l98

Hi, I have a 2010 SV6 Ute and was thinking about swapping a V8 into it. I was looking at the L98. Does the 6L50 automatic gearbox fit or would I need a 6L80/ 6L90? Or is there an adapter plate to make them fit?

Which OTR is better? VCM or Harrop and what are the differences?

Hey just wanted to know a few things. I am rebuilding my L98 and I was wondering where to get all the torque specs. Also want to know the main things people would replace while the engine is out. Thanks

Just had a few ideas of exhaust stuff I wanted to know 1, has anyone done a 2 into 1 and back into 2 exhaust system on a ve ss? 2, does different thicknesses of exhaust metals change the exhaust sound if so what is the optimal thickness to create a deep tone what are your Thoughts on...

Just have a question as to what this little flap thing is on the coolant overflow bottle? Car overheated heading down the highway yesterday, never had an issue with the cooling system prior. But earlier that day I was trying to replace headlight globe, (caprice model) and reading the manual it...

Hi all, First time poster. For all of you trying to identify the dredded LS lifter tick I think I've got a video for you. It annoyed me that I couldn't find any decent videos of VE commodores with this issue, so thought I'd put one up. The car has 90k km (900km from me). Knock on wood I...

Hey guys I got a 2009 ssv commodore, with what seems is open diff, I’ve always been told that v8s are lsd standard but mine doesn’t seem to be lsd. Even tho on the diff it says (LSD Y) Could it be broken? It’s just a little confusing as I’d rather a lsd. Thanks guys :)

Hey guys, just joined this forum after some comments from you lot. I’ve just recently gotten a vz ss thunder L98, it has a mafless tune by Russo performance, cammed, OTR intake, 3” xforce exhaust with pacemaker extractors. It slurps a ridiculous amount of fuel, I went through roughly 30 litres...

Can someone please please please! Tell me how many of these were built. I’ve dug everywhere, looked in every hole and cannot seem to find a number. Cheers!!

Hi guys, Just bought a 2010 VE SSV REDLINE UTE, L77 With 140000km. Has a folder of receipts including 355rwkw dyno sheets. Sold to me as 'needs lifters replaced' and I got it for 11k. Im hoping that's a good price and that's all that's wrong with it. As I have just lost my house, 2 cars and...

Hi guys I recently bought a VE Calais l98 and the guy I bought it off said that the steering was heavy. So in the way home the steering was ok then I went to turn the corner and was really stiff and hard to turn but the speed up/higher revs it was ok. I pulled over and popped the bonnet and...

So I went against my own golden rule & I let 'a mate' who said they knew what they were doing, work on my pride & joy BIGGEST mistake I ever made as you can see... Luckily I have a really good mate who actually is a good mate & is saving my butt right now. We've decided to go with a motor swap...

Hi there. I have a L98 powered Nissan Patrol (please no death threats haha) that I am having start up issues with, and haven't had any luck searching for similar threads. When starting, it will cough and splutter and stall, or run on a couple of cylinders. If you rev the piss out of it for a...

I first got my SSV a little over 3 years ago. when i purchased it, it had a small amount of work done (exhaust, walkinshaw growler style intake, 20 in rims and lowered springs and shocks). It made 270 rwhp. The below photo was a couple of months after buying her. I drove her around with the...

Hi all i have a 2008 holden ssv manuel ute. This has veen an issue for alittle while now im throwing a p0171 code (bank 1 lean) no specficis to when it throws a code could be under load or deacelerating. Has also started surging ocasionaly. All vaccum lines have been inspected and are in good...

I'm starting to need a new clutch in my 2010 L77 SS-V. Just after peoples advice on which clutch to choose. I've been looking at the Exedy twin-plate organic which is about $2800 installed. Other people have suggested Z-grip's or NPC's - no idea on how much or where to get these. The car will...

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Just bought a 2006 Vz Thunder Ute (L76) Just wondering what are some small mods for power gain and faster acceleration. Apart from Otr, exhaust, tune As the Ute has 200xxx kms, I was wondering what are some common problems with the L76, I bought it dirt cheap btw! Cheers boys

So vehicle is a 2008 ve manual ssv ute stock. I have run into a problem where I am displaying p0174 bank 2 system too lean and p0302 cylinder 2 missfire and have a sulphur smell. I was driving around watching a live data stream and noticed when it started running rough and the engine light was...

Installed some new extractors and the dipstick tube came out accidentally and I can’t find the hole to the sump. Can anyone help please! Car is a SSV

Drive has done a review of the VE SS as a second hand vehicle buy, let them know if you agree.

Hey so needing some opinions about puting 317 heads and l98 piston heads and rods in my ls1. ATM just looking at putting a vcm 13 cam, have many people used this if so with what combination of supporting mods and what power, and than looking at force induction when money is saved. Please post...

I have a vz acclaim wagon its auto , i want to drop a 6L L98 or L67 MANUAL conversion into it im keeping the car forever because it was my dads whats the best motor and easiest conversion?? Ill buy the doner car and get a shop to transfer the lot for me!

Hey guys, so just brought a 2010 VE SSV and stalled it today for the first time going over a speed bump.. after I started it back up the check engine light came on, so as I tried to drive off to park and check it and under load it was misfiring like a bit*h! Then when I got to a place to stop it...

Anyone know what torque value the 6, 10mm water pump bolts should be on the water pump of an L98? Should I use loctite?

Hi all, Need some advice. I was supplied with an LS3 water pump incorrectly. I only realised as I have gone to fit the top radiator hose. Everything else, bolts pulleys and belts fitted up fine. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if this water pump is still OK to run on the L98 engine. Can I...

I've been compiling this list for quite some time, hopefully it will help identify these engines when offered as replacement or conversion units in the future. Please note that this list is a work in progress and while all care has been taken, being based mainly on information found across the...

VZ SS Thunder - Album on Imgur Just bought this beauty. 2006 auto, upgrade model with PBR brake package and the L98 engine. 100k kms on the clock, leather interior and OTR Mafless tuned with 263rwkw. Very neat car, a dream to drive and a real head turner. Wouldn't mind a set of simmons fr20...

Gday guys In the next few weeks im doing the lifters and timing chain in my 07 ve stato L98. Im just replacing the parts with stock parts as its just an everyday driver and don't want to go tune it or anything. I can find everything on ebay I need except for a stock L98 cam. Anyone able to...

Hi, I have been looking around and I have found many twin turbo setups, but not many single turbo setups, and no bottom mounts. The reason I'm asking for info on bottom mounts is that they look way neater than cluttering the engine bay. I'd like any info on good brands to look out for or whether...

Hey Guys, I just thought id share with you the path I took to getting my Cam installed myself and my thoughts after the install. There wasn't much around in terms of cam installs specific to VE's so hopefully this will help others out. Please note this is showing how I did my MANUAL Ute. If...

I have a vz 5.7 and I'm looking at putting a l98 6.0 L in it I was wondering what was required to do this I know you have to change the reluctor wheel to a 24 tooth but how do you do that and what else is required

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