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Alloytec Project
StenGuns - June 8th, 2005 at 04:26 PM

Allright.. Enough fart arsing around by me on this project.. i have the project vehicle (75 Dual cab) and I have a mate ( involved with holden racing) looking around for the whole front cut of a 2005 model Holden.. This idea is to put a 175kw (or 190kw) alloytec V6 with all the bits into the DC..

Now that was easy to say.. I have little technical know how with where to go from here .. The height of the engine scared me off for a while but with the space available in the DC, I don't think that will pose a problem.. Especially if I adapt the back of the rear tray into a "look down" hatch..

The project vehicle will have a "lifted" ride so additional clearance for the sump maybe overcome by this..

Anyone got any thoughts on this?

VWENVY - June 8th, 2005 at 04:57 PM

The Indian DC has a Supercharged V6, custom radiator shrowd, engine access via tray hatch, side air scoops etc...Some details on the site
http://www.kruizinwagon.com.au/view_articles.asp?pxa=ve&id=68 

VWCOOL - June 8th, 2005 at 05:01 PM

v6conversions.com.au for management - they have already done Alloytec conversion; Allotec is fly-by-wire. But why bother; I would be looking at a VS/VT Supercharged V6 for 1/3 the price and same performance

StenGuns - June 8th, 2005 at 05:24 PM

I have seen Kimms at indian.. A bit more radical than I am planning.. The alloytec appealed due to weight advantages, reliability and power output.. Hadn't thought of the price.. I want a strong, powerful off road and tourer.. Can go for the older GMH engines I suppose but the alloytec (I have been told) is the lightest and most powerful.. If I'm spending.. might as well get the most available
VWCOOL can you tell me where on the vwconversions site, the alloytec conversion is?

Thanks for the feedback

VWCOOL - June 8th, 2005 at 05:28 PM

Dunno. But he had an FJ at Summernats 6 months ago... just two months after the release of VZ

StenGuns - June 8th, 2005 at 05:36 PM

Thanks.. Just got off the phone to him.. Top bloke..

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Originally posted by VWCOOL
Dunno. But he had an FJ at Summernats 6 months ago... just two months after the release of VZ

VWCOOL - June 8th, 2005 at 06:16 PM

;)

Brad - June 9th, 2005 at 08:18 PM

it will fit in no probs. Will tow 5 tonne much better than an EJ also.

VWCOOL - June 9th, 2005 at 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by Buggy Brad
it will fit in no probs. Will tow 5 tonne much better than an EJ also.

lol....if it can be kept cool!

Brad - June 9th, 2005 at 10:43 PM

cooling is the easy part :>

VWCOOL - June 9th, 2005 at 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by Buggy Brad
cooling is the easy part :>


Okay! I just thought that with double the rated tow loading (Holden is 2500kg for Alloytec) and the fact the thermos in a Commodore run almost all the time when towing... might not be much 'safety margin'. But gee... look at what you've just doen with the Scoobie!

[Edited on 9/6/2005 by VWCOOL]

helbus - June 9th, 2005 at 11:02 PM

You could fit an all alloy 2x25mm core custom Aussie Desert Cooler. Those radiators keep big block V8's cool. Probably baout $900 but worth the investment if it is to save the motor.

StenGuns - June 9th, 2005 at 11:05 PM

We'll see what develops.. I have measured it up and it will fit.. 27.5 inches across is a big motor.. Thankfully the DC has the room..

VWENVY - June 10th, 2005 at 08:20 AM

Stens

So are you going to enlighten us with some befores pics of the project dually!?
:)

StenGuns - June 10th, 2005 at 09:13 AM

Absolutely.. Getting panel and under body work at the moment.. Pix should be available soon..

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Originally posted by VWENVY
Stens

So are you going to enlighten us with some befores pics of the project dually!?
:)