Dave's VR SS commodore LS Engine Build - Part 2

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

I like that Dave is obviously taking the time it needs to make it all right, and working. You'd be happy to take the tinnie to him for sure!

[@AstillDesign]

So true

[@NicholasCox85]

You've probably sorted it by now, but Build Ninja makes a nice shifter display plate which uses the Dakota sender to indicate gear selection and lights up at night.

[@AstillDesign]

cheers mate

[@lincolntighe5836]

Great to see the beast coming along Dave!

[@AstillDesign]

Hey mate, nice video the other day. Need to catch up for a debrief.

[@lincolntighe5836]

@@AstillDesign yeah mate for sure 👌👌

[@RodRichardson]

Cool . Thanks for the run through .

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@mikedubya9313]

I was going to comment on your last video asking about Dave's vr, I didn't....then here it is. Awesome job, it seems like a bit of a process

[@AstillDesign]

No worries! We will have to do a final one when its all done

[@benjohnson7170]

Cheers for the vid. Good for dodgey backyard hot rodders like me. I did learn a lot from your other vids,as you are awesome at building stuff. I'm just more grass roots.👍

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Ben, good to have you along.

[@scotthunter1639]

Great job Dave cheap reliable power.. Looks very neat n tidy.. The Ss kit will make it look very neat.. I own 2 Ls powered cars one for a daily and a 408ci ls stroker that I've fitted into my Hz holden sedan.. To do a conversion properly takes time and a fair bit of trail and error.. Always great content thanks Howard 👌👌

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Scott

[@Me-dt3ul]

Awesome job Dave. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidr4332]

Huge conversion job to a 350 LS in a VR a big credit to Dave,, I also own a VR HSV Senator factory 5 speed manual keep it all original expect i install rear air bags in to replace the pump up shocks with a level ride own her for 25 years bout it at 3 years old ..Unregistered now put away ...

[@AstillDesign]

Good one to put away

[@johnboy5167]

No point storing a vehicle for someone else

[@marksmith2726]

@@johnboy5167 Yep i agree i just don't get these turkeys who say yep ill park it up for 20 years!!! worst thing to do to a car of any type.

[@sabylos8789]

More of this please mate

[@AstillDesign]

Will do after the engineers report is done

[@LordandGodofYouTube]

Two videos this week, you're spoiling us Howard. I do miss the lawn porn though.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Glen, I give it a mow late today. lots of weeds at the moment but still looks green

[@79series]

Was there a episode 3 on this commodore mate.

[@AstillDesign]

No mate, still a work in progress

[@79series]

@Astill Design copy that mate. Hopefully, one day.

[@kingkaiser7732]

Did you sort out the heater Dave?

[@AstillDesign]

All good, used a VT heater tap.

[@markcollishaw1532]

Would be interested to know how you sort out the shifter position and light. Am fitting a TCI outlaw shifter in my VR (700r4 box) and require the same.

[@chopit5685]

Hi Mark. We used a build ninja light holder and LED set up which was not ideal for a factory look so we modified it and made it work. We also used a Dakota digital sender and box with lots of backyard engineering. As a very handy person it took me a full day to do it all to make the set-up work together.

[@markcollishaw1532]

@@chopit5685 thanks for the reply. Would be interested to see it in a future episode.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Dave

[@bigdavedownunder]

Did you need to do the starter relocation etc with all that really expensive bits

[@AstillDesign]

Yes mate he did

[@bigdavedownunder]

@@AstillDesign cheers mate

[@MATTYROCKS1996]

When will be the next update?

[@AstillDesign]

Not sure, it’s been in the norty corner for a while

[@jameshohmann535]

Love the work boys. What’s the cost of l98 conversion ? Budgeting for ? If shop does it on my behalf ?

[@AstillDesign]

No idea, Dave has done all this at home.

[@luccadeee7174]

Can you ask Dave if the original vr executive trim code is 14i if so does he want to sell the 2 front seats if he still has them im in the Illawarra also cheers Luke

[@AstillDesign]

Hey mate, just checked with Dave. No seats available. Cheers H

[@lifeofadinger8054]

What did you have to do for the fuel system?

[@AstillDesign]

Fitted a Walbro 255 in stock tank.

[@anthonywhelan8373]

How did you polish the red trim ? I’ve just brought a Vs ute with a fg turbo conversion all engineered and the red trim is letting it down thanks Anthony

[@chopit5685]

I removed them from the car and sanded them with 1000, then 2000, then 3000 foam backed pads that I got from Wisharts Paint Supplies in Unanderra. I then polished them with automotive cut and polish using a rag.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Dave

[@richardloring4572]

Sounds like a nice car and all the custom pieces SOUND great, surely the camera person could actually zoom in/walk in and SHOW the head unit install and the airbox? Great car and really well done conversion.

[@AstillDesign]

Hey Richard, will get onto for you next time. Was a quick catch up when he was home during the day. We are all a bit busy.

[@SLE253]

🔥🏎

[@AstillDesign]

;-)

[@dalevoss4399]

Howard, what is the part number of the radio Dave put in, been looking for my project, double din single back sounds what i require.

[@chopit5685]

I have absolutely no idea sorry mate. I got this from Frankies Auto Electrics in Albion Park as an unboxed sponsored deal. If you tell him it was for Daves VR he will know what you are asking about. It is a Sony and the code on the front is XAV-AX5500 if that helps.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Dave

[@isf1984]

What are you using for a power steering pump ?

[@AstillDesign]

VE 6 litre pump

[@isf1984]

Thanks

[@kanelintern6258]

Great car mate

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Kane I pass that on to Dave

[@kanelintern6258]

@@AstillDesign I had a VR SS back in the 90’s. I loved that car, still my favourite Commodore of all time. I’m really wanting to get another one and do an LS conversation too. These videos are very helpful. Thank you.

[@stevenkirk2563]

MAF meter?

[@AstillDesign]

Currently has a Maf less tune that was in the motor when he got it.

[@waynekerr8003]

Un LS the world, please

[@AstillDesign]

Sign of the times

[@mrpastanicknuggets7269]

UN-Barra the world

[@johnboy5167]

If you don't like the ls then don't watch it's not rocket science 😄

[@rockbiterhd]

What no Ford content carnt watch this

[@AstillDesign]

Oh well, You will be in trouble when we put up the ACT all holden day that I filmed today

[@rockbiterhd]

@@AstillDesign haha I am waiting for paint enjoy