Awesome... thanks again mate!!! What exhaust did you use for yours? Also, i was told by a mate that: "You have to use V8 VN power steer rack or manual VL one"... True, False??

i thought the power steering wracks looked the same i was gonna put the v8 power steering wrack from a vn onto the vl but the little knob bit that comes out of the wrack to connect to the clamp that connects to the steering colum (lol a bit confusing) but it was square and the vl clamp is like round with grooves in it so it wouldnt fir anyone know how to get around this? i just put the vl one on and will go with that see how it goes Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by sheepz89 Awesome... thanks again mate!!! What exhaust did you use for yours? Also, i was told by a mate that: "You have to use V8 VN power steer rack or manual VL one"... True, False?? I had a 3" mandrel bent exhaust made for mine Nah the 3L auto rack is fine and is what I used

what about a manual 3L VL steering rack?

just a question about the conversion.im half way through it and just getting up to the tailshaft.can i fit the vn diff and if so will the tailshaft out of the vn fit or will i have to get a cutom one made up???also couldnt you just put a bigger fuel pump on instead of changing the fuel tank?or could the vn one fit? by the way great thread very helpful thanks Craig

the vn diff will fit but is i believe 1 or 2 inches widder each side than the vl so would be fun fitting big wheels on as for the diff a mate has done this and fits fine he used the front half of the vn tailshaft and connected it to the rear vl tailshaft and fits fine they come apart at the uni joint

how is there a difference between an auto and manual rack??? theyre the same rack still

Quote: Originally Posted by cjl355 just a question about the conversion.im half way through it and just getting up to the tailshaft.can i fit the vn diff and if so will the tailshaft out of the vn fit or will i have to get a cutom one made up???also couldnt you just put a bigger fuel pump on instead of changing the fuel tank?or could the vn one fit? by the way great thread very helpful thanks Craig Don't use a VN diff, they're too wide and no stronger than a VL V8/turbo diff. If its a stock 304 EFI the stock VL diff should be fine Are you starting with a 3L VL? If so the stock fuel pump is fine for a stock 304

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV Don't use a VN diff, they're too wide and no stronger than a VL V8/turbo diff. If its a stock 304 EFI the stock VL diff should be fine Are you starting with a 3L VL? If so the stock fuel pump is fine for a stock 304 im starting with a v8 vl and the tank in mine is newish and didnt want to buy another one

Quote: Originally Posted by hsvhel how is there a difference between an auto and manual rack??? theyre the same rack still are you sure? im pretty sure the power steerin wracks a bit bigger

just a question.with the clutch pedal do i use the vn pedal box or use the standard vl pedal box and put the clutch pedal in that or buy a vl manual pedal box.i dont think the vn one fits?any one know

anyone know?

VL manual box

Quote: Originally Posted by calaisv8 are you sure? im pretty sure the power steerin wracks a bit bigger he said auto and manual not power and non power steering.

hey ive just got myself a efi 304 and th700 out of a vr statesman and am about to start putting it into my 3l vl. i have heard that the v8 and 6 cyl floor pans are a different size through the trans tunnel area. does the 6 cyl trans tunnel have to be modified to house the th700 box?

Quote: Originally Posted by PSIWOG he said auto and manual not power and non power steering. lol my bad hey do u guys know if the vn dash loom will plug into the vr v8 computer cheers Quote: Originally Posted by gamble hey ive just got myself a efi 304 and th700 out of a vr statesman and am about to start putting it into my 3l vl. i have heard that the v8 and 6 cyl floor pans are a different size through the trans tunnel area. does the 6 cyl trans tunnel have to be modified to house the th700 box? yes this is true either bash it out a bit or one of my mates actually cut two sections out i think its the gears selection lever that gets in the way im pretty sure and he just welded two box type looking sections back in i reackon itd be easier givin it a bit of a beatin Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Hey guys I went to put my 355 in on the wknd into the vl, however finding out that I didnt have a turbo box, had a trimatic. Drama here we come. Now I now that a TH400 is stronger, but having difficulities finding one in brisbane. Located a TH350, and bought it. Now just wondering if anyone knows exactly if I can use the front of the VN tailshaft to connect to the rear half of the vl v8 one?????? And do I have to get a Castlemain Rod Shop crossmember? or does anyone know of one to suit the application? (like modifing the original trimatic one??? Cheers for any help guys

Quote: Originally Posted by bt1_67fkd Hey guys I went to put my 355 in on the wknd into the vl, however finding out that I didnt have a turbo box, had a trimatic. Drama here we come. Now I now that a TH400 is stronger, but having difficulities finding one in brisbane. Located a TH350, and bought it. Now just wondering if anyone knows exactly if I can use the front of the VN tailshaft to connect to the rear half of the vl v8 one?????? And do I have to get a Castlemain Rod Shop crossmember? or does anyone know of one to suit the application? (like modifing the original trimatic one??? Cheers for any help guys from what i know castle maine cross member for sure unless anyone knows beter??? and with the tailshaft im sure that will fit dude conecting at the uni joint good luck champ

bloody crossmember is now $190 delivered. So more money bye bye. lol. yea if anyone else knows for sure what to do with the tailshaft, please let me know. cheers guys

i dont think the th700 output shaft is the same as th350 but i no th350 and trimatic are compatible the cross member you should be able to use the trimatic or turbo 350 cross member im pretty sure it all bolts up