conversion

Hey everyone I’m thinking about converting my 2005 vz berlina v6 to manual and just wondering what gearbox would I need and what else thanks and has anyone got any parts out there for a manual conversion preferably in nsw but other states will do ok thanks in advance for the advice thanks

Ive brought an vu ss manual ute wanting to swap the running gear and eveything else I need into vz storm auto ute. has anyone done it before and have any pointers first time doing it. I know I need: Vz engine loom vz ss ecu battery loom pim module tac module pedal module Is there anything else?

Wondering if there’s anyway to get a vs front onto a vx berlina. Front cut and weld?

G,day just wondering if anyone would have the wiring instructions for a vn 304 into older models that used to be on calaisturbo.com. I can't seem to find it anymore

Hello everybody, I am after a bit of help from some pros that know about holden ve security systems. So about a year ago I purchased a holden ve ss ute and it had a engine immobilised error on the dash. Long story short I figured out that it has had an engine conversion. They also swapped the...

Hi all, Looking at transferring engine and running gear from 1989 Calais to a 1981 VH Commodore. Does anyone have information if it’s basically straight forward or lots of dramas with this pending project. Any advise would be appreciated. Cheers Lovedores

Hey guys Might be a dumb question but I have a factory manual vs commodore executive and want to put a L67 motor in it I wanted to know will the m35 gearbox bolt straight up to the l67 motor or will I have to modify/ or will it not work. Thanks

Hey all, I have a free vy ute that is only good for the track, I have a fresh buick sitting in my shed with a full turbo kit, from what I heard a vs eco k frame fits a buick, so will it be as easy as slapping the buick on a vy k frame/swap mounts to from vy eco onto the buick? The t5 will be...

Hi all, just wondering if you can swap a 5L from a Toyota Lexcen to a VP Buick just as easily as you could from another commodore? I thought mechanically they were basically the same car but I’ve read in other areas that you can’t. Any info which can help is appreciated

Hey guys just recently picked up a vn v6 calais to restore and would like to put a 5litre manual into it would like to know everything I’d need/need to do in order for this to work, a donor v8 is not an option in this day and age (have tried search forums everyone recommendeds a donor but good...

Hey all, buying a vt ss, taking the 5L and everything for my conversion, I done brakes, tank, and pump already, so what will I need for the conversion, I know the obvious ones, ecu, loom, auto tailshaft, do I need the bcm? And anything else needed? I'm aware of the ignition module too

I have a vk wagon 6cl body fitted with a 253 4spd with vr ute diff.Needing help with advice for fitting 5ltr and t5. Can I use a vr v8 pedal box or swap the clutch pedal out of vk 6cyl pedal box? Can I modify 4spd crossmember for use with t5 ? Thanks for the help guys n gals

Hi all just wanting some help in regards to fitting a 6 litre into my VZ V6 Sedan. Before I start getting just sell it and buy a v8 I completely agree with you that it’s heaps easier but due to sentimental family reasons results in why I want to do the conversion. I have a 6 litre engine out of...

Hi guys and Gals, I'm trying to convert the front of my VX to a VZ since I have some headlights from Spectrum eyes on their way. I have the front guards and buying the front bumper in a few days. I was wondering if I need anything else to do the conversion? I.E Bonnet, reo bar?

hey guys hope everyone's well, as for my inquiry, this ones slightly of a different nature. I'm currently in the process of reversing a standard l67 swap in a VX, Long story short iv'e bought a short l36 engine and used the trans and torque converter off the super 6, retaining the l36 flywheel...

Hey guys, So I've recently picked up a 08 VE Commodore with 130ks on the clock for a fairly good price. I downgraded from my VF2 Wagon so we could get one of the new Acadias which are on run out! I miss the Tech and Dual Zone Climate Control from my VF so have been exploring options to add...

Hi guys, I hate starting new threads but I've had a quick search but no luck finding an answer. I have converted an L67 to Getrag manual. Everything is hunky dory but idle control. Issues - On start up the car idles at 2000 rpm for 2 seconds or so and then settles to 900 rpm where it idles...

Hey guys just woundering if anyone can help me out. I have a Buick out of a vr that's been put into a 83 triton, i have power to the coils but don't seem to have any spark, changed the crake angle senser, harmonic balancer and coils any ideas? Thank you in advance

Hey guys, I am thinking of putting a VX clubsport dash into my VU SS and I can't seem to find any information on whether the 3 window VX dash will fit my SS any information would be appreciated. Cheers

Hey all Ok, so, just picked up a wn cappy v and its basically gone straight on the hoist for a host of upgrades, but, i don't (and i don't think anyone does) like the front ends. So that brings me to my question, vf front end swap? To my knowledge the front frame is identical back to 2006...

To put an 05 VZ alloytec and 6sp manual box into an Auto 06 VE Omega, would that be a stuff about or what? How would I go about doing that with the possibility the ecu and computer won’t plug in. Worked on about every other car bar a Holden.

Hi everyone, had a search but couldn’t find anything. Does anyone know if there’s a way to identify a l67 block, I’ve just bought a supercharged vs and was told it had a full l67 in it (not just top end) but it’s mated to a getrag box and has dowls in crank. I’m sceptical it’s actually an l67 I...

Hi I've recently replaced my vy motor from a series One vr Manual motor., To a vx auto motor with a t5 manual box.. it now will not start with out start ya carnt but wont run.... however when it does kick 3rd cylinder has some sort of popping sound..... Can anybody help?

Has anyone ever or know of anyone who has ever put an L76 6.0L into their VY? And I know it'd probably be easier to buy a VZ SS and chuck a VY bodykit on it. But just wondering if it's at all possible? And if so, what would be required to do it? Me and a mate were discussing and curiosity got...

I’m trying to fit a th400 gearbox into my 2006 VE Holden senator signature but because of the park/neutral safety switch the car won’t run. I’ve been told I have to bypass the switch to get the car going. Does anyone know how to do this? Or would anyone have a PCM Wiring diagram? Thanks

Hi guys im almost at the end of my RB30 conversion into vs caprice. Im having a bit of trouble with the wiring side of things. I have seen a few posts about this but cant seem to find any answers. If someone has worked this out and have a wiring diagram i could follow i would greatly appreciate...

I have been trying to find any information regarding an sidi conversion into a vz manual ute. yes i have searched the fourms and all i can find is people saying just v8 swap its easier, v6 is a waste of time, ect, so if thats what your thinking please keep it too yourself. Im looking for any...

Hi all, I have the opporutnity to purchase a written off VY commodore (t-boned) that has had a manual conversion. I have a VZ executive and was wondering if I bought it, could I swap the gearbox in it to the manual form the VY, or, because it's an Ecotec motor, are they different...

Hey everyone just put a buick with a t5 behind it into my auto vs berlina everythings working fine turns over but doesnt run i used the ecu and harness from the buick motor ive ordered a new memcal with vats delete should my car work after this? Is there Anything i missed?

Ok. So before any of you jump in with silly responses like not worth it or just do LS I'm not interested. I personally don't like V8 so it's off the table. Now to real reason I'm posting. I'm going to be buying a commodore soon as a project car for cheap. Now it'll either be a vs or a vz as I...

hey guys, I recently bought a ‘97 VS Ute and noticed a few things wrong (one of them being it died on the way home, but restarted). So after changing the plugs, leads, battery terminals, thermostat and radiator cap it’s running great Apart from a strange idle. I believe it has been converted...

H Guys, So i’m wanting to convert my vy ls1 auto berlina to a manual, I have a vx ss sitting around with all the parts in good knick - just wondering what the easiest option would be to do the conversion if I just take the transmission and loom from the VX or if I take the whole lot? Not sure...

Hey, Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations with setting up a higher flow fuel pump for l67 conversion plus also if anyone has done braided fuel lines if they can recommend a "kit" or sizes and adaptors/ guide. Cheers

Hey guys I have a 1997 vt clubsport 5ltr 195i auto and was wonding if you can put a t5 manual gearbox in ? I can get a getrag conversion kit for the clubby but I've been told the t5 is better and stronger, if i was going to go a t5 ehat do i need todo in order to out a t5 in ?

Hey guys I recently brought a vt clubsport 5ltr 97 model and its auto, I'm wanting to convert in to manual but have no idea what sort of gearbox i should be putting in it, if i could have some suggstions, pros and cons that would be great thanks

Has anyone out an electric passanger seat in a car that didnt have one standard? I'm trying to find a power source to get a clubby r8 seat working in a maloo. Put the drivers one in and it powers up no worries. Passanger side doesnt seem to. From what Ive found out no maloo had a electric...

I'm doing a LS1 conversion into a VL and am almost done. I've just realised I've cut the MAF/IAT wiring out without realising I need it. It's overfuelling, fouling plugs and running progressively worse the longer it runs/hotter it gets. After realising it's absolutely necessary to have a IAT...

hey guys I done a manual geaebox conversion on my vr clubby and my gearbox is sitting really far over to the drivers side i have measured up my Chassis and k frame etc to see if its bent and it all seems ok the entire box appears to Be on a angle and dosent seem like a engine mount issue ...

Is Putting an l67 into a VT a straight swap if you get the looms and ecu? Thanks

Hi all. I realise this question has been brought up several times but I haven't found a proper answer so here it goes. I am converting my auto v6 to manual car basically cost me nothing and engine had to come out anyway so why not. The conversion I got came with the box, pedals, ECU and a...