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Vr v8 headers into vl v8

Started by YBJLS4 · 14 June 2010 · 13 replies

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YBJLS4Archived member
Do u guys know if vr v8 pacemakers will fit into a vl v8? Would there be enough clearance on chassis rails and power steering rack?
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NASTY1Archived member
think if you want to run power steering you will have to have a vn rack or a non power steer rack. im also keen to know if theres a difrence from auto or manual extractors?????
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YBJLS4Archived member
I have vn v8 rack with pwr steering now converting car to manual, the extractors are coming off a vr v8 manual also
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NASTY1Archived member
i reckon from some research ive done i cant see why they dont
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YBJLS4Archived member
I hope so
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NASTY1Archived member
me to cause im in same boat as you except im going manual steer
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YBJLS4Archived member
I've currently got the vq hsv ones in there and they just clear the chassis rails.
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NASTY1Archived member
pic?were they hard to fit?wana sell cause im looking at some if i cant find pacies cheap
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YBJLS4Archived member
fit easily but i had them attached to the motor before dropping it in. sorry mate not selling, might hang onto it just incase i get epa'd. try this link http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/v...2.jpg&newest=1 (http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/korayzi/?action=view¤t=Picture022.jpg&newest=1) but you can view some other pics during my conversion too http://s688.photobucket.com/home/korayzi ...if that helps
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NASTY1Archived member
iguess ill see how they fit whilst motor is sitting in bay.may have to jack it up and put steering rack back in after the headers
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NASTY1Archived member
what do you guys think about these????will they fit with manual steering? PH 5002 - COMPETITION HEADER COMMODORE | VN-VP-VR-VS 5.0 Litre E.F.I V8 | Manual & Automatic | Dual Outlets TRI-Y Design P/Steering: Yes Gasket: DSF 63 Air Con: Yes Primary Pipe: 1 �" (44mm) Oxy Sen: Yes Secondary Pipe: 2" (51mm) E.G.R: No Outlet: 2 �" (57mm) Y Branch: N/A Fitting Time: 2 � Hrs Note: Will fit with six speed manual. Will fit with both Bosch starter motors. Suitable for 5.7 Litre stroked or supercharged motor
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YBJLS4Archived member
Ok... So vr v8 headers don't fit into vl... : )
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NASTY1Archived member
i fited my vn-vs headers today within 30 mins easy as
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YBJLS4Archived member
Yeah but I'm talking about non factory headers
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