VehiCROSS V8 Conversion Kit

[VXorado]

(Anybody know how to move it to the "Major Build Thread" section?)

You would be the sole owner of the built thread . It's a good idea since you're continuing progress.

[H3_VX]

If a 5.3 from an H3/Colorado will fit but may be too much power for the stock tranny, what about the 3.7 from an H3/Colorado. the 3.7 makes 242hp and 242 ft lbs of torque.

[VXorado]

If a 5.3 from an H3/Colorado will fit but may be too much power for the stock tranny, what about the 3.7 from an H3/Colorado. the 3.7 makes 242hp and 242 ft lbs of torque.

Too much work for little reward. Additionally, I can just add some stickers and a wing to the VX to get 20-30 more HP.

Now swapping the H3 295 HP/317 Torque 5.3L & transmission & 4:1 transfer case. Now that's a lot of work for a great reward .

[sleveritt]

That H3 swap would be best to find a salvaged one and just transplant the VX body on top of everything else! (I had the same thought with a Chevy Duramax single cab short bed with the Duramax Diesel and Allison transmission!) Lots less work that way, though the frame rails may be right at the door sill.

[Ldub]

I can just add some stickers and a wing to the VX to get 20-30 more HP.

Ain't it the truth...

My tire trailer had ZERO, count em...0 HP...

After installation of the ultimate "ricer wing" & some stickers, my trailer is now up to nearly 34 HP...Thank You Billy May...

[VXorado]

Ain't it the truth...

My tire trailer had ZERO, count em...0 HP...

After installation of the ultimate "ricer wing" & some stickers, my trailer is now up to nearly 34 HP...Thank You Billy May...

That's what i'm talking about, that trailer should be able to push Suzy down the road.

What's the trailer for? Do you drive pavement on smaller tires?

[Ldub]

That's what i'm talking about, that trailer should be able to push Suzy down the road.

What's the trailer for? Do you drive pavement on smaller tires?

Well...sort of...
I trailer my "big boy tires" to Moab, cutting out almost 3k mi per year off the tread wear schedule of some tires that they ain't exactly givin' away...



Sorry 4 the T-J...

[H3_VX]

Too much work for little reward. Additionally, I can just add some stickers and a wing to the VX to get 20-30 more HP.

Now swapping the H3 295 HP/317 Torque 5.3L & transmission & 4:1 transfer case. Now that's a lot of work for a great reward .

I only recommended the 3.7 as an instant reliability improvement over any Isuzu engine. Plus a much cheaper option. I myself have no need for a 300hp engine (although it would be nice).

[VXorado]

Well...sort of...
I trailer my "big boy tires" to Moab, cutting out almost 3k mi per year off the tread wear schedule of some tires that they ain't exactly givin' away...

Sorry 4 the T-J...

Makes sense. Although it looks like you need a lift & some bigger tires on that trailer

+1 to the T-J

I only recommended the 3.7 as an instant reliability improvement over any Isuzu engine. Plus a much cheaper option. I myself have no need for a 300hp engine (although it would be nice).

True but other than some oil consumption, my 3.5L has been reliable (the engine will now blow up tomorrow)

Knock on wood.

[pbkid]

True but other than some oil consumption, my 3.5L has been reliable (the engine will now blow up tomorrow)

Knock on wood.

careful what you say amigo, there generally is no warning.

[VXorado]

careful what you say amigo, there generally is no warning.

Jack, it's a VX
not an Amigo