best place to get a v6 done

swinglow81 · September 29, 2014, 02:06

Hi guys been awhile since been on hope everyone OK. Just wondering were people have had there v6's done and who has done this there selves as seriously thinking of going this route thanks in advance for your expert advice as always

Jono_GT · September 29, 2014, 08:45

Rogue motorsport in Southam mate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2014, 08:52

Also woodsport do v6 conversions

1979scotte · September 29, 2014, 10:16

Woodsport all day f ing long.
Check out their web site or have a gander at twobrutal.

vinp182 · September 29, 2014, 14:37

Rogue or woodsport as above s:)

s:)

If it was me I'd visit both for a good chat and look around (both will make you feel welcome) I'd also try and track a member or 2 down that's had the same work done by both and get their views (off the open forums)

Keep us informed on how you get on dude s:D

s:D

swinglow81 · September 29, 2014, 22:31

Cheers guys. Yea these were the 2 I was thinking of just wondered who has experience with either can't remember who used to have a v6 on here as ain't been on for ages and lost touch with it all lol

1979scotte · September 30, 2014, 07:14

Which V6 to go for is also a good question.

markiii · September 30, 2014, 08:26

pretty much has to be a 2gr if budget permits

1979scotte · September 30, 2014, 10:44

2gr is very expensive but its what I'd go for budget permitting.
However not everybody wants 300bhp+ and there are other engines available.

vinp182 · September 30, 2014, 11:00

1mz vvti is quite popular at the mo

nimrod · September 30, 2014, 12:52

Quote from: "1979scotte"2gr is very expensive but its what I'd go for budget permitting.
However not everybody wants 300bhp+ and there are other engines available.

I think we all do.

maybeturbo · October 1, 2014, 22:21

That yellow one in Scotland that recently sold was a great buy! I was very tempted by that myself. Do like a yellow car me.

vinp182 · October 2, 2014, 09:02

I think thats in the Coventry area now

1979scotte · October 2, 2014, 10:18

Tomos has it.
I very much enjoyed my ride.
All that low down torque.
The sound was awesome too.

swinglow81 · October 2, 2014, 12:57

2gr would be the engine of choice ( or the Audi V8 s:)

s:) ) but sadly it to dear prob go 1mz. Just shame there no places in the south east that do it. Mate works in a local garage it Dartford that do cars up they got there own BMW track car so are tempted to go there as they know the car and I'll get mates rates lol. But this will be there first v6 in a mr-s were as the other guys have done loads desissions desissions

nimrod · October 2, 2014, 13:04

I would love the V8, but must be a pig to service.

ayresyboy · October 2, 2014, 13:31

The 2GR adds 60 kgs over standard. So ideally need height adjustable suspension. Coilovers.

A V6 conversion requires an access panel under the soft top to get to the other side of the V. Bit more noisy in the cabin and soft top may not always pack down flush.

More power needs heavier clutch. Takes away the standard ease of driving.

I think most will say the 2zz is the simplest conversion keeping stock feel.

Or turbo the 1zz.

1979scotte · October 2, 2014, 18:58

Quote from: "nimrod"I would love the V8, but must be a pig to service.

Don't think anyone has done a mk3 V8. Certainly not in the Uk. There was one attempt on here wasn't there but it never got finished?
Wodsport did a mk1 V8 was for sale earlier this year on piston heads i think.

s12vea · October 2, 2014, 19:28

Come on Scott you can be the first completed roadster with a v8 in the UK!

1979scotte · October 2, 2014, 21:02

Quote from: "s12vea"Come on Scott you can be the first completed roadster with a v8 in the UK!

Another guy that thinks I've won the lotto!

I think a few of us should get together and look into it even if we only owned a hundredth each it would be awesome and we'd get 3.5 days a year each.

nimrod · October 3, 2014, 08:09

I have seen installs of the V8, MR_S and Roadster, even with the engine running, but have not seen any being driven running, I wonder if Woodsport have installed any? if we all owed a hundredth that might work.

Topdownman · October 3, 2014, 20:01

Quote from: "1979scotte"
Quote from: "s12vea"Come on Scott you can be the first completed roadster with a v8 in the UK!

Another guy that thinks I've won the lotto!

I think a few of us should get together and look into it even if we only owned a hundredth each it would be awesome and we'd get 3.5 days a year each.

You haven't won it then? That was the only reason we are always so nice to you Scott! (Hope you've got your ticket for tomorrow).

Can you have from 24th to 27th December?!

I think more people should get V6s and that way I may get a go in one too!

maybeturbo · October 3, 2014, 20:27

1st Dibs on a hundredth of a v8 mk3.

Is the lexus v8 a match for any fwd gearboxes? Thats a good pairing. It's light (i think its all ally, am i wrong?) strong as and takes to tuning and boosting with ease and it's cheaper than a cheap thing on sale. And it's a million billion gazillion times better built than any Ford or chevy 8 Fact!

1979scotte · October 4, 2014, 00:11

Wait one second it was my idea i get first dibs.
£300 per share.
Audi V8 and box seems to be favourite by those in the know although some form of lexus V8 would be cool to keep it in the Toyota family.

1979scotte · October 4, 2014, 00:13

Quote from: "Topdownman"
Quote from: "1979scotte"
Quote from: "s12vea"Come on Scott you can be the first completed roadster with a v8 in the UK!

Another guy that thinks I've won the lotto!

I think a few of us should get together and look into it even if we only owned a hundredth each it would be awesome and we'd get 3.5 days a year each.

You haven't won it then? That was the only reason we are always so nice to you Scott! (Hope you've got your ticket for tomorrow)

Careful Simon there is always a chance i might.