Ls3 R32 Conversion

[Black Widow]

Hi Guys,

Eventually i will be doing an R32 project in which i want to have a V8 engine conversion done. In pondering which motor to use i was thinking of the E series LS3 6.2L V8 (317kw, 550Nm). And eventually i think i would be looking to turbo the motor. However would the LS3 fit into the bay of the R32? Or would i need to go to the smaller LS1?

Who would be the best people to speak to about this? Workshops? LS1 forums maybe?

Help please guys?

Cheers

Nick

[JAS-25T]

Use google or wiki to try and find out the dimensions of the motor - see how much they vary.

Bezerk32 might be able to help out a little as he is doing the LS1 conversion now.....might be a good starting point.

you know the thread.

[Black Widow]

Yeah i know the one

Thanks jas i mite try him

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

if your gonna boost it i'd go the proven ls1 route and not spend any $$$ on R&D

gen TT will give you WORLDS of power

[Black Widow]

Well eventually i would like to go down the boost trail. But after driving my mother in laws VE SS that has the slightly detuned LS3 (something like 280kw or something) its a very smooth drive, and obviously a great sound. And theoretically by the time everything is finished there'd be a turbo kit out for the LS3?

[kessian]

Like the others have been saying, just chuck in an ls1 and apply a genTT kit, way more than enough power, and its proven.

[ras1983]

isn't the LS3 in HSV's only at the moment?

[Black Widow]

actually yeah sorry ras1983 i think you could be right.

I was readin about a workshop (BAT Performance or something) that are looking at doing a TT set up on a HSV GTS with the LS3

LS3 TT

[ras1983]

Lol I guess I used to read too many car mags instead of doing my uni work... that's changed now of course :-D

[N1GTR]

LS3's are for sale, around 7k as a crate motor

Have a look on google for "ls3+walkinshaw" and you should get it

[JAS-25T]

http://www.capa.com.au/kits_holden_ve_v8.htm

supercharger kits already here.

I'm sure turbo kits wont be far away.

[Black Widow]

There's a kit there that got dyno'd for 926hp

HOLY JESUS!!!!!

[NA_R33]

Hey mate, ive measured them up as ive been toying with idea of throwing one in the V35, physically they are identical to the LS1's so yes they would fit in a 32, as the VH we put in my 33 is way bigger physically.

The ideal engine after research and talking to people in the know is the L98 (i think thats the code) 6ltr out of ss's. Aparently the current HSV engine isnt as tuff internally valve train wise when you start chasing bigger power figures.

Having said it will fit i hope you understand just how much work is involved, especially going across makes with late model conversions. Let me know if you would like dimensions and photos of the 6Ltr engines as a friend of mine has 2 sitting on stands in his showroom round the corner from work. Its quite suprising how small they are physically.

There are turbo kits and supercharger kits already, saw a new HSV senator about a month ago with a twin turbo kit getting the exhaust done around the corner from our workshop apparently turning 400+rwkw's.