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  1. 29th March 2011, 08:01 PM #1
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    Its LS1 time!

    Hey P38 people, well its time to suck it and see, I'm going to start an LS1 and 4L60e conversion on a P38

    Spent a good part of today measuring one up and as expected it should be a nice fit, looking factory like

    So....now its time for a donor vehicle, looking for a neat HSE, any year preferably cheap with a crook 4.6, but still want the vehicle running, some issues fine, but generally a sound car is desired and Vic location

    From my research its possible to overcome the BeCM aspect of this, with some expensive software and alot of hard work

    The intent is to succesfully complete one for myself, fully engineered and everything working as it should, leaving the ability for diagnostics at any Holden equipped dealer/specialist for the engine ECU, this is easy, I've done plenty of these in other vehicles, then I'll be offering drive in, drive out converisons only, no kits just yet

    Basically I'm on a call for help for a donor vehicle, suitably price...oh wish me luck over the next yearish it'll take to complete along with new house, new kid and all the rest
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  2. 29th March 2011, 08:59 PM #2
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    Sounds good. I'll be watching this thread with interest.
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    Hmmm might watch this too. RRC and an LS1 would be nice and a lot less complicated electronically.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LOVEMYRANGIE View Post
    Hmmm might watch this too. RRC and an LS1 would be nice and a lot less complicated electronically.


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    Yea, but done that, once the adaptors become a viable and tested thing, they'll be offered as a conversion, Andrew from Hiline4wd is in the midst of this now

    Watch this years cliffhanger, look for a bright yellow LS1 powered Discovery and a Magenta LS1 powered RRC
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  5. 29th March 2011, 10:26 PM #5
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    Are you proposing to use the transfer case in the 4wd Holden Crewman or have you in mind some adaption of the BW 2 speed viscous coupling unit?

    The later 5 or even 6 sp Alison autos would be even better!

    Once you get the integration software sorted, the "EFLive" product is excellent for remapping the LS1 engine. The original OS for the LS1 as per VX Series 1 /II was fairly primitive. there are some excellent tunes now available which improve economy/power and general efficiency. The EFLive enables you to drive around and record the performance then change the database as required to tweak the settings where actuals vary from target...

    I await the results with much anticipation!!

    Mind you, a 3L straight 6 turbocharged BMW common rail diesel would be a REAL delight!!
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  6. 29th March 2011, 11:17 PM #6
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    .... Reading with interest ...
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  7. 29th March 2011, 11:30 PM #7
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    hmmm ls1 in sarah's LSE RRC.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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    ls2 is better lol
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  8. 30th March 2011, 06:05 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoges View Post
    Are you proposing to use the transfer case in the 4wd Holden Crewman or have you in mind some adaption of the BW 2 speed viscous coupling unit?

    The later 5 or even 6 sp Alison autos would be even better!

    Once you get the integration software sorted, the "EFLive" product is excellent for remapping the LS1 engine. The original OS for the LS1 as per VX Series 1 /II was fairly primitive. there are some excellent tunes now available which improve economy/power and general efficiency. The EFLive enables you to drive around and record the performance then change the database as required to tweak the settings where actuals vary from target...

    I await the results with much anticipation!!

    Mind you, a 3L straight 6 turbocharged BMW common rail diesel would be a REAL delight!!
    The Borg warner of course

    Yes, I've fitted/wired heaps of LS1's, this is the easy easy bit

    If I succesfully manage this conversion, the conversion options will be endless
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  9. 30th March 2011, 07:21 AM #9
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    Good luck Matt! Will be very interested to watch your progress!
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  10. 30th March 2011, 07:46 AM #10
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    Doors are opening... Good luck mate! If you can fit an LS1, you can fit an LS2... even an LS7 :-)

    Cheers
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