Holden LS3 and 6 Speed Auto Install Kens’ 2012 110

Great project, Andrew’s work is excellent. Looking forward to progress reports
Nick

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Originally Posted by Graekynn

Lifes too short to give a crap about what anyone else thinks . I'm a little jealous and am curious to see how it would perform off road. I've always wondered whether this engine in this application would benefit from a retune i.e. cam profile and fuel/ignitions maps designed for low end torque, throttle response and economical cruising. Might lose a couple horses in the top end, but would be more tractable. Or is that all unnecessary?

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The LS3s had a lot more low end torque than the LS1s. I doubt you'd find it wanting. Happiest on PULP, though due to the aggressive compression and spark limited tuning. Quite happy on E10, very much designed for it. Will give away noticeable torque and driveability on standard ULP, but it'll still be strong.

Well Ken,

When it’s all done... point it at Whyalla and come have a drink.

Dogs and Feathered friends also welcome!

I can assure the O.P. that He's not going to have problems with any aspects of the LS3, particularly with a matched 6 speed. He's going to have masses of power & torque wherever He needs it,..that is one of the main attributes of the LS3, a big cube, lazy, V8,....I'd suggest very rarely will its capabilities be fully utilized.
Hopefully the conversion will include a nice set of pipes so that another "benefit", that "V8 noise", will be forthcoming.
Pickles.

The vehicle receives a unique reflash of the ECU via Les Richmond providing a specific level of tune, relevant for a 4x4.
But that’s the beauty of these engines, you can do so much to them if it doesn’t quite meet your needs. Supercharger anyone???

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Originally Posted by Graekynn

Lifes too short to give a crap about what anyone else thinks . I'm a little jealous and am curious to see how it would perform off road. I've always wondered whether this engine in this application would benefit from a retune i.e. cam profile and fuel/ignitions maps designed for low end torque, throttle response and economical cruising. Might lose a couple horses in the top end, but would be more tractable. Or is that all unnecessary?

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Id like that Mike, you can take the 110 out and tell me your impressions!👍

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Well Ken,

When it’s all done... point it at Whyalla and come have a drink.

Dogs and Feathered friends also welcome!

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As I have a LongRanger rear fuel tank, unfortunately I can only run a single 3 inch mild steel exhaust, but I’m sure it’ll sound the part either way!😉

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

I can assure the O.P. that He's not going to have problems with any aspects of the LS3, particularly with a matched 6 speed. He's going to have masses of power & torque wherever He needs it,..that is one of the main attributes of the LS3, a big cube, lazy, V8,....I'd suggest very rarely will its capabilities be fully utilized.
Hopefully the conversion will include a nice set of pipes so that another "benefit", that "V8 noise", will be forthcoming.
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by Baytown

As I have a LongRanger rear fuel tank, unfortunately I can only run a single 3 inch mild steel exhaust, but I’m sure it’ll sound the part either way![emoji6]

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A big single pipe on a bent 8 sounds great IMO.

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Originally Posted by Baytown

As I have a LongRanger rear fuel tank, unfortunately I can only run a single 3 inch mild steel exhaust, but I’m sure it’ll sound the part either way!😉

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Are you going to fit a set of headers, or simply use the standard manifolds which I reckon will probably be fine for your purpose.
I reckon a single big bore will be fine, I'm sure Andrew will be able to advise on the correct muffler so that the glorious sound of the LS3 working hard will not be lost.
Pickles.

Les Richmond fit their own ceramic coated headers specific for the vehicle and their tune, so it should be pretty flash!

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

Are you going to fit a set of headers, or simply use the standard manifolds which I reckon will probably be fine for your purpose.
I reckon a single big bore will be fine, I'm sure Andrew will be able to advise on the correct muffler so that the glorious sound of the LS3 working hard will not be lost.
Pickles.

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