I'm thinking of putting one in my lc. If it fits, why not.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 04:25 PM
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 04:35 PM
Because it doesn't look or sound as tough compared to a Blown Stroked 308 
The only one i know of is signed up here, and I imagine he could post the pictures of his car when he sees this thread.
The only one i know of is signed up here, and I imagine he could post the pictures of his car when he sees this thread.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 07:35 PM
Heath, who is it.The only one i know of is signed up here, and I imagine he could post the pictures of his car when he sees this thread.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 08:17 PM
I had a stack of pics of the blue LJ with LS1 in Vic. pretty much needed a remote brake booster, fan needs to be on front side of radiator, custom pipes etc made and I think the main reason it was for sale is he couldnt get it registered.
Good luck. Should fit snuggly in there.
Good luck. Should fit snuggly in there.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 09:01 PM
There is one up here that gets around the drags occasionally but he rarely opens the bonnet for anyone to have a look. This is the car On boostcruising to give you an idea sorry i cant help more. And as far as i know in qld this wouldnt get registered either
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 09:50 PM
TYT-FIT, definitely.
dont know whats so special about the XU-1 dash though...
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dont know whats so special about the XU-1 dash though...
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 09:56 PM
Had an engineer come and see me to day, and you can in Victoria. LS1LX, how big and wide are these LS1's. Torana308, thanks for pics. it looks like it fits. I'm going to shifting the booster even if i put a 4cyl in it, i hate the look of them. I just have to decide which way to go in the next few weeks, do a 308, chev or LS1.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:43 PM
i was gonna say it but I can't remember the bloody guy's name. gtrboyy?
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 08:56 PM
gtrboyy has a Holden V8 in his Heath. just something to remember, the cahssis rails on a LC are the same width apart as a LX, so pictures of one of them would help too
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 10:21 PM
I dont like the brake master setup on that LC, ouch eye soar
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 10:24 PM
Yeah, the brake master looks pretty average...
Overall though, it looks pretty good
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Overall though, it looks pretty good
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 10:31 PM
Go the LS1.....
Budget roughly 35K, yes you could get it in and running for 15 or so, but the extras that are required just keep adding up
Budget roughly 35K, yes you could get it in and running for 15 or so, but the extras that are required just keep adding up
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 11:06 PM
like to hear whyGo the LS1.....
Budget roughly 35K, yes you could get it in and running for 15 or so, but the extras that are required just keep adding up
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Posted 01 July 2006 - 08:14 PM
Coz i have reciepts that prove it !like to hear whyGo the LS1.....
Budget roughly 35K, yes you could get it in and running for 15 or so, but the extras that are required just keep adding up
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Posted 01 July 2006 - 09:25 PM
What cost $15,000. Whats the $35,000 for.
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Posted 03 July 2006 - 07:47 PM
Ok.. here we go... Im not going to put in what i paid for what i have so far, as i ve picked stuff up over the last two years, and pricing has changed. However the basics will still add up, its not hard to figure out.
for $15k..this includes.
* Purchase of Engine
* Purchase of 6 speed gearbox
* Purchase of custom headers
* Purchase of custom sump
* Custom Engine mounts
* Refabrication of Transmission tunnel.
* Hi Torque Starter
* Purchase of Fuel pump, fuel lines, Tank modification for EFI and other related fuel system.
* ECU Edit / Chageover ECU
* Purchase of Custom Wiring loom/s Engine and ECU
With the above..as i said, you could get the thing in and running....
Then theres the rest of the stuff:
* Clutch Setup - Hydraulic or otherwise
* Replacement Idler Pulley ( when not using P/S)
* Purchase of custom radiator and Thermo Fans.
* Custom Transmission mount
* Custom exhaust
* Bodywork
* Paint
* Custom suspension for V8 conversion
* Steering clearances and modifications.
* Chassis Kit - (not negotiable)
* Custom extension housing for reloaction of shifter position
* Electronic Speedo coverter box for analogue speedo OR
* Mal Wood custom extension housing for use with cable speedo
* Upgraded rear end....BW or Ford 9" ect
* Brake upgrade package - E.G Hoppers Kit ect Front and Rear.
* Brake Booster / Master Cyl relocation may be required for LC/J
* Custom Tailshaft
* Engineering serivices and approvals.
Now im sure theres something that i havnt come across yet. But rest assured, it all adds up.
for $15k..this includes.
* Purchase of Engine
* Purchase of 6 speed gearbox
* Purchase of custom headers
* Purchase of custom sump
* Custom Engine mounts
* Refabrication of Transmission tunnel.
* Hi Torque Starter
* Purchase of Fuel pump, fuel lines, Tank modification for EFI and other related fuel system.
* ECU Edit / Chageover ECU
* Purchase of Custom Wiring loom/s Engine and ECU
With the above..as i said, you could get the thing in and running....
Then theres the rest of the stuff:
* Clutch Setup - Hydraulic or otherwise
* Replacement Idler Pulley ( when not using P/S)
* Purchase of custom radiator and Thermo Fans.
* Custom Transmission mount
* Custom exhaust
* Bodywork
* Paint
* Custom suspension for V8 conversion
* Steering clearances and modifications.
* Chassis Kit - (not negotiable)
* Custom extension housing for reloaction of shifter position
* Electronic Speedo coverter box for analogue speedo OR
* Mal Wood custom extension housing for use with cable speedo
* Upgraded rear end....BW or Ford 9" ect
* Brake upgrade package - E.G Hoppers Kit ect Front and Rear.
* Brake Booster / Master Cyl relocation may be required for LC/J
* Custom Tailshaft
* Engineering serivices and approvals.
Now im sure theres something that i havnt come across yet. But rest assured, it all adds up.
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Posted 03 July 2006 - 10:25 PM
I believe you on $35,000. If i didn't have a few people help, My lc would be a $20,000 2dr roller, and i started with a shell as good as they come. Drove it home for $2000 with 89,000 miles on it, bought it to cut up but was too good
Do you have do cut much on the tunnel for the box?
Do you have do cut much on the tunnel for the box?
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 09:54 PM
On an LJ i couldnt tell you about the tunnel, floorpan looks a bit different.
However there are two methods you could use to refab the tunnel in an LH/X
The first that was recommended by an engineer, was to graft a VT-VY tunnel section into the Torana ( a V8 manual of course ) The actual tunnel section if you can find one from a wreckers ect, shouldnt set you back too much. Its the cost of the grafting and fitting that will add up.
The second is a custom tunnel mod specific to the gearbox fitment.
I would think both options would end up costing roughly about the same.
However there are two methods you could use to refab the tunnel in an LH/X
The first that was recommended by an engineer, was to graft a VT-VY tunnel section into the Torana ( a V8 manual of course ) The actual tunnel section if you can find one from a wreckers ect, shouldnt set you back too much. Its the cost of the grafting and fitting that will add up.
The second is a custom tunnel mod specific to the gearbox fitment.
I would think both options would end up costing roughly about the same.
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:23 PM
was just about to post the same thing.
Some interesting pictures there, including the brakes, and the remote booster.
Looks like some cutting and shutting under that guard too. not sure what for
Its at 22,000 now, so im betting hes got roughly 30,000 on it. Note hes used a T700 and VX brakes
Some interesting pictures there, including the brakes, and the remote booster.
Looks like some cutting and shutting under that guard too. not sure what for
Its at 22,000 now, so im betting hes got roughly 30,000 on it. Note hes used a T700 and VX brakes
Edited by tj81, 05 July 2006 - 10:25 PM.
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 10:25 PM
i just got in heheh looks like a good job too wonder how she goes hehe
cheers chevy
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