LS9 engine into an R8?

[sfella]

Hi guys, used to be on here a lot more but haven't been on for ages and had to re sign up to PH. Wondered if in the last couple of years anyone has taken on putting an LS9 into an R8? I have looked into this and can see that I would need to fabricate and locate an oil tank and possibly a different coolant tank. From what I can see the wiring would be plug and play, a map would be needed I know but apart from these couple of things I cant see any reason she wouldn't fit, any thoughts or ideas welcome. Cheers

[jameshsv]

sfella said:

Hi guys, used to be on here a lot more but haven't been on for ages and had to re sign up to PH. Wondered if in the last couple of years anyone has taken on putting an LS9 into an R8? I have looked into this and can see that I would need to fabricate and locate an oil tank and possibly a different coolant tank. From what I can see the wiring would be plug and play, a map would be needed I know but apart from these couple of things I cant see any reason she wouldn't fit, any thoughts or ideas welcome. Cheers

Been in a R8 fitted with a lsx454 goes like stink

[anonymous-user]

No need, they are bloody expensive and you can get more power through other means. E.g. my Monaro has a forged LSA with a TVS2300 which benefits from all the LS9 features inc the piston squirters. Plenty of 750hp R8s on here and if you have a manual LS3, simply go for a TVS heartbeat supercharger which is a better unit than the LS9's blower as it doesn't have to deal with the compromised packaging of the Corvette's reduced bonnet clearance and reduced intercooler capacity.

[ARAF]

As above. ^^

I can't see the point of trying to dry sump an R8, but can see the attraction of a forged engine. How much trouble is it to convert the LS9 to a sump, or just go LSX,

[sfella]

jameshsv said:

Been in a R8 fitted with a lsx454 goes like stink

Would the owner be happy to share some pointers? Always happy to look at the options, thanks

[ARAF]

sfella said:

jameshsv said:

Been in a R8 fitted with a lsx454 goes like stink

Would the owner be happy to share some pointers? Always happy to look at the options, thanks

I'm sure he would, but not on here, as he's been banned. Are you on facebook?

[KMud]

sfella said:

Would the owner be happy to share some pointers? Always happy to look at the options, thanks

Consider spectating at Thunder Road, it should be there and I'm sure Michael will talk you through it in person

[sfella]

ARAF said:

I'm sure he would, but not on here, as he's been banned. Are you on facebook?

pm'd you, cheers

[jameshsv]

ARAF said:

I'm sure he would, but not on here, as he's been banned. Are you on facebook?

I am sure he would even take you for a passenger ride.

[jameshsv]

wormus said:

No need, they are bloody expensive and you can get more power through other means. E.g. my Monaro has a forged LSA with a TVS2300 which benefits from all the LS9 features inc the piston squirters. Plenty of 750hp R8s on here and if you have a manual LS3, simply go for a TVS heartbeat supercharger which is a better unit than the LS9's blower as it doesn't have to deal with the compromised packaging of the Corvette's reduced bonnet clearance and reduced intercooler capacity.

Are you coming TR wormus would love to see yours run.

[jameshsv]

KMud said:

Consider spectating at Thunder Road, it should be there and I'm sure Michael will talk you through it in person

stick100 is going TR NA Rules

[ARAF]

sfella said:

ARAF said:

I'm sure he would, but not on here, as he's been banned. Are you on facebook?

pm'd you, cheers

Sfella is now talking with Stick.

[leigh1050]

jameshsv said:

KMud said:

Consider spectating at Thunder Road, it should be there and I'm sure Michael will talk you through it in person

stick100 is going TR NA Rules

Says blower boy

[ARAF]

leigh1050 said:

jameshsv said:

KMud said:

Consider spectating at Thunder Road, it should be there and I'm sure Michael will talk you through it in person

stick100 is going TR NA Rules

Says blower boy

He needs something, to take on the newer VXR8s.

[jameshsv]

ARAF said:

He needs something, to take on the newer VXR8s.

i like to be differant lol

[jameshsv]

ARAF said:

He needs something, to take on the newer VXR8s.

i like to be differant lol

[ARAF]

jameshsv said:

ARAF said:

He needs something, to take on the newer VXR8s.

i like to be differant lol

Not that different though, as your doppelganger posted exactly the same thing just now.

[Boosted LS1]

LS9 will have been GM scuff tested for reliability with optimum clearances, long term. Just a thought to consider.

[raving]

lsa is a cheaper alternative I ve got some coming from Aus good value but in your case I would just charge an Ls3 built properly