Thinking of doing a V8 engine swap

[Liam Dale]

Hey guys I’m new here, I picked up my first car which is a 2002 vx executive s2 about 7 months ago and have been doing work to it since.

I am just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a specific V8 engine to put into my car.

I could also put a stock supercharger into it and put a smaller pulley on it making about 10psi. I just don’t know yet, need suggestions.

I know everyone says just buy a V8 but I also don’t know what v8’s are p plate legal, I know their may be a vs or a vr or something, maybe a Vt or a vx with a V8 that’s legal but I just don’t know, also can’t spend too much cash.

I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out, thanks

 

[_R_J_K_]

Conversion = sell V6 Commodore, buy V8 Commodore. Unless you have a complete donor/wreck it's not really worth doing with how common they are.

There is no stock supercharger for an LS in a VX either (or any other V8 Commodore up until the VE HSV). There are no P-plate legal V8s for a Commodore. No you cannot swap one in to get around the laws.

Conversion basics are here (it's a VY but it's pretty much the same) - https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/eyys-vy-calais-ls1.272746/

 

[Aus78Formula]

X2 you wouldn't even consider a V8 swap. It would cost several times more than buyin the car with engine in it and better off waiting until you can even drive one or afford the insurance.

 

[Liam Dale]

X2 you wouldn't even consider a V8 swap. It would cost several times more than buyin the car with engine in it and better off waiting until you can even drive one or afford the insurance.

Alright cheers, I’ll just save up cash till I’m on my fulls and get a v8

 

[Liam Dale]

Conversion = sell V6 Commodore, buy V8 Commodore. Unless you have a complete donor/wreck it's not really worth doing with how common they are.

There is no stock supercharger for an LS in a VX either (or any other V8 Commodore up until the VE HSV). There are no P-plate legal V8s for a Commodore. No you cannot swap one in to get around the laws.

Conversion basics are here (it's a VY but it's pretty much the same) - https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/eyys-vy-calais-ls1.272746/

Thanks for the help

 

[Vin999]

Conversion = sell V6 Commodore, buy V8 Commodore. Unless you have a complete donor/wreck it's not really worth doing with how common they are.

There is no stock supercharger for an LS in a VX either (or any other V8 Commodore up until the VE HSV). There are no P-plate legal V8s for a Commodore. No you cannot swap one in to get around the laws.

Conversion basics are here (it's a VY but it's pretty much the same) - https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/eyys-vy-calais-ls1.272746/

I thought V6 VT/VX came with a factory s/charger from memory, these might be ok for a P plater

I second your sell V6 and buy a V8 easier and quicker and cheaper by the time you do a conversion

 

[Liam Dale]

I thought V6 VT/VX came with a factory s/charger from memory, these might be ok for a P plater

I second your sell V6 and buy a V8 easier and quicker and cheaper by the time you do a conversion [/QUOTE

I thought V6 VT/VX came with a factory s/charger from memory, these might be ok for a P plater

I second your sell V6 and buy a V8 easier and quicker and cheaper by the time you do a conversion

nah I think it might only be the s-pac that comes with the supercharger but was thinking about taking one from a s-pac and putting it onto my factory v6. Will just need to get headers n stuff aswell.

 

[shane_3800]

I thought V6 VT/VX came with a factory s/charger from memory, these might be ok for a P plater

I second your sell V6 and buy a V8 easier and quicker and cheaper by the time you do a conversion

I'm in ACT so we don't have P plate restrictions, but I'm sure I read somewhere that the L67 is not P plate legal in NSW and VIC.

 

[Gw33dz]

Like what's been said, you really need a donor car for a V8 swap.

You need the LS1 motor (with accessories), K-frame, PCM/BCM, wiring loom, and fuel system.

As for a factory L67 Super 6, you need the motor (with accessories), Memcal (chip in the PCM), and the loom (unless you modify the L36 loom) and possibly a fuel pump.

P.S I like the wheel fitment on your car, is that SSL Front and SSSL Rear?

 

[gossie]

OMG......Why?