RSR LS Conversion

[lin7310948]

nice. and if the conversion is done properly there is little reason not to be pleased. both of my conversions have the fuel system wired into the Mast Motorsports ECU.

[jjwood]

Hey Hal ---> how's the project coming?

[dtakenname]

Yes.........how's the project coming?

[sacoffee]

Originally Posted by not_hans_stuck

This is an LS-1 out of a 2003 Corvette. It has a drive by wire throttle, LS6 intake - which was stock - and wierd 339K Heads. The block casting number is 12550592.

I think the 339 head castings were GM test castings. I really have no idea of their performance or potential.

No matter. Once I get it in and sorted, I'm just going to start swapping parts anyway to make it go faster.

I'm anticipating 400hp at the wheels with the exhaust and intake system I'm putting on it and the tune RH is setting on the computer.

If it falls short, I've already spoken with my buddies over at Texas Speed and they have a nice little cam that'll get more like 450 or so.

I'm pretty excited. Turbo motor power for less than a standard rebuild with no turbo lag and big low end torque.

I also weighed the motor but forgot to take a picture. It came it at 440 with the a/c compressor, the starter and motor mounts on it. I'll weigh it again once I get it configured to go in the Porsche. I'll try and get it as similar in configuration as possible to the way I measured the Porsche motor.

And, I'll put it back on the scales when done. The aluminum radiator and RH gas tank are fairly lightweight pieces but I don't know how they'll compare to the weight of the stock gas tank. The stock gas tank was pretty heavy, you know.

H

Say hi to Trevor at Texas Speed for me! Good guys

[not_hans_stuck]

Howdy all!

A little update. I lost my shop space earlier this year so I transitioned it out to another shop. I'm having it finished commercially. Yeah, I know. Yikes! But the shop is well known and he's done a lot of high dollar stuff including being the original fabricator/designer for the exhaust system on the Hennessey Venom. It's getting close - I think. More pics as they come available from him.

Oh, and it's for sale if anyone wants it.

Thanks,

Hal

[SweetWaterSurprise]

Love those Fuch wheels you have pictured

[not_hans_stuck]

OK. No luck selling it. I decided to finish it.

The front trunk is painted and the fuel tank is cut for an in tank pump.



I think the front panel came out great. How about those little chevy bowtie cutouts!

Next up, we'll get the battery and a/c installed.

Then the duct that goes from the bumper to the body.

H

[HelmetHead]

Looking Great Hal! When you get some free time you should come visit the new shop

[ChrisP911]

looks good. mine is almost done. had it on the dyno and after making 342 hp we had to pull it off the ********* welder left chunks of metal behind in the tanks and messed up the fuel pump. So now I have to get a new fuel tank and pump. Well the pump arrived the other day. once I get the tank it goes back on the dyno to make 400 to 450 hp

[not_hans_stuck]

Originally Posted by ChrisP911

looks good. mine is almost done. had it on the dyno and after making 342 hp we had to pull it off the ********* welder left chunks of metal behind in the tanks and messed up the fuel pump. So now I have to get a new fuel tank and pump. Well the pump arrived the other day. once I get the tank it goes back on the dyno to make 400 to 450 hp

Einar, I want to try and come by there. Everytime I do, something comes up.

Chris, I'd love to see how much your car weighs. Have you had someone put in on race scales? I wish I'd done the Mitsu motor now. It has to be lighter than the LS1 - not that the LS is heavy. It was 50 lbs lighter than the 6. It's probably 100 lbs lighter than a turbo 6.

H

[ChrisP911]

Originally Posted by not_hans_stuck

Einar, I want to try and come by there. Everytime I do, something comes up.

Chris, I'd love to see how much your car weighs. Have you had someone put in on race scales? I wish I'd done the Mitsu motor now. It has to be lighter than the LS1 - not that the LS is heavy. It was 50 lbs lighter than the 6. It's probably 100 lbs lighter than a turbo 6.

H

No not on scales yet... I drove it to the body shop that was a lot of fun turbo kicks in wheel spin loved it... I am having the roof put on now. I need to have the car done by May for cruise week in Ocean City MD. I am also getting the 930 turbo flares put on.

[not_hans_stuck]

Work has resumed!!! Thankfully. It sat for a year almost while some non paying jacka$$es car sat on the lift - stranded there because of a lack of parts.

But that car is off and this one is on. Completion is imminent.

Here's the update photos for this week.

The AC/Heater Unit is installed and plumbed. Yes, the battery is located below it in the smugglers box, but the unit comes out with 2 bolts and has enough service loop in its connections so that nothing needs to be disconnected. We'll also install extensions from the positive side of the battery so we can jump and charge remotely. There'll also be an on/off switch.



Here's another view.



We also welded in some gussets for the shock towers and cut the notch for the intake into the crossmember.



That's all for now but more updates will be coming quick.

[baloo]

What is that AC evaporator unit?
It doesn't support a heater also? (by any chance I missed it?)
Thanks

[not_hans_stuck]

Originally Posted by baloo

What is that AC evaporator unit?
It doesn't support a heater also? (by any chance I missed it?)
Thanks

It's an OldAirProducts.com 800

It does support heat. The two copper colored fittings on the near side are for hot water.

Hal

[baloo]

Originally Posted by not_hans_stuck

It's an OldAirProducts.com 800
It does support heat. The two copper colored fittings on the near side are for hot water.
Hal

Hal!
1) What an idea! How good is the AC -- any possibility you can compare it to an original Porsche AC setup?

2) I heard of someone on this forum who was planning to route engine oil to provide heat. Any chance that was you??

3) Anyone's thoughts of whether a copper system set up for water would support hot oil flow also? I'm thinking that "normal" other cars have heaters that get over 200 degrees, plus a safety factor, but maybe oil gets too hot?
Any thoughts?

The only reason I was sticking with my factory headers was to be able to plumb in heat -- but I'd love to replace them with tuners, a la RarelyL8's.

[baloo]

Sorry -- did not realize that I had ventured into the CONVERSION side -- so obviously youse guys can run water to your evaporator heater coils.

HOWEVER, if there are any suggestions for my question about using engine oil through heater coils in the evaporator, PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINIONS.
Thanks.

[not_hans_stuck]

Originally Posted by baloo

Sorry -- did not realize that I had ventured into the CONVERSION side -- so obviously youse guys can run water to your evaporator heater coils.

HOWEVER, if there are any suggestions for my question about using engine oil through heater coils in the evaporator, PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINIONS.
Thanks.

I would think that's possible. All you'd need to do is have somebody build you an oil cooler core that fits in the oldaire box and then plumb it up. Might be a little pricey but technically very simple.

[ChrisP911]

Hal, whats the part number for your A/C

[Packy]

Originally Posted by ChrisP911

Hal, whats the part number for your A/C

800... toward the bottom:
Custom Aftermarket A/C Systems & Replacement Parts for Hot Rod, Classic, & Vintage Cars/Trucks - 700/800 Series A/C Systems

[ChrisP911]

Thank You

Originally Posted by Packy

800... toward the bottom:
Custom Aftermarket A/C Systems & Replacement Parts for Hot Rod, Classic, & Vintage Cars/Trucks - 700/800 Series A/C Systems

Hal can you show us more pics of you AC unit inside the car and how it works Thanks Chris