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I'm aware gonna cop some flack for this one. Is it actually possible to install DOD/AFM on a manual VE SS and have it work via the press of an ON/OFF switch as opposed to turning on as a response to the low load driving as it does in the Automatic models? From my understanding in the AUTO...

G'day fellas. Looking to do a manuel swap on my vz cluby. I've been informed the process can only be completed with a vz clubsport manuel harness as the speedo plug doesn't work with the vz ss harness. Any information would be great. Also has anyone used one of these harnesses provided by...

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

I have a series 1 manual VE sv6, have an otr, full exhaust (headers back), intake manifold spacer. Recently got dyno tuned. I have noticed that it still does not cut fuel off throttle (wasn't doing it before, hence one of the reasons for tune). During the Tune, I was told I may have an exhaust...

Can anyone help with the following info please, I'm wanting to override the auto shifting to full manualised, I've heard there is a diode hack for the ecu. If anyone can shed some light please. NZ

Hey fellas, just been going over this commy I bought, fixing **** **** trying to get it to run good. I noticed the bolts for this plate are missing that go to the head next to the valley as show in the picture. It holds nothing to my understanding but seems to be sucking air through the holes...

Hi guys, had a dragging clutch so have pulled apart clutch assembly to replace necessary components, just need help identifying what flywheel I have as I know you can't reuse the dual-mass ones if they're too far gone. 2007 VE sv6 manual (aisin ay6), 330000km. Due to the Ks of the car I don't...

Hey guys i have a vz sv6 2004, runs and drives perfectly fine, but i have a check powertrain issue coming up which didnt effect how the vehicle ran at all, i took it to supercheap and got a scan done and the reading came back as "B0980 power switch malfunction" im wondering if anyone can help me...

Hey Guys, Just wondering if anyone could give me some help with my clutch. I recently have just had the motor rebuild. I put the motor back in with a new heavy duty clutch, flywheel and slave cylinder in. The sound only occurs when I am taking off. So when I press down the clutch no sound. It’s...

G'day, I couldn't find exactly what I was after in the search, so sorry if I missed something thats been discussed to death. I bought a 2009 VE v6 ute LLT SIDI 6 speed manual as I needed a ute and wanted something a bit cheaper to run than my 200 Sahara. I do 240km a day commuting to work...

Hey guys, I'm in the market for another car and I'm considering a manual Holden Ute... My question is whether these cars drive differently than a regular Commodore? As I know people who have had vans said that their cars would be more affected by cross winds than a regular car... Is this true...

Hi there, I do have a 2010 VE ute and i’ve tried out the active select mode and the car goes into the manual mode just fine, but when i pull the gear stick backwards(upshift) the car downshifts and when i push the gear stick forwards(downshift) it downshifts aswell. Anyone know why this would be...

I have just purchased a CUBESPEED short shifter for my sv6 and the instructions have said to refer to owners manual to remove the shifter and shifter carrier but there is nothing in the owners manual about it so i had a dig around and took out the gear boot and stuff but cannot figure out how to...

My manual ve’s shifter knob is really loose and easy to twist. I know the last owner put in a short shifter so not sure if that had anything to do with it. Anyone know how to fix it?

I want to switch my normal shifter that can only go from gear 1-3 to the one that u can do all gears. Can someone please tell me if this is possible. I have a 2008 Chevy caprice Middle East version.

hey everyone pretty new to the page , as I only recently got a vf , so iv just recently lowered the car and the front it pretty low and there are times it scrapes in certain areas just wondering if a front facing camera is a possibility and how I would go about getting one , just so I see...

I have bought a vy commodore manual sedan with a knocking ecotec. I want to put a buick in it instead for something different.I want to know everything that is involved in modifying a getrag gearbox to suit a buick motor. It is only a skid car so will never be registered again. If anyone can...

ITEM: 2002 Series 1 V2 CV8 Monaro, 6spd Manual. PRICE: $33,500 for a Forum Member (advertised $35k elsewhere) LOCATION: WA, Rockingham Area YEAR: 2002 (I think August build) SERIES: V2 Series 1 BADGE: CV8 ENGINE: LS1 5.7L TRANSMISSION: T56 Tremec 6Spd COLOUR: Phantom Black Mica EXTERIOR...

Gday Mates. So ive got a 2011 Holden Commodore SV6 and my second gear tends to pop out a lot?? Any ideas on what it could be or what i should change? Cheers

Hi guys, I have a ve sv6 with an ly7 in it. I've just replaced the engine and need to plug in the wheel speed sensor into the gearbox. I cant seem to find the wiring for the sensor. Where would it be?

Hey everyone, I'm a proud owner of a 1995 red spac factory manual vs ute. But as it is red, the paint is not up to my standards after 20 odd years of not being looked after. I bought the car in 2018 I think it was for $900 with a broken clock stuck on 165000 Kay's and the paint was now matte...

Hey how's it going, so I have a manual conversion kit for my alloytec wagon. Such a good deal I couldn't say no. Just wondering how long it's taken people to fit these in there cars and if it's worth getting a shop to install it. cheers

Hey guys bit of a weird one. I have a VP V6 manual ute that misfires under load while taking aggressive left corners but is fine going right. Also sometimes does it during heavy acceleration from a stop The utes just had a refresh and the following parts have been replaced Intake gaskets Head...

Recently done a VT motor conversion into a vs ute, runs and drives good at times but has a dead spot like a miss when you hold it to the floor. It seems to run a bit better once warmed up & it revs clean when it’s up in the higher rev range Done a list of things that haven’t fixed it, not sure...

Gday all! hoping for some help here... 06 VZ SS crewman LS3 swapped, I’ve got a vibration in my driveline which after some diagnosis has pointed me to the rear CV joint just before the diff which has play. I’ve replaced this before with a second hand one which was also shagged just not as...

Hey guys I have a manual vy v6 has 82 degrease thermo state brand mew brand new water pump fresh coolant an oil an filters has a big aftermarket radiator normally loves life loves skidding I always maintain it but for some reason now it’s starting to get hot when I dk burnouts can anyone help me...

Hey guys I just bought a short shifter for my Ute, just asking do I need to drop the box out of the car to install it or can it be done with the box still attached? It’s a 5 speed manual and the short shifter is like the one pictured thanks.

I would just like to get the opinion of others on whether or not to swap my current automatic transmission out for a manual one or just buy a manual commodore Ill still need to source the parts and find someone brave enough to take on the job, but i haven't quite made my mind up

Hi so don't have any context for how and when it happened because I bought the car not running, managed to turn her over but its making a knocking noise. Any ideas on what this sound could be, i know its a stretch but maybe someones heard something similar. Cheers!

hey so this morning as I turned into work my car started whining like a kettle, since then it will start doing it as soon as i got into 2nd or 3rd (T5) does not do it idling, still makes sound with clutch in and rolling in neutral, shifts ok, noticed it happens when its given load, when i slow...

I'm in the market for a new diff for my 07 sv6 manual. I assume the only difference between the series 1 and 2 is the different ratio. I'm here to make sure I don't have any weird issues with coupling to the drive shaft ect. Cheers

Hey guys, just got my new ute and going to be doing a much needed service for it, I was just wondering what type of oil would be ok to use with the v6 getrag gear box? Had some nulon 75w85 full synthetic (gl-4?) In an unopened bottle in the shed but not sure if it would be ok to use? Also the...

Hey getting fault code p0502, replaced rear harness and wheel sensors anything else I should check? Replaced battery as well.

Hi just wondering if I can fit a vz gearbox onto my ve s1 anyone done this does anyone know if I can do it, it is the same box

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...

So I’ve just started a new job and I’m looking to buy my second car, I previously owned a VT executive series 2, in very interetsed in a manual SS either a VT, a VX or a VY, was interested to know what people would recommended considering the pros and cons such as power, handling, mechanical...

Pulled out of a manual VY spac 2003, does anyone know info on these globes? Thanks in advance

Hey all, Has anyone experienced issues with the ve manuals not enjoying stationary shifting into second at high rpm? I know it sounds ominous, but before anyone jumps to conclusions we were breaking in a new pad at a mates farm. Car is tuned, torque management is disabled, esc was off. Clutch...

Can anyone tell me what this wire connects to? This wire comes out of the loom right next to where the loom comes into the engine bay, it is a manual loom (converter from auto)

hey guys thought I’d put up about my ute Got it as a blown up V6 auto with lsd Cleaned it up removed a heap of stuff including motor and trans Already had 304 and T5 gearbox from my old VN BT1 Got the block machined to 40’ and line bored 2bolt studs with steel stud girdle. I did cam bearing oil...