Putting a VQ 5L engine in my VS ute

[fighterpilot29]

Im thinking about putting a VQ 5L engine in my VS ute 1999, just wondering if its worth my while
have rebuilt the 5L, wondering if anyone has done anything similar, or has any tips
cheers

 

[someguy360]

Been covered hundreds of times. (do a search, this comes up several times per week )

If its an engine from a previous model commodore its not legal.

You need one from a VS (same year or newer)

If you get caught which that one from an earlier car its a huge fine


Although it is a reasonably straight forward swap if you understand the risks.

I am assuming your current ute is a v6 if so you need ECU, kframe, transmission, tailshaft, dash cluster + some others I can't remember