Calais Turbo
10-06-08, 09:12
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the vn diff will fit but is i believe 1 or 2 inches widder each side than the vl so would be fun fitting big wheels on as for the diff a mate has done this and fits fine he used the front half of the vn tailshaft and connected it to the rear vl tailshaft and fits fine they come apart at the uni joint
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10-06-08, 09:52
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Are you starting with a 3L VL? If so the stock fuel pump is fine for a stock 304 |
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10-06-08, 19:48
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Join Date: 16-02-07
Location: Sydney, western suburbs
Car: holden VL Calais injected
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14-06-08, 20:25
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Join Date: 16-02-07
Location: Sydney, western suburbs
Car: holden VL Calais injected
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just a question.with the clutch pedal do i use the vn pedal box or use the standard vl pedal box and put the clutch pedal in that or buy a vl manual pedal box.i dont think the vn one fits?any one know
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19-06-08, 08:55
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25-06-08, 21:53
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Join Date: 22-06-08
Location: NSW, murwillumbah, northern nsw
Car: efi 304 exec/calais bits
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hey ive just got myself a efi 304 and th700 out of a vr statesman and am about to start putting it into my 3l vl. i have heard that the v8 and 6 cyl floor pans are a different size through the trans tunnel area. does the 6 cyl trans tunnel have to be modified to house the th700 box?
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27-06-08, 08:08
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 hey do u guys know if the vn dash loom will plug into the vr v8 computer cheersQuote:
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30-06-08, 21:26
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Hey guys I went to put my 355 in on the wknd into the vl, however finding out that I didnt have a turbo box, had a trimatic. Drama here we come. Now I now that a TH400 is stronger, but having difficulities finding one in brisbane. Located a TH350, and bought it. Now just wondering if anyone knows exactly if I can use the front of the VN tailshaft to connect to the rear half of the vl v8 one?????? And do I have to get a Castlemain Rod Shop crossmember? or does anyone know of one to suit the application? (like modifing the original trimatic one??? Cheers for any help guys
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30-06-08, 23:23
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01-07-08, 15:59
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i dont think the th700 output shaft is the same as th350 but i no th350 and trimatic are compatible the cross member you should be able to use the trimatic or turbo 350 cross member im pretty sure it all bolts up
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01-07-08, 20:09
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Yes just checked tonight that the T700 shaft is different. I wish I new that earlier today about the crossmember, I have already paid them. oh well. Does anyone know where I could get a shaft to fit in brissy, prefer westside.. but will travel. and do I have to get tailshaft cut? or is does anyone know where I could get one?
Does the shifter from the trimatic, just turn around and bolt onto the T350??? |
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18-07-08, 06:37
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made sticky, well done guys, good thread
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16-09-08, 16:50
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Join Date: 22-08-02
Location: Melbourne, Northern Suburbs (Melbourne)
Car: 88' Calaisturbo, 87' Calais 355, SV88 Walkinshaw Build#164
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Just read through this tech article.. has anybody got a rough gestimate of what this sort of conversion would cost? and is it worth buying a damaged vn/vp/vr/vs/vt 5.0l for wrecking...
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16-09-08, 17:26
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Location: VIC, Albury/Wodonga Region
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i did the conversion 4 years ago for $3500-$4000 and that was paying a mechanic to do the labour, was done in 2 days! i dropped the car off minus the motor and box (was originally a vlt)
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16-09-08, 17:57
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i have a vk calais bought a vr caprice v8, bought a v8 k frame, so its goin straight in just gotta buy extractors and a wirin loom from this mob in vic so i can use all the dash lights all up including servicing the motor should be around $2500 (only because i gotta good deal with the motor) but yeah should be good
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16-09-08, 19:07
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Join Date: 22-08-02
Location: Melbourne, Northern Suburbs (Melbourne)
Car: 88' Calaisturbo, 87' Calais 355, SV88 Walkinshaw Build#164
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ive just purchased motor, loom, ecu, extractors... gess just need a v8 k-frame, auto, radiator and tailshaft modded. then just a few minor things
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22-09-08, 16:52
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Join Date: 22-08-02
Location: Melbourne, Northern Suburbs (Melbourne)
Car: 88' Calaisturbo, 87' Calais 355, SV88 Walkinshaw Build#164
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alryt guys i'm currently doing the conversion... now... i'm having trouble deciphering what steering rack to use.
currently purchasing vn v8 k-frame... now if i wanna run for example De Fillipo headers or so on... i dont want it to clash with the rack. Aftermarket headers have difficulty clearing the powersteering rack on the drivers side due to pipes/hoses. which way do i go so i dont encounter this problem.. This may be a dumb question; but if i need to use a vn rack, is v6 and v8 rack the same... or do i need to use one out of an 8, due to the clearance problem?? |
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06-10-08, 07:22
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ide just use the vl rack dude not sure if v6 and v8 are different but i tried fittin up the vn rack, its completely diferent where it connects to the steering colum good luck with the conversion mate
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