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So I got a question to go with a plan I might have. On a L67 motor where does the coolant run through the inlet manifold? Does it just go in then out to warm it up? Or does it go through the inlet manifold to get to the thermo? My idea was if it’s only there to heat up the manifold would I be...

Hey guys for the last few months I have been buying some goodies to go into my VS Ute and thought to share my journey with everyone. Step one was to do a quick mock up of the motor with the charger and intercooler adapter Step two was to pull the motor and auto out Seperate the two and...

Hey all, just been trying to find a place that sells new cranks for a eco as I would like to replace my high km one while I build the motor. I don't care if its billet or forged don't mind if I need to open the extra money for peace of mind, if worse comes to worse I will send my crank out to...

Hey wonderful boys and girls, soon I am bout to do a build on my 3.8L eco for my VS Ute got all the goodies to put in it and was wondering how much power the stock OEM replacement engine mounts can hold. Last time I replaced the mounts the passenger side one was slightly annoying to replace so I...

Hey boys and girls, Today I was driving home from work as per usual blinkers working as they should parked the car at home then started to drive again to meet up with friends half way through the drive my blinkers stopped working, knowing the Hazzard’s switch is a common issue I checked to see...

Hey guys been looking through the forums for the past few days, I haven’t really found the amount of info I need on this some people say it will work other won’t. I got a 97 vs Ute the trans is on its way out I have a mate who is giving me his trans out of a 98 vt/vx, my vs box is a once pice...

hey all I just need some advice from either an expert or someone who has already done DIY repairs. I have some body damage I want to repair before I paint the car, the rust and dents in it aren’t super deep but if I remember after work tomorrow I will see what the deepest one is (will also send...

Hey guys, got a question which I can’t find a straight answer for. I live in NSW still on my P’s and I know with our road rules we can drive the 5L and L67 on our P’s, would this be the same if I was to do a L67 conversion on my Ute? Because under the modding guidelines you can swap in a motor...

Hey lads, just wondering if there are any common faults or maintenance requirements with high mileage cars that I should look into, got a 97 VS Ute with the 3.8 ecotec the kms are unknown the odm stoped working on 223,XXX have had the car for around 8 years and the odm has never worked last...

Hey everyone, was just wondering what suspension set up everyone is running as I am wanting to lower my Ute. I would like a nice clean hight not to low as I don’t want to scrap to much or loose a lot of ride quality. Photos would be highly appreciated cheers I will attach a photo of my old girl