LS3 for the Tuscan
Discussion
bikealarmblair said:
I don't recall telling anyone about chassis dynamics etc apart from pointing out Audi's seem to handle ok with their engine further forward than some other cars....
I've checked the PH rules & it doesn't seem to be a pre requisite that you have to be helpful to post on PistonHeads.... So post what I wish when & where I wish I will.....
Your unhelpful comments are great, would it be worth starting a thread for people who dont own or drive TVR,s but just want to post stupid comments about themI've checked the PH rules & it doesn't seem to be a pre requisite that you have to be helpful to post on PistonHeads.... So post what I wish when & where I wish I will.....
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Whitey said:
To clarify, what companies now offer the LS conversion for a Tuscan?
Is it:
Steve Heath
Topcats
Anyone else?
cheers
Whitey
And maybe TVRIs it:
Steve Heath
Topcats
Anyone else?
cheers
Whitey
It will be interesting to see if unlike the other converters who won’t sell the basic component TVR will sell engine mounts, exhaust manifold, alternator brackets, as this would make DIY a possibility
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Ken Barlow said:
Whitey said:
To clarify, what companies now offer the LS conversion for a Tuscan?
Is it:
Steve Heath
Topcats
Anyone else?
cheers
Whitey
And maybe TVRIs it:
Steve Heath
Topcats
Anyone else?
cheers
Whitey
It will be interesting to see if unlike the other converters who won’t sell the basic component TVR will sell engine mounts, exhaust manifold, alternator brackets, as this would make DIY a possibility
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However, it may inspire someone else who's toes have been trodden on to put a kit together and sell it.
Ken Barlow said:
Your unhelpful comments are great, would it be worth starting a thread for people who dont own or drive TVR,s but just want to post stupid comments about them
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do you own a ls powered tvr ? as you are commenting on them , blair does not have a tvr but does have a ls coverted car and has helped lots of other like minded people over he last few years , i dont own a tvr but spend many many hour working on them and converting them does that mean i should not comment ? maybe people shold just chill and remember its piston heads a CAR fourm and most of us spend hour on here helping others (for free) and taking help thats what its all about is it not ?,
tinker-27 said:
Ken Barlow said:
Your unhelpful comments are great, would it be worth starting a thread for people who dont own or drive TVR,s but just want to post stupid comments about them
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do you own a ls powered tvr ? as you are commenting on them , blair does not have a tvr but does have a ls coverted car and has helped lots of other like minded people over he last few years , i dont own a tvr but spend many many hour working on them and converting them does that mean i should not comment ? maybe people shold just chill and remember its piston heads a CAR fourm and most of us spend hour on here helping others (for free) and taking help thats what its all about is it not ?,
I own a TVR that i would like to put a modern chevy engine in
posts like "I have the electrical drawings put i carnt tell you were the oil
light is switched from, in case you sue me" are just a p/sstake
If people don't want to share info that's up to them
but why try to spoil the forum for everybody else
posts like "I have the electrical drawings put i carnt tell you were the oil
light is switched from, in case you sue me" are just a p/sstake
If people don't want to share info that's up to them
but why try to spoil the forum for everybody else
I spend hours on the phone and email etc helping people for free , and on here . What I don't do is slag people off or There jobs , I will leave that to you as you are very quick to tell everyone how all the conversions are wrong ( apart from your way ) . Shall we call it a day and let this thread get back to car stuff
Brummmie said:
Ken Barlow said:
Looks like it will stay unanswered
There are endless reasons why nobody can quote costs
maybe if they did somone would sue them
Tinker charges £5k, and you source new or used parts, so you shop and add it up if you like?There are endless reasons why nobody can quote costs
maybe if they did somone would sue them
looking at pics he,s posted seems a fair price
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I don't quote prices on here as it's against ph policy no other reason , I am not a advertiser and don't want to get banned for it as others have it's not that I'm hiding any thing or being funny ! , I have been warned about advertising as people think Blair works for me which he does not , I do use him for electrical work and he's one of my mates . Most people who are serious about a conversion contact me or other places and get a accurate price as they all vary , I have done 29 Ls conversions and no two are the same
tinker-27 said:
Most people who are serious about a conversion contact me or other places and get a accurate price as they all vary ,
I would,nt waste peoples time contacting them, as i wish to do a conversion myselfit was,nt that long ago, on here people were saying LS Tuscan cound,nt be done
now there,s 5 company,s doing them
I have seen two T cars that have been converted neither of which i would want to replicate (not slagging off)
one was way to expensive route, reworked chassis (OK was a damaged car before conversion)
and the other had a T5 box in and still got the MBE both of which i dont want
Will wait now until the official conversion is out, maybe have a go at copying that, perhaps the car will retain more valve that way
Thank to all who have contributed info
mearns1979 said:
Has Steve Heath or any other TVR gurus done an LS3 transplant on the Tuscan?
What would be the total cost?
Yes, he does. Costs - have a chat with him (it all depends what you want to spend).What would be the total cost?
But it should come out about half the price of another company that does them, give or take.
Technically it's the Holden version of the LS3. If you want any other info, please PM me.
I have seen two T cars that have been converted neither of which i would want to replicate (not slagging off)
one was way to expensive route, reworked chassis (OK was a damaged car before conversion)
and the other had a T5 box in and still got the MBE both of which i dont want
Will wait now until the official conversion is out, maybe have a go at copying that, perhaps the car will retain more valve that way
The T chassis car we converted did not have the chassis cut or use the t5 box as I agree they both are not the best options ,
There are a few people out there doing conversions at home and like to do there own ,its a lot of work but worth it in the long run !!
one was way to expensive route, reworked chassis (OK was a damaged car before conversion)
and the other had a T5 box in and still got the MBE both of which i dont want
Will wait now until the official conversion is out, maybe have a go at copying that, perhaps the car will retain more valve that way
The T chassis car we converted did not have the chassis cut or use the t5 box as I agree they both are not the best options ,
There are a few people out there doing conversions at home and like to do there own ,its a lot of work but worth it in the long run !!
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