LS1 into VS ute

[LS1VS]

I've got a VZ SS 6 speed and I'm looking at putting that motor, box, diff, brakes etc, into an auto VS ute. It's only going to be for the track so It doesn't have to be road worthy so I'm not worrying about air con or a sterio etc. I'm just wondering about all the wiring, steering, ECU and all that stuff and what it's like to do this conversion? And what I can and can't use off the VZ into the VS? I don't know much about doing all this at all. Thanks

 

[wraith]

If it's only for a fun track car honestly it's probably way more hassle then it's worth. Will need the kframe to suit the LS motor at a start. Not a cheap job if you don't know what your doing.

 

[Bowen]

Iv got a t56 in my vs, not difficult just need to be handy modify a few parts, and get custom x member and tail shaft, hardest part is the driveshaft angle getting that spot on from box to diff..... But you do have a cv

Motor again you need a custom mounting system (k frame or adapters) and you'll need to run your own wiring and pair that with the bcm, custom water routing, no ABS (save some space), and a bunch of other **** I forgot too Id imagine......

 

[LS1VS]

Would I be better off just buying a VU ute then? I've got a lot of mechanic mates that have engine conversions and that just not this one. I wouldn't be expecting to take into a shop at any point of the conversion if that makes any difference? I've got the space and tools just need a few ideas and tips and is it worth putting into the vs?

 

[sleepa]

Will be a lot of work. Especially if you haven't done it before.

I've converted two VS's from a V6 to 5L V8 and even they took a bit of work and a couple of weeks to get everything sorted. You would really want to have an LS1 in your VS to be worth doing it.

If you start and it gets too hard or frustrating, it may not get done, or you might have to farm the work out to someone else and pay through the nose for it.

It's up to you, but if you haven never done this before you will need lots of motivation and a bit of cash... Or a lot of cash if you outsource it.

 

[hi_ryder]

if you ute isnt a v8 youll need to change it to the v8 kframe. other than that the easiest way to do everything is to just buy the castlemaine kit. will run you about $2200, but comes with everything you need. left hand starter motor kit, extractors, modified engine mounts, and trans cross member. this will save you the hassle of trying to do something someone has already done.

far as wiring theres people that do mail order looms. i got mine done for $450 with return shipping off ebay. its wired up to plug into your existing wiring and has instructions for the other open wires and where to tie them into your dash and body loom.

power steering will be as easy as having a high pressure hose made up to suit vs to ls engine threads.

 

[_R_J_K_]

Have a gander at this, the conversion will be similar - http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vn-vp-vg-vq/63215-sams-vn-lexxxcen-ls1-t56.html

The conversion has been done a fair few times, you should easily be able to find info through google.

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Sometimes the hassle is fun though. I did a VC in a couple of weeks for under $3500 including the motor and box. Fabricated everything myself and kept the starter on the right.

 

[LS1VS]

Thanks guys you've been a big help!! I took the motor and box out of the vs with just me and a mate, we've got all the tools and I've got a few other mechanic mates to help me threw it, so I'm not planning to take it into a shop at all threw this conversion if that makes any difference?? I'm still expecting to spend a few $$ having to buy the k frame, engine mounts, extractors etc. I just love that VS ute shape, then I could do the conversion into another VS ute in the future a lot easier if need be

 

[lucaswwtaylor]

Thanks guys you've been a big help!! I took the motor and box out of the vs with just me and a mate, we've got all the tools and I've got a few other mechanic mates to help me threw it, so I'm not planning to take it into a shop at all threw this conversion if that makes any difference?? I'm still expecting to spend a few $$ having to buy the k frame, engine mounts, extractors etc. I just love that VS ute shape, then I could do the conversion into another VS ute in the future a lot easier if need be

How did it all go bro