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hey all i was wondering what is holdens best 6 cyl red blue black grey etc, like power, fuel wise, reliablity etc
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They are all reliable. 202 EFI black makes the best power. 138 red is probably the most economical but in a heavier car possibly not so. If you want some power but reasonable economy a red 173 with extractors and a very mild cam is probably the go.
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Hi Guys. To add to what HK1837 has said, it does depend on the weight of the car. Ive found with stock motors in heavy cars, that a 173 doesnt use any less fuel than a 202, it just doesnt have the required torque. However, in a lighter car (e.g. LC/ Edited by user Friday, 8 August 2008 7:27:41 PM(UTC)
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Hi Guys. To add to what HK1837 has said, it does depend on the weight of the car. I've found with stock motors in heavy cars, that a 173 doesn't use any less fuel than a 202, it just doesn't have the required torque. However, in a lighter car (e.g. Edited by user Friday, 8 August 2008 7:27:41 PM(UTC)
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what would be best for a vk i have the black motor in it at the moment with extractors i should mention its carby not injected,what would be my best one to go for power, fuel doesn't really bother me as i am on gas.cheers
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what would be best for a vk i have the black motor in it at the moment with extractors i should mention its carby not injected,what would be my best one to go for power, fuel doesnt really bother me as i am on gas.cheers
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An easy conversion for a VK is to an 3.3 EFI motor. It was an option for this series, so everything is plug in.
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Agree with Dr Terry on the EFI engine. Buy a wreck and swap it all over.
By mild cam I meant basically stock or just above it. Just an improved cam over stock that maximises torque and economy. eg Wade 259a or Crow 35613 for a carbied engine. But for t |
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thanks Dr terry which one would be better black or red
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will a injection set up off a red efi or off the black efi(manifolds etc) fit a carbie black motor.
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Hi meecar.
There is no 'Red' EFI motor. It is a bit confusing because the some VK EFI motors actually get a red rocker cover, but they are all the same 'Black' motor. The only EFI Holden 6 is the Black VK unit we are talking about.
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Hi meecar.
There is no Red EFI motor. It is a bit confusing because the some VK EFI motors actually get a red rocker cover, but they are all the same Black motor. The only EFI Holden 6 is the Black VK unit we are talking about.
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Thanks for that Dr terry i never knew that the red injection was infact a black motor i guess you learn something every day. cheers
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if your up for a conversion, a vn-vr buick or vs ecotec is more efficient, and has more power.
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id like to put a v6 in but its just that im no good with wiring and wouldnt know were to start with the wiring one bloke quoted me a $1000 just to do the wiring nothing else other than that no one else wants to do it.
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i'd like to put a v6 in but its just that i'm no good with wiring and wouldn't know were to start with the wiring one bloke quoted me a $1000 just to do the wiring nothing else other than that no one else wants to do it.
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seriously a v6 in a VK....? why would you do this...?
The cost of the transformation.....you'd have to love that VK..!!
just my thoughts....
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seriously a v6 in a VK....? why would you do this...?
The cost of the transformation.....youd have to love that VK..!!
just my thoughts....
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not really musksell. a dilapidated vn is cheap mate. most parts are interchangeable.
a $200 vl is good too. most parts are interchangeable too.
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how hard would it be to put a vl motor in,i know with a vn ya undo the struts and K frame and a few other bits and then just roll the motor out through the front and put in the vk by doing pretty much the same thing.what would be the better option.
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