My new ZR1 Moniker

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This is to go with my new moniker that no one noticed.

Scott,

I noticed, but I didn't want to spoil your pictorial debut.

Chris really saved his money quickly for that engine.

John

Very nice!That should do the trick nicely and seeing as you already have the LS3 in there most of the hard work is already done. Have any ideas yet on heat exchanger location?

I just see $$$$$. Is there something else in the picture?



Lots of power there, with good reliability.

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Have any ideas yet on heat exchanger location?

No, not yet... That is way down the list of items I need to figure out. It is going to be a fun journey!!!

600+ Lbft of torque and all of it available down low. Simply baddass. Congrats! Can't wait to see this come together...

Checkout the size of the Throttle Body!

Okay, sorry to be rude, but I've just got to ask how much that crate motor set ya back?

And just like your LS3 its reverse cooled, thats got to be good for keeping the Pantera cool.
Cubes & supercharger, you can't beat it.

(These engines in crate form are listed on the internet at $21,000.00 USD)

regards,
Tony.

I wanna see how you make this thing fit.

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I wanna see how you make this thing fit.

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And just like your LS3 its reverse cooled, thats got to be good for keeping the Pantera cool.
Cubes & supercharger, you can't beat it.

(These engines in crate form are listed on the internet at $21,000.00 USD)

regards,
Tony.

Hi Tony, The LS3 definitely runs cooler which is a good thing! $21,000.00 is a good price but it could be had for quite a bit less if you wait for the right deal to come along... It is going to be a fun project. I have most of the issues worked out but I am sure there will be some additional challenges that I haven't thought of. But that is the fun of it! Take care, Scott

Scott
This swap mast be amazing, Corvette ZR1 curb weight is 1600kg/3540lbs and my Pantera (LS3) curb weight is 1355kg/3000lbs, your Z06 Pantera must be around 1400kg/3100lbs??
You must get exceptionally performance ZR1 0-100km/h = 3,6s, ZR1 Pantera =? (10-15% lighter)
My concern is how to get the throttle/intake to fit, can you turn it 90 degree to the left?
Can you later on measure the distance from c/c crankshaft or water pump shaft, to top of the charger pulley and air intake, eager to know if it will clear the frame.
Please post more picture during the swap.

Yngve!!!!! Good to talk to you again!!!

Yes, the power to weight ratio should make it quite entertaining to drive!

I will be doing some real world measuring today but I have already mocked it up in CAD. The intake is going to have some challenges BUT, there are several ways to address the issue.

I will be posting pictures as I go... How about you post some pictures of your beautiful LS3 Pantera?

Take care, Scott

what was the inspiration for LS7? There must be less expensive ways to get to that power level?.........

Hi Jon,

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what was the inspiration for LS7?

You mean LS9...

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There must be less expensive ways to get to that power level?

Of course there is!!!

Have you seen or read about the LS9? It is a fricken work of art! It will idle unbelievably tame but the powers is there when you need it. Also VERY reliable. GM had to over engineer the hell out of it to be able to give it a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty.

And there is also the fun of doing it, just because!

I could probably get to that power level for half the cost but that wasn't my goal for this project...

Take care, Scott

Awesome project! Can you flip the intake around backwards so the throttle body comes off the rear? Don't know if that's possible with the supercharger. Worth exploring.
http://edgemansgtm.weebly.com/engine.html

Keep us updated!

Great project, you think your ZF will survive a LS9

keep on going Arno

I did. sorry about that! I have and know that its an extremely potent engine. Can't wait to see the results.

I was just curious. Good luck and I can't wait to see some video!

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GM had to over engineer the hell out of it

Just out of curiosity, what would that mean? Thicker this and that? Different materials? Blueprinting? Or the other way around, the computer keeping the timing and mixture conservative and thereby losing power? Or all of the above?

For sure it's a powerhouse, and any non-bowtie-hater must love it. Still the price tag 5x (?) above a LS3 is a lot? But I guess "Speed is just a question of money, how fast can you go?" -Mad Max