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Dave's VR Commodore LS Engine Conversion - Part 1 | Astill Design Extra 

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Here's the first episode of our new series called Astill Design Extra.
This is Dave's L98-powered VR Commodore. This is the first episode of Dave's lockdown build. Dave wants to have the car fully engineered so he can cruise it without hassles.
The car is a 1993 Holden VR Commodore Executive V6. He found the car in Sydney for a good price and the build kicked off the second the car was brought home.
See Part 2 for all the upgrades
• Dave's VR SS commodore...
Upgrades include LS engine swap using Tuff mounts kit,
Engine Wiring Loam by Ultimate Conversion Wiring
Airconditioning hoses by Dave with parts from Speedy Air Spares
Compressor Kit from Malex motorsports
Brake upgraded to VZ SSZ - Monaro 330mm
SS interior from donor car will be retrimmed by Simon at Elite Custom Interiors
Car auto from Frankies Auto Electrics & Custom Car Audio in Albion Park
Short Motor from Warspeed
Turbo 400 by Figtree Automotive Transmissions
Converter 3000 RPM Slingshot Converters
Tuned by Con at Wollongong Automotive Services
Custom airbox by Dave with K&N filter
Ratchet shifter with Lowe Fabrication Drop box
Full suspension upgrade
Bilstein shocks
King springs SL
Lowe Fab rear trailing arms
Diff, Live axle True Track 3.46 ratio from Diff technics
Radiator from M V Eckersley Radiator Repairs
Enjoy! And keep an eye out for the follow up episodes on this as Dave gets the project more completed.
Don't forget to hit subscribe!
#astilldesign #L98VR

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@micksss7444
@micksss7444 2 года назад
Well done guys. You picked the right bloke there Howard. Dave was really good for his first time in front of your camera, knew his stuff and explained everything well - looks like this one will be done right, well engineered and legal.👍
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks Mick, Dave is a natural talker, he done great.
@NUT84G
@NUT84G 2 года назад
Thanks so much for the upload. It’s given lots of people some more direction on their projects. I also did notice your VT booster and Master cylinder. Change your reservoir back over to the VR/S one and it will sit level properly. The whole process isn’t too bad when you shove it all into a 12min video. So informative. Thanks guys.
@NUT84G
@NUT84G 2 года назад
Sorry. Noticed in the end of the video with the lifter issue that you’ve already swapped that out.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Cool, thanks
@Paul-zv2gj
@Paul-zv2gj 2 года назад
When I did it bolt didn't align between master and reservoir. Turned out a falcon one was perfect, think it was AU?
@NUT84G
@NUT84G 2 года назад
@@Paul-zv2gj actually yeah you’re right. I used the VS one but also just drilled and tapped a new hole. But yeah the Au falcon one is the direct fit
@danjaz2000
@danjaz2000 2 года назад
Nothing better than a clean modified street build. Especially when everything works as it should, like the AC the dash wiring, the cooling system ,, driveline and exhaust. It will make it a joy to drive for street duty’s yet turn the tyres at will. Well played. It did Deserve the fresh engine after the initial outlay of cash. It’s just a pity it came a bit sooner than expected
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yeah should be a cruiser with the family
@timrussell559
@timrussell559 2 года назад
Great episode, that's awesome to have neighbours that are into cars as well
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks, It sure is!
@smiddysmidton8313
@smiddysmidton8313 2 года назад
He's a natural presenter, great episode the channel is taking a nice direction. Gotta love gumtree!
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yeah, come up pretty good for our first outing.
@sheel2
@sheel2 2 года назад
Definitely a natural in front of the camera, very well spoken. Great job guys!
@MAD-355
@MAD-355 2 года назад
Great show 👍 I’ll be watching this build.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Will be bringing lots of new stuff
@jesus_built_my_hotrod
@jesus_built_my_hotrod 2 года назад
Thanks for the upload, now i get to watch the channel twice a week!
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Glad to hear it!
@Brendan.Wheatley
@Brendan.Wheatley 2 года назад
Great video, cheers boy's!
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Our pleasure!
@JBens
@JBens 2 года назад
This will be an awesome build!
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yeah Yeah, Holden LS
@Jesse-B
@Jesse-B 2 года назад
I come from the Ford side of the fence, but regardless of that, I love to see blokes having good ideas and making them work through a process of elimination.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yeah lots of nut scratching and chasing up contacts. luck Dave's got plenty
@Jesse-B
@Jesse-B 2 года назад
@@AstillDesign Never thought I would ask for more Holden stuff, but weirdly I find myself anticipating part 2... only as an interesting diversion from the Falcon of course ☺ All due respect to you Dave.
@davidr4332
@davidr4332 2 года назад
i have a VR 94 HSV Senator with a very rare factory 5 speed manual in her , Own it for 25 years been in storage for 5 years now all original As they only made 648 of them in the VR range .. Something i said to myself no modification on this one , lol but couldn't help myself i only fitted rear air bags in to replace the pump up shocks with level ride . Good luck to Dave for registration as he doing everything the right way ..
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
yeah your right, I keep an eye on him, not that he needs it.
@RodRichardson
@RodRichardson Год назад
Thanks. Very informative .
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
There is a follow up part 2
@benjohnson7170
@benjohnson7170 2 года назад
Nice and simple conversion. Sorta....... Good looking job.👍
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks 👍
@maxrockatanksyOG
@maxrockatanksyOG 2 года назад
Always loved the VR/ VS series- one of my friends dad's bought a V8 Executive when they were brand new (i was in high school)
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
We always seem to love the cars that were on the lot when we were teenagers, that's why I am into the XA XB XC falcons
@AdelaideGuy1968
@AdelaideGuy1968 2 года назад
Howard. Full respect with the Tee Shirt.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks Greg, a good group with a great cause.
@micka4697
@micka4697 2 года назад
Yep a ford bloke myself but not biased. Somebody's car or car build is there preference and choice great to see different cars in the build🖒
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks Mick, I’m pretty much out numbered around here.
@micka4697
@micka4697 2 года назад
@@AstillDesign Dont let it bother you mate just remember it doesn't matter what they build it will never look as good as a ford🖒
@MichealAEdwards
@MichealAEdwards 2 года назад
Looks nicely done clear description of all the things you needed to do, almost makes it seem a knucklehead like me could give it a go. lols
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Glad it helped
@davidgreen7348
@davidgreen7348 2 года назад
Nice diversion Howard
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks mate
@paulbyatt3219
@paulbyatt3219 2 года назад
Beautiful VR. Lovely colour. I have a white one, but no LS motor though. At the moment.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Cheers Paul, thanks for your support
@LsMaloo
@LsMaloo 2 года назад
Just goes to show,these engineers are working to their own interpretation of a code and not an actual code from a handbook.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
yes its a very grey area at the moment
@GODEES77
@GODEES77 2 года назад
Cool vid H
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks Ben
@GODEES77
@GODEES77 2 года назад
@@AstillDesign no need, love the channel and what you’re doing content wise and your accessibility. The thing that I enjoy about your channel and a couple others I watch, is how you don’t tell people how to do it, but rather how you do it and why it works for you. I turn off to guys who say “this is how you have to do it, you might be able to do it another way but it’s wrong”. My grandfather used to say to me, as long as you’re not hurting yourself or those in around you, it works and the end result is equal if not better then you’re set. It’s all about finding a way that works for you and keeping the quality there
@darrensice1550
@darrensice1550 2 года назад
One of my mates has a lsx with a 105mm single turbo and he used the V6 front end and the same gear box cross member and he had to put a 9” in because he had broke plenty of Holden diffs and he has over 750rwhp he won’t let anyone know exactly how much but it is a weapon and lightning fast after he gets traction.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yep hard to put that much to the ground
@DiscoveryXperts
@DiscoveryXperts Год назад
I met Dave yesterday top bloke I should have got your number Dave
@theq291
@theq291 2 года назад
Nice Video....thanks for sharing a little insight on engineering requirements. It's very frustrating with the level of inconsistency between engineers, as you would think they were all on the one page. Allow a good budget for certification, as you will undergo various testing requirements. Good Luck with the project.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks for watching!
@Stefan_Eccles
@Stefan_Eccles Год назад
🔥🏎
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
;-)
@deancooper6300
@deancooper6300 2 года назад
Good to see the Blue Oval and the Bowtie boys getting along together. At the end of the day we all love cars, even when they make you want to rip your hair out in frustration👍🇦🇺
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Right on!
@Paul-zv2gj
@Paul-zv2gj 2 года назад
L76 6ltr came in VZ wagon and exec sedans with standard 296mm brakes so I'd hope 320mm in a VR chassis should pass braking requirements with flying colours.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Good point Paul
@elmonteslim3711
@elmonteslim3711 2 года назад
The Red Ute... Back in 2016 I purchased a BA GT with 10,000Kms on it (it now has 14,000Km). I talked my mate Kerry into buying a red BA GT Ute with about 20,000 Km on it. Kerry is a car guy and lives in Woolongong. I'm willing to bet that's the same Ute.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Could well be, it’s a BF but I think the guy I bought it off was Kerry
@elmonteslim3711
@elmonteslim3711 2 года назад
@@AstillDesign Yep..that's it. It was a six speed so it probably was BF. Kerry is a Mustang man with a nice HSV as a daily.
@mark7457
@mark7457 2 года назад
I'm hoping I detect a new RU-vid duo coming in the future? MCM better watch out!
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
There's an idea!
@383uts
@383uts 2 года назад
Does the bonnet close without hitting the Hyundai coolant bottle thats mounted on the fan shroud?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Sure does
@forddriver8827
@forddriver8827 2 года назад
Howard, does Dave actually fit in that Holden? Another great episode and looking forward to the process. Oo===oO
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Thanks, yeah he makes it work
@anthonybagnato7894
@anthonybagnato7894 Год назад
Hey mate any chance I can get the details of the guy who made the radiator and fan set up
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
M V Eckersley Radiator Repairs Wollongong did the radiator, Dave has changed the fan to an FG falcon thermo for more air flow
@VN-346
@VN-346 2 года назад
What did you do to the Alternator bracket to get your clearance if you dont mind me asking pls?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Clearanced the bracket, then redrilled the lower mounting hole on the alternator.
@danielrobertson1182
@danielrobertson1182 Год назад
Mate how did u go with extractor fitment? Cheers
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
Everything was tight and needed slight modification
@simondent2196
@simondent2196 2 года назад
Hey Howard, what would be an average cost to get that wiring harness build?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
This one was $2100 plug and play
@coreystrong4384
@coreystrong4384 2 года назад
I think there must be a lot of emissions testing that is over the top worldwide now
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yep you got it
@matthildebrandt2533
@matthildebrandt2533 Год назад
What ac compressor was used guys? Cheers
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
Malex Motorsport kit.
@marksinclair3652
@marksinclair3652 2 года назад
Noice
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Cheers Mark
@andrewross2534
@andrewross2534 Год назад
I know this is an old video. But im just wondering, Dave said that the 320mm SSZ calipers were a factory bolt up? Does that mean hes not running any hub adapters or other modifications? I will be using the same calipers for my VS ute
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
Hub size is the same but the mounting tread in the stub has to be increased from M12 to M14
@andrewross2534
@andrewross2534 Год назад
@@AstillDesign thank you, you just saved me hundreds of dollars buying an adaptor kit 👍🏻
@seanbelanger1123
@seanbelanger1123 2 года назад
Hey mate what aircon set up did you use and where did you source it from?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
I’ll ask Dave for you.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Malex Motorsport VB to VS conversion. Compressor kit. Speedy air spares for piping and fittings. Piping needs tig welded mods Cheers H
@ryanarnold7515
@ryanarnold7515 Год назад
Any chance of a part two on this?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
We do plan do do a follow up, but the car is still being finished.
@vn5vie361
@vn5vie361 2 года назад
What cfm do these i30 fans flow
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Hey mate, not enough, he has gone to a single FG falcon fan.
@kensylbay1634
@kensylbay1634 2 года назад
Is there any follow up videos yet?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Sorry not yet, waiting on Dyno tune etc
@kensylbay1634
@kensylbay1634 2 года назад
Pretty keen to see how she goes hey. I'm extra interested being that'd I'd love to do an ls conversion to my vs wagon. Good work to Dave what a champ
@bigdavedownunder
@bigdavedownunder Год назад
I would like to do this but money made it cost prohibited so I'm putting the 355 in the vr statesman and a turbo ecotec in my vh lol
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
Good choice.👍
@timwhalan6417
@timwhalan6417 Год назад
👍🏻🍺👏
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
Hey Tim you must be binge watching at the moment
@adoharris6837
@adoharris6837 Год назад
When the follow up vid?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WIbpTJQpjqE.html it up already
@VN-346
@VN-346 2 года назад
Did you change the master cylinder or just booster?
@chopit5685
@chopit5685 2 года назад
We did both mate
@VN-346
@VN-346 2 года назад
Thanks mate. In the same boat now but doing LS1.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
👍
@FuManchu5ltr
@FuManchu5ltr 2 года назад
Is part 2 coming soon?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Sorry mate, no update yet. It’s been on the go slow
@mackenziec-f119
@mackenziec-f119 Год назад
Any updates?
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign Год назад
yes mate check out the other videos in Astill design extra
@JacobFlakelar69
@JacobFlakelar69 2 года назад
Ohhhh I would kill for a vr commie in that colour but V8 tho
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
better get in line!!
@RBFR01
@RBFR01 Год назад
keep it registered how it was when you brought it and just mod it at home and drive it, the police wont ask questions if you drive it nicely and not like a hoon.
@darianistead2239
@darianistead2239 2 года назад
Can understand his frustration, "engineer's" here🤦‍♂️. Built cars in NZ before moving to Aus and the process to get certified was simple, standardised cost and guidlines as to the procedure and what things can be modified to be 100% legal. Here, it's painful lol.
@AstillDesign
@AstillDesign 2 года назад
Yes mate its a bit of a mine field, and every state is different
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