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V6 conversion kits

Started by _youngy_11_ , Dec 26 2006 08:54 AM

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#1 _youngy_11_

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Posted 26 December 2006 - 08:54 AM

hey,
I am fitting a VP V6 5 speed to my LX hatch as many of you know. I have got the engine and it is being rebuilt now and will be ready in a week.

So now im in need of a conversion kit from either,

V6 conversions

or

Castle Auto- VIC

Has anyone had experiences with these two???

Anyone done a conversion and used one of these kits.

Just after any feedback.

Thanks Youngy

p.s. i won't be very active on the forum over the next few days.

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#2 _rorym_

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Posted 26 December 2006 - 10:55 AM

Pat Gardner has a good rep...plus he is in my old home town so he must be a good bloke! :spoton:

R

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#3 _youngy_11_

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Posted 30 December 2006 - 04:29 PM

hehe yeah.

Anyone else takes sides???

thanks ryan

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#4 _Rally hatch_

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Posted 31 December 2006 - 08:04 AM

I made my own... not that hard if you're handy with a welder ..... I used Holden V8 engine mounts on my set up, where as the other guys use 6cyl ones.
And did my own sump..... but I did have a dummy eng and gear box to put in and out a few times..... Posted Image

The sump

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#5 _chevy_253_torana_

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Posted 01 January 2007 - 10:38 PM

work of art how come paris havent phoned up mate asking for it to be next to the monolisa?!

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#6 _youngy_11_

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Posted 09 January 2007 - 12:30 PM

Yes that is very good. Did u make your own engine mounts aswell.

Could you post up as many photos as possible of the engine, gearbox, interior photos of how much longer the gearbox is compared to an old one. etc.

Thanks Ryan

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#7 _toranasuarus_

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Posted 19 December 2007 - 07:43 PM

hey guys i am new to this forum but i have just taken a v6 out of my uc i made a conversion kit myself because i couldnt afford one from pat gardener the tail shaft is the right length and the yolk is the right size and splines we wired my motor our selves but is fairly tricky gearbox cross member is very basic

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#8 _Sammy_

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Posted 20 December 2007 - 12:53 PM

yeah i agree, if you can do it yourself thats the best way. I have had a few bits from Pat Gardner and i was happy with the quality etc.

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#9 _toranasuarus_

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Posted 21 December 2007 - 06:44 PM

yeah i agree that the qaulity is good if you buy a sump for a gemini it fits uc toranas as well and workmanship i great i adm it he could have sanded back welds a bit but fabrication wise they are good