We were given a VY V6 Storm... FOR FREE! Modern barnfind?!

[@craigmandall9420]

Turbo the v6 and lock the diff. They can make reasonable power. And if you blow it up you can stick a 6 litre in it

[@TheScary79]

great vid guys for a budget build a single half decent turbo set up and ebay inter cooler will get it moving.

[@dangdang3970]

Hell yeah, one more commy saved from the crusher 🤘🤠👍

[@Stingas_chop_shop]

If the budget is tight, just eBay turbo the V6, maybe a bit of vinyl wrap on the roof or even the whole car.

[@RKGarage]

Thats killah! If you want a tune, to turbo it properly or want to get rid of it.... you know who to hit up ;)

[@brendanrandle]

you've got the tuneable ecu in the car already and an engine you're not too fond of, might as well throw all the boost at it.

[@drewdamon3138]

It’s clear as day super6 use already have a turbo build and a grumpy n/a build so supercharge power is all that’s left lads and nice score on ur new parts hauler

[@TorqHub]

You do remember we have a blown car too, right? Lol 🤣

[@drewdamon3138]

@@TorqHub that’s right I forgot about Jeff’s psi 304 how about a epic turbo build then see if use can get it Into say 11-12s on the strip

[@unclefester5418]

Good detail and clean + check over mechanically to see what you have. Repair the guards and roof, buff & polish - 6.0 LS or LSA and go from that

[@kyleedgerton3698]

They'll throw an LSA in it if you provide it.

[@BADQ]

Whoa a complete driving, running car for that much?! whatta score!! I reckon throw a barra turbo into it 😂

[@GlideYNRG]

One reliable motor when you sort out it's shortcomings.

[@1969Risky]

I have a Series I VY S Ute that I bought in mid 2014 in the same Delft Blue 702H you guys have for $1800. I was bet by a couple of guys that I could not restore it for around $10K. I went $100 over the $10K but still won the bet after when they saw the results. The mechanicals on mine were spot on & all that was needed was a good service. Considering that the Series I looks like a tarted up base, I went for the Series II look. I updated the seats to leather/fabric, did the headliner in black, bought black inside 1/4 plastic, black sun visors, A friend bought me a Calais cluster & reprogrammed it for me, leather shifter, gaiter, handbrake, leather door inserts, aftermarket Saas volt & oil pressure gauges & bought Calais A pillars to complete the inside. Outside (before painting) I bought SS headlights, SS front bar, SS side skirts, SS bumperettes, VZ SS 6.0L front guards with the side repeaters, tub liner, Holden OEM Twin hump hardlid & SS rear centre cap with 3rd brake light. The only thing I didn't do was the body prep & closed door respray. Even today she still looks as though she just came off the showroom floor & is my daily driver. The only 2nd hand parts I bought were the Hardlid & the VE SS Series I 18" wheels. The rest Holden had in stock at the time back in 2014/2015. 2022 would be hard trying to find new old stock parts but for under $10K you'll have a fine machine using salvaged parts/trim. I noticed that your Series II has the SS front bar without fog lights. Underneath the bumper on either side you should find 2 connections that go no where which will be the foglight connections. All you need is a relay, the foglight/headlight switch & the foglights themselves & it's just plug & play. I used OEM VZ SS foglights which are 20% more brighter than the VU/VY ones but you'll need to use the VU/VY bracket to mount them. Please, just restore your Series II VY ute on a tight budget to show viewers that a good classic ute can be built. If you put in an L67 engine, I can understand but many watching are on a tight budget. Going full out & replacing the engine with an LS1 has been done many times before but nothing done on the L36/L67 V6's. Once finished, I guarantee you'll be happy with it & even sell it on restored for good money. Otherwise keep it as a restored daily like I did with mine. If you need help in chasing parts/trim, let me know & I can help you keep it under budget.

[@TorqHub]

Sounds like you did a great job mate. Hindsight is 20:20, if we all knew then what we know now, we would have raided our loval coverntry's and dealerships and stockpiled GMH genuine parts while they were reasonably priced 🤣 Between Holden closing and covid tax, even basic bits carry hefty cost. Still haven't decided what to do on this yet, alot of great options for those with deep pockets. But, any money spent on this ute takes away precious funds from our 2 major ongoing projects, so we'll have to be thrifty! First thing's first. Diagnose the current issue, and get it re-registered.

[@1969Risky]

@@TorqHub By all means concentrate on the major projects as they're great but make this one a good cheap resto that you'll still be proud of & that those on limited budgets can easily do themselves. I also commented on your Insta page so you can see my ute as well as 2 other utes I've helped work on. I still have more pics to load up on it as I haven't had time to catch up but it'll give you an idea on what yours can look like from the outside. I know you'll guys will have to buy & scrounge parts/trim & even putting in VE leather seats isn't costly & easy to modify as I've done a few for mates. If you need help in tracking down stuff, give me a shout. If I can't find it, I know those who can. I can't wait to see what you guys do to this neglected ute.

[@benjohnson7170]

Am a fan.... Love a flogged out ute.. Dirt and dents. Faded black mags. I'll be watching what Eva's the case.🤘

[@joshf8633]

Throw a l67 in it and lower it with a set of wheels and keep it for a run a round to pick up parts

[@joshf8633]

It is Australian history and they don't make them anymore Australian

[@grimreaper6112]

@@joshf8633 nothing is made here anymore its all rice peoples crap

[@joshf8633]

@@grimreaper6112 100% man

[@gettinkkedtattoo401]

I'm bagging my storm ATM,front and back. I have a nissan 45de v8 to go in it,

[@pauls3585]

Not a bad pick up boys. Do it up and sell it - money for your next/current projects.

[@bigal878]

Depending on engine condition, I reckon pull the engine, strip it, clean it, dunny brush hone, new rings & bearings, valve springs and give it a cheap China turbo for some boost action. Something like that would be pretty low budget and provide some inspiration to a lot of dudes. Regardless of what you do I’ll watch it anyway lol 😂 or LS it…. (Hmmm they aren’t cheap anymore…bugger)

[@randomstuffyt7894]

Ngl I actually like how these things look. Get some old crappy springs on the back and they look pretty good with the wheels tucked. The ecotecs were pretty good for supercharging. Get a bolt on and they go alright with a tune and some pulleys

[@AyodanDownUnder]

You are one lucky guy, would love to score a bargin like that. My dream car is a old soft top mustang, but have always wanted to do up a cortina. Will not happen now due to my health conditions thou.

[@danielbyrne9686]

Sounds like it has an air leak. Check the purge hose from the bottom of the throttle body, has probably fallen off at one end. It could be the cause of the running rough and check engine light on.

[@LawnPotato]

those engines are pretty known for valley gaskets going too

[@FuManchu5ltr]

VY. Yeah what ever. When are you going to be doing a Camry build because I got a crocheted tissue box cover just waiting to be couriered over for a back parcel shelf mod. Installing one makes it go an extra 20kmh slower in the right lane.

[@TorqHub]

Stop it, you're turning me on 😅

[@T.S.T2014]

This will be good !

[@SLE253]

🔥 this content is awesome

[@davidt3196]

I reckon show us how cheap you can turbo it, make decent reliable power and use it as a shop ute/ cruiser. $Free.99 is always too hard to pass up Or 2K Barra?

[@eckzel2761]

when were barras 2k XD

[@samcarthew2599]

Keep it simple clean it up do some panel & paint to get some content use it for a shop ute then sell it off to fund the vr & vh builds

[@commygaming]

That’s sick ‼️

[@RhysK94]

Turbo Eco 100%

[@cjm2254]

Budget build l67 top end swap! Apparently 12 second passes? Watched all of super-mang on street machine karnage👍

[@lukeberne2362]

Go side mount on the 3.8. fresh bearings, ring gaps, springs and fuel system and maybe diff gears

[@beauchamp1763]

Well given the 5ltr parts I reckon that maybe an option, either way I'll be watching!! 🇭🇲👍

[@raelock8145]

Big single turbo ls parts runner with the torqhub logo up the side

[@Dutchy695]

VY is the last tough simple to fix reliable Holden built for the outback conditions.

[@TorqHub]

They're a good car for sure!

[@chrisward2115]

Do stroker crank build on a 5.0 holden. That'd make great content.

[@lsx4276]

Cranky NA LS, Turbo 400 and use it as a skidder/ party ute.

[@vncalais304]

Full el cheapo build series, Beef up the auto or manual conversion,swap the diff out and go a china turbo maybe some e85 and try run quicker numbers then the supermang vn, love watching cheap budget builds with good results

[@messiahmoin8257]

Go an rb30 turbo will be fun

[@kennethsmith3260]

I love em so you could always just give it to me. I'm actually trying to find a decent VY ute..

[@badstimpy]

Remote China turbo - in the rear tub in a fake toolbox ! Feed inlet pipe through air box for a full stealth Ute 😍

[@toyotafj4579]

It'd be cool to see if you can forcefully get a 304 crammed into it with the vy gear working, as i've always wondered that especially with the ve's too.

[@cabline1193]

Illegal though can’t have an engine that’s older than the car

[@toyotafj4579]

@@cabline1193 that's assuming you're not using a brand new stamped block.

[@TorqHub]

It's also assuming everyone follows regulations or bothers with engineering 😬 🤣

[@RossReviewsau]

Sweet Content Boy! 🤙 Gotta love a free ute!

[@TorqHub]

Thankyou fella! 💪🏻 $0 is definitely a great price!

[@jakewilson3025]

I've got a vs s2 Calais, mine has a factory l67 in it ,it's a matching numbers car , something different

[@GavwasInn]

Clean it up, fix the dents and keep it stock! Someone will buy it. These cars are becoming classics and the more that are modded, the less original unmolested versions there will be on the roads. My humble opinion..

[@JFWGarage]

Boost the v6 to it dies, than 5L maybe a Barra to piss off some ppl 😂

[@markgriffin4888]

Any ute for free, is the right price. That ute has less cobwebs than my 2017 ssv redline ute YOU can always give it to me. That would make # 3 Holden + a' 39 Ford ute. Can never have too many vehicles 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TorqHub]

He who dies with most toys, wins! Lol

[@markgriffin4888]

@@TorqHub -- yep , cars are cheaper than women!!!😆😆😆

[@607CHA]

Ecotec still better than a alloytec. Should stock engine with headstuds turbo and methanol.

[@pov4278]

Tidy it up and rear mount turbo the v6 boys 👌 sleeper spec

[@paulfisher1730]

Hey boys, what about front to back fix all mechanical and paint work then throw a blower on it get it mint and like someone said before maybe do a giveaway with it? Buy a T-shirt to enter?

[@TorqHub]

Can't do vehicle as a prize under WA gaming law unless it's a brand new, veteran, or vintage vehicle with certified valuation certificate 👎

[@paulfisher1730]

@@TorqHub well that does that idea lol

[@MrFathead]

Vy vz are my favorite holdens.

[@brendanwilson8977]

VZ v6's are garbage 😂 And the vy V6 isn't far behind it. Piss poor effort from Holden.

[@daledenton9246]

Imagine if you’re drinking a sixpack of beer or even a carton. 😂👌🏼

[@Youzx-rj8tq]

Ecotec just get new coils leads and spark plus shell run fine 🤣🤣

[@lachlanhum5092]

Turbo it, could do some mad fab LS is overdone, the factory supercharger is more limiting in power.

[@quaide3847]

Turbo it. Keep the ecotec

[@LOUVEGAS]

Hey boys why don’t you just turn it into a supercharger V6

[@Garage-built933]

Rb30 would be sick and a bit different because you already have 2 5.0L

[@RBFR01]

100% needs a v8

[@karlproctor5291]

The FREE Y!

[@HoldenSS5Lab]

2J there’s no such thing as “on a budget” when it comes to cars hahahh

[@QuicksilverJono]

I reckon turbo till it blows then a 5l swap if its lucky haha

[@samschmidt8908]

definitely turbo the v6

[@joshgraham6473]

L98, cam, carby methanol, turbo 400, skid car

[@LRogan520]

Nice find, can't fault that, at that price .

[@DialaChich]

Put an Rb30 in it, sneakily want to chuck one in my vs Calais, would love to see it done. Won’t be road legal but that doesn’t stop anyone does it?

[@TorqHub]

Had an RB25/30 in a VR ute before and it was AWESOME! One that should have kept for sure 😰

[@stevenbullock3228]

L67 top

[@Adelaidecarscene]

Fabricate a turbo kit

[@thomas-wi6lq]

do something with the ecotec......beating a v8 in a v6 is more fun, would love to see someone build one on a budget

[@mathewsutton6493]

5ltr swap it with a supercharger as you already have a turbo 5ltr. Build it out I reckon

[@TorqHub]

Got a manual supercharged 5ltr aswell, lol!

[@mathewsutton6493]

@@TorqHub gawd damn can you make a video On it please ?

[@TorqHub]

There is a video on our channel Mathew. It's the panther mica VS ute, [PSI 304]

[@LawnPotato]

Speak to Dane at Corn Fed Boost and go ecojet, a turbo will wake it up a bit, but its still just a V6.

[@ozzylambo8793]

Was not expecting it to drive home bravo. 2k Barra. Would say ls turbo but to expensive these days.

[@TorqHub]

To be honest, we didn't think it would make it all the way home either 🤣

[@dalestenhouse2757]

Can you come with big Mac

[@rogerveal1336]

Turbo as engine will last. Only one other build done on KZbin that I know of.

[@TorqHub]

Cornfed boost, RK Garage, and Winginit Mototsports all have turbo eco builds. Nugget Garage had one previously also. There's probably a few others out there

[@liamblackley4819]

L67 will be good don't see them in utes that often

[@jaydeemichael4732]

How much i’ve been looking for them for awhile

[@micko_]

I was under the impression that u could only go same year or higher engine conversion not backwards

[@TorqHub]

I mean, if we're talking about legalities... 🙄 😅

[@micko_]

@@TorqHub copy that nuff said

[@Hardfunkingcandy]

Barra the world. Cheap barra with an eBay snail and send it.

[@nathanarnold2528]

Do a supercharged or turbo 3.6L Lfx swap?

[@rockygoodfellow77]

There is plenty of money and interest these days for older Holdens in original condition. Sure you can turbo it, V8 it or even Vortech supercharge it (my preference if the current donk is upto it), ....or you can clean it up to close to as possible for its first year on the road. There are plenty of clapped out 20 year old Commodores out there. Finding an original one is a bit more difficult. They are only original once. I bought a 95 VS Executive 5.0 manual 2 years ago. I've spent time and $ bringing it back mechanically to as roadworthy as it was in 95. Could have bombed it out, but I'm glad it's all original. My 81 year old Dad in Brissy has a VX Berlina, still original. Dudes last after it for that reason. You guys do a great job modding cars. What about restoration just for something different?

[@TorqHub]

I can appreciate the sentiment in your comment, but we're not spending $20k restoring a VY V6 ute 🤣 A factory restoration is only worth it for something limited build IMO. The VH SL/E will have a 'factory improved' nut and bolt resto.

[@rockygoodfellow77]

@@TorqHub sure, I didn't mean a full rotisserie nut and bolt job. More along the lines of service the drive train, new shocks, bushes, brakes and tyres, clean out the interior, knock the dents out and give her a polish. Could be done for @$3k or so.

[@TorqHub]

@@rockygoodfellow77 no chance of getting it done on that budget unfortunately. You'd need new front bumper, passenger guard, rear bumperette, fuel flap, seats, full closed door respray... and that's just the minimum for cosmetics.

[@jacksonkanoa7799]

13b rotary with a bitta boost

[@Jordys.55]

I got my project vy berlina for 650 same colour keen as to get it running

[@TorqHub]

Good pickup Jordy! What's the plan?

[@Jordys.55]

@@TorqHub cheers! When i get it running ill keep it as a weekender, would love to take it to track days! Just a fun car i can thrash around without too much worry about destroying it

[@shanemclachlan421]

So lucky

[@tommclean9995]

Could always jump on the bandwagon and chuck in a barra?

[@michaelshaw6861]

I'm thinking a 7.3L GODZILLA!!! Now that would be something different . 👍Mike

[@kirky8851]

Feed that 3800 all the sniff it can handle. That’s the content the people want

[@honestpat7789]

Lift kit and 4x4 conversion The mang goes alright off road 🤡

[@matthewshaw8108]

PLEASE tell me where you got that foam attachment for the gerni

[@TorqHub]

Bowden's Own snow foam cannon mate. Should be able to get it at your local Repco/Auto One etc, or on the Bowden's Own website.

[@matthewshaw8108]

@@TorqHub thanks boss

[@joshuamulder5439]

Lower it, get a hardlid for it, clean it up and surely L67 top swap it

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

Turbo it and lock the diff if it blows ls swap it

[@nunobatista5546]

Bruh, stick a 4 cylinder in it with a milo tin exhaust and full racing stickers to complete the package.

[@TorqHub]

🤣🤣🤣

[@79series]

Are there type ecus interchangeable with the vs ecotec

[@TorqHub]

If you had wiring loom and ECU, yes. You may also be able to make a patch loom to go from VS plugs to VY

[@oldtimerbloke]

Do a 383 stroker turbo 400 250 shot of nitrous and send it 🤣🤣

[@TorqHub]

I feel like we have a similar build to that already 😅 lol

[@beauchamp1763]

I can see an ls1 and a t400 Frankenstein build

[@BarraGutheWorld]

Rebuild the ecotec and turbo it and make 500hp or 5.0 or ls1

[@HazeyAuto]

Find a crashed Cross8 or Adventra and swap the driveline out of it. AWD grip monster for the drags or circuit.

[@TorqHub]

Unfortunately even if we could find one for cheap enough for us to want to buy, it wouldn't be much of a monster mate. Those transfer cases are very fragile. And there's 110% no room in this budget for billet internals lol

[@jacktaylor2395]

ls1 supercharged surely

[@trentcoleman1290]

Rb30 turbo budget build

[@AussieRevhead]

Barra conversion would be better na Barra later on turbo it.

[@89stepheng]

EBay single turbo kit

[@xdub101]

Barra or push it in the ocean

[@jacobsimpson8814]

RB30 turbo

[@weirdguy187]

If its a sacrifice to the gods of send Turbo/boost and pray it lives Parts bin 5L for mk2

[@ArchimedeanEye]

Needs chev badges and would be sick

[@mayhemracing7579]

Blown V8 burnout car