Thread: Just bought a P38

Hi guys,

I bought the car off the company that did the conversion in NSW, they built it up for a Saudi Prince who lost interest in it and I happen to come along and buy it, he spent a fortune on it and it.

No lights come on everything works and seems to talk to everything.

If you want details you can call me on 0478740717 Ill take pics but dont know how to put them on here

The company that did the conversion will no doubt be receiving a few phone calls!

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Maybe John Davis from the old John Davis Motorworks at Annangrove is back in business. He use to do extended Range Rover Modifications for the Saudi's. It was his passion for the Rangie that infected me. Absolutely awesome guy and real professional.

Davis never went out of business, his still going strong I believe the brother runs the shop now. I'm looking at getting my disco chipped there soon

John as I understand it, parted ways with his brother in the business some time back late 1990'or 2000 and whilst that business continues to trade with Bruce, John has not been involved. I had heard that he then actual went to live in Dubai but that maybe just heresay.

Just found out that John Davis is at a place called trucksntoys.
www.trucksntoys.com.au.
I would say this is where the said vehicle was modified.

Just spoke with New Owner... he's paid a tiny amount for this car... (Bargain of the Year)....

He's local to me in Melbourne so I'm going to check it out once he gets it back.. (getting performance exhaust fitted at the moment)...

Couple of quick things
1) EAS is Bypassed... apparantely still pumped up with EAS Bypass Kit but no EAS Control in Car.
2) Still running 4HP22 Gearbox
3) No errors of dash or elsewhere...

I'll head down their with the Camera and I'll take some Pictures/Videos and let you guys know later in the week...

In the meantime... those who are more technically minded talk to me about things which have "proven difficult" in the past so I can have a look and see how they have solved certain issues.

Regards
Heath

Some tech issues as requested:

This is a list of changes from the blokes who successfully did this conversion in the UK but unfortunately they ran out of funds to commercialise it properly. Their strategy was to retain the GEMS system and fit the crank/Cam/MAF etc sensors from the Rover V8 to the LS1 block.This means that essentially only the "iron work" is being replaced. However with a low end cam replacement and conservative mapping they were still getting 350 bhp on the dyno. Also, retaining the GEMS meant that Nanocom/Blackbox diagnostics still work...

Have a look at "EFLive" which enables the original LS1 system to be remapped to the "nth" degree and offers a lot more opportunity to get various "tunes" for very reasonable price...

In standard form the Gen 3 LS1 cam reaches max torque around 4000 rpm. A different cam offering good torque lower in the rev range would be a great advantage as mentioned. That's where "EFLive" is most useful because it enables one to reasonably tweak the maps, compare them in a spread sheet and adjust them numerous times to get it "just right"...

The List:

* Bellhousing changes and torque converter mountings
* Design/placement of engine mounts to accept the Gen 3
* Retain standard RR exhaust with fabricated adaptors or is it " custom "
* Upgraded fuel delivery system?
* some ancillaries (Aircon, PAS) prob needed to be relocated
* Same/different alternator? plus wiring arrangement
* The wiring loom would have needed to be modded
* Did they retain the GEMS system and use the RR sensors or use a different EMS altogether?
* did they retain the airbox or use a different one?
* did they retain the viscous coupled fan or put in an electric fan with an adjustable controller?

Excited as I am at a LS1 conversion (having had an LS1 for about 10 yrs) I'm wondering if the UK TDV6 conversion might not be a better option ...