V12 LS1 Build
Teching In
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From: sd
i would take the V4 and stick it in a classic mini cooper
with a light weight build of the mini shell, and the v4 not weighing to much and making a nice 150-200hp/tq
i think 1k lbs or less could be do-able vehicle weight
v4 with a T5 and make the car rwd, it would handle like a rail and be super light and be a monster
time for me to go to sleep because im dreaming a good one with my eyes open
im planning a 3cylinder geo metro/5speed(150lbs drivetrain) in a classic mini already(60hp/tq), should be able to do about 60-65mpg with that engine combo
with a light weight build of the mini shell, and the v4 not weighing to much and making a nice 150-200hp/tq
i think 1k lbs or less could be do-able vehicle weight
v4 with a T5 and make the car rwd, it would handle like a rail and be super light and be a monster
time for me to go to sleep because im dreaming a good one with my eyes open
im planning a 3cylinder geo metro/5speed(150lbs drivetrain) in a classic mini already(60hp/tq), should be able to do about 60-65mpg with that engine combo
This is just a plain old 3 liter motor in my Datsun 240 Z. I cant imagine what 8+ liters with a blower will make.
My car weighs 2505, the way I drive it, and makes 487 to the wheels.
Its a Toyota Supra Turbo motor in there.
It makes Vipers and many other production cars look silly.
My car weighs 2505, the way I drive it, and makes 487 to the wheels.
Its a Toyota Supra Turbo motor in there.
It makes Vipers and many other production cars look silly.
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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
Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Bakersfield, CA
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Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Seattle, Washington
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.
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.
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
I've done something like that for a buick before. This intake manifold is for a supercharger though, so it'll be a lot more basic.
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Teching In
Joined: Oct 2009
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So, what's the name of your shop. I would love to swing by and possibly arrange for some work. My LS1 is misbehaving. If you could recommend a good dyno tune shop that would be really helpful. I moved up here recently and can't find anyone that knows a thing about the LS motor.
I already have quite a few of the Z car related kinks worked out and am glad to share. At the very least you need to hit up hybridz.org. Its a good, helpful, knowledgable, committed community similar to this one.
I already have quite a few of the Z car related kinks worked out and am glad to share. At the very least you need to hit up hybridz.org. Its a good, helpful, knowledgable, committed community similar to this one.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 53
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From: Seattle, Washington
So, what's the name of your shop. I would love to swing by and possibly arrange for some work. My LS1 is misbehaving. If you could recommend a good dyno tune shop that would be really helpful. I moved up here recently and can't find anyone that knows a thing about the LS motor.
I already have quite a few of the Z car related kinks worked out and am glad to share. At the very least you need to hit up hybridz.org. Its a good, helpful, knowledgable, committed community similar to this one.
I already have quite a few of the Z car related kinks worked out and am glad to share. At the very least you need to hit up hybridz.org. Its a good, helpful, knowledgable, committed community similar to this one.
I'm in the middle of a twin LS motor build.. in my 2 car garage - not even close to the level of precision you guys are putting out.
Keep the updates coming !!