Touche good sir.
98 replies to this topic
#52
_Macka_
_Macka_
-
- Guests
Posted 14 May 2012 - 10:21 PM
Nothing in the engine bay has to be touched. I have to adjust the trans tunnel a little but only because i'm running a dry sump on mine (fits a little further back that other swaps that have been done).
The ls1 is a surprisingly TINY motor!
That's an e9 engine bay...looks like a front sump ls1 will fit with plenty of room.
So is an LS2 the same size engine? There is one on eBay at the moment with 6 speed and all the other bits that seems good value.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270977235077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_500wt_922
Edited by Macka, 14 May 2012 - 10:22 PM.
#53
dirtbag
-
- Members
-
- 1,927 posts
Street Machines current Biatch!
- Name:Tim
- Location:Sunshine Coast
- Car:1995 V8 2wd hilux, LH torana ute, 1970 Volksrod, MK1 2 door escort, CJ6 Jeep, VX commodore wagon.
- Joined: 29-December 09
Posted 15 May 2012 - 05:43 AM
Get it! Get it! Get it! Get it! : ) No, I'm not a bad influence! I'm a GREAT influence : )
#54
_LS1 Hatch_
_LS1 Hatch_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 08:37 AM
Peer pressure says go for it, ha ha ha.... (is that a good price for over there on one?)
#55
dattoman
-
- Administrators
-
- 16,472 posts
Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
- Name:Neil
- Location:Perth Western Australia
- Car:LX SS , 76 Cadillac , 3 x dattos
- Joined: 04-February 07
Posted 15 May 2012 - 09:01 AM
Not really.... but if it comes with everything you need it will save you in the long run
#56
TempesT
-
- Members
-
- 493 posts
Forum Fan
- Name:James - JImmy or Jim
- Location:Snowy Mountains
- Car:LX hatch
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:25 AM
You have my attention good sir!
Firestorm: can you school me on a lsx into e30?
what do you do about the brake booster? engine mounts? ecu? sump?
Firestorm: can you school me on a lsx into e30?
what do you do about the brake booster? engine mounts? ecu? sump?
#57
_Macka_
_Macka_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:53 AM
Not really.... but if it comes with everything you need it will save you in the long run
So Dattoman what do you think l should be budgeting for a good LS1 with 5 or 6 speed transmission and all the bits like wiring loom etc etc??
Peer pressure says go for it, ha ha ha.... (is that a good price for over there on one?)
Jeff what would I get an LS1 and gearbox for out of the states with all the bits and pieces as above?? Also taking into account delivery to Melbourne??
You have my attention good sir!
Firestorm: can you school me on a lsx into e30?
what do you do about the brake booster? engine mounts? ecu? sump?
Yes please more information would be great. I think this is what l (Dirtbag) is going to do!!!
#58
_LS1 Hatch_
_LS1 Hatch_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 11:03 AM
Didn't notice before that it's a 2009 model year, so that's probably not bad for one that new.
An LS1 would be a decent amount of years older than that..so of course would be cheaper to start with at least. But an LS2 or 3 if in the price range of course is a nice step up on power and displacement
An LS1 would be a decent amount of years older than that..so of course would be cheaper to start with at least. But an LS2 or 3 if in the price range of course is a nice step up on power and displacement
#59
_LS1 Hatch_
_LS1 Hatch_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 11:09 AM
http://www.ebay.com/...=item41659c51bf
Hmmmmm.....lol..
Other price comparisons..
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3a742b3114
One with an auto..
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3a74372e6a
Hmmmmm.....lol..
Other price comparisons..
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3a742b3114
One with an auto..
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3a74372e6a
#60
_Macka_
_Macka_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 12:19 PM
After doing some reading last night l think l would stay with an LS1. The body on the coupe will need a fair amount of reinforcement because l have read about the chassis flexing as it is with an upgraded inline 6. This is of particular concern with the E9 because there is no window pillars.
So l am thinking a reconditioned LS1 with a bit of tinkering, custom hearders and good exhaust system will be good enough. It will obviously be a cheaper option also.
Anyone know of good reliable suppliers of these engines in Australia that they could recommend?? Also might be simpler if they were in QLD and closer to Dirtbag as it would need to go there. However probably not a big issue as could get sent up to him.
So l am thinking a reconditioned LS1 with a bit of tinkering, custom hearders and good exhaust system will be good enough. It will obviously be a cheaper option also.
Anyone know of good reliable suppliers of these engines in Australia that they could recommend?? Also might be simpler if they were in QLD and closer to Dirtbag as it would need to go there. However probably not a big issue as could get sent up to him.
Edited by Macka, 15 May 2012 - 12:25 PM.
#62
_Quagmire_
_Quagmire_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 01:11 PM
if your going the ls1 route just buy a complete damaged/unlic vt s2 or later
sell off what you don't need to recoup some costs
for under 3k you can get a lic running 2002 statesman here and someone has got ones over there a LOT cheaper
sell off what you don't need to recoup some costs
for under 3k you can get a lic running 2002 statesman here and someone has got ones over there a LOT cheaper
Edited by Quagmire, 15 May 2012 - 01:12 PM.
#63
_LS1 Hatch_
_LS1 Hatch_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 01:15 PM
Yep, that was you get all the little bits and pieces you need. Gives you a donor loom too of course.
Like here probably, were you can find a complete car for close to what people on ebay,etc are asking just for the engines.
My LS1 and 6 speed owed me a couple of grand I would say a couple years or so ago when I got it.. (had about 60k miles on it)
Like here probably, were you can find a complete car for close to what people on ebay,etc are asking just for the engines.
My LS1 and 6 speed owed me a couple of grand I would say a couple years or so ago when I got it.. (had about 60k miles on it)
#64
_Gunmetal LH_
_Gunmetal LH_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 02:55 PM
Awesome!
Love those wheels too.
Love those wheels too.
#65
TempesT
-
- Members
-
- 493 posts
Forum Fan
- Name:James - JImmy or Jim
- Location:Snowy Mountains
- Car:LX hatch
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 15 May 2012 - 05:55 PM
the other option for this that would be fun..... that I have also toyed with for my e30 is a 2jz
#66
_Bomber Watson_
_Bomber Watson_
-
- Guests
Posted 15 May 2012 - 06:22 PM
I was just about to say that Jim, lol.
Would be way way way better.
Cheers.
Would be way way way better.
Cheers.
#67
dirtbag
-
- Members
-
- 1,927 posts
Street Machines current Biatch!
- Name:Tim
- Location:Sunshine Coast
- Car:1995 V8 2wd hilux, LH torana ute, 1970 Volksrod, MK1 2 door escort, CJ6 Jeep, VX commodore wagon.
- Joined: 29-December 09
Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:42 PM
Yeah it would, if it was a drift pig : ) hahaha!!!
Just kidding. A 6 is NEVER better unless it's an early holden. The end : )
Just kidding. A 6 is NEVER better unless it's an early holden. The end : )
Edited by dirtbag, 15 May 2012 - 10:43 PM.
#68
_Gunmetal LH_
_Gunmetal LH_
-
- Guests
#69
_Macka_
_Macka_
-
- Guests
Posted 16 May 2012 - 12:45 PM
Thanks Gunmetal LH. However l am really leaning towards LS.
#70
dirtbag
-
- Members
-
- 1,927 posts
Street Machines current Biatch!
- Name:Tim
- Location:Sunshine Coast
- Car:1995 V8 2wd hilux, LH torana ute, 1970 Volksrod, MK1 2 door escort, CJ6 Jeep, VX commodore wagon.
- Joined: 29-December 09
Posted 16 May 2012 - 01:25 PM
That makes me sooo happy : )
#71
TempesT
-
- Members
-
- 493 posts
Forum Fan
- Name:James - JImmy or Jim
- Location:Snowy Mountains
- Car:LX hatch
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 16 May 2012 - 01:46 PM
ford xr6 turbo engine?
#72
dirtbag
-
- Members
-
- 1,927 posts
Street Machines current Biatch!
- Name:Tim
- Location:Sunshine Coast
- Car:1995 V8 2wd hilux, LH torana ute, 1970 Volksrod, MK1 2 door escort, CJ6 Jeep, VX commodore wagon.
- Joined: 29-December 09
Posted 16 May 2012 - 02:16 PM
Wash your mouth out!!!!
#74
TempesT
-
- Members
-
- 493 posts
Forum Fan
- Name:James - JImmy or Jim
- Location:Snowy Mountains
- Car:LX hatch
- Joined: 08-November 05
Posted 16 May 2012 - 02:49 PM
your right too much power better stick with those stone age donks
On that note I did a search and the general consensus is that they are too tall and long. Also with the 2jz they are heavy and will destroy your weight dist. I would love firestorm to come back and give a big rundown on his ls into E30...... as apparently there is not to much difference weight wise.
On that note I did a search and the general consensus is that they are too tall and long. Also with the 2jz they are heavy and will destroy your weight dist. I would love firestorm to come back and give a big rundown on his ls into E30...... as apparently there is not to much difference weight wise.
#75
_Macka_
_Macka_
-
- Guests
Posted 16 May 2012 - 08:23 PM
When you say not much difference weight wise do you mean between original BMW motor and LS or do you mean LS and 2jz??
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
