Thirsty's 4.5L GU

[Thirsty]

The LS1 conversion has started. 4.5L Engine is Sold and will come out in a couple of weeks. This conversion will not happen over night. I work 6 days a week and have 4 kids, so that takes up most of my time. I'll do bits and pieces when I get a chance. I'm looking at a finish date of around June/July. Although I want it to look factory, so I want it to be A1. So I will post up pics and info as I go.

Pics are of the Gearbox and engine after degreasing and the new sump going on.








I was actually surprised, The motor has 214 000klms on it and I could not see any signs of wear in the bores. No lip, no grooves. So I'm pretty happy with the condition of it.

Cheers
Troy

[wildgu6]

Nice work mate, thats one big mutha of a toy.
Cant wait to follow the progress and see the finnished product in action.
Good stuff Troy.

[Thirsty]

Removing the Old Engine.

[Thirsty]

The LS1 with the alternator relocation, New air con pump bracket, engine mounts and power steer res relocation bracket.

[NP99]

That is great work........

[Yabb]

Awesome ride.

[Dougie80]

it looks the goods and i bet it will sound the goods too!!!!!!!!

[Thirsty]

A bit of an update.I had the gearbox rebuilt with a stage 2 shift kit, kevlar belt, corvette servo, Z gate clutch and a billet torque converter with harden spline. I have now bolted it all together. The only issue i have is that the flange on the end of the drivers side extractor just touches a fin on the bellhousing.

[NP99]

Mate, I applaud your skills.

[Thirsty]

It was a busy morning getting all into the GU, Here's some pics







Just requires welding now.