LS1 into VP V6

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 07:04 PM

Hey guys,
im thinking about putting a ls1 with 6 speed manual trans into my vp which is currently v6.

Rough estimate of pricing?
Parts required? obviously ls1 and trans along with clutch, computer, wiring loom, need to upgrade suspension and new exhaust system along with diff and tailshaft.

How do-able is it?

Anyone done it?

Is it worth the cost of just buy a newer car with LS1 equipped?

**STEALTHY™** · 10-02-2009, 07:07 PM

Doable!
Worth it? depends on what you want. If you just want an LS1/6 speed, buy a VT SS or something. If you want a quick track car, a LS1 in the lighter VP body would be good!

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 07:10 PM

VT SS just doesn't appeal to me, id be looking at least a vx ss but most probs a vy ss if i didnt do an engine conversion

**17TUX** · 10-02-2009, 07:24 PM

i just baught the street commodore mag where it came with budget build #2. A guy put a ls1 into a vs wagon with a 6 spped behind it. Head to www.caenterprises.com.au - about us. they sell the kits prices are as follows-

-Engine mounts= $253
-T56 crossmember= $140
-T56 rubber mounts= $56
-Starter relocation kit= $450
-Starter motor= $450
-Early model wiring loom (no anti theft)= $770
-Computer reprogram- $450
-LS1 Computer= $350

hope this helps mate. cheers

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 07:29 PM

cheers dude gives me a start to it all, will it be legal if i do it all properly, there wont be any short cuts taken

**Troy5L** · 10-02-2009, 07:31 PM

there is a vpss with a ls1 in it on sc... fair tuff and there is one in a vq NICE!!!

its not a small job, a proper all done legit would be anywhere from $15000-$20000+

**burnz** · 10-02-2009, 07:40 PM

i dont think you'll need springs as the weight differance between an ls1 verus v6 in neglagable.
brake's are a different story they must handle the ls1's performance. (NSW) s.a. law maybe differant.

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 07:44 PM

id basically be re doing everything, new whole suspension to be able to handle better than the stock system, yes brakes would be done aswell

**davway** · 10-02-2009, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Troy5L

its not a small job, a proper all done legit would be anywhere from $15000-$20000+

how do you figure that?
care to elaborate and detail where exactly $15000 - $20000 is going?

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 08:00 PM

yeah i do reckon it'd cost that most but i spose it depends on how i do it, if i got for the best of everything or just want to get it going, like price can vary on what brakes i go for lol, and the diff and suspension, all sorts of things.

**STEALTHY™** · 10-02-2009, 08:04 PM

LOL, that 15-20 is o the bottom end of the scale!

Whats your budget? Theres plenty of cars out there with the conversion, so theres shitloads of info about them.

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 08:08 PM

there is no budget atm as im just thinking about it, i just want a rough pricing for it all in and legally driveable on the roads in SA, while having brakes the be able to stop the car

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 08:35 PM

anyone think it would be worth it, or just stick to buying a newer vy ss?

**davway** · 10-02-2009, 08:38 PM

well since everyone seems to be serious that its going to cost 15k+, i wouldnt bother.
either buy a VY SS or step back into an earlier period of time (like the 50's) and drop an LS1 into something worthwhile.

**Abrowne70** · 10-02-2009, 08:43 PM

stepping forwards seems like the go then

**Morton** · 10-02-2009, 11:00 PM

WELL worth it. Everyone has a goddamn VT/VX. Not many people have LS1 VPs

At the end of the day, could you REALLY live with yourself driving a VY? I mean, really?

**levymetal** · 11-02-2009, 01:23 AM

if you want to go fast i'd suggest rebuilding your current engine to handle enormous boost, and turbo the crap out of it. it would smash the ls1 power wise and cost half as much to do.

or drop an rb30 in it. luke?

**Eliminator** · 11-02-2009, 09:22 AM

do it and keep us updated!! this will be one super machine even with a stock ls1 under the hood....

**89 vn** · 11-02-2009, 11:28 AM

Ive read the conversion costs about 15k all up, at least.
gonna be a bit quicker than a v6 vp

**Abrowne70** · 11-02-2009, 05:31 PM

talked to some guys at work(mechanics) they said they'd help out so the only cost will be buying everything, should be about $10k and im already half way there.

Could look like an insane project, LS1 VP, will probs stay stock with just intake, exhaust and tune for the time, but then supercharging it is defiantly on the cards.

And it will be a lot more unique than everyone driving there ss's with ls1's in them, no offense to those guys.

**17TUX** · 11-02-2009, 05:44 PM

get a mafless tune, cam etc. will make around the 400hp mark atw easy. that will be heaps of [power in a vp. will fry the tyres when ever u want.

**Abrowne70** · 11-02-2009, 05:48 PM

will be inquiring how much for a full conversion tomorrow.

but i will defiantly be doing it myself to save cash

**greenfoam** · 11-02-2009, 05:54 PM

Most people that do the conversion themself end up at 10k cost. That's for NEW parts, new engine etc

**Abrowne70** · 11-02-2009, 06:03 PM

sweet well im half way saved then

**Andrew426** · 11-02-2009, 09:51 PM

I dont wanna seem like a hater or anything, but why do you want to sink ten grand into a 20 year old commodore? Its hardly a desireable model, and you can gurantee you will never see your money again. IMO an HQ 2door with an LS1 would be much more impressive, and worth a whole lot more.

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