Hey guys, I'm new here!
I am writing this aware that some people don't like this sort of thing,

I have a 1970, 1600 done up like a gt (kind of) I also have a vp commodore wreck with lots of goodies! And I want to know has anyone done OR looked into the buick 3800 v6 conversion?

I have spent an extra lot of time going down the turbo efi kent x/flow road over the past few years, and made a lot of headway but have had a recent realisation that I'm just going to end up with a few broken engines and a broken heart and be no better off so for now I am no longer interested.

I intend to use the 3800 engine, the t5 manual, a modified BW m78 diff and hopefully vp brakes and any other bits and pieces as I go.

Just curious to see what some one else may have learned already

regards
Blake

A xflow is never going to exhilarate in a heavy shell such as the Capri. You need torque which the 3.8 will provide. 
But it's Australia where Holden and Ford will always be rivals so expect some criticism. If that doesn't faze you, go for it. 
 

V6 conversions at Moree use to do a kit years ago but as Whooligan said to even mention the subject brings criticism

Chubs, nothing wrong with upgrading to more modern drivelines. shame we have such brand specific ideas. If a commodore v6 is what you have and can afford, go for it, on a different note ive seen a datsun 1200 ute with a twin turbo toyota v6 which would be lighter. To me, i can appreciate any v6 capri, std, triple webered or retro engined. Di try to engineer it as a nice workable compromise that can be reversed back to original and you will keep both purists and retro users onside. This will also help your resale if you do change plans down the track.

whooligan
I disagree with Ratta regarding the Capri's "heavy shell", its not much heavier than an Escort, just a little stretched and better balanced in my opinion. The longer wheel base allows it to handle more power without getting too twitchy (which ive found with hot motors Ive had in the past.)
The kent is what it is and probably should never made it into a Capri in the first place, but alas it did.

"Heavy shell" as in "too heavy for a crossflow"
That's all that was meant ;)

I understand and kind of expect such criticism I used to be one of these purist types I feel like if I don't like the type attention I Receive ill just leave the bonnet down and let the numbers and the mystery do the talking so the dudes in morree might be a good place to start,

I want to do it because its a bit different and will go like a shower of sh!t as a standard commo goes not to bad and at half the weight!

Isn't the Buick V6 a 90 degree engine?  If so, it will be a bit wider than your usual 60 degree V6.  Better check it will fit without any drama.

I know a bloke that did it, his names James Forge and lives in Qld, he would happily share his experiences, someone here might know his e-mail

90 degree should be fine people put clevos in them

I thought Jim was still in Canberra/Queanbeyan, but may be wrong. I have an old Yahoo email address that may still work: Jim5_0@yahoo.com.au