holden v8 into rn36

[shortylux]

hi guys i was trying to sell this car after no bites will have to keep it i want to put a v8 in it i dont want anything fancey just somthing that can give me a bit more power it has a 22r in it at the moment but just doesnt have what i realy want does any one have any sugestons as the cheapest way about this or does anyone have a kit thay dont want. for the right price!!!!!!!!!!! or would a v6 commo be a beter susgeston thanks luke

[Webbie]

keep an eye on ebay for a kit.

[toyrex]

VN 3.8 LTR V6 3791 PETROL EFI KW125@4800 NM292@3600
VP 3.8 LTR V6 3791 PETROL EFI KW127@4800 NM293@3600
VT 3.8 LTR
SUPER CHARGED V6 3791 PETROL EFI KW171@5200 NM375@3000
253 RED V8 4142 PETROL KW120@4500 NM325@2600
253 BLUE V8 4142 PETROL KW100@4200 NM269@2000


The v6 is a better fit and looking at KW & MN figures why would you want a v8

[Tuflux308]

the v6 may be a better fit, but for the same price you will get a 150kw plus at the wheels 308, put it on staright gas, heaps more torque and can run a turbo 350 or 400 behind. Who wants a v6 when you can have the throb of a v8!!

[toyrex]

the v6 may be a better fit, but for the same price you will get a 150kw plus at the wheels 308, put it on staright gas, heaps more torque and can run a turbo 350 or 400 behind. Who wants a v6 when you can have the throb of a v8!!

308 BLUE V8 5044 PETROL KW117@4000 NM336@2400

308 BLACK V8 5044 PETROL KW121@4200 NM343@2400

[shortylux]

thanks guys after talking to a mate i think v6 would be beter im worred with a v8 ill start bracking stuff would sound good thoe. and there is less chance of the car running like crap when i go through bog holes????????? unless someone knows how to fix this problem i had the same thing with my 22r and i tryed everything

[Tuflux308]

toyrex why quote standard figures, we are putting these motors in highly modified vehicles.. 355 stroker could produce 250+ kw.. !

[toyrex]

hi guys i was trying to sell this car after no bites will have to keep it i want to put a v8 in it i dont want anything fancey just somthing that can give me a bit more power

Tuflux308 If you read his post [reposted for you ] he is not after after a bombed stroker 355 just somethig to give it a bit more power

[shortylux]

i dont want to spend a heap just somthing nice the car isnt reged becouse i have 3 other cars to drive it is only for rapping in the bush!!!!!!!!!!!! i do drive thid car prety hard so i want somthing just to give a bit more power a bit more than a 22r lol the car runs 35/11.5 15 simex. just got a locker for the rear thanks luke

[Tuflux308]

considering its not registered etc, can you justify the $4000 approx you will need to get a commodore v6 and gearbox and all adaptor plates, radiator etc to suit?? agreed the v6 is the better option being fuel injected, newer motor, but on what you have just said i cant see you having endless amounts of spare cash for the job.. if you want to do it properly and have the money, lexus v8 is what you should be striving for.. if you wanted to do it cost effectively, old holden v8's are a dime a dozen.. depends what direction you want to go.. cheers nick

[shortylux]

yeah thats what i was thinking the cheaper way would be a old v8 thanks for all the info. just one more thing does anyone have a answer for stoping the water hitting the coil pack and dizzy had the same thing with my 22r and couldnt stop it thanks for eveything guys!!!!!!!!!!

[Tuflux308]

had the same problem with the 22r because of the this all being at the front of the motor the fan would throw water all over the dizzy and coil, with my 308 , the coil and dizzy are behind the carby right up hard against the fire wall.. making it very hard for the water to get there... unless you completely drown the motor you can get away with most crossings , bog holes etc. i run a thermo, so no engine fan to throw water over the motor, again depends on how hard you want to go , never going to get a petrol to swim either way.. have to allow for new gearbox, manuel lux box's will never handle uprgraded motors. especially if you want to drive it hard.
rough price for my motor and turbo 350 auto, radiator and all mounts etc was $2500.. will have to allow at least this depending on how much you can do yourself.. good luck

[shortylux]

thanks mate for all the help ive got a mate who has done one before i hope i can pay him in beer lol i think we will do most of the work. i just wanted to make sure that ive made the right desion for my driving habets ill let you know how i go thanks agean