V6 electrical wire up (harness, computer etc.)

wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Jul 2003, 5:52 pm

#66942

Hi all,
Has anyone had any experience with wiring up a VP 3.8L V6 which will be installed into a 76 bay Kombi, the motor is set to go in next week. I’m after any info that can help or If you are in the Sydney area anyone that can lend a hand in exchange for money or beer.
Thanks:bounce
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KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2003, 6:13 pm

#66955

The easiest way to do it is to use the loom that suits the motor, and just wire it up exactly as it was in the Commodore. Isn't that motor fuel injected? If so, you'll need the factory computer and loom, or an aftermarket computer and probably an auto electrician. :o

Wes has put a (different) V6 in his Beetle, he may be able to give you some pointers. 🙂

Kruizin Kol

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2003, 7:02 pm

#66978

If your after the wiring diagram for the VP commodore, find a Tafe college that teaches Automotive and the Library will have Dealer manuals for just about any car
Graham

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wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 20 Jul 2003, 12:53 am

#67054

Thanks a lot guys! it's good to see people are still willing to help.
Thanks
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ppj Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Jul 2003 · 20 Jul 2003, 9:16 am

#67072

hey just out of interest, where are you getting this done, and whats the cost like?

a lot if the engine conversions i have read are related to the bugs, i'd like to get more info on kombi conversions, especially links to people in the know in Sydney.

wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 20 Jul 2003, 12:50 pm

#67084

Hi,
Well first thing is that this model of bus is air cooled and it needs to be water cooled so you gotta install a radiator to accept the 3.8L v6 out of a Holden Commodore, then you have to get an engine cross member made up to suit the V6, then an engine adaptor to mate the engine to the kombi transaxle Bill Croft in NSW or Shermin in QLD, then you have to get an exhaust made, then you have to have it wired up (auto electrician or some help form the excellent Veedubbers here)so it can start (this is where I’m up to) once it’s started you have to get it to the motor engineer to have it inspected and he has to pass it stating that it is a safe conversion once you do that you can drive the thing after you have it blue slipped in NSW for the change of engine. I’ sure I’ve missed out some steps and the other good folks may be able to help with that.
Some sites of interest:
Indian automotive in NSW
http://www.kruizinwagon.com.au/buses.asp
custom bugs and buses in NSW
http://www.cbbvw.com/
Wayne Penrose Volkswagen in NSW
http://www.wpvw.com.au
Wild Volkswagen
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1811/bus.html
Thanks
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2003, 8:28 am

#67278

Just grab the loom for that motor from a VP commodore, and use it. That is the easiest way. Having said that the commodore loom should be relatively simple and there should be plenty of autoelectricians who could make a neat custom loom for you is you have the $$$

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2003, 5:00 pm

#67393

im just aquiring myself a VN V6 for my kombi
i have all the exhaust comp adaptor kit etc
i have a fair idea on where im gonna mount the radiator just out of curiousity where are you mounting yours?
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 22 Jul 2003, 9:52 am

#67620

Hi kk,
My radiator is already installed on the front of my kombi behind the not too large bull bar, and from what I’ve been told it's one of the best places to put them, although I’m interested in having a good look at some other water cooled buses. There is a guy in the western suburbs of Sydney who has his mounted in the rear of his bus, it looks great but I wonder if it will function properly when he gets it going.
Thanks
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jul 2003, 12:11 pm

#67628

radiator - Contact Danzin off this forum. He has made up some craddles out of 1.6mm stainless steel . The fit under the belly of the bay window kombi and take a VL Turbo radiator. Keeps a water pumper cool and keep the radiator off teh front. Much better.

Wireing - if you want a cheap option for this engine check out www.marks4wd.com.au or something like that. they do custom looms for this engine into hiluxs and were making lazy harnesses ie just the wires you need to make it go. They also sell a heap of other stuff designed to make a retro fit easy.

Hope this helps.

Brad
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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Jul 2003, 6:02 pm

#67913

thaqts the fella i was trying to think of brad thanks dude!!
air running opver isnt a must just run 2x 12 inch thermo fans keep it cool!!!
what's the cost been like so far??
cheers
rhys

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Jul 2003, 10:14 pm

#67974

Checkout www.cbbvw.com
And look at Mike's Stretch V8 Kombi, the radiator is mounted behind the front panel, so is in full flow of the air but unobtrusive.

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