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Holy Shit!
Rocker covers are from Bliss Custom Machining
http://blisscustommachining.com.au/category_3/ROCKER-COVERS.htm
Quality looks to be pretty good. There were no issues with fitment and no leaks as of yet.
The covers dont come with coil mounts but they are sold by Bliss as well.Cheers. It drives pretty well. A bit firm on the bigger rims/suspension now, but only really noticeable on shitty roads. It goes pretty well too, much better than the standard 5 litre. I’m happy with it so far!
So a bits changed since my last post on here. Ls conversion is now complete. Also sold off the old wheels and fitted some new ones, rear suspension was lowered and guards rolled, and a Haltech dash installed.
Some pics:
New carpet is on the way, and my constant scouring of Ebay and Gumtree scored me a Momo steering wheel and some decent (but used) VY SS allow pedals. I’ve managed to source some NOS VN SS seat material and just scored a set of VS Calais front and rear seats that I’ll get retrimmed once the world stops being crazy.
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?
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):
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.
Cheers Heron, thanks for the response. I like your way of thinking, I’ll add the Corvette filter to the (ever growing) parts list.
Nice car by the way, I enjoyed reading through your build last night.
Thanks for the replies gents, much appreciated.
Any thoughts on fuel pressure regulators? I read through Heron’s build last night and see he went for the Corvette filter (as did you VRSenator i think?) over a standalone regulator.
Any reason why you guys went that way instead of a standalone? I’m considering getting some adapters so I can mount a gauge directly into the fuel rail, and putting the Corvette filter down near the tank.
I assume the Corvette filters are reliable enough and dont need changing regularly? I dont intend the car to be a daily so I cant see any requirement to change out the filter on a regular basis.
Thanks again for the help.
Thanks very much for the response VRSenator. I’ll look to order the Muscle Garage Kit shortly.
I noticed on your build you used a swivel thermostat housing (I’m sure it was yours..I’ve been looking over a few builds). As i intend to use the standard VN radiator (just fitted a new one due to multiple leaks), would a swivel housing be necessary? I’m assuming it will give more hose choices?
So… still a lurker, not much of a poster. The VN is now for the most part complete:
However, an LS conversion is now in the parts acquisition stage. I’ve managed to get hold of a low kilometre LS1 and 4l60E transmission combo which is waiting at a mates workshop. I’ll source all the parts, remove the old engine and transmission and send the car to him for the rest.
I’ve read the guide on this forum for LS conversions, but have a few questions:
Im looking at the Muscle Garage kit – Tuff Mounts, starter conversion, Pacemaker headers etc. Its a bit more expensive than the CRS kit, with the main difference being the headers and engine mounts. As I’m not expecting to be chasing huge horsepower (so not concerned about the headers) , is the Muscle Garage kit the better option?
Is the high mount alternator kit necessary? I’ve seen some pictures of cars with them and some without. I’m not intending to run any forced induction so is there any requirement to move the alternator up? Or is it usually something that is determined on a case-by-case basis?
Thanks for any responses to my questions, much appreciated.
Wow. Kinda makes me embarrassed to have my dodgy looking VN on here!
So nice to see these cars being brought back from the edge like that, great work!! Did you do the Wilwoods? I have them on mine, awesome brakes, are they the set designed for the GTO? Great project mate, thanks for posting.
Yeah, it is nice to see them restored instead of being neglected like this one was when I got it. I’m still finding dodgy work done by previous owners!
I fitted up the Wilwoods, but I dont know a great deal about them as I bought them second-hand from a guy who had previously fitted them to a VN (it was that candy-apple red VN with a turbocharged and supercharged RB30 on Just Commodores)
A majority of the work has been done by me, except for the painting. It helps being a diesel mechanic by trade with all my tools at home!
