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185i or 215i

Started by NASTY1 · 13 Apr 2009 · 16 replies

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NASTY1Archived member

13-04-09, 14:44 GMT+10#1

hey guys how do you tell the difrence betwen these 2 motors?lookin at a 215i mtr but dunno if its just a 185i?

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XEC747Archived member

13-04-09, 14:58 GMT+10#2

Engine number will start with one of the following 2 letters. VE Sv5000 and other 200kw VN HSV "red cover" motors VU VN-VS EFI 304 VK = VN Group A (+ VP GTS & others that used the 4 bolt block) VL = VR/VS 5.7L 215kw HSV Stroker VM = VT EFI 304 roller cammed black VN = VT EFI 304 HSV 195 VP = VT 5.7L 220kw HSV Stroker

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NASTY1Archived member

13-04-09, 15:01 GMT+10#3

legend this should be a sticky thread lol

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NASTY1Archived member

25-04-09, 10:10 GMT+10#4

had a look at a car and eng num started with 6h whats the go there?

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brettvltArchived member

25-04-09, 13:49 GMT+10#5

thats the vin number not the engine

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NASTY1Archived member

29-04-09, 21:07 GMT+10#6

whats the code for 185i? or is that vu for vn-vs 5ltr?

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NASTY1Archived member

01-05-09, 07:38 GMT+10#7

any one need to know asap please before 2night

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DemiseArchived member

01-05-09, 14:55 GMT+10#8

Check with Holden or HSV with the details you have.

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xctmnt8Archived member

01-05-09, 16:41 GMT+10#9

A 185 motor is a VN - VS efi motor, just has a knock sensor and ECU chip. My guess is the Engine No will start with the same as a standard VN - VS 304 EFI block.

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NASTY1Archived member

01-05-09, 18:51 GMT+10#10

Quote: Originally Posted by xctmnt8 A 185 motor is a VN - VS efi motor, just has a knock sensor and ECU chip. My guess is the Engine No will start with the same as a standard VN - VS 304 EFI block. ok from re search doesnt the 185i mtr have a small cam and slightly higher comp ratio?

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NZ EVLHSVArchived member

01-05-09, 19:05 GMT+10#11

Nope the only difference is the knock sensor, chip, exhaust and inatke. A VN-VS HSV 185i motor offers very little advantage over a VN-VS 165kw Holden 304

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NASTY1Archived member

01-05-09, 21:55 GMT+10#12

to easy cheers

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Rusty-18Archived member

01-05-09, 22:36 GMT+10#13

185i and 215i are the same block originally... 215i is factory stroked 5.7 (aka HSV enhanced)... My mate has a HSV Enhanced 5.7 VS Statesman with Hydra-Trak extra's... Absolute awesome car!!!

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NASTY1Archived member

01-05-09, 23:00 GMT+10#14

to easy guys im just buying another 185i senator and i didnt wana end up getting something that posibly had a 165i droped in. thanx for help can close thread now

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NASTY1Archived member

14-11-09, 16:25 GMT+10#15

hey all what will the id tag sey for engine?stil sey LB9 IF ITS 185I OR 165?

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InjectionArchived member

14-11-09, 23:31 GMT+10#16

the 215's also had from memory green top injectors and the engine covers were painted a darker grey instead of silver.

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MorgzArchived member

14-11-09, 23:36 GMT+10#17

They also use different balancers.

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