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Thread: Rough GU LS1 Conversion Cost

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    A bit of a break down on what it cost me!!!!!

    Motor,gearbox,bolt ons and wiring - $3000
    Marks adapter - $2300
    Sump -$600
    Genie extractors - $500
    Fuel pump and reg - $200
    Rebuild gearbox - $2334
    Radiator and Thermo fans - $1120
    Custom Airbox, Snorkel and overfow tank - approx $2000 Booked to be done on 29/7
    Power Steer Hose - $120
    Shifter -$289
    New Plugs and Leads - $220
    Lokka Dipstick - $90
    Exhaust - $850
    Ceramic coating - $270
    Brake line heat wrap - $21
    Wiring, Vats Removal - Killa Kustom Kables - $760
    New PCV Hose - $90
    Mod Plate - $240
    O2 Sensors - $90
    Misc Bolts,Oils,Coolant, senders and hoses - Approx $900
    Truck for towing to Exhaust shop $120

    Sub Total $14 194

    I still have to get new aircon lines made and have it gassed -approx $500, get it tuned - $800, New front bump stops and 30mm bumpstop spacers - $220


    Total $15 814
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    I have copied Troys post from his members ride thread here to give people that are thinking about doing a LS1 conversion a rough idea what the cost are

    If anyone else has done a GU LS1 conversion and remembers what they have spent, feel free to post it up here

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    Maybe should have done this conversion instead of the Chev
    6.5 Chevy, roof rack, uhf, Spotties, dual batteries, ARB Bullbar, 12, 000lb winch, (unfortunately not Warn) Safari snorkel, Dieselgas conversion, 2in lift, engine watchdog fitted, boost/EGT guages, front elokka fitted, rear power supply mods, turbo timer, dual wheel carrier rear bar.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian2011 View Post
    Maybe should have done this conversion instead of the Chev
    Care to break down costs for a Chev conversion Ian?
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    I will have a look for the receipt on the weekend and throw the cost up then.
    6.5 Chevy, roof rack, uhf, Spotties, dual batteries, ARB Bullbar, 12, 000lb winch, (unfortunately not Warn) Safari snorkel, Dieselgas conversion, 2in lift, engine watchdog fitted, boost/EGT guages, front elokka fitted, rear power supply mods, turbo timer, dual wheel carrier rear bar.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian2011 View Post
    I will have a look for the receipt on the weekend and throw the cost up then.
    Thanks Ian
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    So I had a look for the receipt and it actually only gives details on the price paid overall, where they list the work carried out there is no cost, it cost me 34 th big ones but I also had other work done, castor bushes etc. happy to put the receipt on if people wish to see the break down of the work carried out but its not broken down into costs.
    6.5 Chevy, roof rack, uhf, Spotties, dual batteries, ARB Bullbar, 12, 000lb winch, (unfortunately not Warn) Safari snorkel, Dieselgas conversion, 2in lift, engine watchdog fitted, boost/EGT guages, front elokka fitted, rear power supply mods, turbo timer, dual wheel carrier rear bar.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian2011 View Post
    So I had a look for the receipt and it actually only gives details on the price paid overall, where they list the work carried out there is no cost, it cost me 34 th big ones but I also had other work done, castor bushes etc. happy to put the receipt on if people wish to see the break down of the work carried out but its not broken down into costs.
    34k, wow, does that include labour to install it or did you install it yourself? At that price I'm glad I went the LS.
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    That was all labour and transport from one side of the country to the other and back, do I love the engine, yes, would I do it again, depends on what the engineer says next week when trying to change engine number on Vicroads registration.
    6.5 Chevy, roof rack, uhf, Spotties, dual batteries, ARB Bullbar, 12, 000lb winch, (unfortunately not Warn) Safari snorkel, Dieselgas conversion, 2in lift, engine watchdog fitted, boost/EGT guages, front elokka fitted, rear power supply mods, turbo timer, dual wheel carrier rear bar.


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    Ls motors get pretty good fuel too considering. We just got a 6 litre ss sportswagon city driving we are getting 14 l per 100. With the heavier patrol I'd say 16 to 20 on te city cycle. If my little zd30 goes this will be my conversion
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