engine swaps

[warpig1]

tempting fate here as my engine is running sweet.
i've been looking at different engines for the cerb as i fancy a project when it eventually goes bang.
looking at the ls1 and even the ls2. then also found the ls7 as fitted in the latest vette.
all great engines but then started thinking along a different line,hows about the lump from an audi rs6? or maybe an m5 engine(the last v8 one, can't remember the model)
maybe even the noble/ford thing
any thoughts?

[longbow]

LS7 LS7 LS7 LS7 LS7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really, 500hp and 500lbft stock running on 92 octane fuel, over 600hp with cam swap, 427cu of old skool V8. I'm sure the M5 V10 would be awesome too, but the little I know of that engine it has about a gazillion different sensors that would make an install very hard going. The LS7 was due to be released with a 'hot rod' ECU link with only the bare essential inputs, infact they ran it on carbs and it gave the same bhp.

[warpig1]

i've found the ls7 in crate form for about $13500, a lot of wonga but one helluva kick up the ass to go with it
do like the sound of an rs6 lump though

[BCA]

warpig1 said:

i've found the ls7 in crate form for about $13500, a lot of wonga but one helluva kick up the ass to go with it
do like the sound of an rs6 lump though

Im with longbow on this one, I believe the LS7 for all its claimed simplicity to be an absolutely mighty engine. Im not usually a fan of such cars, but I'd buy a C6 Z06 Corvette in future on the merits of that engine alone.

[JensenA]

IMHO the AJP V8 is what makes the Cerb, replace it and you lose the essence of what it's all about, and end up with a Corvette dressed up as a Cerb.

[warpig1]

my ones a speed sick, it was the look of the cerb that set my pants alight, the speed and noise are an added bonus!
as qwick and free revving as the 6 and 8 engines are, there is better avalable so why not use them?

[Boosted LS1]

warpig1 said:

i've found the ls7 in crate form for about $13500.

That's just part of it. You can add on a fair bit before you get it started, let alone rolling.

Boosted.

[warpig1]

Boosted LS1 said:

warpig1 said:

i've found the ls7 in crate form for about $13500.

That's just part of it. You can add on a fair bit before you get it started, let alone rolling.

Boosted.

i estimated about another 7 or 8 grand to get it up and running. some of you guys will no doubt know better than me

[cerbielee]

JensenA said:

IMHO the AJP V8 is what makes the Cerb, replace it and you lose the essence of what it's all about, and end up with a Corvette dressed up as a Cerb.

I could'nt agree more with the above! without all the pops n bangs ect it wouldnt be the same! plus being patriotic(hope its spelt correct?)it wouldnt be an entirely british built car! it would become just another "kit car",very nice looking kit car though! granted the LS7 shoved in there would make it silly fast though!

[BCA]

I'd gladly replace a six in a Cerb with any LS variant, more so an LS7.

Im not so sure I'd do the same with an AJP8, but I cant say I absolutely wouldnt... I'd then shove the AJP8 in a Ultima or something though.

Edited by BCA on Tuesday 26th June 23:52

[brummiewedge]

I assume that all the doubters have driven a tuned LS1/2/6 or even 7 motor so they can form these opinions? Even better driven one in a Cerbera!

[JensenA]

Brummie - I'm not knocking your car, I was one of the many who congratulated you on it. it was an excellent job. I was just saying that in my opinion the AJP V8 is,to me, an essential part of the character of the car. It's a TVR with a unique TVR engine, and that is a BIG part of the attraction to me.
Would a Ferrari with an LS engine transplant lose something? or a Porsche 911 with a twin turbo V6 still be a 911?

[brummiewedge]

No offence taken, really! But have you driven a tuned LS anything motor?

[JensenA]

In all fairness, no I haven't. And I'm sure your's would be feckin awesome. In a lot of ways an LS conversion makes sense in the head department'. But in the heart department I want an AJP V8 in a Cerb, I like that noisy, rough, harsh character and the pops and bangs.
But just say, someone criticised you for putting an LS in, I'd be the first to defend you cos I think it is pretty awesome what you have done, and I look forward to seeing the car one day. (Actually, no I don't, it might make me change my mind)

Edited by JensenA on Wednesday 27th June 19:41

[TooTall Paul]

Why don't people just tune the AJP lump !!!

[Keithyboy]

TooTall Paul said:

Why don't people just tune the AJP lump !!!

Err . . . they do. I'm sure HarryW will be along in a mo to comment

[teamHOLDENracing]

I don't think the primary motivation for a switch to an LSx is more power. I think it is more about perceived reliability..

[BCA]

Another thing about the AJP is the sound, it really does fit the Cerbera perfectly.

Just listen to most LM cars coming into Arnage off the throttle, honestly, the Cerb wouldnt sound out of place.

[HarryW]

Keithyboy said:

TooTall Paul said:

Why don't people just tune the AJP lump !!!

Err . . . they do. I'm sure HarryW will be along in a mo to comment

Nothing wrong with an AJP, then again nothing wrong with a BIG LSx lump either.

[AlVal]

Mopar's new engine 392 (6.4 litre) 540 horsepower out of the box, and relatively cheap, sweet.

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/hemi/392-crate.html