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Vq 5l auto to Vr v6 auto executive.

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I’m new here and dunno whether this has been asked before…

Have my eye on buying a complete auto 304 Vq stato and transferring everything into my v6 VR auto executive.
Just wondering if everything is interchangeable and if it would be a pretty straightforward conversion?
 

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Why would you wreck a genuine V8 VQ in favour of VR 6 cylinder ??
 

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Sentimental value for the VR as it was my Dads. Just wanting to do it up bit.
 

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What do you mean by ‘everything’ ?
 

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Most of it will bolt in eng/trans + powersteer

But no it won't be a straightforward super easy swap or 100% interchangeable especially electrical side & air con

How cheap are you getting vq donor & how much of the work can you do yourself?
 

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What do you mean by ‘everything’ ?
-304 Engine
-Gearbox
-Tailshaft
-Diff
-Radiator
-Brakes
-Rotors
-Master Cylinder
-Booster
-Engine Loom
-Computer
-K Frame
-Suspension
-Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
-Exhaust
Am I forgetting anything, or is that all I need?
Or I won’t even need all that?
 
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Most of it will bolt in eng/trans + powersteer

But no it won't be a straightforward super easy swap or 100% interchangeable especially electrical side & air con

How cheap are you getting vq donor & how much of the work can you do yourself?
I’ll be doing a lot of the work myself, just figuring it out as i go.
$5k
 

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-304 Engine
-Gearbox
-Tailshaft
-Diff
-Radiator
-Brakes
-Rotors
-Master Cylinder
-Booster
-Engine Loom
-Computer
-K Frame
-Suspension
-Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
-Exhaust
Am I forgetting anything, or is that all I need?
Or I won’t even need all that?
I wasn’t sure if you were also going to swap over the interior as well

Rear suspension, diff, & exhaust, this is IRS donor into live axle car? They won’t fit.

Tank and pump/sender only have to be changed if you want the larger tank. If you do go long range, you will need to change the straps as you will need longer straps for long range and the IRS and live straps don’t bolt up the same.
 

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I wasn’t sure if you were also going to swap over the interior as well

Rear suspension, diff, & exhaust, this is IRS donor into live axle car? They won’t fit.

Tank and pump/sender only have to be changed if you want the larger tank. If you do go long range, you will need to change the straps as you will need longer straps for long range and the IRS and live straps don’t bolt up the same.
Ok cheers, So I’d have to source a solid axle rear diff, larger fuel tank and suitable tank straps.
Did any VN-VS v8’s come with solid axle?
 

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Ok cheers, So I’d have to source a solid axle rear diff, larger fuel tank and suitable tank straps.
Did any VN-VS v8’s come with solid axle?
The VR tank will work. You don’t have to change it.
 
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