L33

[spl310]

I want more details of this wildebeest...

http://roadsterwerx.wix.com/home#!kaiju/c2j8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Alvin]

me too!
what is "L33"?

[DanR]

The L33 is a vortec truck V8, but going by that blog they are just using the L33 as a mock up and moving up to the LS1 with a T56 transmission. Looks ridiculous!

[DanR]

They have dropped the LS1 and trans in for more test fitment and uploaded a quick video.
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[Alvin]

rad!
you're gonna need a bigger boat…err I mean hood scoop
If the "vette" rail covers fit then I'll buy it now

[spl310]

That is AWESOME!!! Diggin it!!

[Unholy]

HaHa... I've been hesitant to tell you all about my project since some might scream out "blasphemy" to the gods of roadsters! But now the cats out of the bag... you all can follow my build blog from my site.

The short of it is, the L33 is a gen III all aluminum 5.3 from the trucks and based on the LS1 block design. They basically share the same outside dimensions and a bunch of other components. I used the L33 only while I've been test fitting while waiting for the right LS1/T56 to come along. But the wait is over - the LS1/T56 is in - and the L33 was resold for a El Camino swap. I'm currently finalizing my frame for the motor/trans mounts.

So there it is.... and ugh.... only 73 days till Solvang.

[Alvin]

omg please get it running for Solvang!

[princeout]

What are the plans for the rear end?

[dbrick]

If you really want to get the blood boiling, put an L88 hood scoop on it

What are the plans for the rear end?

Probably the usual...replace with something stronger after the stock one blows up or the splines snap off the axle.
Get it to Solvang any way you can. Most people hide their trailers down the street in the big RV lot

[Unholy]

In early February I picked up a entire FD3S RX7 Turbo 3rd member and front hubs with all four brakes. Most likely what I will use, but its going to take some engineering to make it fit. Unfortunately, I'm busy working on three other cars at the same time so you wont be seeing Kaiju in Solvang.

[Alvin]

will be interesting to see how you adapt the IRS!

[311 junkie]

Subscribed.

Interested in seeing the final balance ratios- seems that the extra weight in the front would make for not being able to keep the rear end from breaking loose.

[Unholy]

Subscribed.

Interested in seeing the final balance ratios- seems that the extra weight in the front would make for not being able to keep the rear end from breaking loose.

lets face it, with 350 lbs-ft of torque. I think it will be pretty tough not have the wheels break loose regardless of the weight distrubution... unless we tub it. However, since the LS1 is all aluminum, it only weighs 75 lbs more than a u20. We will have to see once its all complete, but I estimate we will see about a 250 lbs differance in the car. Spread from front to rear. engine / trans / rear end swaps. It should be like you took your big friend for a ride in the car

Since this is the first of its kind, its tough to make predictions... we will just have to see. Im excited as you all to see what happends.

[OC67]

Have you started on the exhaust yet? I assume you're going to be making custom headers - fenderwell or under chassis exit?