Supercharged LS1 Cerb on the road *Photo intensive*

[dhf]

Don't suppose your wife has a single sister by any chance ....?

what does the racelogic control do,just traction or ABS as well ?

out of interest what extra dials are you fitting ?

Edited by dhf on Wednesday 8th July 11:08

[Aowhs102]

Dear god...

I want one. hmm could an LS1 lump fit in a Tamora...

Dear Santa...

[v8 racing]

GreenV8S said:

Nice job!

Boosted Cerb said:

Just how Cerb's should of been

Absolutely right imo.

I can't help thinking that if TVR had taken this route instead of pushing ahead with their own chocolate engine, they might still be in business today.

Totally agree on both, from a guy that has seen hundreads of engine transplants i have to say it nice to see that someone has taken the time to make engine bay look proper, not loads of jubilee clips holding pipes together etc...! very nice job there sir

[G1ABB]

An awsome monster!

[Ron Fellows]

Well done Rich

Nice to see it all finished and all your hard work has paid off

I'll send you some pics of the Vette..... Its been under the knife too for the racing. Engine is out at the end of the season and a Katech fully spec'd one will be in its place cannae wait.

[Ron Fellows]

Oh and PS traction control? Ya big poof! Just get some sticker rubber

[GV]

Just imagine.....if the factory adopted the same approach, they'd still be in buisness.

Well done

[Gazzab]

All this LS engine stuff in Cerbs reminds me of the Jack Griffith story and shoving a chevy small block in a TVR back in '63.

[grahamw48]

Indeed...so no point in the 'purists' getting sniffy.

TVR evolution and ownership has always been about daring to be different.

[TVR_owner]

grahamw48 said:

Indeed...so no point in the 'purists' getting sniffy.

TVR evolution and ownership has always been about daring to be different.

The Griffith era was subtly different. Jack Griffith took out a non TVR engine and fitted another. In this case, a TVR engine has been removed to install a non TVR engine. But I would add that in both cases, the results in terms of performance, were stunning.

Signed...a sniffy purist.

edited to add JG put a SBF (289 hi-po) into a Grantura, not a Chevvy if I'm not mistaken.

Edited by TVR_owner on Thursday 9th July 10:10

[V8S]

Boosted Cerb said:

Finally after two years hard work my Cerb is back on the road

Boosted - would you like to come to Dorset to join a Ferrari F40, Bowler Wildcat, lots of TVRs, Ascari, Ferraris, R8s, NSX, Ford GT, Mustangs, Corvettes, Dodge Chargers and many more cars for a charity Pistonheads meet next Sunday (19th July)?

It's all in aid of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, and we have over £1000 worth of raffle prizes, plus rides in various cars, a countryside drive and a noise competition.

See here:

http://www.british-sportscar.com/ph/


All TVRs are welcome!

[Gazzab]

TVR_owner said:

grahamw48 said:

Indeed...so no point in the 'purists' getting sniffy.

TVR evolution and ownership has always been about daring to be different.

The Griffith era was subtly different. Jack Griffith took out a non TVR engine and fitted another. In this case, a TVR engine has been removed to install a non TVR engine. But I would add that in both cases, the results in terms of performance, were stunning.

Signed...a sniffy purist.

edited to add JG put a SBF (289 hi-po) into a Grantura, not a Chevvy if I'm not mistaken.

Edited by TVR_owner on Thursday 9th July 10:10

You're right it was a ford lump, no idea why I typed Chevvy!

[S1M VP]

Can I ask how much you think this coversion costs in total?
Parts £ wise - know you did the labour yourself .... which you have done a fantastic job of !!

[M3John]

A very fine looking maching you have sir !

[RichardD]

S1M VP said:

Can I ask how much you think this coversion costs in total?
Parts £ wise - know you did the labour yourself .... which you have done a fantastic job of !!

Quite a bit of info here, the first link covers engine purchase :-

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[jellison]

RICH - Heard from Paul (Wortec) you were doing this.

Loverly job. Enjoy. Nice to know you can Waste just about anything you meet!!!!

[LordGrover]

So once you've finished the porsche and the weeding you'll be looking for another project then? Fancy popping one of them in a Griff? Childs play surely after that?
I'll leave it in the drive and pop the keys in the flower pot.
Pick it up once it's finished Tuesday week? Smashing.

Kudos sir.

Very nice indeed.

[Boosted Cerb]

'ello Jon, you must be missing yours although no doubt you've got enough to keep you busy.

Just finished wiring the traction control, will be setting it up the weekend.

Haven't got in touch with Duncan and Paul yet since its been on the road but will do soon. I owe them a drink or two.

Finished the dials and TC install









With the TC should be able to open it up with a bit of confidence, bit scary at the moment, done about 250miles so far, got over most of the teething problems, so hopefully happy motoring.

Would love to do a Griff, I really enjoyed doing the conversion shame the house and wife got in the way I don't know, you build a triple garage and your wife fills it up with a pretend beetle

[Mad Mitch]

Boosted Cerb said:

'ello Jon, you must be missing yours although no doubt you've got enough to keep you busy:

Tough luck......Hes not avin it back lol...

Morning Jon. Hope the Grif is coming on well. Looking forward to seeing it turn its wheels in anger. It will be a sight to see ( And hear!!.) im sure............ Chims going great. Fantastic. Done about 1500 miles now and still cant do it justice!!!. Doesnt help seeing these Super Charger threads though !!!. Could i truly manage with 600 plus bhp?? Probably not but still want it ha ha ha.... We`ll see next year....... Hope you are keeping well and catch up soon.

Mitch.

Boosted.......Add my congrats mate, thats one immense conversion and testament to all involved. Enjoy.

Mitch.

Edited by Mad Mitch on Friday 7th August 07:28

[jellison]

Not missing mine too much (I did well in 4 years of the crazy thing to never get a point or a ban). Would be nice on the occasional Sunny sunday blast (but not seen much of that lately). Think an SC on the Purple Monster would be pushing it a bit. Much shorter wheelbase (than the Cerb) and 245 tyres. I bet you will need the TC Rich as I think you can only easily get 255 or maybe 265 rubber on the std wheels (and it looks really nice with the Spiders). I did like a alot of the sideways stuff though - keeps you sharp.

My engine is progressing in the US hoping for about what Rich has when install and a bit more on the dyno. Will 200kg lighter than the Chim and maybe 300 less than the LS Cerb with a wheelbase (I think) 3 or 4" less even than the Chim!

Oh for a 3 car garage! Give my regard to Paul Mitch glad you are enjoying it (hope you got some new rear boots).