23 replies to this topic

[grumpy xu1]

Probably the 308 or 304, but I'd like to do an ls conversion in a lc or lj. Even a little 4.8 litre, i just don't like the cast block as much as the aluminum, weight wise.

[madtoranajzedded]

If you got the coin go the jz .will blow the 308 into the weeds..go on...i know you want to..

[Ice]

Cheapest option would be LS1 those other combos are going to cost way more to get 500 hp thats the truth

[Rockoz]

I cant get ls1 engineered thats why i went 308 .

Engine must be under 3L to be able to add a supercharger or turbo

 

 

Find a different engineer.

Seems like the guy you are using is going by the guidelines.

You should be able to find someone that will allow as LS1, but there will be a heap of upgrades in other areas required for it to pass.

Thats what the engineers job is. Tell you what needs to be done.

Need to be prepared to spend a heap of money though.

On the engineers inspections, and the required mods.

[gtrboyy]

Ls will make that power easier yet remain drivable.

 

lsironblocks sell ls 4.8/5.3 long engings $1350

 

Can be bored out to 5.7 or splurge on 383 stroker kit...comes down to budget.

 

 

355 stroker get into bushpig territory over 500+hp & cost a bomb to be reliable.

 

Mild efi 5 litre,good sized stally & short gears are heaps of fun in lightweight lc/j & can be driven anywhere....more fun than bushpig motor long term.

 

F280 355 vn heads,harrop single etc would be as wild as you'd want for a weekend cruiser & with right driveline/suspension. creep into 10's if it ever hooked up....

[grumpy xu1]

Don't disgard the little 4.8 litre ls engine. Smallish cam, slightly ported 241 heads, ls6 intake manifold, ported throttle body, good tolerances & you'll have 400 hp at the treads super easy, add a Cadillac blower (lsa style) easy 500 hp + at the tyres, on a conservative tune. Back it with a 4l80e, lock up converter & a 9". Streetable 10 second daily. They're running low 8's with them in the USA now, so no slouch & approvable.

[lakeside]

To fit a LS nicely you need to drop the engine down and shift the starter to left hand side.

[jd lj]

If you have lots of cash and want to blow just about every thing off and have perfect street manners, unbelievable fuel economy, cops wouldn't even look at you, have the greenies lick your arse, be the first to stick in the engine and g/box of a Tesla in that ever so light LJ Torana.
regards

I've wondered previously if this sort of thing will be the future of driveline conversions. I don't know where all the batteries would go. Maybe you'd need a stereo playing the sound of a lumpy cammed engine to give it some character.

[lakeside]

[lakeside]

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[rodomo]

202 Holden FFS...………...

[lakeside]

202 Holden FFS...………...

By the time you buy a good top end and 3 carburettors it’s just as cheap to bolt two more cylinders in.

[rodomo]

I just don't get the expense for a road car that might see 5 days track work in it's life?

[madtoranajzedded]

All my mates have worked to frOck cars and none of them see trackwork..we have been toying with our beloved holdens right from the start.its about showing your mates,being part of a scene where we can enjoy and share ea others passion.
If guys wernt doing this what would our car scene b like

You guessed it.......booooooooring...