R32 Ls1 Conversion

[rob82]

Mate I would be steering clear of the ITB Harrop manifold unless you plan on reving it (which it doesn't sound like your are). THis thing is just screaming for a harrop blower tho. The new HH112 blowers are good for around 400rwk on 12Psi of boost on a stock 5.7L with a flat torque curve.

We fitted smallish cam (220@50thou) to a 5.7L Elfin Streamliner - we then proceeded to supercharge it with the old harrop charger(HA122??) with about 10psi of boost it made a touch over 500rwhp in a chassis that wieghed a touch over 1000kg's. Let me say this thing is a missile and its so tractable because the torque curve is flat.

[2rismo]

Mate I would be steering clear of the ITB Harrop manifold unless you plan on reving it (which it doesn't sound like your are). THis thing is just screaming for a harrop blower tho. The new HH112 blowers are good for around 400rwk on 12Psi of boost on a stock 5.7L with a flat torque curve.

We fitted smallish cam (220@50thou) to a 5.7L Elfin Streamliner - we then proceeded to supercharge it with the old harrop charger(HA122??) with about 10psi of boost it made a touch over 500rwhp in a chassis that wieghed a touch over 1000kg's. Let me say this thing is a missile and its so tractable because the torque curve is flat.

Rev? This thing is gonna sing!

[BezerkR32]

im looking at turning it to around 7000rpm.

next engine ill throw rods at for some insurance.

not real keen on a blower, it just seems like the easy way out, and besides, if this thing makes 400hp it will be potent enough. otherwise ill have traction issues etc etc. but i can guarantee you it will get a good rev.

Mate I would be steering clear of the ITB Harrop manifold unless you plan on reving it (which it doesn't sound like your are). THis thing is just screaming for a harrop blower tho. The new HH112 blowers are good for around 400rwk on 12Psi of boost on a stock 5.7L with a flat torque curve.

We fitted smallish cam (220@50thou) to a 5.7L Elfin Streamliner - we then proceeded to supercharge it with the old harrop charger(HA122??) with about 10psi of boost it made a touch over 500rwhp in a chassis that wieghed a touch over 1000kg's. Let me say this thing is a missile and its so tractable because the torque curve is flat.

[Beer Baron]

love it mate. the car is looking awesome. there certainly are a lot of positives I can see in going the LS1 route as much as it may pain me to say it!! Can't wait to see and hear it running.

[BezerkR32]

Rob, have you used the intake on any car you have tuned and if so how did you find it?

Sold the go-kart over the week-end so cashed up and ready for suspension package.

Will be giving SK another ring during the week to get the ball rolling.

also looking at ordering front G4 brake set-up fromJust Jap.

looking forward to this stage of the project as it has stalled as of late. its all dollars at the end of the day. another step closer to finishing.

Mate I would be steering clear of the ITB Harrop manifold unless you plan on reving it (which it doesn't sound like your are). THis thing is just screaming for a harrop blower tho. The new HH112 blowers are good for around 400rwk on 12Psi of boost on a stock 5.7L with a flat torque curve.

We fitted smallish cam (220@50thou) to a 5.7L Elfin Streamliner - we then proceeded to supercharge it with the old harrop charger(HA122??) with about 10psi of boost it made a touch over 500rwhp in a chassis that wieghed a touch over 1000kg's. Let me say this thing is a missile and its so tractable because the torque curve is flat.

[BezerkR32]

you and me both, project has been dragging on as of late.

speaking of hearing it, i met Gonzo aka Gonzos exhausts last saturday as we were pitted next to him. had a few drinks and listened to some stories as the night became next morning. He and his son crew the Toyota Orion 2JZ powered 6 second monster. They pulled some mufflers out of the truck that would blow your mind. Once the engine goes back in and i know what bends etc i need ill post some pics of these mufflers as they are out of this world.

love it mate. the car is looking awesome. there certainly are a lot of positives I can see in going the LS1 route as much as it may pain me to say it!! Can't wait to see and hear it running.

[2rismo]

Don't forget that the Harrop Short Shifter is now installed

[Roy]

Have been reading this thread from the start, top work. Have to ask, how much ball ache is involved? I mean give a car, engine and gearbox, what would be a reasonable figure to budget for all the other stuff?

[BezerkR32]

hey Roy, as you know i have done the build from scratch including accident repair, some extensive panel work and paint etc. if you had a rolling shell with cage, suspension and brakes already done, and you were only looking at the engine/driveline conversion, you can buy brand new standard LS2 6litre for 4.5k, gearbox im not sure about but say 1500-2000. clutch, tailshaft, mounts, plumbing, exhaust, wiring etc. i would say 10-12k turn key. i reckon this thing will owe me somewhere between 30 and 35k now that i am doing the brakes and suspension which is roughly 2k a corner. it all ads up when you do everything. sometimes i think i should have started off with a better shell, but instead of paying 3k for the car i would have payed 6k. that extra 3k payed for the cage.

Have been reading this thread from the start, top work. Have to ask, how much ball ache is involved? I mean give a car, engine and gearbox, what would be a reasonable figure to budget for all the other stuff?

[Roy]

Still, repersents pretty good value. it will be interesting to see how quick the car is out of the box. I can see it as my perfect track day due to the NA, good hp out of a std unstressed motor...and tractable power delivery

[Marlin]

Yeh, I'm with Roy, and you too evidently Stu! I love it... just love it, and can't wait to see her lapping it up!

[BezerkR32]

time will tell, she might be too much car for me, or it might be a nugget. SK has suggested to set it up for time attacks and track days for the moment so i can get used to it, so suspension will be set up for semi-slicks. probably will need to get someone with some experience behind the wheel to give it the score out of ten. and some feedback for set-up. thanks for all the positive coments guys. i know its a bit hard for the avid nissan ethusiast to swallow, but i couldnt think of a better car to build.

Yeh, I'm with Roy, and you too evidently Stu! I love it... just love it, and can't wait to see her lapping it up!

[JAS-25T]

*puts hand up for a turn behind the wheel*

I'm experienced

owned a skyline - tick

live in yobbo suburb around yobbo's full of pushrod motor vehicles - tick

I'm a shoe in!

[Roy]

Its your car...if you plan on doing some track work then nobody better to get to understand what works and doesnt work then you. Perfect situation, you develop as the car develops....win:win

I would say majority of the people you throw the keys to wouldnt know any better then they guy with enough mechanical understanding to have built the car. Hell, read a book or three to arm yourself with a plan and go ahve some fun

[phunky_monkey]

Stu, I'm reading Tune to Win at the moment. Not sure if you've read it, but if you haven't might be worth picking up so you can learn what to look for if you don't already.

[Beer Baron]

I'm reading hustler's 100 tips for top sex at the moment. also quality reading. excellent diagrams too. I reccomend picking that one up. in fact they had one called "tune to win: how to land a smoking hot broad minded female" too.

[BezerkR32]

rofl, im more of a pictures kind of guy myself.

Went too SKs today, everything is underway. Front brakes also ordered from Just Jap.

busy couple of weeks ahead.

I'm reading hustler's 100 tips for top sex at the moment. also quality reading. excellent diagrams too. I reccomend picking that one up. in fact they had one called "tune to win: how to land a smoking hot broad minded female" too.

[phunky_monkey]

I'm reading hustler's 100 tips for top sex at the moment. also quality reading. excellent diagrams too. I reccomend picking that one up. in fact they had one called "tune to win: how to land a smoking hot broad minded female" too.

Glad to see I have a fan, I wrote that article. My alias is Dr Studley, master of moot

[JAS-25T]

moot lol

[Marlin]

LOL !!!! Haven't heard moot since school!!!! Thank you... lolol