<VV> V8 Conversion

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 In this economy, you'd be surprised the deals that can be found. For sure, a stand alone LSx harness (required) isn't all that cheap, but hey, I went old school when I got my 915 gearbox. Plowed through the Yellow Pages, made a bunch of calls, and got what I wanted for CHEEP! It seems junkyards will do anything to move inventory these days. With so many decent and really inexpensive used cars out there, most folks are just saying f@#& it, and junk the old car and get something else. 


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Elliott <corvair at fnader.com>
To: Tony Underwood <tony.underwood at cox.net>
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 7:29 am
Subject: Re: <VV> V8 Conversion










Since I've been shopping for one, an LS1 with under 100k on it without 
transmission seems to roughly be in the $2000-$2500 range. That 
generally includes all engine ancillaries (computer, ac, alternator, PS 
pump) but does not include a computer reprogram (about $300 or so).

An interesting option is the alloy block 5.3 "high output" found in 
select extended cab pickup models. In addition to the alloy block, these 
reportedly have LS6 high compression heads.  These typically have much 
lower mileage (25-40k) and have led an easier life. The downside is that 
they use the big Vortec intake (hood clearance issues in many applications).

There is an Ebay vendor that specializes in these and sells them 
"turnkey" with a complete computer reprogram for $2800 or so. There are 
LS1 intakes readily available for $100-200 (guys moving to LS6 intakes) 
and I think an LS6 intake is $500ish.  So for say $3000-3300 you could 
have a low mileage 300-325hp engine ready to bolt in.

These are retail numbers... local deals you may do better. I recently 
passed up a turnkey LS1 60k setup (complete with a computer reprogram, a 
T56 6 speed manual, and a new clutch) for $3100.

The Buick/Rover engines typically start at $1000 running (I recently 
sold a non-running core for $750) and the later model 4.6 etc will 
easily bring twice that. It's often cheaper to buy a complete Range 
Rover and part it out...

Bill

Tony Underwood wrote:

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>>Seeing as how 'Vair owners are somewhat tightfisted, the 215  can be had
>>for much less than the LS series and might not have too much loss in
>>performance.l
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>>Scotty from Hollyweird
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>What's an LSx crate engine going for these days?
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>For that matter, what's  a used LSx engine going for these days?
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>What's the typical 'vair project car going for these days?
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>tony..    wondering how many transaxles a 300+hp LSx will break after 
>you manage to find a reverse-rotation cam for one  
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