Can you replace a V6 engine with a V8?
There are at least a dozen different companies that make V6-to-V8 conversion kits that include motor mounts, exhaust headers and sometimes a transmission mount. These kits give you the parts you’ll need to physically fit the engine into the truck, but you’re going to have to supply everything else.
Can you put a V8 in a V6 Commodore?
You will need to put the fuel pump from the V8 into the 6 tank and change the lines as they are different sizes. The v8 fuel pump has the reg built in where the 6 has it up on the engine.
How much does it cost to change a v6 to V8?
New engines start at around $4,000 for a 4-cylinder, around $5,500 for a V6 and $7,000 for a V8. Prices increase from these figures based on complexity of the engine and the brand of car.
Is it illegal to put a different engine in a car?
An engine change involves swapping a car engine with another that is not identical, under California law. The state insists that the newly-installed block must be the same age or newer than the one coming out of the car. It must be from the same type of vehicle, such as a passenger car or light duty truck.
What motor is in a VE SSV?
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | Naturally Aspirated L98 V8 |
|---|---|
| Power / liter | 61 ps (60 hp) |
| Power / weight | 206 ps (203 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 291 Nm (215 lb-ft) / t |
| Transmission | Tremec T-56 6-Speed Manual/ GM 6L80-E 6-Speed Automatic |
How much does it cost to change a V6 to v8?
What does SS stand for Holden?
Super Sport
The SS (Super Sport) name for the Holden Commodore rebadged as a Chevrolet has been condemned by a Hebrew newspaper as having a Nazi reference — and threatened with being banned from entry.
What is the difference between a VE and VF?
Ve equals very good car, vf equals very good car with some very nice and often quite handy, bling!
How much does it cost to engine swap a V6?
New engines start at around $4,000 for a 4-cylinder, around $5,500 for a V6 and $7,000 for a V8.
Can a ve SV6 be swapped for a 3.8L supercharged engine?
Want to Swap a VE SV6 stock engine for a 3.8L Supercharged Variant of the older series commodores. If I had a Top of the Range ECU and all associated wiring what problems might I run into?
Is the SV6 engine good for a Commodore?
Furthermore I heard the stock 3.6 litre SV6 engine is a pretty average engine. has timing chain problems and its just not that good of engine all round. Was looking at engine swaps because at 2500000 KMS the engine is probably due for a rebuild/Swap anyway and may as well upgrade to something better while I am doing it.
Where can I get a turbo for my ve SV6?
BPS in Cleveland have done a few turbo conversions if your in brisbane. You had better hope it’s a manual because the auto’s are as weak as piss behind a modified engine. BPS in Cleveland have done a few turbo conversions if your in brisbane.
Can a LS4 engine be swapped in a minivan?
This meant that if Piper could manage to get the LS4 into the Montana, he wouldn’t have to swap in a new transmission. He fabricated a new engine mount tying the engine to the subframe, and modified the passenger-side frame rail a bit so the engine accessories would have adequate clearance.