Not quite a task on the 130 Puma but a baby step forward for the benefit of the Puma.  After 18 months wait for the engine builder to do his thing, i got my freshly built LS.  Started as a 6.0L iron block from a GM truck.  Stripped, bored 0.005", 4" stroker rotating assembly, cam specs to suit objective of a low rpm load lugging engine, new everything internally and externally.  Refresh of the heads with LS7 lifters, new valve strings etc.  The only things carried over is the block itself, intake manifold/fuel rail/injectors and the thermostat housing.  End result, 6.6L - 525HP/525ft-lbs (~720nm).  +600nm from 2k to redline.
Now got to fertilise the money tree to commence the conversion.  All the little items add up.  As an example, to buy the bits and bobs just for the fuel lines is just under $400.  That's using nylon fuel tube used in most modern cars and factory style quick connect fittings.  Using braided PTFE hose and AN fittings is double the cost of nylon and factory style fittings.  Low permeable EFI grade hose is more expensive again.  Stainless steel is on par with PTFE but by the time you buy quality tools is + $1.3k.  That's just the fuel line.  No fancy fuel rails or regulators in that costing.  I call bollocks to anyone that pipes up and declares you can do an engine conversation of anything in the LS, M57, [insert modern engine here] for 20k
LS v 2.4 Puma
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Current: (Diggy) MY10 D130 ute, locked F&R, air suspension and rolling on 35's.  
Current: (but in need of TLC) 200tdi 110 ute & a 300tdi 110 ute.
Current: (Steed) MY11 Audi RS5 phantom black (the daily driver)
Gone: (Dorothy) MY99 TD5 D110
			
			
		 
	
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