v6 ecotec to ls1 worth it??????

[Turtl3]

If u dont want to risk destroying your current v6 rear end then yes, it would be wise to change the diff. U can change the flange on any of the m76/m80 diffs to suit either the 3 or 4 bolt tailshaft. The tailshaft will need to suit both the gearbox, AND the diff u r going to run. If ur current vu2 has a 3 bolt tailshaft, and the donor car has a 3 bolt diff + tailshaft, then your laughing. According to wot jxw has said, the v6 and v8 "3 bolt" vx(vu)-vz shafts r the same (getrag being the exception) so ur donor engine+box could possibly bolt up to your current v6 ute tailshaft. And if the donor has a 3 bolt lsd then your laughing even harder. Throw that in and shes apples!

 

[VT_FREAK]

the donor car might be a 02 Vx ss 120,000km can i use the diff of this or is it different being a sedan?

 

[Turtl3]

Since theyre both 02 then theyll be series2, and they should both have the 3 bolt setups. The diff itself will be a direct swap, all the mounts are the same between ute/wagon/sedan v6/v8.

 

[vxrated]

Hi. Did you end up doing the swap. If so was it worth it? Contemplating the same. Cheers

 

[Hothouse92]

So does anyone know of any threads that have a ruff instructions or a step by step maybe for a conversion, or atleast on looms and ecu”s cheers

 

[Michael Zimmerman]

Keep me informed I’m doing the same with my 1998 vt as 6 gave up the goose I’ve just had it painted and spent quite a bit on it so I’m going ls1 for transplant look forward to it will be learning curb but will get there any info of things that become issues for u would be appreciated as I’ll do the same as ss holdens sell for a lot in New Zealand