HELP Need Detailed Info On VH45DE Into R32/Vk or other build

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aplzzz
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Car: 1986 VK Commodore

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OK, i am new to this site, have tried searching for some detailed info in putting a VH45DE motor into a VK Commodore, with no luck. I am considering just getting rid of the Commodore and maybe getting an R32 Skyline rolling body to put the motor in. I'd like to know what is the easiest way for me to go, VH45DE into R32 or VH45DE into VK Commodore. I don't really want to let go of the current car i have now as i put a lot of work into it but if it means Getting an R32 Skyline is the better and more easier option then i am happy to go for it. If anyone here has done a VH45DE conversion in any kind of car body i'd like some detailed information so it can help me out because i have already tried taking it to a shop and they just about got the motor in, they wiggled and jiggled but could not get it in. And they said even if it were to go in it would not pass cert as the starter motor would be hitting the power steering. Any help to point me in the right direction would be most helpful and save me time and money. I have already learned the hard way without researching and planning ahead.. :facepalm:


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aplzzz
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Car: 1986 VK Commodore

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Sold commodore Thinking what is now best body to fit into without much drama

nissman77
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Car: Skyline r32 with vh41de
Location: Tasmania, Australia

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hi there im down in tas and have built a r32 with vh41de and z32tt 5sp. tight fit on drivers side but nothing too difficult. very very rewarding result in a r32 as great handling and cheap plentiful go fast parts for r32 and so so so much better power than rb20det lol
i would be happy to answer any questions.

fraz
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Car: rb30det gts4
vh45 g130

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Its a pretty easy fit into r32. Look up a guy on here called 'holset' him and his brother have done it with a big turbo too.
the vh41 has the starter on the left hand side which makes it easier to fit into our rhd cars, but the vh45 will fit. you will proably have to make new exhaust headers

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aplzzz
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Thanks man, will look into it


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