Gosling1
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Hi - normally I cruise the VN-VP forums, but tonight I have some questions about the LS1 motor and transmission - hoping that someone here may have some answers....
In a nutshell - I want to fit one of these motors into a Series 3 XJ6 Jaguar....:whistling (please don't hate me....) - as a tow-car for some historic racing bikes I race. The VN is just not comfortable enough on long hauls to Phillip Island or Eastern Creek. A V8 Jag, with a good-quality LS1 motor fitted, would be heaps nicer.....
A local engineer who can sign off a certificate for rego, has advised that this conversion is reasonably straightforward. I can't use the bigger 6 litre motor, as its over the 10% limit for upgrading engine capacity (from a 5.3l V12 Jag motor, a 5.7 *just* squeaks in).
What I need to know are some simple things, having never owned a vehicle with an LS1 fitted, these might sound stupid, but bear with me......
* Is there any type of electrical issue with fitting a different gearbox (say the 6-speed), instead of just using the 4L60-E 4 speed ? Is this even possible with an LS1 engine in the first place ?
* What sort of costs would I be looking at, for a decent (<100,000) LS1 motor and gearbox ? Is $5k too much ??
* Are there any known issues with these motors that I should be aware of, when checking out potential donor motors ??
* How economical are these motors in the real world ?
* Does anyone know how much one of these V8's actually weighs ??
thanks in advance for any tips or advice about the above questions. All suggestions welcomed ( including the obligatory "Get a VY SS" answers :yeah
cheers
Dave
In a nutshell - I want to fit one of these motors into a Series 3 XJ6 Jaguar....:whistling (please don't hate me....) - as a tow-car for some historic racing bikes I race. The VN is just not comfortable enough on long hauls to Phillip Island or Eastern Creek. A V8 Jag, with a good-quality LS1 motor fitted, would be heaps nicer.....
A local engineer who can sign off a certificate for rego, has advised that this conversion is reasonably straightforward. I can't use the bigger 6 litre motor, as its over the 10% limit for upgrading engine capacity (from a 5.3l V12 Jag motor, a 5.7 *just* squeaks in).
What I need to know are some simple things, having never owned a vehicle with an LS1 fitted, these might sound stupid, but bear with me......
* Is there any type of electrical issue with fitting a different gearbox (say the 6-speed), instead of just using the 4L60-E 4 speed ? Is this even possible with an LS1 engine in the first place ?
* What sort of costs would I be looking at, for a decent (<100,000) LS1 motor and gearbox ? Is $5k too much ??
* Are there any known issues with these motors that I should be aware of, when checking out potential donor motors ??
* How economical are these motors in the real world ?
* Does anyone know how much one of these V8's actually weighs ??
thanks in advance for any tips or advice about the above questions. All suggestions welcomed ( including the obligatory "Get a VY SS" answers :yeah
cheers
Dave