LS7 install pictures??

[CanAm Dave]

Rusti Evo said:

I'm sure that GD want to sell the airboxes - give Andy a bell.

The stainless headers are quite jolly as well - miles better than coated stuff. T70 silencers are handsome.

The silencers are handsome but if they are the same summit ones they used to use they last no time at all! It's not easy to silence these beasts.

Regards Dave

[Rusti Evo]

The silencers are made by JP. It'll be interesting to see how quickly they blow the stuffing out.......

[suntiger1965]

look fantastic
but for now you could double them up as a coffee cup holder for two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!sorry couldnt resist it

dom

[crafty]

Ive sent them an email to their "sales@" account but no response.

Anyone have a direct contact?

[V8 Vum]

Crafty...

Had a similar problem, so rang Andy! (its the only email address I have also)
Apparently he has been having serious issues with his email/ internet service...(haven't we all recently it appears)!
Andy told me he only got it working yesterday and apologised since then he has a large backlog to deal with!

Suggest just waiting for a bit...or if your anxious, give him a bell!

Incidentally I've got the pricing.......HAhAHA!

cheers

Keith

Edited by V8 Vum on Friday 17th October 12:23

[CJuilan]

All,

Here's the Gardner Douglas price list from Andy Burrows. I have a little history with Andy as I was looking into the GDT70 prior to purchasing my GTR. Very nice car!

I am seriously interested in this airbox and I know of at least one or two others that may want to buy one as well. Do we want to try and arrange a "group buy"

Chris







LS Power Product List

GD List price
Description
LS2 Engine including stock headers POA
LS7 Engine including stock headers & dry sump POA
LS1,2,6 Flywheel clutch assembly POA
Stck GM LS starter POA
Bolt, inner POA
Bolt, outer POA
Alternator - Gen 4 POA
Alt bracket POA
Bolt POA
Bolt POA
Belt tensioner POA
Bolt POA
Heated oxygen sensor - Gen3 POA
Heated oxygen sensor - Gen 4 POA

Other GD related Parts £- £-
LS2 Upgrade Crane performance camshaft POA
Short K6 drive belt £26.00 £-
LS2/7 GD Mech throttle Conversion with TPS £195.00 £-
LS Power custom engine harness £325.00 £-
LS Power aftermarket ECU suitable for mech. Throttle £900.00 £-
LS Power custom harness and stock GM ECU with TP & ETC and map ready to run. This kit is only available with LS Power supplied Gen 4 GM engine packages £-
POA
GMLS to Porsche G50 bellhousing adapter plate £345.00 £-
7.25" tripple plate organic clutch £615.00 £-
Machined Billet Flywheel for GMGen3 LS V8 £245.00 £-
Hydraulic clutch release slave & bearing £90.00 £-
Hydraulic release G50 machined adapter £50.00 £-
Porsche G50 type reduction geared starter motor £250.00 £-
Clutch mount starter ring gear and machined bell mount for G50 family transaxles £290.00 £-
Polished S/S LS exhaust headers front engine - 427 - pair from £530.00 £-
Polished S/S LS exhaust headers mid engine - T70 - pair from £950.00 £-
Standard 2.5" weld-in catalytic converter - each £75.00 £-
3" high flow polished SS catalytic converter - each £175.00 £-
3" polished SS oval exhaust silencers - each £135.00 £-
SS ring clamp set to suit 3" tube - each £32.00 £-
Polished S/S LS exhaust system specific for Ultima LS7 install, comprises: purpose made down slung headers with 1.75" primaries terminating 3" collector with lambda sockets, 90deg bends and ring clamp flange. Stainless high flow catalysts with ring flange attachment. Polished 3" stainless silencers with 90deg link to cats, tail trim silencers and rear mounts. £-
£-
£-
£2,235.00 1 £2,235.00
GD purpose designed Ultima LS series air induction system in polished black gelcoat £525.00 1 £525.00
GD purpose designed Ultima LS series air induction box in polished Carbon £675.00 £-
A.R.E. LS7 Dry sump kit comp: sump take-off adapter, oil tank, breather catch tank. £750.00 £-
A.R.E. Full dry sump kit inc. sump, 4 stage pump, tank, damper, breather, remote filter housing £2,350.00 £-
Tremec TKO 600 Transmission rated at 600lbs/ft plus bellhousing, machined adapter, release bearing, arm slave & bracket + bolts £-
£2,050.00 £-
T56 6 speed Transmission rated at 450lbs/ft plus bellhousing, machined adapter, hydraulic release bearing + bolts £-
£2,380.00 £-
GMT56 belhousing - useful for adapting to other transmissions £220.00 £-
Exchange straight thermostat outlet - welded £35.00 £-
Fuel rail adapter to -6 £22.00 £-
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator £120.00 £-
Alloy engine adapter plates - pair £40.00 £-
Competiton engine mounts - each £30.00 £-
High volumn EFI fuel filter £22.50 £-
High output EFI fuel pump £140.00 £-
Stainless Steel fuel swirl tank £120.00 £-
GD427 moulded air intake cowl £150.00 £-
LS Power beauty covers pair in polished colour gelcoat £140.00 1 £140.00
LS Power beauty covers pair in polished carbon £220.00 £-
LS Engine beauty cover brackets - state LS1/6, LS2 or LS7 £25.00 1 £25.00
LS Power engine cover emblems available 7.0 Litre or 6.0 Litre £20.00 1 £20.00

Description
Grand Total ex. VAT £2,945.00
VAT £515.38
Total including UK VAT £3,460.38

50% deposit required with order £1,730.19

[kylemrushall]

CJuilan said:

All,

Here's the Gardner Douglas price list from Andy Burrows. I have a little history with Andy as I was looking into the GDT70 prior to purchasing my GTR. Very nice car!

I am seriously interested in this airbox and I know of at least one or two others that may want to buy one as well. Do we want to try and arrange a "group buy"

Chris

im potentially up for a group buy.







LS Power Product List

GD List price
Description
LS2 Engine including stock headers POA
LS7 Engine including stock headers & dry sump POA
LS1,2,6 Flywheel clutch assembly POA
Stck GM LS starter POA
Bolt, inner POA
Bolt, outer POA
Alternator - Gen 4 POA
Alt bracket POA
Bolt POA
Bolt POA
Belt tensioner POA
Bolt POA
Heated oxygen sensor - Gen3 POA
Heated oxygen sensor - Gen 4 POA

Other GD related Parts £- £-
LS2 Upgrade Crane performance camshaft POA
Short K6 drive belt £26.00 £-
LS2/7 GD Mech throttle Conversion with TPS £195.00 £-
LS Power custom engine harness £325.00 £-
LS Power aftermarket ECU suitable for mech. Throttle £900.00 £-
LS Power custom harness and stock GM ECU with TP & ETC and map ready to run. This kit is only available with LS Power supplied Gen 4 GM engine packages £-
POA
GMLS to Porsche G50 bellhousing adapter plate £345.00 £-
7.25" tripple plate organic clutch £615.00 £-
Machined Billet Flywheel for GMGen3 LS V8 £245.00 £-
Hydraulic clutch release slave & bearing £90.00 £-
Hydraulic release G50 machined adapter £50.00 £-
Porsche G50 type reduction geared starter motor £250.00 £-
Clutch mount starter ring gear and machined bell mount for G50 family transaxles £290.00 £-
Polished S/S LS exhaust headers front engine - 427 - pair from £530.00 £-
Polished S/S LS exhaust headers mid engine - T70 - pair from £950.00 £-
Standard 2.5" weld-in catalytic converter - each £75.00 £-
3" high flow polished SS catalytic converter - each £175.00 £-
3" polished SS oval exhaust silencers - each £135.00 £-
SS ring clamp set to suit 3" tube - each £32.00 £-
Polished S/S LS exhaust system specific for Ultima LS7 install, comprises: purpose made down slung headers with 1.75" primaries terminating 3" collector with lambda sockets, 90deg bends and ring clamp flange. Stainless high flow catalysts with ring flange attachment. Polished 3" stainless silencers with 90deg link to cats, tail trim silencers and rear mounts. £-
£-
£-
£2,235.00 1 £2,235.00
GD purpose designed Ultima LS series air induction system in polished black gelcoat £525.00 1 £525.00
GD purpose designed Ultima LS series air induction box in polished Carbon £675.00 £-
A.R.E. LS7 Dry sump kit comp: sump take-off adapter, oil tank, breather catch tank. £750.00 £-
A.R.E. Full dry sump kit inc. sump, 4 stage pump, tank, damper, breather, remote filter housing £2,350.00 £-
Tremec TKO 600 Transmission rated at 600lbs/ft plus bellhousing, machined adapter, release bearing, arm slave & bracket + bolts £-
£2,050.00 £-
T56 6 speed Transmission rated at 450lbs/ft plus bellhousing, machined adapter, hydraulic release bearing + bolts £-
£2,380.00 £-
GMT56 belhousing - useful for adapting to other transmissions £220.00 £-
Exchange straight thermostat outlet - welded £35.00 £-
Fuel rail adapter to -6 £22.00 £-
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator £120.00 £-
Alloy engine adapter plates - pair £40.00 £-
Competiton engine mounts - each £30.00 £-
High volumn EFI fuel filter £22.50 £-
High output EFI fuel pump £140.00 £-
Stainless Steel fuel swirl tank £120.00 £-
GD427 moulded air intake cowl £150.00 £-
LS Power beauty covers pair in polished colour gelcoat £140.00 1 £140.00
LS Power beauty covers pair in polished carbon £220.00 £-
LS Engine beauty cover brackets - state LS1/6, LS2 or LS7 £25.00 1 £25.00
LS Power engine cover emblems available 7.0 Litre or 6.0 Litre £20.00 1 £20.00

Description
Grand Total ex. VAT £2,945.00
VAT £515.38
Total including UK VAT £3,460.38

50% deposit required with order £1,730.19

[V8 Vum]

Matey,

I doth Spake with Mr Andy today...so might be up for a CF version of the airbox!

Keith

Edited by V8 Vum on Friday 17th October 19:51

[SlackBlevens]

I'm definately in for a group buy. Would be interested in ls7 exhaust system & air-box - maybe more!

[kylemrushall]

Im waiting on some prices for airboxes and exhausts(different supplier) etc i will keep you all posted

[CJuilan]

"Im waiting on some prices for airboxes and exhausts(different supplier) etc i will keep you all posted"



As am I.

I have an e-mail into Andy @ GD for info on a group buy, additional info/photos, and possible consideration for multiple purchases.

Chris

[RussF]

Dropped in the LS7 at the weekend for a trial fit. All went fine. I'll post more pics as and when I progress.

Russ.

[kylemrushall]

thanks, that looks great...

kinda old school mixed with modern, is that possible?

[CJuilan]

Guys,

This is the message I got back from Andy @ GD.


"Hi Chris,

I would be willing to offer you a 10% discount on the air box for an order of 5 or more.

Regards,

Andy"


I have requested pics (for the second time) so the jury is still out until I have a better look at the construction and fitment of the airbox.

Anyone out there care to offer some up-close shots so we are not "guessing" at what we are buying?

Chris

[CJuilan]

Here's Andy's response on the group buy.


"Chris,

The air box comprises two base brackets that fit over the manifold, the air box case, Corvette K&N pan filter, Air box lid with fixings, 180deg bend and silicone connectors.
we mould them in black gelcoat or carbon. The LSPower beauty covers are sold separately.

Regards,

Andy Burrows"









At this point I think someone closer to GD should organize the group buy. I'm in California.

Thanks, Chris

[CJuilan]

Any takers or is this group buy dead?



Chris

[ROWDYRENAULT]

Guys: just saw a blurp from Vintage Air that they are building a very nice very compact drive systen for LS series motors they clain that the total distance from the block to the front of all the drives and pulleys is 7 inchs. That would leave quite a bit of room to the fire wall. I measured mine and the block is 9 inchs from the firewall. lee

[LS7427ci]

I already build such a thing how close to the block do you want to get???

[LS7TANGO]

Hi Russ!

Looks real nice....just got to love that 'ole skool' LS7 look you developed with Jeff....

Any tips for the install - headers on or off etc? Hopefully going to drop mine in this week.....I'm measuring like mad in the hope I can drop her in and leave it there

Cheers, Simon

[RussF]

LS7TANGO said:

Hi Russ!

Looks real nice....just got to love that 'ole skool' LS7 look you developed with Jeff....

Any tips for the install - headers on or off etc? Hopefully going to drop mine in this week.....I'm measuring like mad in the hope I can drop her in and leave it there

Cheers, Simon

Hi Simon, thanks for your comments. The "ole skool" look won't be everyone's cuppa tea but was the look I was after and Jeff certainly delivered for me along with some good numbers

The installation went OK. I removed the upper gear linkage support to make life easier but its not essential. I dropped the engine in with the headers on and then once in had a go at removing them. They could be removed without problem. Please bear in mind that this was done in an "empty" engine bay though.
You may need to modify the engine mount "pads" on the chassis. I had to chamfer the front and back edges so that the engine mounts would sit flush with the pads and allow the engine bolt holes to line up and hence the engine to sit properly. This had to be done to take account of the "internal" weld on the engine mountings. I'd recommend taking the engine mountings off the engine and trial fitting them to the mounts on the chassis to see if anything needs to be done.

Also worthy of note is that the factory supplied rear gear box support fits perfectly with the engine mounts and adaptor plate Jeff supplied. HTH and good luck with the install...your whole project is looking very good by the way