LS7 install pictures??
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Hi
I was just wondering if anyone running a LS would be kind enough to post some pics of the install. I want to do the converstion (SBC to LS) myself this Winter and want to get as much info as possible. I will try and get as many bits made locally as i can ie dry sump tank, engine mounts, trans mounting brackets etc etc. I think it is possible to run the the Ls with the Getrag 6 speed?? but will only run the Getrag if the ratios/final drive can be improved.
thanks Kyle
I was just wondering if anyone running a LS would be kind enough to post some pics of the install. I want to do the converstion (SBC to LS) myself this Winter and want to get as much info as possible. I will try and get as many bits made locally as i can ie dry sump tank, engine mounts, trans mounting brackets etc etc. I think it is possible to run the the Ls with the Getrag 6 speed?? but will only run the Getrag if the ratios/final drive can be improved.
thanks Kyle
Kyle,
I can take some snaps later this week. GD did a super job and the quality and attention to detail of all the one-off bits is superb. The airbox is a thing of joy and is bordering on the seriously horny
The headers and exhausts are also beautiful and give 98/99db so driving is now possible without ear ache! The trackday extension piece thingy gives 94db so it can be used at Goodwood and Bedford.. Yippeee!!!!!!!! how rare is that!
I believe that GD are going to market these bits at sensible prices. The only downside to buying from GD was that obviously as you would expect from an English company they ended up over budget and the time scale went to pot.
I can take some snaps later this week. GD did a super job and the quality and attention to detail of all the one-off bits is superb. The airbox is a thing of joy and is bordering on the seriously horny
The headers and exhausts are also beautiful and give 98/99db so driving is now possible without ear ache! The trackday extension piece thingy gives 94db so it can be used at Goodwood and Bedford.. Yippeee!!!!!!!! how rare is that!I believe that GD are going to market these bits at sensible prices. The only downside to buying from GD was that obviously as you would expect from an English company they ended up over budget and the time scale went to pot.
Rusti Evo said:
Kyle,
I can take some snaps later this week. GD did a super job and the quality and attention to detail of all the one-off bits is superb. The airbox is a thing of joy and is bordering on the seriously horny The headers and exhausts are also beautiful and give 98/99db so driving is now possible without ear ache! The trackday extension piece thingy gives 94db so it can be used at Goodwood and Bedford.. Yippeee!!!!!!!! how rare is that!
I believe that GD are going to market these bits at sensible prices. The only downside to buying from GD was that obviously as you would expect from an English company they ended up over budget and the time scale went to pot.
thanks, i will look forward to seeing them.I can take some snaps later this week. GD did a super job and the quality and attention to detail of all the one-off bits is superb. The airbox is a thing of joy and is bordering on the seriously horny
The headers and exhausts are also beautiful and give 98/99db so driving is now possible without ear ache! The trackday extension piece thingy gives 94db so it can be used at Goodwood and Bedford.. Yippeee!!!!!!!! how rare is that!I believe that GD are going to market these bits at sensible prices. The only downside to buying from GD was that obviously as you would expect from an English company they ended up over budget and the time scale went to pot.
Boosted LS1 said:
Rusti Evo said:
My initial impressions are that the bog-standard LS7 is such an easy driver that I'd be entirely happy with a four speed box!
When I do my 427 install into a non ultima chassis I'm considering a GM 400. Old but plentiful and mega strong.Edited by fastco on Monday 13th October 19:11
Kyle,
here`s some older pictures of my LS7 conversion (from LS6). The biggest change for your car will probably be the new fuel system with the magic box (down in the middle). As the LS7 uses a dry sump oil system I installed tank + oil cooler (second pic). The routing of the dry sump oil lines proved to quite tricky, there`s very little space between the LS7 and the fuel box (just enough).
here`s some older pictures of my LS7 conversion (from LS6). The biggest change for your car will probably be the new fuel system with the magic box (down in the middle). As the LS7 uses a dry sump oil system I installed tank + oil cooler (second pic). The routing of the dry sump oil lines proved to quite tricky, there`s very little space between the LS7 and the fuel box (just enough).
Edited by SchimmS on Monday 13th October 19:37
Thanks .... wow its a lot tighter around the bulkhead!!
Im already running EFI and a Laminova oil cooler so that will make life a little easier.
Im sure i have seen some oil tanks placed where the accusump would normally be?? That makes more sense to me as that space will become free with the LS7.
My 377 cuin Ali blocked SBC EFI engine will soon be up for sale if anyone is interested. It only done 900 miles.
Im already running EFI and a Laminova oil cooler so that will make life a little easier.
Im sure i have seen some oil tanks placed where the accusump would normally be?? That makes more sense to me as that space will become free with the LS7.
My 377 cuin Ali blocked SBC EFI engine will soon be up for sale if anyone is interested. It only done 900 miles.
fastco said:
Boosted LS1 said:
Rusti Evo said:
My initial impressions are that the bog-standard LS7 is such an easy driver that I'd be entirely happy with a four speed box!
When I do my 427 install into a non ultima chassis I'm considering a GM 400. Old but plentiful and mega strong.Edited by fastco on Monday 13th October 19:11
Rusti Evo said:
Don't know if it's of interest but this is the airbox that GD have made - seriously black and shiny in real life. Inside there is an enormous Corvette panel filter.
Oh I like that Edited by Rusti Evo on Tuesday 14th October 21:13
Very clean and professional looking. Ram air effect??UltimaCH said:
Rusti Evo said:
Don't know if it's of interest but this is the airbox that GD have made - seriously black and shiny in real life. Inside there is an enormous Corvette panel filter.
Oh I like that Edited by Rusti Evo on Tuesday 14th October 21:13
Very clean and professional looking. Ram air effect??
[quote=J&j]Simply beautiful. Who/what is GD? I think I need to speak!
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Simply Gardner Douglas Sports Cars
http://www.gdcars.com/
and a specific engine site
http://www.lsengines.co.uk/
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Simply Gardner Douglas Sports Cars
http://www.gdcars.com/
and a specific engine site
http://www.lsengines.co.uk/
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