LS1 into a Vauxhall Astra Coupe

[Pete 1]

G`day guys, I posted on here a while back, sorry I haven`t kept you up to date with progress on my project.
For update and pics, please click here ...............
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460867

[chilly]

looks the goods mate
who is this clown
[Originally Posted by THE_SUPRA
...no offense but that is one ugly ass euro trash car! ]

but of course ya hafta paint BLACK when finished :woohoo:

[boofhead]

Bloody hell that is going to be a real rocket - should surprise a few cars around the place

[theVman]

wow . . thats looking awsome!! huge job but will be lots of fun to drive (maybe a bit too much!!) The very short wheelbase would be interesting also.

I will keep an eye out to see how you progress with the drveline install it will be quite a mission to say the least!!

[Angeldust]

woah, that is an awesome project :bow:

[Ako]

That thing is going to be mad......power to weight ratio?

[chevypower]

keeping it front wheel drive?

[Pete 1]

keeping it front wheel drive?

No mate ........................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofCarstripout056.jpg

[Pete 1]

Upto date pics for ya:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEngineandGboxinstallation022.jpg

[KPWISHN]

Love seeing this type of work. :D

Would like to have the space to do something as ballsy as this.

Keep up the good work and let the pics roll on.

[GREENR8]

Now that's a tight engine bay! If that LS1 is beefed up how we beef them up over here, I feel sorry for that chasis.

[CLUB_819]

Thats some crazy stuff right there, looks great m8. Be funny if you get pulled over (hopefully not) and the cop says pop the hood, I think "What the F...!!!" may be heard.


Cheers
Scotty

[dogsballs]

i love it :headbang:

[Pete 1]

Thanks for the feedback guys, thigs will slow down a bit for while, gotta do the welding and g/box mounts, the all the fill in panels, but I`ll stick up the pics as I take `em.

[BakerSS]

Great work!!
Keep us posted with pics and on going reports

-Ash

[vyssbeast]

holy shit
feel sorry for the bugger next to ya that underestimates your ride
fkn gonna need counciling after you smoke him

[Monaro CV8-R]

What an unbelievable mission! That thing will be so wild when it's done. Looks like your very skilled at what your doing, gives me a headache just thinking how you would go about doing something like that.:bow:

Keep us posted!

[holdennutta]

I think that was one bloody nice looking astra BEFORE you started chopping into it :p

Are you goin to put the same kit/wheels on it once it's done?

Should be an absolute weapon!

[Pete 1]

I think that was one bloody nice looking astra BEFORE you started chopping into it :p

Are you goin to put the same kit/wheels on it once it's done?

Should be an absolute weapon!

Yes mate, the exterior wont alter, apart from the negative camber on the rear wheels :)

[powerman_dsr]

looks really good mate

[holdennutta]

Yes mate, the exterior wont alter, apart from the negative camber on the rear wheels :)
Absolutely Awesome!

[mmciau]

Great (and rewarding) effort -- well done!

May I ask?

Are you considering a "header/catch tank" for the coolant as the radiator appears to be lower than the highest point of the engine.


Mike

[Pete 1]

Great (and rewarding) effort -- well done!

May I ask?

Are you considering a "header/catch tank" for the coolant as the radiator appears to be lower than the highest point of the engine.


Mike

Yes Mike, the rad was lower in standard form, so using the standard header tank.

[cutter bob]

that is orsm:bow: , please keep us up to date with this one

[Pete 1]

that is orsm:bow: , please keep us up to date with this one

Will do mate :)

But I warn you, there`s gonna be quite a few questions soon

[Chris5.7ltr]

When I sew this thing on ls1tech I almost fell off my chair, I LOVE it!!

[Pete 1]

1st question, what headers should I go for ?

Been looking at these ... http://www.machperformanceparts.com/mp/30161.html

and these ............http://www.gravanatuning.com/applications/2004_Pontiac_GTO_5.7.aspx/19/3418/_JBA_STAINLESS_STEEL_GTO_HEADERS_WITH_IGNITION_WIR ES

Cant go LT s cause of limited space.

[Pete 1]

Whole story and lots of update pics here .................

http://www.m1gst.com/vb/showthread.php?t=71689

[Speedy Gonzales]

Awesome piece of work Pete, street machining is a dying hobby with all the regulation these days.

I would have thought since the engine was out, you would have cracked it open and done some work with cam, heads or bottom end. In an Astra, dare I say a 9 - 10 sec street car?

6 speed, light weight, good fuel economy and tyre shredding power being the most obvious benefits.

[Pete 1]

Engine work and possibly supercharger, over next winter. Just want to get it finished for the end of february, sort out any problems, and show it from end of april.

[Pete 1]

G`day guys, not been on for a while, plenty of updates here ........

http://www.m1gst.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91908

and here ...... http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460867

for those who are interested :wave:

[BigAnt]

Thanks Pete, have been following the ls1tech thread since i first heard about your project. ABsolutely unreal mate, fab work is fantastic and admire you for sticking to it for so long and doing it all yourself. Gotta be a proud day when you take it for its maiden drive. Thanks for all the updates and keep up the awesome work.

[Pete 1]

Thanks Ant ;)

[VXEXEC350]

Mate, you are insane. I would love to do a project like that, ....goes into dream sequence....
love your work mate.

Pete

[michaels1v8]

Far out mate that is nice and should go like a rocket too...

Good luck with the project and keep us updated... especially with the quarter times if you ever take it down the strip..

and all the fun times on the street when some clown in a WRX pulls up next to you at the lights:thumbsup:

[Pete 1]

The engine`s back in :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofWiringprogress001.jpg

and we`ve started the wiring ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofWiringprogress002.jpg

[Pete 1]

Few more update pics :thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEnginebaypics001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEnginebaypics002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Pete123/CopyofEnginebaypics003.jpg

[bundyvx]

Absolutely love your work, well done.

When it's finished be shaw to take heaps of video's of it for us in OZ.

[VX2VESS]

nice so far,

what that in the rad hose an electric pump?

[Mungrel]

That looks fantastic. A very tidy transformation.
I am in aww

[HazzaHSV]

Pete. That is a real credit to you. I couldn't even imagine undertaking such a mammoth transformation, wouldnt know where to start. Your engineering/fabrication skills are sensational. Well done mate, that is one sweet sweet ride!

PS - I would love to see some in car video's when you get it on the street/track.

[Pete 1]

nice so far,

what that in the rad hose an electric pump?

Fan controller mate.

And thanks for all the wellwishes guys :thumbsup: