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LS1 conversion thread?

Started by aaron09_ · 6 Mar 2011 · 402 replies

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DA HOONArchived member
thats cos people dont do there research, they just accept a price from some bloke and see it as that. mine was $160. done the same day. bloke said it was piss easy.
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oskArchived member
^^^^ This guy knows what is going on
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Adam007Archived member
Or just take to it yourself. All the info has been posted here to do it.
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InsaneVLArchived member
Wiring = easy. Just do it yourself.
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DA HOONArchived member
rather pay someone then let my car burn down was my thoughts lol. i got rid of the efi now, gone carby instead. so easy to wire up and tune.
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CocopopzArchived member
Does anyone have a pic of the bolt hole that does not line up when using a t400? Are you able to drill and tap a hole in its place? I just want to know before i assemble the engine.
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PSI086Archived member
As in bellhousing bolt? It would be the centre top one. The chev-toyota box bellhousing I have here is the same. I've seen one with a lug welded to the top of the bellhousing for the extra bolt
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mrvkcalasArchived member
cocopopz i didnt bother drilling or using that hole in the bellhousing and its fine
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InsaneVLArchived member
I don't use that top bolt hole either. T400 on the back of the LS1. The other bolts hold the gearbox just fine.
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boostin01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Adam007 [View Post] Or just take to it yourself. All the info has been posted here to do it. what thread or post number? the only info DIY info i can find is all US based forums so i assume their looms are fair different, and local autoelecs charge more than ebay guys...i dont really feel confident choping up a $250 loom without a well written guide by someone who actually knows what theyre talking about. btw i havent really read every single post in this thread, suppose that would be a good place to start :P edit: just read the pdf files on post 196, looks like a nightmare, and this is coming from someone who has no probs getting their head around a vn v8 loom for example...but im far from an electronics engineer lol, is there something a bit more simpler besides paying someone? basically looking at a standalone type loom.
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Adam007Archived member
Thats all the info I was talking about mate yep.
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boostin01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Adam007 [View Post] Thats all the info I was talking about mate yep. cool, i think the problem with me seeing the diagram as a nightmare is the size of my laptop screen lol. ill print out a copy, then with the help of a bit of info from some other forums, i should be right. hopefully . thanks. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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InsaneVLArchived member
With enough $$, I might be persuaded to do other people's custom looms. I've done 2 now (Mate's VT with hidden wiring, and now my own). Connected a VL Body connector so it just plugs straight in. Some pics of my loom mid way.. lol.. takes a bit of sorting it all out but easy once you know what you need and what you dont. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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1340locoArchived member
Anyone have any turbo manifolds(single or twin) to suit vl ls series motor for sale? Long shot i know but thought id ask before going to get some made up. Im in adleaide but willing to pay for shipping if seller is willing to box up and send. Othe conversion parts also considered, has 6 cyl x-member atm.
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DA HOONArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by InsaneVL [View Post] With enough $$, I might be persuaded to do other people's custom looms. I've done 2 now (Mate's VT with hidden wiring, and now my own). Connected a VL Body connector so it just plugs straight in. Some pics of my loom mid way.. lol.. takes a bit of sorting it all out but easy once you know what you need and what you dont. glad i didnt have to go thru that! lol. nice work man Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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STATUSArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 1340loco [View Post] Anyone have any turbo manifolds(single or twin) to suit vl ls series motor for sale? Long shot i know but thought id ask before going to get some made up. Im in adleaide but willing to pay for shipping if seller is willing to box up and send. Othe conversion parts also considered, has 6 cyl x-member atm. the headers on our car are for sale.
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leb vltArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by STATUS [View Post] the headers on our car are for sale. More pics and details? Any body work needed to fit them? V8 or 6 kframe and wat mounts etc...
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DA HOONArchived member
just use ve 6l cast manifolds reverse, cut and v band them. **** paying for pipes.
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vltrb-0Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by STATUS [View Post] the headers on our car are for sale. have you managed to get around the fitting issues yet? if i can fit my **** in a rolla you must be able to sort the room out in yours
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leb vltArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by DA HOON [View Post] just use ve 6l cast manifolds reverse, cut and v band them. **** paying for pipes. they fit with no massaging needed?
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