Hi, My VL Commodore is running on LPG only at the moment. I am saving slowly to start modifying my VL and i was considering converting it to a VLT... Will this still be possible with the LPG system installed? I know ANYTHING is possible given enough time and money, but can anyone outline parts i would need? Also, while i am here... I've been told a good option for a tranny would be a strengthened trimatic with an RB30 adapter kit fitted to it. Does that sound reasonable? What else would i need to change? (Tailshaft, diff, etc?). I am trying very hard to learn about all these things, but its sometimes hard to find people who will explain the same old stuff again , so i apologise and thank you in advance. I want to start working my VL a little, but i want to do it properly, and i thought i could do it in stages... So, eg, 1. transmission/driveline, 2. brakes/suspension, 3. engine/exhaust. Would i be able to talk to someone who is knowledgable on these sorts of things who wouldnt mind spending some time discussing some different setups with me and maybe teaching me a thing or two along the way? Thanks again, JaxonD24. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

you'll have to us what LPG system your running .. mixer/carby brand and model at the very least .. some are capable of running boost with very little modification (OHG, particularly, and most IMPCO ones) .. Gasresearch stuff also runs boost nicely in blowthru I believe. I think all you need for OHG/IMPCO systems is a balance pipe so it can read the boost level and add extra fuel as required .. LPG runs GREAT under boost .. Give GRA a call, theyr always very helpful ..

Thanks LD, i appreciate the comments. Can anybody else offer some help? I dont know enough to be able to plan a modification path. I dont want to spend money on a tranny to find out i cant use it later, or get a custom tailshaft made and find out it isnt what i needed. All i need is someone who is willing to answer a few emails every now and again to guide me . Thanks. JaxonD24. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Just use these forums .. as you have a question/issue arrise, ask away .. thats what were here for .. if you search first to make sure it hasnt been covered to the extent you need, then everyone will be happy!

Hey guys The one thing that has changed my mind everytime I thought about converting my VL to a turbo is the insurance costs. Can any of you guys who have done the conversion give us an idea of what costs we are headed for if anybody decides to do the conversion.

ummmmmmmmm what turbo??? lol

Need more info man. 1) Your age 2) Your driving Record (number of fines?) 3) Insurance Rating (rating 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5?) 4) Type insurance after (full comp, 3rd, 3rd fire theft) As example, I'm converting my car very soon. It now costs me $288 for third party fire and theft through RACQ for a N/A S2Calais. It will now cost me $640 a year through Just Car Insurance for a Turbo S2 Calais. for third party fire theft Full Comp will cost me $1,440 per year I'm 20 years of age, Male, No driving infringements , and have insurance for 3 years with no claims (my fault) That should help you out. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Some things that people have overlooked on doing the turbo conversion is the wiring loom between the series one vl and series two are different. I tried to plug in a series 1 main wiring harness into a vlt engine wiring loom. I found out that the computer was getting no power. I not sure where the difference is, but i know the series 2 one works fine. Maybe just some thought b4 you go and do the conversin too.

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Okay, i understand how to convert an n/a to turbo with a series iII engine, but what about a series I engine? i know that u have to drill the holes in the block where the oil and water connection would be... but are there any other places thatyou can get oil and water from and return without risking the life of the turbo? punching a hole in the sump for oil return is fine, but where can I get oil from, water from and water return? thanx

*bump!* Carn guys, someone must know the best places on a block to pull oil and water from and return them for a turbo on a series I block???

i just want to know for sure if the n/a head gasket will be fine with the turbo conversion? its been brought up but i cant c that its been answered properly anywhere - although it probably has

yes the head gasket is fine. treat it well and it will treat you well, treat it like crap and.. well, u know the rest.

im lookin at doin the conversion soon on my series 2, should i go with a decompression plate, or change the n/a pistons to VLT ones? Wat wud b better? Wat wud b cheaper?

hey if anyone needs a decompression plate i have one here for sale make an offer

decompression plate cheaper. VLT pistons better. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

what should i be expecting to pay to get the water/oil line holes drilled and tapped into a s1 block?

anyone wanting to know about gas and turbos speak to vlmuzza or pshhht.

ok dont even bother with converting the na to turbo the money spent on it you can get a factory standard one with comp and harnes +turbo for less or same price. as for insurance it depends on these factors. location of living age of driver/owner if in garage or caport or parked on street for me nrma will not even consider 3rd party for na they wanted $3000 so i stuck it up there arse.

Quote: Originally Posted by VLT_CONV Hi im doing a turbo conversion on a SII What about 3rd party property insurance?????? Ten bucks says its void the minute you bolt on a turbo manifold. Does anyone know anyway around this??? With insurance, well from what I have been told by many insurance companies is that, the car will not be void, aslong as that model of veichle in that series came with a turbo option. I would say there would be no probs with insurance.