GM V8 LS7 2006 engine in kit build

[craig7l]

Hi,
looking at putting the EFI engine into a home build kit car. As this car is post 1993 i assume that it will need to pass a CAT test for SVA. Anybody with any views on the implications to do this.
I dont think this motor is supplied into UK with type approval?
Also does SVA include noise testing if so what are the requirements for either this or indeed any motor fitted.

The engine is GM 500bhp V8 all aluminum small block 7 liter dry sump EFI motor and 7000 rpm redline with a 24 month factory warranty. From the US 2006> Z06 corvette
(as if you lot wouldnt know anyways)

cheers

[Boosted LS1]

You'll need to do quite a few mods from stock to make it work in a kit car but with the right ecu map and lambda's it will pass sva. This post will get a better response on the ultima forum. I can supply a plug and play kit if you haven't sourced one.

[craig7l]

waht sort of other mods apart from lambdas and ECU map will be required do you think? cheers

[eliot]

LS7's are used in the UK and will meet SVA requirements.
Gardner Douglas amongst others can sort you out, although their website dedicated to such engines seems to be up the swanny right now, google cache:

http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:JcNCAsRUt9YJ:...

[stevieturbo]

I would imagine if you retained most of the typical emissions control equipment like cats, lambda sensors etc, passing any emissions tests in the UK should be a doddle.

There are other aspects like EGR, and fuel tank vapour re-circ etc...but I reckon you could get away without that.

Either way, removal of some items of emissions control will require suitable ecu re-tuning to a degree. If only to switch fault warning lights off.

Some of the EFILive or HPTuner guys might be able to advise better. Try asking on the Holden Forum too, or Corvette forum.

[Boosted LS1]

craig7l said:

waht sort of other mods apart from lambdas and ECU map will be required do you think? cheers

You'll need a reprogrammed LS7 ecu and harness (I have one of each) with various functions disabled and a pedal assembly. My ecu has the aircon enabled. Then you'll need some adaptors for the oil lines assuming you stay dry sump. You may need to rotate the intake (ultima etc) depending on your chassis and you may need to relocate the alternator and switch to a camaro alternator with revised bracket, belt and a new idler pulley. I relocate the alternator like this for ultima use:



You may need a lengthened wiring loom, again it depends on the chassis. What car are you working with? ETA, ls7 uses an E38 ecu which afaik isn't mappable in the UK, unless you intend to spend days doing it on a RR.

Edited by Boosted LS1 on Sunday 18th May 20:37

[LS7427ci]

I could do you a complete package built engine and ECU + harness. I do a lot with auto grass putting LS motors in specials. Cheers Tim

[craig7l]

may even go LS1 or LS6 route as i may be over the point of diminishing return in a 650kg rolling chassis
PM me
cheers

[chuntington101]

LS7427ci said:

I could do you a complete package built engine and ECU + harness. I do a lot with auto grass putting LS motors in specials. Cheers Tim

wondered how long it would be for the grass track guys to start using them. got to be better than the old Rover V8's. bet they are faster than the twin engined bike specials now aren't they???

Chris.

[chuntington101]

craig7l said:

may even go LS1 or LS6 route as i may be over the point of diminishing return in a 650kg rolling chassis
PM me
cheers

its not going in a 7 style car is it???

Chris,

[LS7427ci]

Class 7 and 10 all transverse chevy's I tried posting some pictures but with no joy.

A customer runs an LS6 built motor 400+hp at the wheels in a car 650kgs its very quick can beat twin bikes on a good day getting to the groung is the problem.

I put an LS7 in a BMW mini in the rear.

LS6 or LS2 be the best option for least money and most power let me know how much you want I'll send you a price. Cheers

[chuntington101]

LS7427ci said:

Class 7 and 10 all transverse chevy's I tried posting some pictures but with no joy.

A customer runs an LS6 built motor 400+hp at the wheels in a car 650kgs its very quick can beat twin bikes on a good day getting to the groung is the problem.

I put an LS7 in a BMW mini in the rear.

LS6 or LS2 be the best option for least money and most power let me know how much you want I'll send you a price. Cheers

booming heck i bet there fast! bet the mini is intresting? wonderif the LS7 would fit and still be driveable on the road?? lol

Chris.

[LS7427ci]

would be easier I should think! Anything is possible would make a good track car. emil me I'll send you some pic's [e-mail]

[chuntington101]

LS7427ci said:

would be easier I should think! Anything is possible would make a good track car. emil me I'll send you some pic's [e-mail]

email sent mate.