Thread: Engine Swap - TD5 90 to .......LS1/6......?

having driven a TD5 and seen and been passenger in a chipped TD5, i dont mind them but still i hate to see there repair bill when something goes wrong. I picked up a complete motor for 1600 with everything from the thermo fans to the clutch, ecu loom and all, i couldnt imagine you would do the same with a TD5. I thought about trying to find a TD5 to drop into the county but they just cost to much, then reading about some of the repair bills from people on here, that scared me off,,... tho at one stage i was very close to going with a 3.9 isuzu

and i agree with you 100% cal! but until my motor stops pushing up conrods im not going out of my way to replace what aint broke.

Why? because its what you have?

no auto yet!

cheers phil

Well ive run into a small problem, the adapter plate works fine with the exception of 1 bolt everything fits together nicely... but the flywheel/ring gear is way to big to fit inside the plate/bellhousing, apparently marks 4x4 is working on a full kit to suit a LS1 for a rover but it wont be available until next year sometime, they suggested i try grinding the plate and bellhousing to fit! but the ring gear waaaaay to big. im currently thinking of trying to do a t56 6 speed into divorced lt230 instead.... or t700 to lt230 but the kit from overkill is 1250!!!!

anyone know of any alternative flywheels for the LS1s out there that might do the job?

Well im digging out an old thread, but im finally doing this swap, only a few minor hurdles left, what ive ended up with is a VY SS motor, dellow bell housing, billet steel flywheel, Carters clutch service is finding me a 12in clutch to suit, exedy heavy duty pressure plate, nissan GQ 5 speed box adapted to an LT230..... after a little trial fitting ive found there's not much clearance around the top of the steering box to the thermostat housing, and i will likely need a set of custom headers made up...

Davew, it looks like you have mounted yours very high up compared to what we had planned, did you have much trouble with clearance under the bonnet? also can you give me some specifics on how you setup the fuel side of things on yours? the other forum shows 1 image of pumps and mentions that you have done it but mentions no specific details on what you used and how you set it up.

You ripper

Gonna watch your buildup with interest

Camo

nice one....

BTW ive got some plans for the motor to help push my fat arse rover along - cam, roller rockers, valve springs, custom tune etc etc

Originally Posted by cal415

BTW ive got some plans for the motor to help push my fat arse rover along - cam, roller rockers, valve springs, custom tune etc etc

G'day mate, if you arent aware the forums at Australian LS1 and Holden Forums will have everything you need info wise with mods. Forget the roller rockers. Cam, springs and tune is all you need.
If you have any problems with the clutch have a read up on Textralia clutches. Fantastic and used by all the top drag teams.

Cheers,

Peter