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HAS ANYONE PUT A HOLDEN V6 IN A T3

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kombisaint Wolfsburg Wizard

586 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#710888
has anyone put a holden v6 in a T3 kombi , cheers Alec
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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#710889
There was a synchro running around Taree a couple of years ago with a 3.6 in it ,ran very nicely & looked like a good conversion.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#710890
yeah, want a V6 supercharged with loom and mounts ready to go?........PM me

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#710899
had one in a T2 many years back.

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bugzla Custom Title Time!

1,164 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#710941
wolfsburg in st peters did one years ago on a t3 ute v6 supercharged engine went really well, but that was around 10year ago when i was there they have done a few different conversions flat 6 conversions well all different subi conversions and im pretty sure it sprouted from our relations with jeff from hell bug cause at the time he had just got the notch up and going what a car......

kombisaint Wolfsburg Wizard

586 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#714004
does anyone have a complete set up to put a commodore v6 in a T3 kombi , cheers Alec
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V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#715639
Well this post made my mind up for me, I am going to be putting a VN 3.8 Ltr V6 in my type 3. Thank you Kombisaint for the spare of the moment inspiration to travel down this custom path.

P.S. also a thankyou to GAZMAN for the awesome step by step can use alot of what you have shown and adapt for my type 3


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Volksaddict Wolfsburg Wizard

533 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#715735
...heard the subi flat6 goes in nicely
Cheers&Beers
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5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#715737
V-Dubber wrote:Well this post made my mind up for me, I am going to be putting a VN 3.8 Ltr V6 in my type 3. Thank you Kombisaint for the spare of the moment inspiration to travel down this custom path.

P.S. also a thankyou to GAZMAN for the awesome step by step can use alot of what you have shown and adapt for my type 3
Not sure if the Regency Parks lads will allow that... Plus, Subie is a smoother, lighter engine that fits the car better than an all-iron Commodore donk.
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#715748
Volksaddict wrote:...heard the subi flat6 goes in nicely
they go in a bug to.... not nicely tho 😂

and sound wicked to, very 911ish




bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#715749
do u have to go VN?

later series like VP rectified the bugs from the initial VN models...

Same goes with not using VR series one... would go VS motor instead.

all in all, their hp is alright... but the best factor about the commodore donk is the torque more than anything. if you wanted hp, even the later camry v6's made 20 more hp with only 3000cc...
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#715764
diggen them mad flutterz bro
thats one hektik dose pipe he got on that thing
ppl with long hair stay away 😂

my turbo diesel mower has a bigger intercooler
sounds like it idling tho lol

V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#715799
well the VP V6 is already bought so I might as well try it out, As to turbo vs. supercharged unsure were to go yet? any input here?


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gazman Seriously Crusin Dubber

101 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#716198
V-Dubber wrote:Well this post made my mind up for me, I am going to be putting a VN 3.8 Ltr V6 in my type 3. Thank you Kombisaint for the spare of the moment inspiration to travel down this custom path.

P.S. also a thankyou to GAZMAN for the awesome step by step can use alot of what you have shown and adapt for my type 3
Glad you liked it 😎 VP motor is a good choice.
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V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#717468
This is the Donk!


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Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#717481
you'll need some monster torsion bars to deal with that weight, sway away do 30mm .

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#717543
I hope you've saved up for a decent trans. that is the real cost in this conversion. I'd reckon a 2 litre combi box with a full albins gearset is what you need. if you ring them they make a ratio package especially for the holden V6 conversions. you may also want to think about a super diff or a peloquin LSD. not cheap, but otherwise you will EAT trans at a nightmarish rate.
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megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 ·

#717548
The V6's look like a nice fit.Possibly an option in the future

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#717585
loving that upper engine brace there daimo 😉
chain and wooden wedges for the the ultimate in engine support 😂

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#717845
Joel wrote:loving that upper engine brace there daimo 😉
chain and wooden wedges for the the ultimate in engine support 😂
yeah, as is common with these conversions, gearbox was out for a service

V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#722158
well the K frame should be here by next weekend if the ebayer ever responds !!!, Im looking into a Kaefer bar setup for the type 3 with no luck, so the 30mm torsion bar is looking the go, as to gearbox still trying to hunt down a 2lt box in my price range....not easy!. The motor fits in like it belongs, only one small adjustment to the back of the deck lid opening to get it almost flush with the existing box/transaxle, unlike the Kombi i dont have to adjust the rear thermo housing or move the sensors, they all sit above the opening, just need to custom some stainless piping, thats easy as I work in a winery 🙂 and its everywere. If anyone can help with parts I can pay in wine LMAO (I dont drink the stuff.....scotch or bourbon all the way for me). as to wiring up I bought a complete VP fuse box and am looking to Custom make a dash with the VN calais Digital dash so all the looms will work together, not sure yet but its there just in case I go that way, the radiators going in the front spare wheel well, with moulded fibreglass bumper/forced air intakes. Roll cage is still in production, hope to have pics to post in here. Let the good times ROLL!


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V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#722312
looks close to what I had envisioned very nice sleeper 🙂


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V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#777094
Well its been a while the project was put on hold for a while as we have moved twice in 3 months, the shed is being built as we speak (am doing this myself), once the sheds up the 3 comes out of storage and back into restoration/customization, will have some new pics up for everyone shortly after its settled and de-stressed 🙂


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ernie norley Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#777305
Gday kombisaint I have converted a t3 synchro for a mate with an ej20 turbo moyor approx 6 years ago it is now on its 3rd gear box it goes extremley well. when its going. He has bought 2 syncro's to use for parts in the transmission side of it He is currently looking at the new subaru conversion on the reverse crown wheel & pinion as a strongerb alternative to the t3 box
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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#777310
I would keep away from the old VN/VP motors as there getting on to being 20 year old and they were already a 27 year old Buick motor before Holden stuck their name on em 🤪🤪🤪
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gazman Seriously Crusin Dubber

101 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#777727
Hey VN/VP motors are a good choice, they are strong and reliable, easy to retrofit the engine management system, easy to get parts or even replacement motors. Sure they're heavy and a little on the thirsty side but where else are you gonna get that sort of power & torque for that price?. If they were $hit motors there wouldn't be so many of the damn things on the road...
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