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Hey I'm looking to buy either a VK Calais or a VL Calais (6cyl auto or manual, not fussed). I was wondering if someone could tell me the pro's and con's of each model, what the best year for the particular model is and if possible a comparison of the specs of each car. Also I hear the VK has a dodgey engine, what are the problems with the engine and what's it like dropping a VL engine in a VK? And how much would it cost?
Many thanks in advance.
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I reckon the VK has a great engine - an injected 202 - just a bit gutless. The VL had to suffer the ignomy of being the only Holden not to be fitted with a GM engine, plus VL's have their own problems like cracking heads and fragile gearboxes, not to ment |
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Im fairly sure the vk's are lighter (ie better economy and better performance from the same power)
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Some food for thought
The VK Calais at the electronic "star wars" dash
which often malfunctions, and quite expensive to fix.
I agree with Byron the Injected 202 is a great engine,
very reliable, and also quite smooth. In terms of power
a VL 6 h
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Good advice. I have seen an EFI plated VK though with M20 on the body plate. I'd say it was a special order, as the 4-speed was not officially available on the VK EFI. These also have basically a V8 trimatic, with the 6cyl pump and bellhousing fitted. |
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Ok well one more question, roughly how much would it cost to put a VL motor into a VK? Given I already have the VL's motor.
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grab a vl calais turbo chuck a front mount pod a boost controler and the car will be knocking on the 13sec at 15psi
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