LS engined Chimaera
Discussion
I`m interested to know if you spent say 12k on a LS engine installation in to a Chimaera would you get your money back ,obviously it would have to be a good example
If you spend 5k on a Rover v8 you would not get a lot more for your car on resale ..
Is the a Chimaera with a LS engine worth alot more ?
If you spend 5k on a Rover v8 you would not get a lot more for your car on resale ..
Is the a Chimaera with a LS engine worth alot more ?
Go for it daz I believe then you will be alot happier with some decent performance, and with the 6 speed gearbox lower cruise rpm's and better fuel consumption.
Dont worry about whats its worth, if the cars a keeper it shouldnt matter. If its not then dont do it.
I wouldnt even dare to add up my reciepts for this build but as I have no intention of selling and I mean at all its with me for life now. And the fact that how cheap insurance is and the performance you get there is very little else I would buy. Its the only car I have had for over 10 years that still feels amazing and brings a smile to me.
I dont think there are any downsides to the LS conversion and more and more will follow, its the route TVR would of taken IMHO.
Dont worry about whats its worth, if the cars a keeper it shouldnt matter. If its not then dont do it.
I wouldnt even dare to add up my reciepts for this build but as I have no intention of selling and I mean at all its with me for life now. And the fact that how cheap insurance is and the performance you get there is very little else I would buy. Its the only car I have had for over 10 years that still feels amazing and brings a smile to me.
I dont think there are any downsides to the LS conversion and more and more will follow, its the route TVR would of taken IMHO.
it all depends on how careful you are and how much you do or can do yourself
i sold my LS griff last year, ( and i accept that for whatever reason the griffs can sell for more than a chin, but that aside)
i didnt make money on it, but i didn't lose either.... but the installation must be a "proper job" to hold its value
i sold my LS griff last year, ( and i accept that for whatever reason the griffs can sell for more than a chin, but that aside)
i didnt make money on it, but i didn't lose either.... but the installation must be a "proper job" to hold its value
neal1980 said:
Go for it daz I believe then you will be alot happier with some decent performance, and with the 6 speed gearbox lower cruise rpm's and better fuel consumption.
Dont worry about whats its worth, if the cars a keeper it shouldnt matter. If its not then dont do it.
I wouldnt even dare to add up my reciepts for this build but as I have no intention of selling and I mean at all its with me for life now. And the fact that how cheap insurance is and the performance you get there is very little else I would buy. Its the only car I have had for over 10 years that still feels amazing and brings a smile to me.
I dont think there are any downsides to the LS conversion and more and more will follow, its the route TVR would of taken IMHO.
What he said ^ .. and once you drive one you'll know whyDont worry about whats its worth, if the cars a keeper it shouldnt matter. If its not then dont do it.
I wouldnt even dare to add up my reciepts for this build but as I have no intention of selling and I mean at all its with me for life now. And the fact that how cheap insurance is and the performance you get there is very little else I would buy. Its the only car I have had for over 10 years that still feels amazing and brings a smile to me.
I dont think there are any downsides to the LS conversion and more and more will follow, its the route TVR would of taken IMHO.
SteveSPG said:
it all depends on how careful you are and how much you do or can do yourself
i sold my LS griff last year, ( and i accept that for whatever reason the griffs can sell for more than a chin, but that aside)
i didnt make money on it, but i didn't lose either.... but the installation must be a "proper job" to hold its value
That`s what i`m trying to say ,a 5k Rover V8 built is lost money ,the lS install you can get your money back.. .i sold my LS griff last year, ( and i accept that for whatever reason the griffs can sell for more than a chin, but that aside)
i didnt make money on it, but i didn't lose either.... but the installation must be a "proper job" to hold its value
SILICONEKID345HP said:
I`m interested to know if you spent say 12k on a LS engine installation in to a Chimaera would you get your money back ,obviously it would have to be a good example
If you spend 5k on a Rover v8 you would not get a lot more for your car on resale ..
Is the a Chimaera with a LS engine worth alot more ?
From the research I have been doing the LS swap is a hell of a lot more than £12K!If you spend 5k on a Rover v8 you would not get a lot more for your car on resale ..
Is the a Chimaera with a LS engine worth alot more ?
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