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LS1 etc to GQ fuel figures
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:50 pm
by sad001
Can anyone tell me if these motors in an EFI4.2 are any more economical or will it be even worse. Currently running duel fuel and 32"s so nothing extreme, just want more grunt and noise without compromising range.
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:25 pm
by henry
I take it you want to know if the LS1 will use more or less fuel than the TB 42 EFI. I hope it uses less, as i bought aLS1 out of a VX SS and am getting the gear together to fit it up later this year. Commodores get around 12 to 13L per 100 k's if driven sensibly. With a computor tune, you can get more power and better economy. The GQ is only 300kg or so heavier than a commy, but not as good in wind resistance. So im expecting fuel usage around 15 to 16 L per 100 k's. Will find out soon, but not soon enough. Cant wait.
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:05 pm
by sad001
Cool, would be interested in your build and how it all goes. What, exactly are you putting into what? I've been looking through here and some guys say its easy, others a nightmare. I'm thinking of dropping my manual and sticking a holden auto in with it....early stages yet
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:56 pm
by Turoa
My dad put an LT1 in his LWB patrol about 5 years ago and it has had better fuel economy than a nissan 6. It goes fast too
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:28 pm
by henry
Fitting the 00 VX 5.7 into my LWB 91 Maverick.
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:15 pm
by hokey
Kind of relevant, whats everyone picking up ls1's for these days? also where is the best place to get them? ls1.com, wreckers?
Cheers, Calvin
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:16 pm
by bru21
mate, mine used the same fuel, when driven the same. but mine had an exo cage and 37's. Fitted at the same time as the ls1. they can drink anywhere from 20 to 35lt depending.
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:32 am
by skippy's GQ
i have burnt a hole tank of fuel in just over 220 kms
. but with normal driving is around 400 to 500 kms out of a tank
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:33 am
by GASDRX
skippy's GQ wrote:i have burnt a hole tank of fuel in just over 220 kms
. but with normal driving is around 400 to 500 kms out of a tank
Do you have a Holden 5ltr or LS1 in it? Chalk and cheese between them
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:17 am
by jessie928
the ls1's main drawback is torque at low RPm.
but a cam would fix that.
Jes
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:07 pm
by hokey
jessie928 wrote:the ls1's main drawback is torque at low RPm.
but a cam would fix that.
Jes
Tune will fix that
So anyone know what the engines are worth for a complete setup these days? ie ancil, loom, computer
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:46 pm
by henry
check ebay. engine conversion kits including engine loom and normal stuff bolted to engine from as little as 3 grand up to $5500
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:54 pm
by skippy's GQ
GASDRX wrote:skippy's GQ wrote:i have burnt a hole tank of fuel in just over 220 kms
. but with normal driving is around 400 to 500 kms out of a tank
Do you have a Holden 5ltr or LS1 in it? Chalk and cheese between them
i have the 5L in it, gunna tun it into a 355 by the end of the year......