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Title: Pistonheads
Post by: Kieran on 01 September 2019, 09:57:53
Interesting read on Piston heads. Makes be like my Senator even more.
https://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-threads/seeing-double--readers-car-s-of-the-week/40871
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 01 September 2019, 13:00:51
Mr Marsh ,the man is a legend
he did own (and may still  :-\) the LC of top gear fame top gear vid clicky  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGgdyJKdNqw)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 01 September 2019, 13:04:42
That's good! :y :y

I wonder if he is a member of Autobahnstormers? :D ;)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Andy B on 01 September 2019, 17:36:12
That's good! :y :y

I wonder if he is a member of Autobahnstormers? :D ;)
He was one of the original members. He did a piece years ago for a magazine  .... I have a copy of it somewhere.
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 September 2019, 19:18:51
I loved my LPG Senator 3.0  24V with a Will Reeve chip done 260,000 miles but it rotted  away☹️😞
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Keith ABS on 03 September 2019, 11:59:56
 Ian still owns the said LC
Still in ABS but has not been active for a long time due to work and his Retro Rides involvment
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: TheBoy on 03 September 2019, 17:42:39
Ian still owns the said LC
Still in ABS but has not been active for a long time due to work and his Retro Rides involvment
I know someone who had a "spare" LC engine until a few short years ago, and he sold it stupidly cheap to get it out of the way :(.  I think he still has a brand new crankshaft for one.
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 September 2019, 18:53:16
Ian still owns the said LC
Still in ABS but has not been active for a long time due to work and his Retro Rides involvment
I know someone who had a "spare" LC engine until a few short years ago, and he sold it stupidly cheap to get it out of the way :(.  I think he still has a brand new crankshaft for one.

That's strange.  Do not know in my ignorance if it has got anything to do with a LC engine, but:

In the latest Autobahnstormers mag there is an advert for a LS2, 6 litre V8 engine.  Came out of a Monero shortly after being fitted in it, that was then written off!

Price,£5,000 O.V.N. :o :o :o

For anyone interested there are contact numbers. ;)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 19:10:13
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie  ;)
LS2 is a V8
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 September 2019, 19:28:34
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie ;)
LS2 is a V8

Thanks Dave :y :y

I should have known that as I had a Senny, and thinking about I do not think you could fit a V8 in that?? :D ;)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 19:34:10
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie ;)
LS2 is a V8

Thanks Dave :y :y

I should have known that as I had a Senny, and thinking about I do not think you could fit a V8 in that?? :D ;)
you can fit a V8 in carltons and sennys ,people have many times  :)
and as Omega is a similar size and layout, you can fit a V8 in an omega too
there was one at the Brackley meet with an LS1 in  8)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 September 2019, 19:34:49
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie  ;)
LS2 is a V8
aye plus the all important addition of the Garret T25 turbochargers,.... Lest we forget :y
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 19:38:07
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie  ;)
LS2 is a V8
aye plus the all important addition of the Garret T25 turbochargers,.... Lest we forget :y
you forgot to mention the rust which Opel carried over to the Omega range  ;D :D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 September 2019, 19:38:19
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie ;)
LS2 is a V8

Thanks Dave :y :y

I should have known that as I had a Senny, and thinking about I do not think you could fit a V8 in that?? :D ;)
you can fit a V8 in carltons and sennys ,people have many times  :)
and as Omega is a similar size and layout, you can fit a V8 in an omega too
there was one at the Brackley meet with an LS1 in  8)

But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

It is bad enough with a V6!

I have a photo of a prototype Omega V8 that they almost introduced, but what a squeeze!! :o :o :D ;)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 September 2019, 19:44:42
Not forgetting the one off lotus senator created by one of the Autobahnstormer squad :y That’s the one I’d like and fit a couple of today’s trick turbos to it, blow the V8 into the weeds :y
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 19:48:41


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 September 2019, 19:49:50


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 19:52:28


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: STEMO on 03 September 2019, 19:55:53


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
10 minute job.
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 19:59:36


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
10 minute job.
on your diesel astra maybe ;D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: STEMO on 03 September 2019, 20:02:04


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
10 minute job.
on your diesel astra maybe ;D
Mine doesn't have spark plugs mate  ;D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: dave the builder on 03 September 2019, 20:09:54


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
10 minute job.
on your diesel astra maybe ;D
Mine doesn't have spark plugs mate  ;D
that's why it only takes you 10 minutes  ::)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 20:38:00
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie ;)
LS2 is a V8

Thanks Dave :y :y

I should have known that as I had a Senny, and thinking about I do not think you could fit a V8 in that?? :D ;)
you can fit a V8 in carltons and sennys ,people have many times  :)
and as Omega is a similar size and layout, you can fit a V8 in an omega too
there was one at the Brackley meet with an LS1 in  8)

But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

It is bad enough with a V6!

I have a photo of a prototype Omega V8 that they almost introduced, but what a squeeze!! :o :o :D ;)
Bah, loads of room...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/D7Ne3EywMnSxcAVy5 8)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 03 September 2019, 20:47:16
LC engine is 3.6 strait 6 Lizzie ;)
LS2 is a V8

Thanks Dave :y :y

I should have known that as I had a Senny, and thinking about I do not think you could fit a V8 in that?? :D ;)
you can fit a V8 in carltons and sennys ,people have many times  :)
and as Omega is a similar size and layout, you can fit a V8 in an omega too
there was one at the Brackley meet with an LS1 in  8)

But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

It is bad enough with a V6!

I have a photo of a prototype Omega V8 that they almost introduced, but what a squeeze!! :o :o :D ;)
Bah, loads of room...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/D7Ne3EywMnSxcAVy5 8)

Yep, that picture says everything! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 September 2019, 20:59:15
There was a hole cut in the bonnet when a supercharger was added, although removing the sound panelling and zone fine tuning might just have done the job* of clearing the throttle body :y

* The hump and vent fitted to cover the hole actually helps get some of the heat shifted, so all good 8)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 04 September 2019, 01:41:25
There was a hole cut in the bonnet when a supercharger was added, although removing the sound panelling and zone fine tuning might just have done the job* of clearing the throttle body :y

* The hump and vent fitted to cover the hole actually helps get some of the heat shifted, so all good 8)

That engine bay is a beautiful work of art 8) :-* :y
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 September 2019, 20:14:39
There was a hole cut in the bonnet when a supercharger was added, although removing the sound panelling and zone fine tuning might just have done the job* of clearing the throttle body :y

* The hump and vent fitted to cover the hole actually helps get some of the heat shifted, so all good 8)

That engine bay is a beautiful work of art 8) :-* :y

IIRC the seats needed cleaning, though. Well, they did after he let Gixer drive. ;D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: STEMO on 04 September 2019, 20:18:45
There was a hole cut in the bonnet when a supercharger was added, although removing the sound panelling and zone fine tuning might just have done the job* of clearing the throttle body :y

* The hump and vent fitted to cover the hole actually helps get some of the heat shifted, so all good 8)

That engine bay is a beautiful work of art 8) :-* :y

IIRC the seats needed cleaning, though. Well, they did after he let Gixer drive. ;D
I miss my little chats with Chris  :(
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: relluf on 04 September 2019, 20:42:17
There was a hole cut in the bonnet when a supercharger was added, although removing the sound panelling and zone fine tuning might just have done the job* of clearing the throttle body :y

* The hump and vent fitted to cover the hole actually helps get some of the heat shifted, so all good 8)

That engine bay is a beautiful work of art 8) :-* :y

IIRC the seats needed cleaning, though. Well, they did after he let Gixer drive. ;D
I miss my little chats with Chris  :(


I miss your "little chats" as well, they used to amuse me no end😊  and I would tune in most nights to see what was being.......discussed ;D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2019, 17:22:12
there was one at the Brackley meet with an LS1 in  8)
And another about 3m away, albeit it with no steering currently.
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2019, 17:24:50


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
TBE is about 20mins to change the plugs, and that needs the bloody LPG injectors moved as well.
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2019, 17:39:14


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
TBE is about 20mins to change the plugs, and that needs the bloody LPG injectors moved as well.
I'd be surprised if it takes Rob significantly longer to change all 8  ;D
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: TheBoy on 05 September 2019, 18:03:29


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
TBE is about 20mins to change the plugs, and that needs the bloody LPG injectors moved as well.
I'd be surprised if it takes Rob significantly longer to change all 8  ;D
Suspect not, as most of the time on TBE is with moving the LPG, and the physical amount of time to unscrew, unbox new, screw in new, torque new...
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2019, 18:08:36
No coil packs to unbolt either ;)
Title: Re: Pistonheads
Post by: Shackeng on 07 September 2019, 16:24:28


But how could you ever work on the engine after doing that? :o :o :o

Just take at least half the engine out to get at stuff
like you have to to change the plugs on a V6  ;D :D

How true is that last bit Dave :y
DG will be along ,saying you don't need to remove anything and can reach the plugs to change em from the driver's seat  :P
TBE is about 20mins to change the plugs, and that needs the bloody LPG injectors moved as well.
That's unusual, most of your jobs which "only" take *.* minutes, involve a stop for tea as well. ::) ::) ::)