Yeh mo - never a good thing to see. One benefit is I got to the bottom of what was actually in the motor including cam specs and pistons because the builder kept it all hush - turns out I was only rolling 7:1 comp could have fired a **** ton more boost at it without this o-ring issue. Really excited about this LS build I've got the T56 now should be able to build it cheaper all up than my RB build but make similar HP and best of all stock(ish) and all the benefits that come from that If all goes well I'm thinking about doing a few more conversions in my spare time now that my shed it all set up nicely - see what happens. Purchase list to date: LS3 E-rod kit Engine Tuff mounts Gearbox cross member and tuffmount T56 used with Tex "z" clutch - anyone know if these are any good for my application? VR V8 K-Frame Still to get: Pacemaker extractors and engine mounts (just in case tuff don't fit or paceys are better - want to know once and for all for myself) LS1 Holden style front sump and baffle/trapdoor kit Serpentine belt and acc kit Starter conversion - Still not sure between Malwood, CAE or Castlemaine kit Fuel setup - Going to go undercar surge again and potentially returnless setup Exhaust Oil cooler kit Catch can Gauge dash setup Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

ur gona need a s3 hydraulic manual pedal box setup to ai?

yep still looking at options because I'm going to run the fly-by-wire pedal that comes with the crate motor

don't malwood make a pedal box with under dash master setup for the convo, or mite be wilwood

fk running the fly by wire, just get a cable 4 bolt 92mm fast im using a vl pedal box and master, and got a malwood t56 remote bleeder. the z clutch i have heard ok things about, but I wouldnt go anything but a NPC, I have a twin plate NPC organic clutch quiet pricey little things but feel awesome without having to ride the **** out of it and can handle the power/torque I would go malwood with most of it as their products seem to be a bit better in quality and should fit alot better. Have fun with the conversion any questions shoot me a message, Ive done it all

Thanks mate defo running the fly by wire its all there to use good enough for ve gts/corvette - good enough for vl lol. I'm looking at getting a QuickTime bellhousing seems some of these clutches have a nasty habit of grenading and doing some serious damage to engine bays and potentially legs! I need a clutch that is good on street, can take circuit abuse and the odd 2-step drag launch. I'm not sure how engineering friendly the underdash pedals are mo thought they were for boosterless brake setups? Cheers fellas.

I've had nothing but trouble with TUFF Mounts... i mean they are great mounts if you want to get a custom sump and pipes...

Is that in your Torana Dan? I'll have both to choose from so it shouldn't be a drama.

Not far to go now fellas, waiting on a clutch and some time off around July and this thing should be up and firing. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

good news. CT (especially the WA section) is pretty dead. need this and fmx's car to reinvent the excitement...

Nice build mate, what does the B in RB30DEBT stand for?

What's happening with yours now Jack? I haven't been on here much in the last yr or so but I'm super keen to get this Calais out of my shed under it's own steam for a change! For those playing at home this is the clutch I've decided on after much deliberation Linky (http://www.monsterclutches.com/shop/index.php/gm/twinandtripledisc/monster-clutch-level-1-triple-gto-package.html). Not knowing anything about clutch selection coming into this I'm hoping I've got something that can take a beating without giving up traffic manners. Time will tell I guess! MUS - the "B" stand for broke :P - well more specifically RB30...DEBT aka loan, defecit, mortgage etc Not sure whether to keep rocking the plates once the LS3 is in or keep them at the DPI forever haha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Bahahahaha! I didnt even think of that lol.

Is it true this car is too manly for Oliver to even look at?

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeti [View Post] Is it true this car is too manly for Oliver to even look at? I heard when they drove it back from east chris had to put plastic seat covers on the seats because he was constantly wetting himself. I'll update my thread in a little bit Chris. All is normal, waiting until the weather clears before I have another attempt at an 11 (see how much it costs me this time...)

***kk thats a cheap triple plate clutch, if its good ill get one next time so keen to see. im running a SPEC twin plate clutch in the ve maloo pushing 500 and it holds good, blew a box however a few months back.. coulda been my driving however.. lol hanging to see this up and running chrissoo

updatesss

hey man haven't gone too hard at it lately been distracted 4wding motor is pretty much in just waiting for gearbox crossmember to come back as it didn't quite fit Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Looking good mate, Im interested to see how you go about running a ls3 into a early girl, Ive now done ls1 and ls2 but using 24x reluctor wheel and gen 3 computer/harness. How long till shes running? is the ls3 standard?

this might be of use. http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...3#.Uj6_rIZmj0s (http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LPE&Product_Code=L460065397&Category_Code=C163#.Uj6_rIZmj0s)