pats new project ( vp s pack 3.8l auto)

[BRG_38L]

hi all this is my new project replacing my tired old vh i picked it up for $500
with rego till march next year (score) it is pretty straight as is with only a little bit of paint panel work needed so im off to a good start
unfortunatly the motor is f**ked so i will have to replace that b4 i can :driving: it:cry: lol but any way here are pics specs etc

NAME: PAT WEST
CAR:1992 VP S PACK SEDAN
ENGINE:SERIES 2 3.8L V6
TRANS: TH700 4 SPD AUTO
SUSPENSION:STOCK FE2
DIFF:NOT SURE BUT MOST LIKELY 3.08
BRAKES: STOCK (FOR NOW)
WHEELS/TYRES:NOW: STOCK 15X6.5 205/65R15CHASERS
SOON:VX SS 17X8 ALLOYS WITH 235/45R17WANLI TYRES
BODYKIT:NONE
INTERIOR: STOCK S PACK
FUTURE MODS:2.5 INCH EXHAUST WITH PACEMAKERS
LOWERED 2 INCHES MORE (FULL PEDDERS SUSP)
FULL VP SENATOR BODYKIT + RESPRAY
19X8.5 DEEP DISH KOYA INOX-1​

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[90VN55]

what are you replacing the engine with?
another 3.8?

 

[1991_Vn2nV]

You got any pics of what those rims look like man? They sound interesting

 

[BRG_38L]

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yeah im puttin a 3.8 in it cause its cheaper easier and quicker to do as i need it asap


yeah here it is

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[SUSPECT]

how much are those rims???

 

[1991_Vn2nV]

Those rims are nicee especially in 19's

 

[beefcream]

i like the rims dude, wat will they set u back?

 

[BRG_38L]

replacing motor today

hi all


here is an update
im puttin a vr 3.8l 2 replace the dead vp 3.8 in it
which i picked up for $350 from the wreckers
it has 180,361 kms on it
and looks pretty clean (no oil leaks)
i have to swap from the old engine the following
harmonic balancer
injector rail
injectors
throttle boddy
alternator
starter motor
and a couple of sensors
it is gunna be one bastard of a job doin all this in 2 days but im determined to get it done
i bought these goodies for it
new rocker gaskets l+r
new sump gasket
leads (champion )
ngk plugs
oil
new filters(oil air fuel)
and im gettin it serviced as soon as i have it in the car so hopefully it should be all good and ill be mobile come sunday arvo
wish me luck will post pics of the car motor etc on monday
regards pat

 

[1991_Vn2nV]

Sounds good man. The engine sounds like a pretty decent pickup as well. Let us know how it goes, good luck with it all!

 

[Tekka]

Good luck with the swap over, be nice to know what happens, keep us updated!