NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hey guys, I know you all hate Commonwhores and V8's, but you cannot deny the power potential they have. I wanted to do something different, so I was thinking about putting a 5.7L GEN III V8 into my car. Eventually I will twin turbo it, but for now I just want to know how much it will cost to put one into my engine bay. It does fit, that has been proved often, so I just need a price. I'm guessing I'll need the following things: -LS1 Engine -New engine mounts -Commodore ECU -Commodore wiring -Custom exhaust system -Commodore manual gear box -Custom gear box mounts -Custom drive shafts Is there anything else I missed? I want to do as much of the work myself to keep costs down. I know about the upgraded brakes for the extra power, and suspension. That will all be done before the conversion, it is just the engine itself that I'm interested in. Any feedback would be appreciated. Rhys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 what is it your asking exactly? the best people to ask would have to be the guys that twined the drift R34 or the LS1 R33. one of my close mates (NA_R33) built the supercharged V8 R33 (search the forum), by going off his experiences you will be funding and doing most of the R&D on your own. there won't be many people to help you, in fact you should be telling us not asking us. no one is going to be able to spoon feed you or provide you with a set formula/instructions on what to do/not to do. price wise, i'm going to pull out a rough guesstimate at 15K minimum. good luck eug Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3668629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS4WD Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Have a look in the motorsport section of the forums.. Or do a search.. here is a bloke who has dropped on in a R32 Have heard of a few conversions been done.. Also think about a new diff and fuel pump.. everything else should be commo pats.. You will also want to do a brake upgrade.. and work on the suspention too.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3668664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks Eug. I'm not expecting to be hand fed information, just some info on what I would need. Its generic info really. But $15k is around what I was expecting. Thanks for the quick reply. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3668705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I did a search on LS1, but only came up with talk about Commodores. I know it has been done before, and was hoping to talk 2 a few ppl who have done it, or know some info about it. I might not do this, just getting a sense of what is needed and the cost, ect. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3668784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS4WD Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I did a search on LS1, but only came up with talk about Commodores. I know it has been done before, and was hoping to talk 2 a few ppl who have done it, or know some info about it. I might not do this, just getting a sense of what is needed and the cost, ect. try again, http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...html&hl=LS2 Spoon fed.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3668996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Dunno how I missed that. Thanks for that. I'll still have to sum up whether I can be bothered paying the money to get this done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisia Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 i dont hate commodores/v8's i think your generalising here Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hahaha. That is true, but in my experience most people prefer either imports, or muscle cars. There are exceptions however. I am a huge fan of anything really, although not a fan of Fords. Don't ask me why, I just dont like them... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KezR33 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hahaha. That is true, but in my experience most people prefer either imports, or muscle cars. There are exceptions however. I am a huge fan of anything really, although not a fan of Fords. Don't ask me why, I just dont like them... I don't like Fords or Commodores simply because they're family cars, and every second driver on the road drives one. I do like V8s however, I never met a import lover who hasn't respected the rumble of a V8. If I ever came across a twin turbo V8 Skyline... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 (edited) You ppl got APS (Air Power Systems) in Alexander Heights, Perth? They have made twin turbo systems for the LS1 / LS2 engine. http://www.airpowersystems.com/ls1/us_gto.htm I just do a RB26 conversion. That engine is pretty much indestructerble, with the right type of maintance and you can achive as much if not more power then the LS1. Edited February 23, 2008 by (00)SKYLINE(00) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I just do a RB26 conversion. That engine is pretty much indestructerble, with the right type of maintance and you can achive as much if not more power then the LS1. try telling that to all the spun big ends to be honest, i rate the LS# motors... its just a shame they're all die hards and still engineer them with pushrods. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 I cant deny the RB26 is a fantastic engine, but they are too common for my liking. I am aware I'm comparing it to a Commodore engine tho... It's just an idea, something different. Imagine a low V8 growl and blow-off valve from a Skyline! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 i like it when people say that they've searched and yielded no results. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ls....html&hl=v8 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...html&hl=LS1 (Same thread Cris found also) http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...html&hl=LS1 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...html&hl=LS1 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/V8...html&hl=LS1 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Gt...html&hl=LS1 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ls...html&hl=LS1 and here's other V8 (non LS1) threads http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ti....html&hl=v8 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Vh....html&hl=v8 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Vh....html&hl=v8 But $15k is around what I was expecting. i said at least minimum $15k, that is if you have access to an engineering workshop and a mechanic who knows his wiring. i don't know how mechanically minded you are but i personally would close to double that budget. certainly weeds out the honest ones Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm an apprentice mechanic, so by the time I am ready for the conversion, I'll be a qualified mechanic. Althought, for $30k, I could buy an entire car, so I might give it a miss. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisia Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 yeah its a shame the yanks are still using pushrod configuration. i've sort of said to myself, when GM start making a quad cam v8, thats when i'll start getting interested in buying one. hopefully by that time holden have engineered a better chassis aswell Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 try telling that to all the spun big ends to be honest, i rate the LS# motors... its just a shame they're all die hards and still engineer them with pushrods. LOL! Yep you never win. So I don't bother, until the day when I can build a R34 GTR to absolutly destroy all LS# on a track. I wish money grew on trees. Or just buy a R35 GTR supercar killer. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3669789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 although pushrod bagging aside, i'd like to see an RB motor run bathurst 1000 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3671072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@ME Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Agreed EuG! RB ftw! love to see one run at barthurst. To original poster, it think this is an awsome idea and definatly original, with a donor car i think u will be able to pull the conversion off nicely, it'll be a hard job, but nothing common sense can't get you through with some professional guidence! gl with it, hame! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3671533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 although pushrod bagging aside, i'd like to see an RB motor run bathurst 1000 Well as you all know they did back in 1990 -1992, but the dumb smelly bogans all complain so they band the cars, but ya say that to a HSV fan they be like... "NO they changed the rules to only allow NA cars, nothing to do with turbo cars... Racing homologations this and that bla bla bla!" ppffftt!! whatever ya dumb F**K bogan! LOL! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/207355-ls1-conversion/#findComment-3671580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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