| Re: LS7 in a C4 - A brain storming session |
Subject: Re: LS7 in a C4 - A brain storming session by bogus on 2011/3/30 1:33:30 So far, great feedback. However, I need to repeat a few points from above. I don't want to sell the car. I want to prove a point. Also, I plan on documenting the hell out of this process, so it can be done by anyone. I know it has been done. As for the LS7, I am not glued to it. The LS3 - eRod - is a very attractive deal. It comes with options for either drive by wire or cabled throttle (IIRC), engine harness and accessories. All designed to drop into a slot where an existing SBC sat. And it has a warrantee. Important to note - I don't race, perhaps road course, but not drag strips, so that doesn't matter to me. In the past, questions have been ask about any number of topics, and people have shot them down. I am not asking for sychophants, I am asking about technical issues, and not gut feelings. I know the task ahead, I have one already in bastet44's LT1 install. I am not hitting this one until that one is done, so I will have a lot more harness experience before that time comes - if it comes. I do prefer the look and feel of the C4 over the later cars. Sure, they are special, but just don't light my fire. I have tried, and short of the C6 GS, nothing is doing it. I am not married to any one idea, except the feasiblity of an LSx engine in a C4, whilst maintaining all existing factory features. In traffic here in LA, I like knowing I have ASR - in a light rain, the roads turn to ice here, and most don't know how to drive in it. It is a nice safety net to have. I know Guldstrand has done it, and I may need to pick their brain on some of the bigger questions. Yes, there would be a wow-factor of having an LSx conversion, and yes, it would cause me some bragging rights. And, apparently, some think this is a silly waste of time and money, and yes, you are more then likely right, but ya know something - EVERY DAMNED THING WE DO TO A CAR IS A FUCKING WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. The question is if the benefits are worth it. So... now that we have a better idea of the ground rules - that being, I am insane and am well aware, lets get back on topic about the technical issues at hand. This is a brain storming session, not a "let's not bother session." I already know the noes, and by continuing this discussion does not constitute that I will go out and buy an eRod motor tomorrow. Hell no. It means this discussion will be added to the knowledge base and perhaps help us all make a reasonable choice down the road. With all of that said, Raidmagic, what are the specs of your car? I would like to hear more about your conversion. |
