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LS1 conversion thread?

Started by aaron09_ · 6 Mar 2011 · 402 replies

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STATUSArchived member
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ITG-05ZArchived member
thats a work of art man nice build........
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STATUSArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by boostin01 [View Post] status, did u think about using ve casties instead of making ur own? what turbos are u running? Yeah tried all the different types and no dice, i wanted the turbos to sit in a certain spot and could not make it happen. The up and over 4 into ones (stainless works) were close though.
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DA HOONArchived member
really nice setup man :-)
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LANKS_87Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by PRO30L [View Post] I have sourced a t56, but it doesn't have a manual loom. Some one told me that I won't need it anyway......that's wrong right aye??? Also how do go about changing electronic to manual speedo's? Do you all fork out the 900 bucks for a rodshop converter? Can I use my manual cable and mod it of I don't want to use hydraulic? thanks. There isn't that much wiring in the loom so if it were expensive i wouldn't bother buying it just make your own (I had a complete VY SS so it wasn't a problem i encountered) Don't buy the rodshop converter! if it is anything like their other products it'll be very poorly made, I made a new instrument cluster.
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boostin01Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by STATUS [View Post] Yeah tried all the different types and no dice, i wanted the turbos to sit in a certain spot and could not make it happen. The up and over 4 into ones (stainless works) were close though. ahok, how much did they bill you for just the manifolds? OBX in the US makes a reasonably priced 4into1 stainless set, they appear to come a fair way forward though.
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PRO30LArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by LANKS_87 [View Post] There isn't that much wiring in the loom so if it were expensive i wouldn't bother buying it just make your own (I had a complete VY SS so it wasn't a problem i encountered) Don't buy the rodshop converter! if it is anything like their other products it'll be very poorly made, I made a new instrument cluster. Thanks for the info! will try and sort out making my own harness I think. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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OKMYGOArchived member
iam running my reg at the back and running a single -8 feed to the std rail. was going to run 6 cly lines but thay come in to bay very messy, ive moved my rack over and iam useing the std starter.so things get a bit tight on that side.
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RB-GEMArchived member
Are vl lines any bigger than VH fuel lines ? Would it be ok to use the standard lines with an 044 pump , even if I wanna do a h/c combo later on ?
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InsaneVLArchived member
VL Lines are 5/16". I replaced mine with 3/8" throughout (-6).
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gre0005Archived member
trying to start a group on fb on this topic feel free to add http://www.facebook.com/groups/531793363539450/ not sure if i am allowed to do this on here but feel free to delete if that is the case thanks
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DA HOONArchived member
http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=268463 If anyones interested in here for ls1 :-). Going with another setup.
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3lturboArchived member
Is anyone using Tuff Mounts? Otherwise what are the best mounts to use in a vl that's getting a LS turbo conversion?
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DA HOONArchived member
i had tuff mounts. be ok for single turbo. just moved rack over man
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3lturboArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by DA HOON [View Post] i had tuff mounts. be ok for single turbo. just moved rack over man Cheers. What would be the strongest ones you'd recommend? It's a single turbo setup, but aiming for a bit of power. Also what relocation kit did you use Hoon?
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DA HOONArchived member
Stock starter location bud. Tuff mounts will be fine.
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holdenV8Archived member
stock starter location with power steering and stock rack mounting points?
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RB-GEMArchived member
I've used Vs Kframe , Vl manual rack , tuff mounts , Cae starter conversion .
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DA HOONArchived member
vn v8 k frame, 15mm rack push over and tuff mounts.
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jetgm6Archived member
What has everyone done for intake pipe? Does anyone make OTR to suit the early commodores with lsx set ups?
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