Thread: Will she take it? - Another question added.

I have been thinking some more on the topic and was wondering how a 3.8L V6 commodore engine from a VN or newer would go. Has anyone done this or know anyone who has? Would it bolt up to the gearbox etc? Matt

What autos do they come with? TH700 or similar? Probably easier to use that then adapt a TC.
Maybe use a GQ Nissan case, 2WD 8) and 60 series diffs would be cool as.
Should have similar power or more to the 3.5, and you can add a charger to it pretty cheaply if you needed more 8)

Originally posted by DaveS3
What autos do they come with? TH700 or similar? Probably easier to use that then adapt a TC.
Maybe use a GQ Nissan case, 2WD 8) and 60 series diffs would be cool as.
Should have similar power or more to the 3.5, and you can add a charger to it pretty cheaply if you needed more 8)

I was thinking more about the fuel economy, the power is just a bonus. Will have to look into it. Matt

G'day Ace, I've been thinking of doing the same, either a v6 or v8 and adapt up the th700 to the landrover transfer case like landyandy has done. If you have a quick browse through ebay you can pick up a cheap vn complete so that you can get all the stuff needed for the transplant....dash etc. You'd still need to do something with the diffs though, maybe Salsbury? Although the HJ75 toymota diffs are plenty tough.

Are you planning to register this puppy? If so have you spoken to the rta? Just curious about whats needed to rego something like this.

Catchya
Bill

Ace,

Here's something to consider..... :wink:

There's a complete, unregistered Series 3 Stage 1 V8 Table Top sitting in need of a new home at the wreckers on the Northern Road, Londonderry. For $1500, you'd have all the bits you need and none of the worries. Well, you would hope so anyway!

Oh, one thing to look out for is the short propshaft. A Salsbury in a SWB means a very short propshaft and you need special wide yoke unis, or cvs to make it work. I know from doing it years ago myself.

Good luck!