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Hi guys, Putting a VS V8 in to my ute that has a V6 (buick VR). I'm looking at the car I'm wrecking at the moment and I can see some differences in the engine bay and I need someone to tell me what I should keep before this car is gone! I know about the engine loom, k-frame etc. My...

Hi all, I just want to know where I can buy a 5L throttle pipe that goes to the air box? I don't know the correct name. Mine is spit in half.

Hey guys, will this Y-pipe bolt up to extractors? (The short extractors) Or will it only suit the standard exhaust manifold headers? Is there a difference? Its off a VS Statesman V8.

Hi all, continuing to have difficulties with a conversion. I'll keep it short and straight to the point. Putting a VS 5L and auto in my VR ute. If I was to use a VR V8 engine loom will this cause a problem with the VS auto?

Hi guys, My brother just converted his VS Wagon to manual, got the conversion out of VP wagon. He found that the exhaust is hitting the gearbox mount and was wondering if VP & VR are different to VS gearbox mounts? For a T5 not a Getrag. There is also excessive vibration throughout the...

Hi Guys, Just wondering if there is a difference between a VR V6 Ute exhaust and a VS V8 STATESMAN exhaust? Now I know that the headers are obviously different! I'm putting the 5L and auto running gear in the ute which is currently a V6 auto. If I just buy extractors (as I dont want to use the...

Hi guys, Quick question, I won't make it very long. Own a VR ute that was factory fitted with manual windows. Fitted 'factory' electric windows. I have installed a Calais console because I like the look of it. Windows work perfect with 'Rear' sedan switches but they look terrible in the...

Hi guys. I have a VR Ute and put out the electrical looms including door looms out of a VP Berlina wagon with factory front power windows. Fitting this door loom in my ute today and I noticed a cut pink wire. Looks to be cut from factory. Is this correct and what is it used for? Should I join...

Hi can someone tell me if this will work.. Got a 94 VR ute with a "789 MID" BCM. Just removed aftermarket alarm and central locking. Fitted factory central locking, electric windows and electric mirrors out of another VR. I hsbe yet to plug in the looms but everything is ready for this to be...

Hi all, I'll make this as short as possible.. Bought a 93 VR ute, has aftermarket central locking and wiring that doesn't work properly, an aftermarket alarm that is annoying and wind up windows. Looks like the actual key that was given to me with the car has just been placed into a 3...

Hi All, You have probably read quite a few of these threads regarding V6 to V8 conversions but I just wanted some opinions on whether it is worth the change over? I have a standard VS Calais V6 Auto registered and have the option of buying a VS Statesman 5L Auto and doing the change over...

Hi guys, I am having an issue with my VS Calais V6. I'm sure someone has come across this problem before. Its annoying, frustrating and an inconvenience. This is the problem I've been having.. Attempting to start the car, I turn the key on accessories (reds) wait a second or two...

Hi all, I've got a stock vs Calais v6 96 model. Automatic. I feel as if this car is drinking fuel like a 5 litre. Is this normal for city driving? 170km 26.30L 6:40hrs 288km 50.6L 12hrs 262km 44L 10.18hrs Thanks!

Hi everyone, I have recently purchased a 96 VS Calais. Came with one key only (2 button) I am looking at getting another key but a 3 button, hoping to use this key for everyday and use the boot release button to pop the boot. Is this difficult to do? Cheers.