Was thinking bout puting the commodore 3.8 V6 in my 4cyl Lj
any 1 know what needs doing to make this work or if it fits in the 4cyl (short front/stubbie nose)
room ? springs ? sump ? mounts ? etc....
most of all how bout the gear box that gos with the V6 will that fit ?
REMEMBER ITS A 4cyl Lj With the short front !
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V6 in 4cyl Lj ?
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, Jan 27 2006 11:22 PM
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Posted 27 January 2006 - 11:53 PM
Don't know if it's been done in a four cylinder bay (definately a six though).
I'm most of the way there installing one in my hatch. The t700 fits in the LX's transmission tunnel (not a lot of room) - I don't think it would fir in an LJ without some modification to the tunnel (Don't quote me on that though).
You'll need mounts, probably a different/modified sump, different exhaust to incorporate the cat convertors, electric fuel pump, probably a B&M shifter (no room for linkages) and other little parts. Obviously you'll need to upgrade your brakes and get it engineered afterwards. (talk to an engineer beforehand to see exactly what would it needs for it to pass...
I'm most of the way there installing one in my hatch. The t700 fits in the LX's transmission tunnel (not a lot of room) - I don't think it would fir in an LJ without some modification to the tunnel (Don't quote me on that though).
You'll need mounts, probably a different/modified sump, different exhaust to incorporate the cat convertors, electric fuel pump, probably a B&M shifter (no room for linkages) and other little parts. Obviously you'll need to upgrade your brakes and get it engineered afterwards. (talk to an engineer beforehand to see exactly what would it needs for it to pass...
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Posted 28 January 2006 - 01:50 AM
Have you thought about a nissan sr20? might be an easier fit
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Posted 28 January 2006 - 11:20 AM
yeah i know it will be tight more so the gear box in the tunnel
has any 1 got a T700 box in an Lc Lj six ?
What is the nissen sr20 out of ? i know the V6 and have lots of spares
(i have had many commodores)
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has any 1 got a T700 box in an Lc Lj six ?
What is the nissen sr20 out of ? i know the V6 and have lots of spares
(i have had many commodores)
HELP 12inch HUB CAPS WANTED
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Posted 31 January 2006 - 09:25 PM
sr20 is out of a few things.
FWD in pulsar and exa
RWD in 180sx, 200sx
AWD in Gti=R
they could be in more but thats all i can think off, They are very good engines.
I was considering one for my Lj or Lc but have decided on a 190kw alloytech.
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FWD in pulsar and exa
RWD in 180sx, 200sx
AWD in Gti=R
they could be in more but thats all i can think off, They are very good engines.
I was considering one for my Lj or Lc but have decided on a 190kw alloytech.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 01:21 PM
we have transplanted a 3.8l v6 into my sisters lc we just bought the Pat Gardner conversionthe website is www.v6conversion.com.au it has everything you need to know
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 02:45 PM
Was the kit for a 4cyl model though? Ive got a v6 set up at home that I was thinking of putting in a gemini,but a 4cyl body might be just as much fun.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 03:14 PM
there is a gemini conversion kit available for $1300 on the website as stated before
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 12:27 PM
ive got 1 sitting in the shed so in a few weeks ill try the 3.8 v6 and box in the 4cyl Lj just to see if it fits in
ive allways wanted to put the v6 in a gemini but never came across a gemini at the right price
i know some 1 with the 3.8 v6 in a carona, seen heaps in a hilux, 1 in a HQ
ill let every 1 know if it should fit in the Lj 4cyl in a few weeks !
HELP 12inch HUB CAPS.....WANTED
ive allways wanted to put the v6 in a gemini but never came across a gemini at the right price
i know some 1 with the 3.8 v6 in a carona, seen heaps in a hilux, 1 in a HQ
ill let every 1 know if it should fit in the Lj 4cyl in a few weeks !
HELP 12inch HUB CAPS.....WANTED
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