vy dash into a vn

[stainal]

hey guys and gals,

im sure this has already been posted, but i was wondering if anyone has transplanted a vy dash and instruments into a vn.

if anyone could give me some info, it would be much appreciated.

thanks heaps
regards alan

 

[2_SeeK_U]

Its not possible as the dash runs off the ecu which is different in the vy as to the vn. From VT's and on, the speedometer signal changed, this is one major reason why its not easy to mafless tune a vt ecotec with a vr ecu..

 

[nick88]

what about a VS ecu, cause theyve got the ecotecs

 

[pro_gmh]

The VN's dont use Ecotecs, so they have differently programed ecu's. And what you need is a VY Alloytec ECU programed to run the Buick 3.8 (non ecotec). The reason you need a VY Alloytec ECU is to be able to run the VY dash speedo etc.
Also you still cannot use the VS ECU on a VN either as the VS ECU is programmed to run the Ecotec motor.

PS: Correct me if im wrong. VY's use the alloytec not the ecotech right???

 

[kopper69]

The VZ uses alloytec because it uses an alloy block rather then cast iron, like previous commodores, which reduces the weight slightly.

 

[Infus10n]

The VY never got the alloytec, that was introduced with the VZ.

 

[SVZ]

fair enough but some ppl are dumping in the 190 alloytec motors in there cars so say u got one of those under the bonnet then is it possible to bolt the vz dash up in the cabin reason im curious is ive heard vn commodores going into vls so maybe i could pull this off for my project

 

[Infus10n]

fair enough but some ppl are dumping in the 190 alloytec motors in there cars so say u got one of those under the bonnet then is it possible to bolt the vz dash up in the cabin reason im curious is ive heard vn commodores going into vls so maybe i could pull this off for my project

Anyhting is possible, just depends how much dicking around and modifying of the dash you want to do. Im sure it can be done if you really want it to fit.

But no it wont be a direct fit.

 

[VL Berlina 5speed]

dont way its not possible, its just time and money factor stoping you, i seen picture of a vk with a vy dash in and centre console, was all white looked diffrent, think it was in a SC magazine like car of the year under interior

 

[VRAddiction]

i have only ever seen a VN dash in a VH a long time ago but you can get it in there if you have the money and times......also an angle grinder