My VXII Berlina Wagon

[Commo Baba]

Hey, nice move. Sounds like you've got a helpful mech too. ....and good to hear the paperwork went smoothly, always an unknown until you get there regardless of what 's been said before.

I'm a jealous man.

 

[SquishyShoes]

Just read back through the whole thread mate. Niceride, good to see you stick by it. Looks really good here.

 

[rch-13z]

Thanks mate. You still need to drop an L67 in yours I see.

Getting one slooooowly built under a barter setup - But it'll be a while which I'm ok with

 

[wraith]

I hate you. Now I want to put an L67 into my VX wagon again but I will be buggered if I'm paying what people think they are worth (3k plus)

 

[Husky]

I hate you. Now I want to put an L67 into my VX wagon again but I will be buggered if I'm paying what people think they are worth (3k plus)

I paid $1,000 for the donor car, and got back $500 from the mechanic once the engine was out. You just have to keep looking.

 

[Commo Baba]

I paid $1,000 for the donor car, and got back $500 from the mechanic once the engine was out. You just have to keep looking.

How much was labour for the transplant ?
Just wondering.

As much as I like what you've done there I'm past modding anything major unless it's the cheapest option, (which it usually isn't).

 

[Husky]

How much was labour for the transplant ?
Just wondering.

As much as I like what you've done there I'm past modding anything major unless it's the cheapest option, (which it usually isn't).

The whole thing set me back $3,500. That included the donor (and the money I got back for the shell), the exhaust and all the mechanical items I listed earlier (SC rebuild, LIM gaskets, SC pulley, Idler pulley, new fuel pump, etc). The amount on the invoice was around $800 more than that, but was brought down as we agreed on a firm price prior to starting the job.

 

[Husky]

Small update. got a Whiteline strut brace fitted. Doesn't really impact the handling over the top of the heavy sway bars, but it will help stop the strut towers cracking.

 

[Husky]

6000km on the L67 is still going great. Still really loving the noise and power increase. Not enjoying the fuel usage though, as it's still averaging around 14L/100km. I may need to get the car tuned at some stage to see if that helps.

I also did an oil change and the old oil looked fine, no sign of metal shavings or anything like that. So hopefully the engine will keep on going for a long time.

 

[Lex]

6000km on the L67 is still going great. Still really loving the noise and power increase. Not enjoying the fuel usage though, as it's still averaging around 14L/100km. I may need to get the car tuned at some stage to see if that helps.

I also did an oil change and the old oil looked fine, no sign of metal shavings or anything like that. So hopefully the engine will keep on going for a long time.

Hi Husky
Is the fuel usage because of the 3.46 ratio diff?
Is the area where you live hilly or fairly flat?
I have been considering putting in a 3.46 diff into my old girl.
A mechanic l know (he is 60), when l told him about putting in the 3.46, he said l'd go through more fuel. So l haven't bothered.
Thanks Lex