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Thread: V6 holden conversion in transit van

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    V6 holden conversion in transit van

    anyone done one of these i have a low km engine and box i think its a VN? ninties model anyway with EFi...
    ive researched all the usuall stuff ,,the fitting kit etc but ive heard the stock transit diff has problems handling the power any advice appriciated

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    Drop the full drivetrain from a ba onwards falcon in it.

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    brings back memories,I put a 2.8 capri motor in my transit race transporter, made a huge difference compared with the stock 1.6.

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    u don't need a v6 jimmy just a 44 in the back using it like a dry sump a little pump just pumping it in as u go lol or some way of catching the oil as it goes out the tail pipe

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    jimmy contact pat gardiner v6 convertions in moree he makes bolt in and wiring kits for around $600,,@ shadow the engine bay on jims van is way to short for a 4litre,jim you,l need to fit an external fuel pump use a camira or vl efi external unit ,and you,l need to fit a return fuel line to your fuel tank ,cheers pete

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    ta guys i reckon its adoer so b y august/sept i should have amental van lol

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    i wanna do the same thing but 2500 fucks me for the conversion gear.... if I'm going to flip my pockets inside out I'd rather drop a 1UZ jap v8 in there or something. keep it quiet and stealthy.. ish..

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    conversion kit is $1250 from V6 connversions and ive just been promised a vs commie for a grand ...now all i need is a tranny power steering rack lol

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    This tranny has a toilet rack Jim, is that any help?



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    might be worth a trip to a wreckers in sydney called "pick and pay less" jim
    its a fucking goldmine in there, take your tools and dismantle whatever you want


    ps- you know how i feel about hi powered vans
    Rev the fucker!!!!!

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    yeah ta fimp ill do that and mr chase ...ha fuckin ha lol,

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    in order to overlook the whole tragedy of inserting good GMH parts into a ford thing, we're gonna have to see some awesome skids done in this van of your when it's finished jim

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    hey jim give me a call i,ll get some prices on a complete convertion 4 u

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    ok pete cheers mate but the budget will be tight which is why i was doing the graft myself

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    muxz i was thinking that it would be a cosmetic improvment over the old commode

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    ..and after all this time i finally got one ..a 99 lwb transit with a supercharged V6 in it Click image for larger version. 

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    How's it handle with that much power? Sounds scary as fuck to me!

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    It's awesome Si. I loved this van and probably shouldn't have sold it but meh.... It sits a little lower in the front due to the weight of the engine/box but it's almost like a big gocart as far as handling goes.

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    like danny says it drives well upto about 195 then it gets a bit hairy surprises the fuck out of a lot of utes lol and now ive learnt how to use the quick shift it gets off the line like a race car

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    I only ran it to 160ish but that was loaded with furniture and other crap and it felt well planted at that speed with a little extra weight.....

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