v6 conversion with photos

[Roctoy]

thanks for the advice all. I guess we'll see how everything lines up.
Cheers Chris

[Roctoy]

ok, some photos as promised.

mounting hi steer arms and IFS box from a 92 surf, first photo shows arms with box pushed up against the front apron of the truck. They would have hit together when flexing front suspension, this is due to me moving the front diff forward when fitting IFS rear springs on the front. So i cut out the metal slightly to allow the box to move forwrd a little more.

Chris

[Roctoy]

more fotos

[Roctoy]

still more

after dilling out the chasis, i welded in crush tubes and ground th whole lot flush.

The engine mounts i am using are the standard ones on my V6 and i fab'd some 6mm plate brackets up and are welding these to the chasis.

[Roctoy]

last photos for the day

engine is 3.8l V6, T700 auto rebuilt with a marks adapter to dual transfers. Should make things interesting, i hope...

BTW how good are forklifts, every home should have one!

Chris

[Hybrid]

How much did the Auto rebuild cost?

[Kev80]

Good to see ya went with the auto, the Toyota 5 speeds just arnt strong enough.

Still, id swap the engine for a series 2

[Yarno]

So now that I want to change to an auto behind it you think that this wont work? (in regard to the "different mem-cal" you mentioned

From Marks Adaptors site :

MEM-CALS
Mem-cals are on a change over basis and are all RRP $330 inc GST

MEM6VRA - Commodore V6-VR Auto mem-cal.
MEM6VSA - Commodore V6-VS Auto mem-cal.
MEM6VSM - Commodore V6-VS Manual mem-cal.
MEM6VTA - Commodore V6-VT Auto mem-cal.
MEM6VTM - Commodore V6-VT Manual mem-cal.

I never looked into it too far as i found a manual engine to start with but looks like you can exchange them.

Not sure if thats all you need to do.

I got my Mem-cal for VR engine from Pat Gardners http://www.v6conversions.com.au/ it was only $225 including post and no exchange unit.... Just be prepared for really slow replys on email!!!

[RUFF]

Do yourself a favour and plate both sides of the chassie where you have mounted that box. Or it will crack for sure.

[Roctoy]

i intend on doing just that. Already downloaded photos of your truck from another thread.

Thanks Ruff
Chris

[Roctoy]

kicked over engine thisafternoon.

Fark they are loud with no exhausts.
Will post photos on tuesday.
Chris

[ausyota]

kicked over engine thisafternoon.

Fark they are loud with no exhausts.
Will post photos on tuesday.
Chris

I know, back when I swapped a V6 into a VC commodore I drove mine around the block with just the extractors on . Awsome for scaring little old ladies.
Paul.

[ORSM45]

they go pretty sluggish until about 3000rpm with no exhaust. then BAM starts pulling hard.

my mates 350 landcruiser had no exhuast, sounded like a top fueller. set off some cars alarm about 75m up a driveway.

[Roctoy]

i've finished the conversion, it works farken mad!

i haven't got the time to put all the details up cause i'm too busy wheelin.

If anyone wants to know anything or where to find stuff, brackets i made etc just pm me.

Chris

[Guy]

Lame question ...

What is the fuel economy like ???

[Roctoy]

it chews the juice quicker than the old 3y but not ridiculous. I get about 380 - 420kms out of a 60L tank. not sure cause i haven't hooked up the speedo yet.

Got booked for speeding already too.

Chris

[Guy]

it chews the juice quicker than the old 3y but not ridiculous. I get about 380 - 420kms out of a 60L tank. not sure cause i haven't hooked up the speedo yet.

Got booked for speeding already too.

Chris

I could live fuel economy like with that ... my other vehicle is a 4.5 GU .. I am doing well at 20 L per 100 Kms ..