Very Cheap Race Car build Episode 3, Buick V6 Engine Build KCK Racing Australia

Episode 3, Freshening up the Buick V6 and finding out how bad it really is inside. Rebuilding the 3.8L ECOTEC V6 and what we found. Can a Holden Commodore VY V6 Auto be turned into the ultimate cheap track car? How to build a track car? and what's involved in getting a car track ready and what needs to be improved. Stripping the Holden Commodore ready for a Roll Cage and everything else that will get this car on-track.
Donor Car $200
Rollcage $1550
Engine Build $940 Including Piston Rings, Bearings, Gasket set, Timing Chain upgrade, Valve springs, LH engine mount, consumables and coilpacks.
Total $2690
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[@johnpro2847]

I have LPG factory fitted GM 3.8 litre. in my Holden VT. Car bought new in 1998.Now got 300,000km's and runs very well.The LPG does not carbon up like fuel.I have no overheating issues.
Downside Is LPG is now not nearly as cheap as it was compared to fuel

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching! I bet your oil even comes out clean on a service! much, much less carbon in the combustion process.

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

I have a 5litre vn motor in my hz. Would love to downsize to this little beauty. Just for daily driver reliability and fuel economy.
Thanks for the video.

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@tacticalcentral3856]

I have a VN V6 - Would gladly swap it for your VN 5 Litre

[@79series]

Good video mate.

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamsmoisescastromonagr7922]

Hello, could you tell me what model the oil tray you put on it is? Thank you 👍. Excellent video

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching! It is the factory oil tray to fit into that car.

[@williamsmoisescastromonagr7922]

@@KCKLubricants Thanks for answering!. What model of car was that engine because I have seen models with the tray without a belly?

[@williamsmoisescastromonagr7922]

@@KCKLubricants I'm putting together a project and I would like to use one with that belly facing the radiator

[@KCKLubricants]

VY Holden Commodore, i hope that helps! @@williamsmoisescastromonagr7922

[@KazpaRulez]

what paint did you use on the inlet manifold?

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watchin, its 2k white. 2 reasons, it looked really crappy and the white will hopefully reflect some of the heat under the bonnet.

[@whaddayawant2197]

Is it true that in Australia the 3.8 came with a propane/ natural gas option?

[@the486man9]

Yes but it was shit and heads warped for days

[@whaddayawant2197]

@@the486man9
By the Era of that engine it should have been the stage 3 3.8L? That was around at that time in north America.. highly valued and highly dependable engine. Go figure.

[@Gerardus1970]

Yes.

[@Gerardus1970]

Cast iron warped? Yeah, nah. @@the486man9

[@johnpro2847]

I have LPG factory fitted GM 3.8 litre. in my Holden VT. Car bought new in 1998.Now got 300,000km's and runs very well.The LPG does not carbon up like fuel.I have no overheating issues.
Downside Is LPG is now not nearly as cheap as it was compared to fuel

[@cpzmelbs]

Hey mate where can i find your engine oil in Melbourne looking to make the switch in the VY. The 3.8 is coming up to 250k
Cheers

[@KCKLubricants]

check out kcklubricants.com/ everything is there!

[@colvardy8691]

Are all ecotec 3.8 roller lifters, or early ones flat tappet ?

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching, Excellent question but to be honest we are not sure, we have only seen rollers in these.

[@Gerardus1970]

It's the later Holden Ecotec version of the Buick 3800.

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching

[@leoprior3437]

GM = Buick GM= Holden

[@Gerardus1970]

Ecotec V6 was designed by GM/H Australia @@leoprior3437

[@micksmith3021]

Would like to see a mild performance build from a professional like your self's. Eg hot cam 9.5:1 or 10:1 compression ratio mild head and good inlet manifold port job. Decent ecu ECT ECT rest of the good bits
No one seems to be doing them..
I'm building a vs Ecotec rally car.
Some information from a professional engine michinechest/ builder would be appreciated ..

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching and absolutely understand what you are after, we will see what we can find for you in the future

[@mickevan9442]

Would you have an idea on hp at wheels out of worked 3.8 manual with cam heads exhaust and haltec foe tuning ?

[@Shadow2e12]

Where did you get that intake manifold?

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching, Thats the standard intake for this model

[@MeaHeaR]

Its nott MûřŘíĶâŃ butt an Arse-traylian Adept-Âtióń

[@alexmejia1371]

@@KCKLubricantsI don’t mean to bug you man but here in the americas we don’t have those intake manifolds. Do you think I could buy one off you?

[@craighall5564]

it's NOT a Buick ITS AN ECOTEC. Buick motors they were in VN, VP and VR Commodores then VS went to ECOTEC Through to VY Commodore Like if you Agree

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@lmaojay8673]

That’s a 3.8 ecotec

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@MK-pu8hl]

Balance shaft gear - off😊

[@KCKLubricants]

😁 well spotted!

[@dillanthomas-seiler9067]

Ain't no Buick, it's a Ecotec

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@brendanskein9863]

Eco jet

[@commo0361]

That a eco

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThePolomanking]

That's a buick engine

[@KCKLubricants]

Thanks for watching!

[@dillanthomas-seiler9067]

It's not do the research buddy

[@zibafairchild6185]

@@dillanthomas-seiler9067 It clearly states on the motor 3800 2