V12 LS1 Build
05-22-2013, 06:34 PM
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I have to ask with all the attention this thread has gotten you V12Baker,has any major company reached out to further assist you in this project? I find it hard pressed that nobody has offered to get their name as part of it to promote themselves in someway.
Very nice work,I think the v4 could be quite a hit if it makes power and cost effective.Id build a civic or integra with it just to rain on the 4 banger parade lol.You have given new meaning to LSX.
Very nice work,I think the v4 could be quite a hit if it makes power and cost effective.Id build a civic or integra with it just to rain on the 4 banger parade lol.You have given new meaning to LSX.
05-22-2013, 07:17 PM
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That thing should drop right into my car with very few mods. There's at least a foot of air space between the radiator and the current LS1 water pump. Two "pusher" fans, and I'm all good.
Just let me win the V12 lottery. Please? I only want one.
Fall back plan: I've got an extra LS1 laying around (a spare, in case I blow up VVVVV this one) So...
Just let me win the V12 lottery. Please? I only want one.
Fall back plan: I've got an extra LS1 laying around (a spare, in case I blow up VVVVV this one) So...
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05-22-2013, 09:27 PM
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We don't have a HP goal yet. We plan to just get it running and have the lowest amount of boost we can get (0 to 3 lbs). After we hit the dyno tons of times to tune it, we'll go from there.
This is mainly a test to prepare us to graduate to LS7s for both V4s and the 12s
This is mainly a test to prepare us to graduate to LS7s for both V4s and the 12s
05-22-2013, 09:28 PM
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I would produce these and see if Factory Five would like to by some for their GTM super car they build!! Just saying an American mid engine V12 LS powered super car! Hell yea I'll take one!!
05-22-2013, 09:52 PM
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Just read the whole thread. Any ?s I had were already answered minus the "how much for one?" I'm pretty sure it's gonna be out of reach for me. :/ None the less I do have one comment.
Cool beans.
Can't wait to hear it run.
Oh, oh, wait, I do have one question. Was the V-12 suburban, mentioned earlier, at the 2007 SEMA show. I recall seeing a V-12 suburban at the show.
Cool beans.
Can't wait to hear it run.
Oh, oh, wait, I do have one question. Was the V-12 suburban, mentioned earlier, at the 2007 SEMA show. I recall seeing a V-12 suburban at the show.
05-22-2013, 11:11 PM
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05-22-2013, 11:33 PM
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Although my expertise as a mechanical engineer over the last 50 years is custom designed and built farm equipment here in Hawaii for sugar, pineapple, and a lot of other crops, I have always kept a small shop and done small projects that can only be labeled "hot rod" related. I am in absolute awe over this level of work! Obviously cast iron blocks could not be cut and pieced back together like this, heck, I've tried to repair cracked cast iron blocks, but with very limited success....
Aluminum alloys allow a whole new field, and the LS blocks just amaze me with what they are capable of....
Yes, I am definitely a subscriber of this thread, keep it going, and I wish you a huge amount of success....
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Aluminum alloys allow a whole new field, and the LS blocks just amaze me with what they are capable of....
Yes, I am definitely a subscriber of this thread, keep it going, and I wish you a huge amount of success....
"2Loose" *****
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05-23-2013, 01:45 AM
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I agree with the above folks; after reading the 19 pages of the thread every question I had has been asked and answered.
This is pretty awesome, you guys should be very proud!
Maybe one day you will do a 'how to' thread so some of us can try this in our garage. lolz jk
This is pretty awesome, you guys should be very proud!
Maybe one day you will do a 'how to' thread so some of us can try this in our garage. lolz jk
05-23-2013, 01:46 AM
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[/QUOTE]Hey this is me, the Dyno owner. This thing is for real sure.
Didn't know I was on the forum with pictures of this engine.
On the Picture, first one is me, Chris, Brian and the owner of the Engine.
I think I have a video of it when we working on it on my face book site Christian LSX Nilsen. Ray is the best welding officer I have ever seen.
Checking up that video
Chris.
Didn't know I was on the forum with pictures of this engine.
On the Picture, first one is me, Chris, Brian and the owner of the Engine.
I think I have a video of it when we working on it on my face book site Christian LSX Nilsen. Ray is the best welding officer I have ever seen.
Checking up that video
Chris.
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05-23-2013, 03:18 AM
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What is a rough cost estimate for a long engine ?
I have a freind with a few Lamborghinis .One of his Miuras was burnt out many years ago and the top of the engine is basically melted . He has an idea that it would be cheaper to get it running again by adpating another V12 to the Miura trans ,which sits under the engine and has the diff under that. It all sits sideways in the car. Jag and Mercedes are out because of the size . He has a few BMW 750IL's laying about with a veiw to uing one of the engines but i think your LS 12 would be a better alternative,Push rods etc aside,the weight has to less than the BMW's ?
I know a LS1 is lighter than a BMW 4 banger .
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...st-London.html
I have a freind with a few Lamborghinis .One of his Miuras was burnt out many years ago and the top of the engine is basically melted . He has an idea that it would be cheaper to get it running again by adpating another V12 to the Miura trans ,which sits under the engine and has the diff under that. It all sits sideways in the car. Jag and Mercedes are out because of the size . He has a few BMW 750IL's laying about with a veiw to uing one of the engines but i think your LS 12 would be a better alternative,Push rods etc aside,the weight has to less than the BMW's ?
I know a LS1 is lighter than a BMW 4 banger .
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...st-London.html
05-23-2013, 05:06 AM
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can not find "buy it now" buttom on this post 
i would be nice to own one those babys.
superb idea
why dont you next do a engine that has two of those v4`s weld together
i would be nice to own one those babys.superb idea
why dont you next do a engine that has two of those v4`s weld together