LS1 into Chimaera will fit :) I knew it would.

[DustyC]

JonRB said:

Very nice installation. Is that an airbox you've built yourself on the nearside wing, BTW?

and is there a hole in the bonnet for it?

[rev-erend]

Enjoy..

[nztrev]

JonRB said:

Very nice installation. Is that an airbox you've built yourself on the nearside wing, BTW?

The air box is a nice bit of kit but came as standard with the car,ex Malaysia challenge cup car,it will be a road car installation shortly though.

[DustyC]

I WANT!

Would save me having to buy the Corvette I've been hoping for too!
(opps, did I say that out loud?)

How much, give us a rough figure.

I cant afford it if its over, hang on......£3.52.....but I can at least dream up some crazy plans again and sell my sole (not soul, already sold that for the Griff).

[Big Al.]

DustyC said:

and is there a hole in the bonnet for it?

OH lots of em! All the way down on the later models.

[nztrev]

DustyC said:

I WANT! Would save me having to buy the Corvette I've been hoping for too! (opps, did I say that out loud?) How much, give us a rough figure. I cant afford it if its over, hang on......£3.52.....but I can at least dream up some crazy plans again and sell my sole (not soul, already sold that for the Griff).

I think its only available for Gay Chims at the mo

[rev-erend]

The air feed pipe looks real close to the exhaust/cat !

[JonRB]

Does the bonnet shut with that huge accumulator on top of the rad? Or is that just temporary?

[Boosted Ls1]

Now we know it fits what do you think a conversion should cost linking up to the T5? Would a bespoke LSX producing over 400 HP, fitted and running for under 10k be viable?

[nztrev]

JonRB said:

Does the bonnet shut with that huge accumulator on top of the rad? Or is that just temporary?

Yip the bonnet close's,There are two cars being built,both for race,however one will be built based on being road friendly.

[WYSIWYG]

Forgive me but what the hell is an LS1, 5 or even 6 for that matter??

[Boosted Ls1]

WYSIWYG said:

Forgive me but what the hell is an LS1, 5 or even 6 for that matter??

All aluminium chevy motor that's the mutz nutz. It make huge power and torque but isn't much bigger then the rover v8. Has loads of good features inside it. In many ways it's actually smaller then the rover. It's very popular in the US and a number of builders here are catching on to them. If you look on my profile you'll see some information otherwise just do a search for chevroletls1. Don't just do ls1 or you will get leeds postal addresses

[jellison]

So whos work is it? and Car - AWESOME. If mine blow I want one of these. Is it Alloy or Iron block?

[deeen]

WYSIWYG said:

Forgive me but what the hell is an LS1, 5 or even 6 for that matter??

Corvette engine - LS1 is an old Corvette, LS6 is the latest (I think)

[Boosted Ls1]

All aluminium motor with a composite intake manifold as stock.

[nztrev]

Boosted Ls1 said:

Now we know it fits what do you think a conversion should cost linking up to the T5? Would a bespoke LSX producing over 400 HP, fitted and running for under 10k be viable?

There is still alot of developement work to do,one car will be up and running jan/feb,one car will have t56 the other t5 and road transplant kit possibly,the costs I guess will be dependent on a good UK Ls1 expert,do you know anyone Boosted?

[DustyC]

deeen said:

WYSIWYG said: Forgive me but what the hell is an LS1, 5 or even 6 for that matter?? Corvette engine - LS1 is an old Corvette, LS6 is the latest (I think)

yep.

Also as featured in the Holdens and many others so a globally proved engine.

I love the idea of it, always have. Infact some will know that I have always wanted this. Although it would be cheaper to buy a C5 a TVR with the LS1 would be perfect IMO.
(Hence why I like the Marcos TSO so much).

Plus it would also mean I could have A/C since the engine is coming out anyway as well as a better engine for touring (for both repairs and its abilities) and also for performance.

If I could afford it I definitly would have it done.
I think its the ultimate upgrade.

[nztrev]

Forgot to add the road comprimised car will be LS6 powered, 405hp out of the box.

[Boosted Ls1]

nztrev said:

Boosted Ls1 said: Now we know it fits what do you think a conversion should cost linking up to the T5? Would a bespoke LSX producing over 400 HP, fitted and running for under 10k be viable? There is still alot of developement work to do,one car will be up and running jan/feb,one car will have t56 the other t5 and road transplant kit possibly,the costs I guess will be dependent on a good UK Ls1 expert,do you know anyone Boosted?

Doh! Can't think of anybody right now.

We're travelling in the same direction me thinks. It could be really exciting given the number of parts available for these engines not to mention all the gearbox options as well

[DustyC]

Boosted, you have more mail!