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Title: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2021, 12:50:27
334044548261    Ebay
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 24 June 2021, 15:00:42
Why put the listing number up? Put a link please.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: dave the builder on 24 June 2021, 15:10:18
Ebay link  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334044548261?hash=item4dc69b4ca5:g:Zj8AAOSwfORgzFc6) just for uncle Stemo ,because he only has an apple  :P

Seller is a member on here ,surprised he hasn't been on to say it's for sale  ???

Brakley pics  (https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=144885.0)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2021, 19:03:54
https://image.shutterstock.com/image-vector/chain-link-icon-vector-260nw-241708024.jpg
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2021, 19:06:09
🤷⛓🤣
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Viral_Jim on 26 June 2021, 10:06:15
Seller is a member on here ,surprised he hasn't been on to say it's for sale  ???

He probably knows that omegas in these parts are considered too dear at £1000.  ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2021, 11:15:47
Seller is a member on here ,surprised he hasn't been on to say it's for sale  ???

He probably knows that omegas in these parts are considered too dear at £1000.  ;D
Indeed, and it's not any old Omega. The current bid wouldn't buy the drive train.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2021, 11:32:41
If I had plenty of spare cash, I would love to own it, just for the traffic lights giggles.  8) :)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 26 June 2021, 11:45:27
Seller is a member on here ,surprised he hasn't been on to say it's for sale  ???

He probably knows that omegas in these parts are considered too dear at £1000.  ;D
Indeed, and it's not any old Omega. The current bid wouldn't buy the drive train.
That's the problem, if he wants too much, he's competing against all kinds of big, powerful cars that came from the factory that way.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2021, 11:48:10
It's a six hundred ish bhp Monaro estate.

Which is nice  8)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 June 2021, 11:54:05
A small market for such cars, but I would imagine the right person will pay strong money for it.
Someone as daft as me, but with a much healthier bank balance.  ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 26 June 2021, 11:54:10
It's a six hundred ish bhp Monaro estate.

Which is nice  8)
No, it's a six hundred ish bhp omega estate.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2021, 11:58:33
It's a six hundred ish bhp Monaro estate.

Which is nice  8)
No, it's a six hundred ish bhp omega estate.
It looks like it, but it is running on Monaro sub frames so it drives like a Monaro.  ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 June 2021, 12:33:07
Well, it seemed adequate to me. :y
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: ronnyd on 26 June 2021, 14:08:00
Ebay link  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334044548261?hash=item4dc69b4ca5:g:Zj8AAOSwfORgzFc6) just for uncle Stemo ,because he only has an apple  :P

Seller is a member on here ,surprised he hasn't been on to say it's for sale  ???

Brakley pics  (https://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=144885.0)
Well done Dave, you've just blown his Reg no. ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2021, 14:30:24
Well, it seemed adequate to me. :y
When did you last drive it? The Monaro front end was fitted after that Brackley meet ;)

Much improved over the Omega subframe  :y
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Andy H on 26 June 2021, 23:20:34
Well, it seemed adequate to me. :y
When did you last drive it? The Monaro front end was fitted after that Brackley meet ;)

Much improved over the Omega subframe  :y
I keep finding myself browsing the sales sites looking at Holden V8s. Generally the V8s are top money or  slammed or sheds (or all 3 in some cases)

This one looks unmolested https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/listing/3121880971 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/listing/3121880971) for about £6,000

(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/1551801731.jpg)  (https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/1551802531.jpg)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 June 2021, 23:47:19
The V8 Adventra is a bit of a beast if you can find one for sensible money 8)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Andy H on 26 June 2021, 23:54:17
The V8 Adventra is a bit of a beast if you can find one for sensible money 8)
Interesting..........

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/adventra/listing/3146830638?bof=8nFYj3IF (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/adventra/listing/3146830638?bof=8nFYj3IF)

(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/1562522194.jpg)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 June 2021, 11:29:06
Well, it seemed adequate to me. :y
When did you last drive it? The Monaro front end was fitted after that Brackley meet ;)

Much improved over the Omega subframe  :y

Oh, back when it had the Omega setup, certainly.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 14:24:57
Well, it seemed adequate to me. :y
When did you last drive it? The Monaro front end was fitted after that Brackley meet ;)

Much improved over the Omega subframe  :y

Oh, back when it had the Omega setup, certainly.
It's transformed it completely.  8)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 14:29:30
The V8 Adventra is a bit of a beast if you can find one for sensible money 8)
Interesting..........

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/adventra/listing/3146830638?bof=8nFYj3IF (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/adventra/listing/3146830638?bof=8nFYj3IF)

(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/1562522194.jpg)
Nice :y

You can get them with the 3.6 or the V8, but I believe that the V8 had a 4x4 option.

Essentially it's the Commodore Wagon on 4x4 Ute running gear.

Scratches chin as to what a blown 4x4 Monaro would be like... 🤔
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 27 June 2021, 15:26:27
Now showing my ignorance perhaps, but I have to ask................................

What does Ls1 mean/refer to please?

I have looked at the lovely Omega estate, but just don't get it ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 June 2021, 15:39:09
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_LS-based_small-block_engine

Yankee GM V8 engine - in this case supercharged.  :y
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 27 June 2021, 15:49:54
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_LS-based_small-block_engine

Yankee GM V8 engine - in this case supercharged.  :y

Thanks, now I know :y :y

I want one for my Omega!! ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 16:06:55
There's about £25k of parts and time in doing the conversion.

So the only question is do you actually want one or do you merely like the idea?
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 27 June 2021, 16:11:19
There's about £25k of parts and time in doing the conversion.

So the only question is do you actually want one or do you merely like the idea?

Both!!

But I need £25k first, and then if I had that I would have my current miggy completely overhauled with engine and bodywork fully restored to as new condition...................but I am dreaming of course!!! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 16:17:28
There's about £25k of parts and time in doing the conversion.

So the only question is do you actually want one or do you merely like the idea?

Both!!

But I need £25k first, and then if I had that I would have my current miggy completely overhauled with engine and bodywork fully restored to as new condition...................but I am dreaming of course!!! ;D ;D ;D ;)
So, as Stemo so succinctly pointed out, is why it wasn't posted for sale on here.  :-X
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 27 June 2021, 16:21:50
There's about £25k of parts and time in doing the conversion.

So the only question is do you actually want one or do you merely like the idea?

Both!!

But I need £25k first, and then if I had that I would have my current miggy completely overhauled with engine and bodywork fully restored to as new condition...................but I am dreaming of course!!! ;D ;D ;D ;)
So, as Stemo so succinctly pointed out, is why it wasn't posted for sale on here.  :-X

Oh yes, I understand that ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 27 June 2021, 16:29:28
It's at just over ten grand atm, could be a rush of bids towards the end of the auction. (Then, because it's eBay, the horse trading will start)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 16:31:28
Time will tell... But I would be very surprised if the reserve gets met...
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 27 June 2021, 16:34:51
Time will tell... But I would be very surprised if the reserve gets met...
Even if it does, there's no guarantee they'll come through. But hey ho, Robsey knows the game.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 16:41:15
Tru dat ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 27 June 2021, 17:30:48
Cash on collection is a bit iffy for that amount, too.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 June 2021, 17:43:58
Cash on collection is a bit iffy for that amount, too.
Would you want they PayPal fees?  :D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 27 June 2021, 17:52:13
Cash on collection is a bit iffy for that amount, too.
Would you want they PayPal fees?  :D
It doesn't have to have anything to do with PayPal, bank transfer or cheque would do fine. But I don't want to argue about what is basically a personal preference, I just mentioned it in passing.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: biggriffin on 28 June 2021, 08:13:56
Well, it seemed adequate to me. :y
When did you last drive it? The Monaro front end was fitted after that Brackley meet ;)

Much improved over the Omega subframe  :y
I keep finding myself browsing the sales sites looking at Holden V8s. Generally the V8s are top money or  slammed or sheds (or all 3 in some cases)

This one looks unmolested https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/listing/3121880971 (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/listing/3121880971) for about £6,000

(https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/1551801731.jpg)  (https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/1551802531.jpg)

 Biggest issue at moment with shipping from the Colonies, is Box prices have gone thro the roof, be about £5-8k now for a box from down under, unless you get it surface transported, (put in a regular cargo boat).
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 08:27:47
RoRo looks to be pretty reasonable... There should be plenty of capacity now that now cars are built there any more :'(
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 14:57:43
That's a bit more like it...
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: annihilator on 28 June 2021, 18:15:14
Looks like there is at least 1 lottery winner out there, provided it's a genuine bid.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 June 2021, 19:09:05
Looks like there is at least 1 lottery winner out there, provided it's a genuine bid.

TBH, if you wanted that, or a similar setup, that car is probably still one of the cheapest ways of going about it, even if you took the drivetrain off and then threw the omega it was attached to in the bin. Not that I'm suggesting anyone should, it looks a nicely done conversion.  :y
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: biggriffin on 28 June 2021, 19:32:33
RoRo looks to be pretty reasonable... There should be plenty of capacity now that now cars are built there any more :'(

 The cost of shipping has doubled+ Some shippers are blaming the Evergreen/Suez incident, and the Chinese have put shipping costs up,.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:11:19
It never made reserve
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 20:11:32
A search this morning suggested around a couple of grand for the RoRo. Australia no longer exports vehicles, so there's spare capacity.  ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 20:12:23
It never made reserve
It hasn't finished yet  ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:12:41
Sorry 16 mins left ;)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 28 June 2021, 20:18:54
Sorry 16 mins left ;)
No, 10 mins  ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:20:26
That was 6 mins ago ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:21:21
Anyway it’s 7 mins😂
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:29:35
No sale
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 28 June 2021, 20:29:49
Anyway it’s 7 mins😂
Beat me to it  :)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:30:21
Too slow mate :y
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 28 June 2021, 20:31:03
Too slow mate :y
No, I said you're an idiot  :P
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:32:19
I’m not disputing that👍😂
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Viral_Jim on 28 June 2021, 20:32:52
A search this morning suggested around a couple of grand for the RoRo. Australia no longer exports vehicles, so there's spare capacity.  ;)

That isn't bad, but I wouldn't like the +30% VAT and import duty that you'd have to pay on the car cost. You'd have to really want one I reckon, as you're up to this kind of money  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010185144567?atmobcid=soc3)by the time you've faffed about.

I know which I'd rather blow £10k on.  :y
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 28 June 2021, 20:33:44
I’m not disputing that👍😂
Errrr...ok  ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:34:07
Wow no sale for 19.500 seems a lot of cash to turn down for an omega but I’ve benefited seen it/been in it👍
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Raeturbo on 28 June 2021, 20:35:56
I’m not disputing that👍😂
Errrr...ok  ;D
               Oi! Stop changing my post you cock🐓🔥😎
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 20:38:53
A search this morning suggested around a couple of grand for the RoRo. Australia no longer exports vehicles, so there's spare capacity.  ;)

That isn't bad, but I wouldn't like the +30% VAT and import duty that you'd have to pay on the car cost. You'd have to really want one I reckon, as you're up to this kind of money  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010185144567?atmobcid=soc3)by the time you've faffed about.

I know which I'd rather blow £10k on.  :y
£10k?

You can't buy a working Monaro for £10k...

That E500 is a gamble being an early M273... Chain idler pulley is made of cheese, and it's bang on the mileage for it ;)

Nice though 8)
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 28 June 2021, 22:05:58
A search this morning suggested around a couple of grand for the RoRo. Australia no longer exports vehicles, so there's spare capacity.  ;)

That isn't bad, but I wouldn't like the +30% VAT and import duty that you'd have to pay on the car cost. You'd have to really want one I reckon, as you're up to this kind of money  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010185144567?atmobcid=soc3)by the time you've faffed about.

I know which I'd rather blow £10k on.  :y
£10k?

You can't buy a working Monaro for £10k...

That E500 is a gamble being an early M273... Chain idler pulley is made of cheese, and it's bang on the mileage for it ;)

Nice though 8)
Yeah, made of cheese. Only last 106,000 miles.  ;D
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 23:12:50
A search this morning suggested around a couple of grand for the RoRo. Australia no longer exports vehicles, so there's spare capacity.  ;)

That isn't bad, but I wouldn't like the +30% VAT and import duty that you'd have to pay on the car cost. You'd have to really want one I reckon, as you're up to this kind of money  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010185144567?atmobcid=soc3)by the time you've faffed about.

I know which I'd rather blow £10k on.  :y
£10k?

You can't buy a working Monaro for £10k...

That E500 is a gamble being an early M273... Chain idler pulley is made of cheese, and it's bang on the mileage for it ;)

Nice though 8)
Yeah, made of cheese. Only last 106,000 miles.  ;D
Take the piss all you like, it's a £3-4k fix...

https://www.google.com/search?q=mercedes+m272+engine+reliability&oq=mercedes+m272%2F&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i22i30l2j0i22i30i457j0i22i30.16079j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile-nrev&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: STEMO on 29 June 2021, 06:34:16
A search this morning suggested around a couple of grand for the RoRo. Australia no longer exports vehicles, so there's spare capacity.  ;)

That isn't bad, but I wouldn't like the +30% VAT and import duty that you'd have to pay on the car cost. You'd have to really want one I reckon, as you're up to this kind of money  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010185144567?atmobcid=soc3)by the time you've faffed about.

I know which I'd rather blow £10k on.  :y
£10k?

You can't buy a working Monaro for £10k...

That E500 is a gamble being an early M273... Chain idler pulley is made of cheese, and it's bang on the mileage for it ;)

Nice though 8)
Yeah, made of cheese. Only last 106,000 miles.  ;D
Take the piss all you like, it's a £3-4k fix...

https://www.google.com/search?q=mercedes+m272+engine+reliability&oq=mercedes+m272%2F&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i22i30l2j0i22i30i457j0i22i30.16079j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile-nrev&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Reading that, it's one to avoid on several fronts.
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Nick W on 29 June 2021, 09:47:58

Reading that, it's one to avoid on several fronts.


Or you could buy one with the CDI engines where you have to replace the bonnet when an injector fails....
Title: Re: Ls1
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 June 2021, 09:24:44

Reading that, it's one to avoid on several fronts.


Or you could buy one with the CDI engines where you have to replace the bonnet when an injector fails....

I'd heard of the injectors leaking and gumming up (black death I think they call it  ::)). But not them letting go completely  :o