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Got a pump in, it works, too bad the soft lines leak in a fine spray though haha. I'll be replacing all the soft lines in the car before I try again. Aerosolized petrol and hot exhaust mix waaay too well.

Alrighty, things are coming together. I've got the interior cleaned up (it needed it) and its pretty much usable as is. Thats a big plus. The engine bay was pristine and apart from the no-key situation she's fine. I threw a battery in, did the 30-min VATS lockout and she fired right up with the...

The people asking those prices are the same ones who overpaid for them with cheap pre-COVID finance and are now having to face up to 'normal' interest rates on their McMansions™.

Shall do mate, happy to help with others who've got the same issue. I'm expecting a busted timing chain based on how suddenly the thing came to a stop. - boingk

From a guy who works closely with both RMS and Police I'd not worry mate. If the number is different at rego maybe just have a quiet word to your sympathetic inspector. He'll update it and that'll be that. If you're really paranoid have your mate issue you a receipt for the engine dated about 3...

Went and got her. Many miles, much effort, zero regret and zero dollars for purchase. Thanks for coming! Well, thats what she said after I got her gigantic ass off my rig. Also I unloaded the car.

Cheers mate. Yep, nothing but efficiency here. Sometimes you have to pay for what you want, but if you can put the urge of "perfect and now" aside then you're usually far better off. Minor progress, took the bonnet off and got yanking the 3800. She's really seized solid. No idea whats happened...

Jesus, paid 350 for the Eco from a running car with all accessories, manifolds and intake including box and filter. No way I'm paying that money for quarters. I'll make my own or scab some if I can.

Yeah column autos are great, I really do like them. Precursor to modern paddle shifters really. No idea on if its been seat-swapped but I'd suggest so. L67? If I could get my hands on one I would. Eventually it'll be getting a fair bit more horsepower though, one way or the other. For now it'll...

Er, yeah, about that... Looks she's not awful. The body panels are actually fairly straight and no major rust - a tiny bit here and there from the usual high-wear areas but nothing bad. The dash and major interior components are all reasonably decent too. If you can pick up your phone and...

Yeah mate she's got 590k on her. That VS looks like a good clean wagon, far out. I know, I've got no shame haha.

Well I've got a date to go pick her up so I'll update here in about two weeks. Until then my other project will get a mention... see link in signature below...

Hi guys, a few of you know I have a VR wagon on the go, but the real performance build will be a VG ute. This will be a bit tricky as I need her on the books/road before getting too stuck into the build. Hence I'm going to throw a running Ecotec in before going on to bigger and better things...

9/100 isnt terrible, especially for a decent vehicle. If you want 5/100 get a Nissan Micra, Mitsu Mirage or Suzuki Alto or Ignis. If you want 2.5/100 get a 125cc motorcycle or scooter. - boingk

What wiring? Jeez, throw a starter relay on her and wire it to the key, then a 12v to your ignition and a wire from your alternator to battery. You're pretty much done at that point apart from lights and dash. Leave her a 186, its in there already and if its a half decent build then you'll...

Cheers mate me too, nothing beats a good longroof! Yeah a lot of the rubber is stuffed but its mostly external cosmetic stuff so fingers crossed. The tank will get a good topup with 95 octane, a double dose (2ml/1L) of Flashlube, fresh filters and see how she goes from there. If she needs a pump...

Seems fine to me? I know the location was to the left of the block on earlier models but for the VR/VS its in front. Remember this is a VR not a VS and it uses the earlier L27 engine. If it makes a difference its a September '93 production car. Yeah, 100% I will be. I've got a stash of the...

Cheers mate yeah she's alright! Threads in my signature.

The NIGHT RIIIIDAAAAHH!!! Awesome cam grab mate, love it. Unexpected good thing today was having a deal work out - got a blokes word on a gratis VR wagon. Its been abandoned for a decade on a block which he's bought so he's happy to see the back of it. Fingers crossed theres no fatal flaw in it.

Hey guys, this will be a thread to monitor a VR wagon I'm picking up. I've had a series of Commodores along the way but have missed my VP wagon the most. The VR will be its replacement and hopefully let me get back in the groove. First up - nothing groundbreaking (yet) with this build. I'll be...

Yup, thats what I'm alluding to above. You'd have to be a lot more sensitive on the tune - which from memory in this case was E85 anyway so actually a great option for a strip car. Probably still pretty close to be honest. All the intricacy of exhaust still just has to be large enough to let...

Best thing about them is he backs it all up with data and talks through it. Now fitting all that in a car and getting it tuned would be the big hurdle. Well, that and a driveline to suit. You'd need to upgrade everything from the crank flange back.

Use an early ute or sedan - the VN to VS series are the lighter vehicles by far. The utes use a solid rear axle which is easier to deal with on a budget. Drop weight by removing trim such as carpet and sound deadening. This will help, even if only a small bit. Start from scratch and make as...

Keep it a 3.8 auto and enjoy it. Get it super clean inside and out. Fit some extractors and a K&N air filter and call it a day. Enjoy it. Stay with stock springs and 15" tyres and it'll fly under the cop radar, too. If you still want more get some performance diff gears - about a 3.45 would be...

Mate I actually don't even think it has that many boxes to tick. If it does I'll be sure to let everyone know.

Yep. And it's sitting in my shed. Unless you want to gift me an L77 and a matching trans...

Nah it'd be regoed. It's block year not modifications or no modified cars would be regoed. You'd need catalysers, crankcase rebreathers and (if your station is picky) a charcoal canister to trap carby evap. That's not a lot of modifications to pass emissions. All EFI does is introduce fuel to...

Hahahaha, that gave me a good laugh mate, cheers! Well this blew up more than I thought... hmm... anyway yeah glad a few of you are interested. The engine is an AU series III block with GT40P heads. It'll need twin catalysers to pass rego but thats about it. I've had it hot tanked, checked...

Hey guys, long time no see... I've got a bit of an oddball one here. Bear with me... but is it possible to shove a Windsor 302 into a VN to VS platform Holden? I know people put LS's in Falcons of all sort so can't see why the reverse wouldnt work. Just wondering if anyone here has committed...

Been having intermittent trouble with starting the last few weeks so I replaced the fuel pump. Not a bad job, just messy, and for anyone wondering you'll need to jack the back of the car up and take the panhard rod off. Not a big deal at all and makes the job a million times easier. The old...

Thanks for the quick replies gents, I suspected as much. I'll get onto the local performance shop tomorrow then. Cheers - boingk

Hi all, I'm running a 1990 Series 1 Buick 3800 V6 in my VN. It runs fine, and its being fitted (by me) with cold air intake, extractors, exhaust, and recoed heads with uprated 110lb valve springs. I'm looking to fit a Crow 6071563 camshaft (207/210 degrees @ .050" lift, .472" max lift, 112...

Hey mate, run the VIN and see where it gets you. Also take a battery and see if you can get it turning over by jumping the starter with it in park. VIN check will let you know if its hot, the turnover will let you know if its broken. - boingk

I found a set of stock caps in pretty good nick so they're being posted to me and I also got around to fitting a new coolant temp sensor, although I still need to fit the new dash temp driver. The new temp sensor makes her feel a bit nicer to drive, and no issues with temperatures that I can...

Yep, I'll be trawling the yards as soon as I get the time. She deserves better than KMart spec hubcaps. I've also got my eye on a set of 16" Calais alloys, but they're the ones with about 9 twin-spokes and look pretty busy... not sure if they'd work too well. Cheers for the VN love everyone...

Yep, still reading them. Great tip on the gauges and definitely check and prep the earths - just get a wire wheel attachment for a drill and clean the contacts then refit. Happy days!

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Hey all, long time no see. I ended up selling both my VTII V8 wagon and my VS L67 ute, but have picked up a nice VN... She's a 1990 Berlina, white, with the standard auto & aircon pack as well as body-coloured bumpers. There are only 170,000km on the clocks and she was a single-owner car from a...

Holy thread revival, Batman! Still, I'm looking to go down this route myself. List below: $350 - GT3582 style ebay turbo (internally wastegated) $150 - blowoff / recirc valve $400 - intercooling and charge pipes $300 - exhaust pipe, turbo flange / lines / fittings / scavenge pump You're...

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