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Sweet. My engineer also suggested swapping to a VR-VS tank, he said they bolt straight in and have a larger capacity.

Thanks again Cav. Regarding the fuel system, is that all I’ll need? The Walbro in tank pump running to the regulator? Does that mean I don’t run a return line from the motor, just the line that comes with the kit straight to the rails?

I think they’re 1 3/4, then 2, then 2 1/2 outlet

CAE also do a fuel system upgrade to suit LS swaps:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-EFI-FUEL-SYSTEM-KIT-SUIT-LS1-LS2-LS3-VB-VC-VH-VK-COMMODORE-CONVERSION-/302096570735?hash=item46565bd96f:g:dLoAAOSw8w1X9Dx0

I’ve got no idea when it comes to the fuel system I’ll need 

CAE also do a fueld system upgrade to suit LS swaps:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-EFI-FUEL-SYSTEM-KIT-SUIT-LS1-LS2-LS3-VB-VC-VH-VK-COMMODORE-CONVERSION-/302096570735?hash=item46565bd96f:g:dLoAAOSw8w1X9Dx0

I’ve got no idea when it comes to the fuel system I’ll need 

Just looking at some conversion kits and have found the following:

CRS starter relocation kit to suit a TH box – $1000
Tuff Mounts for motor – $275
Gearbox x-member with mount – around $350, give or take (can i use a standard one? There’s no difference whetherI’m using an LS or Holden motor is there?)
Extractors – $850 and up

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I spoke to a workshop on the coast today who are putting an LS3 into a VK at the moment. They used a lot of stuff from CAE, said it fits great and is much cheaper than CRS. They also said CAE do standalone plug and play engine harnesses for about 700 bucks outright that are made to fit into your cars existing wiring. Not sure if i’ll need that as…[Read more]

Next weakest link will be the tail shaft and/or diff. Hopefully that’s not too pricey.

Still undecided on what to use for the conversion. CRS full kit, just their LHS starter swap and get Tuff Mounts, Pacemaker, Castle Headers…. the list goes on.

Got a mate hunting for a VR-VS V8 K frame and VL manual rack.

Thanks mate. I did think about the 4 speed but I want a totally bulletproof box that’ll handle some punishment and still be fine when I add a blower or turbo down the track without any changes to the box. It’ll be a weekend toy so I’m not overly concerned about an OD for highway duties.

Cheers Gary. I could of waited a bit and searched more, but I thought fk it just get it and stop thinking about it hahaha

Motor is sorted… Just bought an LS3, comes with engine harness, a/c, p/s, alt, belts, computer. The computer comes with a Walkinshaw W375 tune, not sure if that’ll be good or bad when it comes time to start it. Also bought a set of VE Brembos for 800, comes with 4 pot fronts and standard rears, discs, pads, lines. Same set up as a GXP so…[Read more]

Thanks Cav. Would I be ahead cash wise seeing as it has all the bolt ons, harness and ecu?

Thanks for the suggestions lads. Been looking online, theres an LS3 from a wreckers in VIC that comes with harness, computer, all bolt ons, has 39k on it, for just over 8k. Pros/cons between something like that compared to a crate motor? Would one way be potentially cheaper than the other?