V6 v8 conversion

[Mick cutmore]

Hi people!
I want to convert my v6 vp commodore ute (manual) to 5.7 litre v8 (manual). What would be the proper way to go about this? (What's involved) cheers

 

[_R_J_K_]

5.7 litre v8 (manual)

LS1 or 5L based? If it's 5L just find a donor VN/VP V8 and swap everything.

LS1 into early Commodores has been covered a lot here (use search) an elsewhere but it's still a fair bit of cost and effort, there is a lot of off the shelf stuff for it though. Will largely be the same process for all VB to VS conversions, so have a look at earlier ones too. If you want it to be road registerable you'll also need to talk to an engineer (you should do this before you commit).

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/sams-vn-lexxxcen-ls1-t56.63215/

 

[gtrboyy]

Suitable ls donor car + conversion kit after you've done all the research/googling required.

Work out what your true budget & mechanical capabilities are then you'll know you can do it or outsource labour

Have done both 5 litre & ls swaps...both have advantages & disadvantages.

 

[Mick cutmore]

LS1 or 5L based? If it's 5L just find a donor VN/VP V8 and swap everything.

LS1 into early Commodores has been covered a lot here (use search) an elsewhere but it's still a fair bit of cost and effort, there is a lot of off the shelf stuff for it though. Will largely be the same process for all VB to VS conversions, so have a look at earlier ones too. If you want it to be road registerable you'll also need to talk to an engineer (you should do this before you commit).

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/sams-vn-lexxxcen-ls1-t56.63215/

Ok thanks mate! Looks like a 5 liter. Cheers