Hey again all.
Anyone done a V6 convo or have a websiste of someone who has?
I've seen the V6 conversions site and castlemain rod shop.
Anyone in VIC done this and willing to give me a look and/or drive?
The v6 convo I have planned is into an LX hatch body. If anyone who has done it and made their own engine mounts, please email me or PM me.
Cheers
Crisis
Torana V6 Conversion
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, Nov 18 2005 11:52 PM
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Posted 19 November 2005 - 02:59 AM
I'm planning on this same coversion during Christmas! Already got everything I need including the engine & trans. I think the kit I have (purchased 2nd hand) is from V6 conversions in NSW... Just looking at it, you need an unleaded filler neck, elec fuel pump, engine mounts that are welded in place of the old ones, modified sump and a custom wiring loom that plugs into the standard torana engine harness. Not sure about tailshafts yet but I may need a shortened version - I think the T700 is the same output shaft as trimatic/M21...
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Posted 19 November 2005 - 10:40 AM
Gimme a call on 0408536912 if you want a hand with the job, mate.
I'd love to see how it all goes together and performs at the end.
I'm in Somerville, Vic, if thats close enough.
Cheers.
Crisis
I'd love to see how it all goes together and performs at the end.
I'm in Somerville, Vic, if thats close enough.
Cheers.
Crisis
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Posted 19 November 2005 - 12:34 PM
I been thinking of doing this is my LC but I have a VT Commodore and the power it puts out im not happy with it. But with the power to weight ratio of the torry it might be a very quick car.
I know a guy in Perth who has put a V6 Supercharged in his LC. I am yet to go for a ride cause he smashed it after planting his foot and doing a circle at 60kmh.
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I know a guy in Perth who has put a V6 Supercharged in his LC. I am yet to go for a ride cause he smashed it after planting his foot and doing a circle at 60kmh.
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Posted 19 November 2005 - 11:31 PM
I'll give you a call when I'm a bit further into it Crisis - atm I just have the engine sitting out ouf the car and the parts in the box ready for the Christmas break!Gimme a call on 0408536912 if you want a hand with the job, mate.
I'd love to see how it all goes together and performs at the end.
I'm in Somerville, Vic, if thats close enough.
Cheers.
Crisis
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Posted 20 November 2005 - 01:13 PM
Pat Gardiner in Moree in Nthn NSW does conversion kits. He has a website.Do a search.
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Posted 20 November 2005 - 08:00 PM
Just having a look now. Interesting site see http://www.v6conversions.com.au/Pat Gardiner in Moree in Nthn NSW does conversion kits. He has a website.Do a search.
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Posted 25 November 2005 - 06:58 AM
Interesting website, I was thinking of doing this conversion on my LX when the old 202 died, but was told by other people that other aspects of the driveline, such as brakes, had to be also upgraded? Unable to afford the time to do this, i ended up putting in a worked 192. Is anyone able to confirm or refute this theory?
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Posted 25 November 2005 - 10:51 PM
I think that would be up to the engineer flukey77... As LX's were offered with 253 and 308's with no brake changes over 6cylinders I don't think it would be a problem.
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Posted 27 November 2005 - 07:54 PM
im having a go at putting a ecoteck v6 super charged in my hach casel main rod shop have a kit . but its not all smoth sailing good luck .wraith75
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Posted 27 November 2005 - 08:19 PM
price will set u back $1400 this has all your bits .sump and oli pickup.dipstick tube .engine mounts brackets and bolts .gearbox crossmember.speedo kit .wiring kit efi fuelpump $240 .16"thermo fan $200 . idler kit $150. that is all i have at the moment .cheers
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Posted 27 November 2005 - 10:25 PM
I was lucky with the kit I got, I got twin cats to suit the torana body too... I'll need to find one or two suitable thermo's though.
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Posted 29 November 2005 - 12:20 PM
The CRS kit doesn't set the engine back as far as it should....needs another half inch.
Unless using an aftermarket manifold, the superchargers are a drama to fit.
Grant..
Unless using an aftermarket manifold, the superchargers are a drama to fit.
Grant..
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