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[Bart]

Thanks mate i apprieciate that. What I have done is bought a cheapish set of 308 extractors $42. These would not be a direct fit obviously but i have the LS1 extractors which came with the Commo so my plan is (If it works) to use LS1 extractor head flange and weld on the 308 extractors where the primaries need to be moved to suit the exhaust port locations. 308 head flange will be chopped off of course.

I dont think I mentioned i wont be going turbo as it wouldnt be legal and I like keeping things legal for insurance reasons.

Any chance a set of cast headers would fit a bit snugger?

You might lose a bit on performance but budget wise you might gain with  just a bit of pipe bent the right way?

just thinkin

[Bart]

Both sides fowl.

I will try to make my own extractors soon.

[Bart]

Everything like the motor and 4L65 is fine.

The aircon compressor had to be removed to fit the Tuff engine mount. Later I will fit a high mount aircon bracket.

The radiator is quite different, the hose fittings are different size the transmission line fittings are different so i will use the Commodore radiator and modify the radiator mountings  

Tail shaft shortened by about 90mm

Mast Sump fits well too

Edited by Bart, 06 February 2015 - 09:14 PM.

[Bart]

CRS cross member

Yes the aircon will be on drivers side

What crossmember did you use?
Won't the hi-rise air con bracket still be on the drivers side?

[Bart]

Thanks mate i will need that. I have found a few different makes.

If you recommend that bracket then ill most probably get that one. Which one have you got?  http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

Did you use the old style aircon compressor? I heard not to use the modern current one??

I use a Kwik Performance A/C bracket on mine (Alternator too) and it's a nice and simple quality piece....if you haven't already chased up another that is.

[Bart]

Also used CRS gearbox mount

CRS cross member

Yes the aircon will be on drivers side

Had a challenge fitting the surge tank. I was going to use commodore in tank pump but decided to go external and surge set up.

[Bart]

Mate that looks sweet

Looks like the way GMH would have done it if the LS1 existed in the 70's

So you reckon I should probably use the 2002, 2003 Monaro/GTO setup or something that suites Monaro/GTO

Edited by Bart, 08 February 2015 - 10:44 AM.

[Bart]

If you could do a quick check with a pic that would be great. Yes its out of a 2003 Commodore

Thanks!

As for which setup to use...just goes off of the pulley offset. The GTO and Camaro use the same balancer spacing, Corvette is different, etc.

Assuming obviously you engine would be a Commodore one and not a Corvette one, as long as they kept the same bracket drive setup (not sure what year your's is off hand...sorry?) as the '02, etc setup you should be fine! If in doubt you can always just check your balancer and compare it to the GTO/F body ones...should be measurements and pics floating around online or I could probably check a measurement real quick on mine too.

[Bart]

Thanks mate

Looks good under there

[Bart]

OOPS

Edited by Bart, 15 February 2015 - 11:14 AM.

[Bart]

OOPS again

Edited by Bart, 15 February 2015 - 11:16 AM.

[Bart]

Nothing too fancy. Pretty basic setup with a return-less fuel line for simplicity, and laziness as I didn't want to make up a return line (Even though the fuel does return from the regulator to the surge tank.
Also got the radiator trial fitted in
Just a shot of the beading in the middle of the aluminium plate to stiffen it. Done with the bead roller.

 

 

 

 

Edited by Bart, 15 February 2015 - 11:18 AM.

[Bart]

Thats the radiator from the Commodore Senator, decided to go this way as this radiator is pretty much off the shelf if it ever goes wrong as opposed to custom stuff. Plus all the gearbox and water hose fitting screws and plugs in no worries including the fan/shroud

Edited by Bart, 15 February 2015 - 11:37 AM.

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Coming along nicely

[Bart]

Thanks mate.
Trying to squeeze in some work on the old girl

[Bart]

Making bottom support panel for the Commo  radiator, with my new toy.