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LS1 engine conversion in a C3

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Scooter:
Bfit, I have sent you my email details. Let me know if you don't get it because I had a few problems sending it.

I have a holley rear sump pan but have realised it is still to deep in the front area to clear the steering gear. I am thinking that the F body pan used on the camaros will be the best option as it is very shallow in the front. There are a few other configurations some of which may also suit.

For manifolds, I have seen some hooker cast iron headers with the outlet flange close to the rear of the engine. They are around $450 landed in australia and provide a lot more room down both sides of the engine. I will look at the L98 ones though.

I'll also check C4 option to see if it is within my budget limits.

Scooter:
Just reviewed some of the links to other conversions and am now more comfortable that it can be done. For the dash conversion I am looking to go full electronic. I have a 2005 statesman which I am pinching most of the running gear out of and want to utilise as much of the electronics as I can. As you would expect, if I ever get it finished, it will be quite different. I'll keep plodding away and keep an eye on the thread for any ideas and throw in some photos as i get things worked out. Thanks guys

bfit:
Hi scooter
How the conversion going
Bfit

Scooter:
Hi Bfit,
The LS1 conversion is going slow as I only get the weekends to work on it and that is only when the wife has not made other plans.
I have been focused on the rack and pinion steering mods before I can get into the actual engine install although I have done a dummy fit and everything should fit in place albeit the engine will sit about 50mm higher to clear the sump. I have had to remove the factory engine chassis mounts to allow the steering shaft to have clearance. The Statesman (VZ) rack has the correct travel but is about 90mm too long. The plan is to machine down the tie rods and cut new threads and reuse the VZ tie rod ends. The tapered bores of the C3 connecting arms are much smaller than the VZ but there is plenty of meat there so I intend reaming these to the right taper. I will post some photos of the steer set up without the engine in place to show how it all goes together. Thanks for the interest. Scooter

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