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Jack's LS1 Calais Wagon build thread

Started by VLWAGONIT · 29 Dec 2012 · 123 replies

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VLWAGONITArchived member
Updates: (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/20161228_191216_zpstsntceyz.jpg.html) Snapped the shifter at the drags and had to race home and weld it back together so I could keep racing that night.... ( still haven't fixed it properly) (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/Snapchat-4971929179259423496_zpsvuxmwfwu.jpg.html) Briefly ran around on VR Acclaim hubcaps (have since sold them) (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/20170508_114234_zpsqnoq1np8.jpg.html) Bought a 105 series Landcruiser because FIFO. (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/vlwagonit/media/20161224_114540_zps4juc9j5r.jpg.html) Have started putting together a turbo setup for the LS cheers Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SIrollerArchived member
turbo! nice ! will be a menace in the VL chassis
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12maneymArchived member
did you use castlemaine stuff for the conversion.im thinking of putting an ls in my a9y? did you space your k frame? cheers
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VLWAGONITArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 12maneym [View Post] did you use castlemaine stuff for the conversion.im thinking of putting an ls in my a9y? did you space your k frame? cheers Used Pacemaker engine mounts, gearbox cross member and headers, used the Castlemaine starter conversion. Other than a tight fit, everything still works well after 2 years in the car
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