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15-10-2009, 06:36 PM | #31 | |||
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cost of engine and displacement. LS1 goes to 431 cid, all other go's to 511 cid. or stay standard. the only real benefit i can see in this is "lighter" over the front axle. is it worth it ??
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15-10-2009, 06:38 PM | #32 | ||
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Holy hell. frd906, what is your problem? I'd love to see an LSx motor in an AU. It would go well, sound GREAT and be something very different.
And your uncles BA, the engine in that is a little different to the one in an AU, so comparing them is irrelevant.
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15-10-2009, 06:38 PM | #33 | |||
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15-10-2009, 06:38 PM | #34 | |||
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15-10-2009, 06:40 PM | #35 | ||
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lol vn commy pfft i them off same with the sv6s
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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15-10-2009, 06:41 PM | #36 | ||
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Ok Guys Settle Down Dont Make Mods Mad!!
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15-10-2009, 06:43 PM | #37 | ||
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Please calm down and go back on topic.
frd906, you are not saying much to back up your opinion. Please spend some time to elaborate in your posts instead of writing useless comments every few minutes. You're just attracting unwelcome attention otherwise.
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15-10-2009, 06:43 PM | #38 | ||
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but the cost of doing a ls1 conversion would go through the roof then just rebuilding the engine
question, where would you use this power, i guessing on the track, quartermile or dynos then you would have to get it mod plated, suit ford emssion laws or wateva etc and the time and money wasted you can get you a simple rebuild with a blower
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15-10-2009, 06:44 PM | #39 | ||
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i to be honnest would not do it i dont see the point you prob have a better chance to replaceing it and slaping a BA XR8 motor into it or spend the cash on some Work or s/c it
Frd906 you have to settle down a bit the mods will Ban you and you dont what that and close this thread
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15-10-2009, 06:45 PM | #40 | |||
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Agreed, but unfortunately I dont think we will ever see it happen when we have support like frd906... Thanks everyone else for your positive and genuine thoughts... |
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15-10-2009, 06:46 PM | #41 | ||
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I don't get people who say "oh but it would just be cheaper if...", if the OP wanted to build a stroker, then that's what the thread would be about.
Sometimes it's not about doing things cheaply. By your logic, if CAT600 wanted a blown modular motor, then he should have bought a GT500 Mustang.
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15-10-2009, 06:47 PM | #42 | |||
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I love the I6 motors and like many others have been playing with the idea of a Raptor but then I think 5.4 with a super charger.... : :evil3: :evil3: To many choices. : |
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15-10-2009, 06:49 PM | #43 | |||
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5.4 with a super charger :sm_drool: sounds so good to me :sm_drool:
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15-10-2009, 06:50 PM | #44 | |||
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and Frd906, a "simple" stroker rebuild can easily cost up to 20k with new heads,cam manifold,etc and for what 350kws at the fly? plus 12k for a kenne belle setup... This is why i have been toying with different ideas.... |
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15-10-2009, 06:50 PM | #45 | ||
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redauxr8, have fun
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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15-10-2009, 06:51 PM | #46 | |||
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15-10-2009, 06:52 PM | #47 | ||
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at the end of the day when you start mods for great power you spend more money and at the end off it you'll be over budget and deff run into unwelcome problems, which always means more money.
but like i said if you have the money it's different and would be interesting if someone did do it.
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15-10-2009, 06:53 PM | #48 | |||
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yeah but its another op u can work with and to your tyers there sould be a fix for that camber caster kits new arms all sorts of stuff
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15-10-2009, 06:53 PM | #49 | |||
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That might be your choice to just build a stroker and probably mine to but an LS engine in an AU is something id like to see aswell but not something me personally would do. But if everyone had the same taste the world would be a boring place. I disagree with T series kits on non T series cars aswell, but i dont go into everyones AU build thread that has a T series kitted car and say its a waste of time.
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15-10-2009, 06:56 PM | #50 | |||
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Yeh but i mean, BA XR8s have poor handling as it is and the car was made for that engine... I dont think and au would be able to take a corner properly with a boss 260 haha... But.. where theres a will theres a way... |
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15-10-2009, 06:58 PM | #51 | |||
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funny enuf i was going to do the Ts kit but changed my mind now rather spend the cash go FARST parts
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15-10-2009, 07:02 PM | #52 | |||
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true but thay handle better then the Trusty old au maybee FG stuff might be a better way to go
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15-10-2009, 07:02 PM | #53 | ||
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mate you have realy opened a huge can of worms here this thread exploded so fast with replie's normaly were hanging to see replies in threads we write. lol
at the end of the day i bet garry myers mates laghed when he said hes putting a hemmi in his mussie.
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15-10-2009, 07:03 PM | #54 | ||
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woud a boss fit under the bonnet of an AU??
i can serously see the benafit of fitting a lighter motor. but if you just want more grunt then i'd be looking at a low blow raptor. for around 5 grand i think.
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15-10-2009, 07:04 PM | #55 | |||
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15-10-2009, 07:05 PM | #56 | |||
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on topic.... alot of you guys have some serious problems about a small thing, if you want an LS powered AU do it! i personally think it'd be kinda cool, me personally i want an RB30DETT powered EFII i dont give a flip what others would think if it was my money... why not research a bit more engine sizing and what not and see if would actually fit and not foul anything before contemplating anything else. |
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15-10-2009, 07:05 PM | #57 | ||
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yeah it sould fit the bonnet itself my need to be changed but the Bay is the same size as the ba i think.....
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15-10-2009, 07:06 PM | #58 | |||
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"Big plans and a smaller budget"? Sorry, but you have to get real. You don't get anything for nothing. "Strokering and crate motors"? Funny word "strokering" ... you actually sound a bit like a Holden bogan and maybe you are one person who could actually get away with a crate LS engine in your XR8. At least your Holden mates will still talk to you. Now seriously ... the crate motors are not that good. They have nowhere near the longevity or reliability of the little Windsor. Your 5.0 litre, built up properly, will put out a reliable 300kW all day every day and will continue to do it for at least 500,000 km years if you look after it properly. The LS engine WILL NOT. And if you want more you can get easy reliable 350kW with a stroker kit - all it takes is about 20 big ones. Yes, the LX might seem to "fly" compared to your XR8 but you must realise that it only does it in a straight line and only because it is about 250kg lighter. Start throwing some corners and braking into the mix and the XR8 will drive away from the LX regardless of the weight issue. Point to point on aussie roads I know which I'd rather be driving. And don't let me start on the "crash test" - an LX will be turned to sardine can standard recyclable material with even a fairly minor shunt. I have been unfortunate enough to have been in two quite serious collisions in AUs and I know where I'd rather be sitting in a worse case event. |
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