13 replies to this topic

[KRB 88]

Does any one know if there is after market alloy or Chrome rocker covers available for the comodore v6 engine, We want to tidy up the appearance of my v6 before it goes into the torana...

[DECEIT]

Just pull it off yourself and get that guy to chrome it for you. Or if you have a bench grinder, change the grinder wheel to a buffer wheel and polish it that way.

Edited by DECEIT, 22 July 2006 - 11:12 AM.

[VT-565]

cheeky88, on Jul 22 2006, 10:47 AM, said:

Does any one know if there is after market alloy or Chrome rocker covers available for the comodore v6 engine, We want to tidy up the appearance of my v6 before it goes into the torana...

Hey cheeky,
i gather the V6 you have is the non-ecotec engine, if this is the case, Kilkenny Castings do a finned polished alloy set of rocker covers.....
I saw a set at Supercheap here the other day, i am not sure if they stock them everywhere...if you have trouble sourcing a set, PM me and we'll work something out with the set here.....
Cheers

[KRB 88]

DECEIT, on Jul 22 2006, 11:03 AM, said:

Just pull it off yourself and get that guy to chrome it for you. Or if you have a bench grinder, change the grinder wheel to a buffer wheel and polish it that way.

They'r not alloy or steel they'r plastic or fiberglass i think

v6maniac, on Jul 22 2006, 03:31 PM, said:

Hey cheeky,
i gather the V6 you have is the non-ecotec engine, if this is the case, Kilkenny Castings do a finned polished alloy set of rocker covers.....
I saw a set at Supercheap here the other day, i am not sure if they stock them everywhere...if you have trouble sourcing a set, PM me and we'll work something out with the set here.....
Cheers

Cheers mate....we'l try there, if have any problems i'll be sure to PM you

[KRB 88]

Found them... $200 thanks for the help mate

[lxtorrie]

I found that if u need a few little bits chromed, take them to a plumbing/harware place. I had my door handles done for $3- each cuz they sent them away with a few kitchen taps and what not.

[KRB 88]

Thats a pretty good idea... We usualy save up all the bits n pieces n send them to a relative in Melbourne to get chromed...

[VT-565]

cheeky88, on Jul 23 2006, 05:26 PM, said:

Found them... $200 thanks for the help mate

Not a drama....i didnt actually pull these out of the box...are they any good?

[KRB 88]

Havnt got them yet...We just went and had a look...lol But thats where we're defently getting them from... Will let you know, But the ones they had on display were pretty good, and what we had in mind

[KRB 88]

ANOTHER Q.

Can anyone tell me which model v6 comodore came out with the tubular type exhaust manifolds not the cast iron ones??

Does anyone have any? Because apparently I cant fit comodore after market extracters because of the steering...

[VT-565]

cheeky88, on Jul 25 2006, 06:45 PM, said:

ANOTHER Q.
Can anyone tell me which model v6 comodore came out with the tubular type exhaust manifolds not the cast iron ones??
Does anyone have any? Because apparently I cant fit comodore after market extracters because of the steering...

Hi cheeky,
I am not 100% sure if any models came out with a tubular header.....i'm interested to know myself.....
But just a thought, have you spoken to Castlemaine Auto Electrics and Exhaust? they may do a header to suit your application.....or maybe do a google for v6 conversions.....just some ideas

[turbo]

vn wagons came out factory with a tubular type exaust header

Otherwise you will be able to get a set of extractors made by a local exaust shop there not usually that expensive

cameron

[lxtorrie]

I had my set of custom extractors made up by the guy at willows, fast fit mufflers i think. He did a really good job and doenst appear to be as busy as other places. Rang before hand and Just rocked up with the torrie on a car trailor, he did them all up and had them ceramic coated for no extra cost. All up i think it was around $500 for extractors, pipe and flange installed.

[KRB 88]

Thanks for all the options guys.... We found a set of vn tubular ones for $50 (mates rates) I'll be sure to post up if I have any other Qs