Wondering if there's a thread on an rb30 to ls1 conversion or; how similar is it to the efi 304 conversion thread? Just looking into rb30et/ls1 conversions and want to weigh up overall costs. As well as power output. And what gear as in which box etc to use. I'm fully farmiliar with the turbo conversion but only just starting to look into the v8's. Budget is around 10k. A little more if needed

im doing this conversion atm, so far just waiting on my parts to all arrive from PUNISH of ct!! my price list so far is motor n box $2000 conversion parts $2600 ( engine mounts, g/box mount, extractors, wiring loom with VATS disabled comp, radiator, starter relocation kit + a few other lil bits n pieces ) my parts are to suit a v8 k-frame but crs have the parts to suit the rb30 k-frame, engine mounts, starter relocation + g/box mount is about $1900 delivered ---------- Post added 07-03-11 at 11:49 ---------- http://www.rodshop.com.au/holden/vl.htm

how i would loooooooooove to put a LS1 in my car im worried its too much work and was just going to 5L it with a t56 gearbox... dont tempt me! A technical article/write up would be sweet as i havnt read much about it... anyone offer me any help as for a manual setup? talking clutch lines, tranmission tunnels clearance issues, clutch pedals? (VL6 hytdralic one suitable? etcccc) tailshatfs?? im sure there will be hundreds of little issues along the way... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

^^ I wouldn't doubt that. There's always little things missing. However I just got offered a 180 rwkw rb30 for 2 and a bit grand off a mate so can't pass that up. Cheers for the help. All the best guys. Hope it works Out as the ls1 should be a pretty good match. It should be putting out 200 odd rwkw shouldn't it?

My ls1 conversion cost a little more than 10 g I think, tailshaft was a Vl v8 shortened and the Vl clutch master needed to be denoted so it pushed more fluid

Im just about to fit my motor and also turbo it... I will be putting up picks and a complete step process in my thread i already have... The setup of putting the ls1 in isnt as costly as you think if you are doing alot of it your self.... Are you wanting it to be n/a or turbo? http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=222160

done my mates vs for 7k. didnt use any off the bull**** off the shelf conversion bits cos there is no need Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

if thats including motor and box thats cheap? im not doing this into a vl no more, im putting it into my vn ss, im just waiting on a convertor to be made and just have to switch the starter to the other side then its all ready to go in.. il take photos and wat not through out the process

yeah 7k inc motor and box. btw, we still used the starter in its factory location, just using a different starter that fits Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

What starter did you use? Did you retain power steering?

Best conversion money can buy. My LS1 turbo'd VL made 662hp on 12psi through the 2spd glide. Stock motor, valve springs and comp cam. Don't know about you, but beats any build RB motor. My 2c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j2rLCO58MA

Quote: Originally Posted by InsaneVL [View Post] What starter did you use? Did you retain power steering? its an MSD unit, you can move the solinoid around to clear, ill chase the part number down. my mate put a manual rack in cos he doesnt wanna repeatly replace power steering pumps because of how he uses the car... loves limiter if 4th gear ---------- Post added 30-03-11 at 19:08 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by CLNGMH [View Post] Best conversion money can buy. My LS1 turbo'd VL made 662hp on 12psi through the 2spd glide. Stock motor, valve springs and comp cam. Don't know about you, but beats any build RB motor. My 2c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j2rLCO58MA they make some serious power, no question. shame is they dont sound like a real v8. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

What needs to be done on the wiring side of things guys? I know there is a guy on Ebay who does the harness's his name is Killalux or something like that for about $450 So apart from the modified harness and the ECU for the LS1 is there anything else needed i.e. getting the dash to all work?

Good luck getting the dash to work. You will need an aux output, I'm using a V8 dash but running a V500 ECU so mine works, warning lights, oil pressure works and voltage, coolant want work, different sender. It's not as easy as just typing this post but well worth the effort. DA HOON, mate trust me it sounds better than a N.A V8 when it's on boost. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LruY8acmJ80

Yeah been considering just buying new gauges instead of trying to get the old dash to work.

Quote: Originally Posted by CLNGMH [View Post] Best conversion money can buy. My LS1 turbo'd VL made 662hp on 12psi through the 2spd glide. Stock motor, valve springs and comp cam. Don't know about you, but beats any build RB motor. My 2c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j2rLCO58MA Yeah thats big power but what did she make on the 98 tune? I wish i just stuck a stock l98 in there until it let go then built a motor..... Proble would have had the thing up and running by now....

Pulp, kirt you know I hate that fuel, why use it when its only going to shorten the life of the motor. But to answer your question, struggles to make 440hp on 8psi due to heat and pinging (hi-comp) Plus pulp fuel is boring, E85 not only preforms, its smells good for the ladies. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yeh boyz, ls1's into vls is where its at. got one goin into my project car soon once its painted. will update my thread page when its around to that stage, still finishing off a few EPIC body mods i wanted to do. Going fairly stock ls1 for starters - wanted to go ITBS but cant be engineered so. Wana be able to role past dem coppas an it be untouchable also good that when stock, there quite economical as well. YEH BOYZ Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Yeah im in the same situation, want it all blue plated in QLD without any dramas. I really want to put a huffer on it but the book says it cant be done (weight:cubic inches when forced is too much in QLD) so will just go for a nice cam instead.

Quote: Originally Posted by Adam007 [View Post] Yeah im in the same situation, want it all blue plated in QLD without any dramas. I really want to put a huffer on it but the book says it cant be done (weight:cubic inches when forced is too much in QLD) so will just go for a nice cam instead. Umm no mine is mod plated with turbo, glide and LS1, even my fuel system is ticked off. It pays to know the right person when getting ticked, I use Randal a local legend in mod plates here in brisbane. However an LS1-2-3 in a VL with cam/springs will still be better than a built RB, in my opinion. ---------- Post added 01-04-11 at 15:27 ---------- Forgot to mention, My setup, the engine in, turbo and all is still 60kg lighter than a RB30t with manual/auto box. So not only is the conversion easy to make power, but heaps lighter also