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@judge1frazer i would think you would probably be better or using the handbrake assembly off the vy vz tonner/crewman as i would think all you would have to do is fabricate a bracket on the end of the diff

i found on a forum along time ago for a t56 conversion behind a 5l to use a manual shaft (t5) and use the 4l60e front yoke which will also suit the t56.

here is hoping that also works on my ls1 t56 conversion.

hint on the conversion. get a braided remote bleed. tunnel would make it impossible to do with a standard bleeder. also i read you can…[Read more]

well its a pig of a shape. photos below

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well its a pig of a shape. photos are below

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i had this exact problem. i had to get another complete pedal box as no one would seperate it. will see if i can get some measurements tommorrow and maybe you can fashion one up

if the bolts are already loose in the hole i would think only a layer of sealant on the gaskets to try and fill the gap. loctite will only stop it working loose by itself

tap and helicoil the hole with the manifold on but jam rags down into the manifold to stop swarf entering. if the holes open into the manifold, i would pull it off to do.

fit studs- done

wow looks clean, keen for progress.

vsmanta: not sure if its all the way down. it does look pretty high up

cava454: that pic is from Hayden’s build. yeah he had both feed and return line running along the top of the Trans tunnel upto the rails and reg.

the good news is it’s only 1 bolt just inside the firewall if i need to pull it back out after the engine is in. was worried it was going to be too long. below is a pic that was used as reference

good to know. i thought it might be too long and referenced off 2 other builds to check so i hope it’s correct. otherwise I will swap it all again.

yep. all you have to do is swap the top section firewall side uni-joint from the vn vp vr vs onto the vl manual intermediate shaft and no more power steering leaks. will also need to replace both uni’s with new at a later date as they are stiff. next removed all suspension and dropped the kframe out of the front end ready for trial fitment.

Thanks. love the idea of big power utes.

Todays jobs trying to organise parts in order of install. So i sorted intermediate shaft and swapped vy alloy pedals pads on to the vs pedals. grabbed some more killrust and some superpro kframe front caator bushes.

every ls i have had needs a rear main and sump gasket basically as standard .

i personally wouldn’t use that plastic pre-filter. it would seem that it would only be happy submerged in fuel. the socks you get on efi pumps like the walbro 255 have a sponge like effect and draw up the fuel through it. they are really cheap aswell. i got a replacement from my local efi spares place for like $8.00

i have a cheap billet straight thermostat housing and hose to suit.

got another chance to attack the bay after lunch. 6hrs of wire wheeling and a quick spray with kill rust. atleast i can start on motor in and clearances without being afraid of scratching the paint. $30 compared to $1600.

dont mind my missed spots i ran out of cans  …[Read more]

reading around again a few people have used subaru hoses and a falcon hoses for the top. will suss out an alternative when at supercheap next.

todays job was cut off and clean up the front radiator repair section. will either be replaced with a cut section properly or try and fab a removable crossbeam after i sort the rest of the engine bay work…[Read more]

Bloke i work with had a ve clubsport ls2 after a vyss both 6 spd both otr exhaust and tuned. said he wished he still had the vy. was just 2 heavy and a very big difference in investment 6k compared to 28k. ended up selling the hsv and went back to a vy ss ute spent the money on cam otr and tune. dont think he misses it.

my thoughts were unless it…[Read more]

statesman front end conversions 

cool will save my pennies they aren’t cheap but if they fit well they are on the list.

Did a test fit of the radiator and bonnet closes was a little worried as its taller than my old v6 rad. custom lower radiator support is on the plan hoping to drop it 1″ to neaten it up. au thermofans are now modified and fit. pics to come

ch1368 – the top…[Read more]