VR/VS LS Engine Conversion General Information

[Judge1 FrazerParticipant new zealand1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed View build HERE Member since: February 5, 2016 Posts: 775]

That’s interesting I wonder if the flow would be the same or similar I am still thinking about building the headers for the lsa vh when I get to that part (only because I can )

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea I was wondering the same thing.  I mean I know headers on a streeter are a compromise length wise, but they are very uneven.  Still would love to see some in the flesh.  Not sure how low they would sit either.  I noticed quite a difference swapping form the Paccies to the 4 into 1’s as to how low they sit.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

They are sick. How they fit is beyond me

Not being equal length wouldn’t matter much. Not unless your turning 1000hp chasing every 2-3hp.

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[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

Think that was their 1 7/8 pipes lsa kit with chassis drop kit & trans member for a customer..roughly 4k

 

Most end up on blown ls cars…those nice engine bays usually their handiwork too.

 

Really nice work,often booked out for months in advance grr

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[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Ok so I have come across some information on a neat way to fit ac into vn-vs without rail mods or running the ugly top mount ac with lines also running across the top. The vs 5 litre hoses run to that side, so I just used that stuff and changed the ends, it was super easy”

 

Run this kit the
Alan Grove GM LS Series LS1 Camaro Low Mount A/C Comp Mounting Bracket
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251001189919?ul_noapp=true

 

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With a sanden 508 compressor

 

Fitted to a vr

 

 

 

 

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[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

I was looking at this kit the other day. I need to invest in getting my ac up and running.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

ChrisM wrote:

I was looking at this kit the other day. I need to invest in getting my ac up and running.

 

Its the best way to do it from what I have seen. The neatest and if you cut the rail you will have no chance of getting it engineered

[ChrisMParticipant Melbourne VicVN Calais LS1 View build HERE Member since: August 16, 2017 Posts: 140]

Yeah im not keen to cut my rail. I would rather do the high mount kit. Seems to be a few different sanden style compressors.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Like the look of that, that’s going into the memory bank…

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Interesting development. I was speaking to jason from http://www.musclegarage.com.au/ that makes the tuff car mounts for ls swaps and kits. They are getting a supplier in the states to make a loom to suit ls swap into vn-vs from scratch. So you get a brand new loom made all new everything . They will be $800-1k and available in a few months.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

sands vs wrote:

Interesting development. I was speaking to jason from http://www.musclegarage.com.au/ that makes the tuff car mounts for ls swaps and kits. They are getting a supplier in the states to make a loom to suit ls swap into vn-vs from scratch. So you get a brand new loom made all new everything . They will be $800-1k and available in a few months.

Excellent, Jason is a good operator, I would trust his stuff.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Keen to see what comes of it. Id prefer all new

 

Im chasing some feedback guys with ls stock ls engines no cams(I assume they are different to a 454 ?). How harsh are they with tuff mounts?

 

If they are too harsh ill look into fabricating my own.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

ls into vs wiring info

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Nice work, thanks for sharing.

[MarcParticipant QLD View build HERE Member since: May 7, 2016 Posts: 15]

Some further info for those that might be interested regarding A/C kits for Ls engine swaps.

This guy has developed a local kit (was actually recommended by Muscle Garage):

https://www.facebook.com/gizmosautoelectrics/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDWG0WsRRILBDR8hZV1Vt22vgxf64ahtndq9TsNL5yYkDDGmioDcZXFYIG3jHcQHhX3iC8En8-12k_m

Spoke with him last week – $1,000 plus postage for a new Sanden compressor and mounting brackets. Uses original tensioner but a different belt is required. I’d like to get the A/C working on my VN once the LS goes in so this could be a good option.

If I end getting this kit I’ll post up some pics.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Good info mate. Yes please keep us posted.

[sands vsParticipant vs commodore View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 619]

Marc wrote:

Some further info for those that might be interested regarding A/C kits for Ls engine swaps. This guy has developed a local kit (was actually recommended by Muscle Garage): https://www.facebook.com/gizmosautoelectrics/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDWG0WsRRILBDR8hZV1Vt22vgxf64ahtndq9TsNL5yYkDDGmioDcZXFYIG3jHcQHhX3iC8En8-12k_m Spoke with him last week – $1,000 plus postage for a new Sanden compressor and mounting brackets. Uses original tensioner but a different belt is required. I’d like to get the A/C working on my VN once the LS goes in so this could be a good option. If I end getting this kit I’ll post up some pics.

 

Great info whats the advantage of this one over the one I posted?

[MarcParticipant QLD View build HERE Member since: May 7, 2016 Posts: 15]

I actually dont think there is any advantage, asides from the fact that its a local kit and uses the original tensioner. It’s just another option where pretty much everything is supplied as a kit.

My original concerns were that asides from Sands Vs I couldn’t find anyone else that had used the Groves kit, and I wasnt entirely certain what compressor would be required (I realise it needs a Sanden 508 – but are there any variations, are they Ls specific and who is a reputable seller?)

I think overall the Groves kit would probably work out cheaper and (for me anyway) is a bit easier to buy – I can get the kit, then save for a compressor instead of having to do it in one go.

Sands Vs, are you able to point me in the direction of the compressor you got? P/n or seller please?

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