wtf!? I say DO IT, that would be damn awesome!!! Its not always about which engine will get you more power...., Its about 'hey look at this, I have a XR6T engine in my VL engine bay' .......... hell, thats heaps more imressive than just another variant of an RB in the bay.... (which has been done PLENTY of times already anyway) Even if the RB26 is like 200kw more.

i think this would be a great idea if his got the cash to do it i reackon go for it mate good luck ...RAGGED...

The Rb26 is not a better motor than the ford six. It is 15 years older to start with. The ford has more displacement, more modern R&D put into it, roller cams with a rocker ratio. Sure you can't spin it as hard as a 26 but it doesn't need to. Definitely something worth doing if you have the time/skill/money/drive to do so. BTW this thread has more useless comments from idiots than almost any other I have seen on this forum in recent times.

It is fine to say DO IT, I'd like to see it just as much as you guys, but the cost involved to do that conversion correctly, have it engineered and registered would far outweigh the need for more power! Remember his original comment was his mates xr6t flogs his VL!

Well its not that dare to put this mtr in. The motor cost $4000 compared to rb26 bout the same price over here. The motor is in the car was an easy fit. Just working out what box to run manual or auto. As per now the VL owes him 6g not bad for a car that will do 11s easy in a light weight vl. You guys need to lay back, how boring is an rb mtr getin really. How easy it will be to grind off the ford logo and write holden (isnt that all the factory did with the nissan motor. Any way wacth and learn.

Quote: Originally Posted by LukeVL The Rb26 is not a better motor than the ford six. It is 15 years older to start with. The ford has more displacement, more modern R&D put into it, roller cams with a rocker ratio. Sure you can't spin it as hard as a 26 but it doesn't need to. Definitely something worth doing if you have the time/skill/money/drive to do so. BTW this thread has more useless comments from idiots than almost any other I have seen on this forum in recent times. Agree, these are a fantastic powerplant making good numbers due to modern design, cubic capacity, dohc and a well matched turbocharger. Craig, I can only assume he is going this route purely to be different? And he is willing to spend the cash!

Quote: Originally Posted by craig Well its not that dare to put this mtr in. The motor cost $4000 compared to rb26 bout the same price over here. The motor is in the car was an easy fit. Just working out what box to run manual or auto. As per now the VL owes him 6g not bad for a car that will do 11s easy in a light weight vl. You guys need to lay back, how boring is an rb mtr getin really. How easy it will be to grind off the ford logo and write holden (isnt that all the factory did with the nissan motor. Any way wacth and learn. 6 grand for an 11 second car. Gotta be happy with that!!!

Just get a BA XR6 car save you all the Hassles Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Lol. I love these comments about rb26's being better, these people obviously dont know much about the new 4l from ford. Look at the 1035hp engine from nizpro, 23psi and 800ft lbs of torque on 98 octane, i think that proves the capabilities of these engines. This conversion would rock hard if you have the cash to blow and do it all properly, will cost ****loads, but will have an absolute bull**** amount of power. P.s listen to this my mate just won an xr6 turbo, he drew a design for michael clarkes cricket bat and clarkey choose his one himself and what do you know brand new xr6t, and he's only 18 haha

Quote: Originally Posted by VLHERO 6 grand for an 11 second car. Gotta be happy with that!!! It aint doing 11's till its on the track mate even though it will be capable Still yet to choose a gearbox, What engine management? custom made exhaust, power steer lines, intercooler, fuel system, tailshaft and all the other tid bits to get it all up and running including tuning will cost you more than just 6 grand! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i would say 15-20 grand before it ever runs even a 12

i rekon it would be nuts i dont think any 1 has done it b4 i would do it but it would end up being a huge stuff around trying to make it fit n that im just gunna wait a yr then buy 1 when they have come down in price a bit

Quote: Originally Posted by craig Well its not that dare to put this mtr in. The motor cost $4000 compared to rb26 bout the same price over here. The motor is in the car was an easy fit. Just working out what box to run manual or auto. As per now the VL owes him 6g not bad for a car that will do 11s easy in a light weight vl. You guys need to lay back, how boring is an rb mtr getin really. How easy it will be to grind off the ford logo and write holden (isnt that all the factory did with the nissan motor. Any way wacth and learn. nah man, shouldnt shave off the Ford badge!!!! leave it there to add to the shock value of when he opens up the bonnet of his VL I reckon.

jeez some of you guys are full of sh it and have no fu cking idea what you are talking about... i think some of you should re-read your posts and see how stupid they are... whats the point of pretending you know something, when you really dont have a clue?

Quote: Originally Posted by Boyracer If he loves the ford motor so much he should put in an XB coupe or EB falc,classic retro. exactly, put it in a freakin Capri or a Cortina, now THAT would be tuff

I think it is a farkin excellent idea. Granted it is more than likely going to cost more than building a quick RB30, but it will be the only one like it. For a while anyway. Some of the wankers on this site only build VLT's for attention anyway. They spend hours designing a loud as 'dose' for that sole reason. This guy is doing something new and inovative that is going to be far more interesting than just another RB30. It will get a lot of a attention and most importantly he will deserve it. The car is going to absolutely hammer and in stock form it'll eat most of the cars on here Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

it will be a good project but i can see it going into the big dollar amounts, every engine conversion cost money, and tehre is all the little fidly bits as i found out with my project an e30 bmw with an sr20, all the fuel lines, tailshaft gearbox, mouns, piping exhaust computer, diff etc, its all the little things that **** you up but i say let him research it, every single part and go for it! better yet get a td cortina and put it in that! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i like the idea, i just wouldnt use a vl. i would use a tc cortina

Quote: Originally Posted by airbagsVL Lol. I love these comments about rb26's being better, these people obviously dont know much about the new 4l from ford. Look at the 1035hp engine from nizpro, 23psi and 800ft lbs of torque on 98 octane, i think that proves the capabilities of these engines. This conversion would rock hard if you have the cash to blow and do it all properly, will cost ****loads, but will have an absolute bull**** amount of power. P.s listen to this my mate just won an xr6 turbo, he drew a design for michael clarkes cricket bat and clarkey choose his one himself and what do you know brand new xr6t, and he's only 18 haha what about the rb26's in pumping over 1200hp?? no one is comparing which engine is better just what would work better in a vl but i agree with most others put xr6t in a old cortina or something that would be insane

Quote: Originally Posted by duz360 i like the idea, i just wouldnt use a vl. i would use a tc cortina i think thats what most people will have a problem with... MK 1 Cortina imo...