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VL Engine Conversion into a VH

Started by mrskylinegtr · 2 Sept 2002 · 3 replies

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mrskylinegtrArchived member

02-09-02, 23:44 GMT+10#1

Heya ppls I was hoping to get some info on a possible engine conversion i was looking to do. I currently have a VH wagon (yes i know). I cant afford a VL so i was looking to do the next best thing by putting the engine in it as this engine has better fuel economy and more power. I was wondering if it will work and if so are there any mods i must do b4 i can put it in. I'm able to pick up a stock RB30 for $650 with the wiring loom and computer. Any help would be great! Thanx, Mitch :D

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lobe grinderArchived member

03-09-02, 19:15 GMT+10#2

It has been done before, I think all you need is engine mounts and all the pollution gear. you might have trouble fitting a catalyctic converter.

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mrskylinegtrArchived member

03-09-02, 23:13 GMT+10#3

what about putting a 3.8L out of say, a VN, how hard would this be to fit?? My 202 is a piece of crap, I NEED MORE POWER! Check out my monaro! http://users.bigpond.net.au/dj_sketchy/monaro.jpg

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my88vlArchived member

03-09-02, 23:28 GMT+10#4

You should be able to get a VN engine into one, how much modification needed would be a different story though. The other thing to be worried about is where to mount the Cat. Also, when you're getting a 3.8 V6, try and get one out of a VS as they had the Ecotec in there and were better on fuel.

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