vuss2107

Well my ute has just ran over 100,000kms its a 2002 VU SS ute i am over in OZ.
Wondering how many kms and with mods does the LS1 motors hold out to????
I am wanting to be adding a few more Killer Wasps to the current set up.

Ute has 1/34 pacemaker headers, 2.5 exhaust OTRCAI, 3.9 gears

What is gonna go in!
Any input on anything below would be helpful.

224 224 112 cam

Dual springs, titanium retainers, new seals, locks, bases

Moly pushrods

LS1 heads cncd or Trickflow heads not sure

Comp 850 lifters

YellaTerra Rockers

New head gaskets GM MLS

ARP head bolts

25% UDP


Need some help guys as the camshafts are much more aggressive in the US

The ute is weekend driven, will see the qtr mile for times!!!!


cheers

vuss2107

Come on fellas whats ur input????

garygnu

consider a thunder racing 224 cam,TR224.check out engine power systems,EPS cams.stock #243s will make 400 hp with a TSP 228 cam.I like the trick flow cast 220cc heads,for $1700.vengeance racing offers a great head/cam combo,TFS heads/cam/push rods/gaskets/bolts.what intake are using.

Justus67

iTrader: (3)

+1 on the TSP 228r, thats what I'm going with in my 6.0. Do you want your power under the curve or more towards the top?

vuss2107

Cam choice is leaning 224 224 or even a 228 232 or 228 228

Compression ratio still deciding?

I would like good power curve but also heavier top end wouldnt hurt
Trick flow 220c heads would be plenty as i may even go 383 in the next few yrs

My intake is an OTRCAI Maffless
But a 90mm nick williams throttle body could be needed for engine to breath
or FAST combo

Bizzles

iTrader: (3)

VUSS very interested in this setup. Let me know how it goes. My LS1 just turned 111k mi & I'm awaiting a 12-bolt. And was looking for a decent 420-440hp setup that won't my stock bottom end until there's $ for a new motor. 224 226 112lsa w/ a set of AFR or TFS 205s or even just a ported #243 to save some cash was what i'm leaning towards. Mods in sig. Will be adding a FAST & a higher stall before the H/C swap.

garygnu

have you looked at the TSP head/cam combo?

orangeapeel

iTrader: (18)

I second checking with Geoff @ EPS.

Sidenote, Ute's are extremely rare over in the states. I have yet to see one.

gavlotic

Hey mate,

it's only barely broken in at those kms.

Have a look at this thread from home:

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=136106

cheers,

Gav

vuss2107

Hey gav mate

I have been reading this the bloke posted it up few days later, not to sure on a charger

I would prefer a dirty NA stroker
Suburban Street Menace


Russo or Marranos are gonna be doin open heart eventually

Till then till i know what i wanna do and DO IT!

mick

vuss2107

This is my new situation



4" Eagle 4030 crankshaft
Scat H beam conrods
Clevllite race series bearings
Forged pistons & rings to suit apllication
Balanced
Modified oil pump & oil system
228 232 camshaft
JP double row timing chain
Trick Flow Heads or LS1 cnc Higgins
Double valve springs
Comp 850 lifters
Moly Pushrods
Yella terra Rockers
25% UDP
FAST 90mm Manifold
Nick Williams TB
ARP head bolts
Cometic head gaskets

New Clutch to suit, salve, spigots

Then i will stop the mods

Chronicle

iTrader: (7)

Since you don't already have a FAST yet, you might want to look into the fairly new FAST 102mm. It's the same price as the 92mm even though it flows better.

gavlotic

well if ur goin for cubes i recon u can go a bigger stick.

u goin to use the standard block?

go trickflows or get a set of 243 castings and get those worked.

go marranos. Also have a think whether an ls3 + cam + head work might suit

u as well. Cubes are nice but in oz can be pretty pricey.

cheers,

gav

garygnu

check out vengeance racing latest add in the sponsors sales section,too good to pass up.

vuss2107

Vengance combo sounds good!!!
Wonder what the Customs and import duty would slug me???

I have thought long about a ls3 + cam install is about 15k done and dusted

But leaning towards keeping my motor had it for 4 yrs and it dosnt burn oil i have put 40,000kms on it now 100,000kms, oil done ever 5000kms with 10/40 Nulon. Radiator done soon as i got it never driven in congested traffic only high way or cold night thrashes.
Motor seems to just be run in.

Yes i will keep my block get it tested

vuss2107

Vengance is Priced Good!!!!!!!

vuss2107

The FAST 102mm is pretty big
I think the 92 mm is a safer size for the build i will do
Its not gonna be a gut wrenching Monster

prob go for 11s

vuss2107

What cam u running Gary and compression?

garygnu

compression is 10.5,looking at a EPS cam.had a compcam lsr truck cam to run with the stock 241s,but I upgraded to the TFS heads.