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Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by Fast_VR_Boy, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. Fast_VR_Boy

    Fast_VR_Boy Twin Snails

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    My VR has blown up and currently looking at different stuff to do.

    If money was no issue is there any other engines that would fit into my engine bay without to much issues? Im looking for something with a little more guts then my standerd V6. My car is auto if that means anything. How bout a statesman s/c v6, how would that go?

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    Depends how much effort u want to be in for. I've got two engines that i swap around when doing repairs got a S/C 5LT and a V6. For the 5Lt u need K frame, Tacho, Computer, G/Box, and other bits and pieces. S/C V6 hence Ecotec unless ur's was eco you'll need new computer and G/box. and possiable some radiator stuff.
     
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    the Engine that blew was a Ecotec V6 auto. the s/c engine go hard? Is it worth the hassles?
     
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    TheForgotten only human......

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    you own a VR, with an Ecotec... that's a conversion already... what about a COME stroker?
     
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    You dont have an ecotec, its a buick.
     
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    AttaBoy WTF?!?!

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    ecotec is only on VS's and up
     
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    there weren't any pics showing the engine, so I could only go off what was in the OP's second post

     
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    The Ecotec S/C put out the same KW as the V8 i think 165Kw.
     
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    TheForgotten only human......

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    true, but with a different torque curve
     
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    Trei The Skaife Fan Man.

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    Go the Supercharger.

    Gotta love the face on some of the V8 boys when a six is quicker.

    It also makes more power (Holden lied about the output so nobody said "haha, your supercharged six goes harder than your v8") and is something more unique, I think.
     
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    well... yes and no. the most powerful factory L67 in oz is only 171kw. but as we all know, horsepower wins admiration, torque wins races
     

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