help engine convversion

[rod67]

 thinking about putting rb25 turbo into fc ute is it a big hassel open to other conversion have a186 triple su a couple of of greys a  couple of rb30 and a 308 HELP ???

[NES304]

My brother just put a toyota super charger on his 186 in his HT and it goes REALLY HARD

[customFC]

Can't recall seeing the RB in FC conversion done.
It could be done, as it has been done in other early Holdens.


It would be different.
Regards
Alex

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Spybo in the SA Club has a sedan with an RB engine and box. He's not on the forum much so you'd better look him up and email him.

[rod67]

thank you for the pictures just waiting on camera to charge will give you a look at set up in my ute in picture i have not removed any of the hump i have  just about every think for any conversion will show in pictures later thanks again rod ::)

[rod67]

sorry to be a pain but how do i put the pictures on thank you rod

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

sorry to be a pain but how do i put the pictures on thank you rod

Comprehensive instructions here - http://www.fefcholden.org.au/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=album;action=display;num=1102989476

[FC427]

Take a look at photos of members cars NSW club Marks Modifyed FC UTE I made up my own kit to fit a Toyota blower on a Holden six and it  goes well and the motor is still GMH in a GMH car .

[rod67]

talking to mate yesterday who has a fc ute 308 turbo 400 could not understand why i was wasting my time whiff the rb25 said put a v8 in my ute pre- pollution just a silly question if you went v8 would you go chev 307 or holden 308 thank you rod

[RET]

whiff?  ::)

The V of the Chev motor is narrower than the Holden, which makes for an easier fit in the confined space of the FE/FC engine bay.

cheers
RET

[Jason]

I am currently do a conversion in my ute with an RB25 motor.

Happy to help if I can.

Send me a PM.

JAson

[rod67]

hi jason just wondering if i could call you my number is 02 63522947 thank you rod

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Both have been done before, Ed's custom wagon has a Holden V8 and Glenn's Wagon has a chev. Both cars are in the "Real Cars Section".

But having said that, who is building your car? You or your mate?

[Ed]

Hey Rod,

the RB conversion in Alex's pic is a fine piece of work,  I saw it at Tug in the Park last year.

Any V8 conversion is a bit of a hassle, especially if you want to retain a serviceability and practicality.  Each motor has its pros and cons too but having said that the Chev would be easier.. loads of aftermarket brackets, performance gear, and now with crate motors it seems so much easier.

I wouldn't discount the RB especially once you have a turbo in place, keep in mind the 308 or chev is still a pushrod v8.. servicing is relatively easy tho.

COME now make V6 stroker kits and coupled with forced induction present a great lightweight and powerful combo.. of course you can only have as much power as you're willing to spend.

so...
it's important to ask yourself why are you converting and how much do you want to spend?  

im currently overhauling my driveline (304 and upgraded to TH700R4 from TH400.. yes... upgraded.) and it is very tempting to get carried away and spend big to get good numbers... im having to ask myself the same questions.... what do i want and why??

just some points to consider.

Cheers

Ed

[NES304]

Might help this bloke more if more info was shared about rough conversion prices. It may help him make his mind up....

So which conversion would cost more???

[FC427]

You should also bear in mind that with a V8 you will have a car that is very heavy in the front, it is no secret car manufacturers try hard to get a 50/50 weight split so the car will turn into a corner far better than dumping a heavy V8 into the front of an FC ute! I have done V8 conversions in these cars & can guarantee my utility with a 6 cylinder goes around corners far better than the V8 alternative. If you just want to go fast in a straight line, it's your call but you should consider all aspects of driveablilty.

[Ed]

Might help this bloke more if more info was shared about rough conversion prices. It may help him make his mind up....

So which conversion would cost more???

nes if he knew the cost he wouldnt even start!

to do it all properly it's not cheap. whichever option.

FC427 is right, with the V8 is heavy in the front you can just feel the car ploughing thru corners... but yeah I didnt make mine to go round corners.. just cruise about.  kind of like a harley Davidson versus a sportsbike.

Cheers

Ed

[rod67]

i was talking to a engine builder rb30 with a rb25 head no turbo 175kw to back wheels  what do you reckon  thanks again for all your patience rod

[Ed]

i was talking to a engine builder rb30 with a rb25 head no turbo 175kw to back wheels  what do you reckon  thanks again for all your patience rod

i reckon he's talking BS....
or not telling you an awful lot more than just a a RB25 head.

[rod67]

he said it would run forged pistons h rods tommi cams thanks again rod