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Tech Article: EFI 304 into VL

Started by PROGMH · 12 Mar 2008 · 263 replies

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A XLR8RArchived member
what about the getrags any one else running them?? still cant get my head around it
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PUNISHArchived member
im running vl v8 k-frame with VB manual steering rack.
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NASTY1Archived member
ive already got a vn rack so vb-vk rack wont work.i found a vl manual rack but need the intermediate shaft part to suit
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BoyracerArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by A XLR8R [View Post] what about the getrags any one else running them?? still cant get my head around it They are a top box by the sounds of it but setting up a hydraulic clutch would be a hassle, I would like to know of a conversion too.
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A XLR8RArchived member
the hydrualic clutch is the least my worries atm lol !!!
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NASTY1Archived member
ive found a manual steer rack. now im wondering if extractors from a vn-vp are going to fit or should i just stick with holden headers?
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gambleArchived member
ive got vp headers on mine fitted sweet but i have used the vn rack. i think blokes on hear have said that the vp headers wont work if you use the vl rack not sure have a read back bud.
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Psi_WagonArchived member
you cant use aftermarket extractors eg VN/VS pacemakers, but factory extractors may be used in some setups
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FarroutArchived member
Going to do this conversion using a T5. What have you guys found with the manual pedal box, can a vn-vs one fit or do you have to use a vb-bk one?
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NASTY1Archived member
i have a vh one im going to use.i didnt know if a vn-vp one would work so brought a vh one
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FarroutArchived member
ok, I'd be interested to hear how good the fit is and if you have any dramas with it.
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NASTY1Archived member
Vb-vl have same body desighn cant see it being difrent but will let u know this weekend
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Psi_WagonArchived member
vb-vk are cable clutch, vl is hydraulic. is the T5 cable? i cant remember
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NASTY1Archived member
T5 is cable
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FarroutArchived member
Nasty1 how did you get on with the pedal box?
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NASTY1Archived member
done the pedal box today.theres a tube where cable runs thru to fire wall.it fouwled out on there so a cut the tube off with a gringer but had to make the hole biger where the clutch cable comes out.its in now after i done those two things.maybe a vl v8 clutch setup is difrent but i doubt it
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FarroutArchived member
Any chance you could take a picture of where it comes through the firewall? So you had to make the hole in the firewall a little bigger to fit it through hey?
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NASTY1Archived member
its bit hard to get pic in that area.yeah i just made the hole bigger just oval shaped it a bit and grinded the little sleve thing of pedal box where cable slides thru
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PUNISHArchived member
im having some trouble with mine........ where can i find the wires for the dash lights and gauges ?? etc.. water temp, oil pressure light, tacho signal wire....... and down near the ecu the engine check light ????? i dont have a service manual for a vl
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NASTY1Archived member
There's a thread here some where with wiring. Also vh 6cyl pedals dnt work ---------- Post added 06-07-10 at 18:00 ---------- engine check light of top of my head was brown with white trace wire and i used a led light for it
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