you just use a vt ecu in the vx?

Its my understanding that its just not a swap and go job, alot of the wiring needs to be changed.

This is all just word of mouth stuff im speaking, i haven't done it first hand.

 

[SpaceYam]

Well the manual conversion is still on the To-do list but I will most certainly be looking into the costs and what's involved before I do it. When I say on the To-do list, it comes after paying off 4 grand of other debts, lowering the car, VX SS wheels , exhaust and fog lights .

Thanks for your information guys . I'm now off to search the forum for information on removing the stereo and installing a single din unit so nobody has a go at me for not searching for it although if someone could nudge me in the right direction that would help if I can't find a thread that'll help .

 

[WAGON MAN]

Well the manual conversion is still on the To-do list but I will most certainly be looking into the costs and what's involved before I do it. When I say on the To-do list, it comes after paying off 4 grand of other debts, lowering the car, VX SS wheels , exhaust and fog lights .

Thanks for your information guys . I'm now off to search the forum for information on removing the stereo and installing a single din unit so nobody has a go at me for not searching for it although if someone could nudge me in the right direction that would help if I can't find a thread that'll help .

Here you go David......

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/showthread.php?t=38488

Posted originally by accentstencil

 

[SpaceYam]

Thanks mate!

 

[WAGON MAN]

Thanks mate!

Thanks to accentstencil! :thumbsup:

 

[SpaceYam]

Of course!

 

[WAGON MAN]

Never mind guys

I'm getting a VX station wagon for just under $13,000 for $240 a month over the next few years from Hunter Holden. Yes, it's an auto, but I will have it converted!

I'm so excited!!!

How many Kms ?

 

[SpaceYam]

Just under 125,000, it's an ex Energy Australia car. I see those guys on the freeway all the time and they all drive gracefully so I know the car hasn't been thrashed


Should say I filled in all the forms on Monday, finalised everything on Tuesday and drove it home after work

STOOOOOOKED!!!!

All my buddies bagged me out for getting an auto though because I always bag them out for having autos

 

[SpaceYam]

Hang on a second, wouldn't it be possible to get all the bits and pieces out of a series 2 VX S-pack for a manual conversion?