Factory LS7 install.

[luckyp]

Fine, next time my engine goes bang - I'm up for one of these. Richard says that the SB chassis doesn't change, but everything, bar box, is new.

Is it just me or have they kept this quite quiet?

Pete

[SplatSpeed]

very quiet

[pb3]

I will be very interested in the costs, particularly compared to similar powered SBCs.

[tuxman]

Hang on it won't work its got EFI !!!!! sorry!!! good news though .

[Pilot Pete]

They have kept it very quiet.
Maybe they had to get contracts crossed off before going to press, or they have aftermarket ecu or throttle set up that needed perfecting?

A few people have been saying why don't the factory use the LS engine.
It’s nice the factory now say hey we listen to our customers and give them what they ask for.

I’ll be interested to see their price list too.

Well done the factory.

Edited by Pilot Pete on Thursday 3rd May 16:19

[builder]

They've developed the fly-by-wire throttle, dry-sump, shifter setup, and exhaust, of course. Didn't ask about OBD-2, but I guess it would almost have to be in there. Wonder what engine mangement system is used. Pricing should be available next week for delivery in 12 weeks. Yes, well done.

[ultimad]

pb3 said:

I will be very interested in the costs, particularly compared to similar powered SBCs.

Me too. Got to wait until the show to find out though. I can't wait that long

[Pilot Pete]

What 2 days

[ultimad]

You got it. Oooh it's gonna be messy when I go to the Ultima stand jumbling all me words...yes but no but yes but no but...

[RussF]

Wow - cant believe the timing on this one - I was a click away from ordering my LS7 last night when my PC crashed on me and I lost my order e-mail. I gave up and and called it a night - was just about to re-type it tonight after my visit PH!!!...I too will be very interested in price!!...and thanks for posting the news Pete.

Russ.

[crafty]

NIce.... I recall an email to Richard last week that ended

"I still dont understand why you guys dont push the LS engine as an option..... its so mellow at idle and without the blower would still be a monster"

[GTR One]

Hmm..Guess this put's pay to me having the first LS7 Ultima in the UK..My LS7 is now fitted and not long from starting. Mind you..the factory have done a CanAm and mine's a GTR...

[steve_d]

Someone earlier was saying they believed the factory had already delivered an LS7 GTR to a customer.

Steve

[GTR One]

Dohh!

[Crazy of Cookham]

Could this be the start of a rush of second hand SBC's on ebay

[GTWayne]

Is the grass really that much greener?

[tuxman]

next best thing .....injected SBC !!!!!!

[GTWayne]

^ Yes, but we WOULD say that wouldn't we Simon

[tuxman]

still the most logical step for a SBC owner......bet the LS option is going to be proper money !!!!have to say efi made a hugh difference to the engine but it looks like it will make it harder to sell !!!after all its does not work

[luckyp]

Had a good long chat to Ted today, at the show. The development of the LS7 was totally customer driven, and it's timing has been forced by the development of the factory approved ECU - which they are now happy with.

Being in the business myself, I have to agree that you don't make any noise about a product, until you can support the interest that the announcement makes!!

Personally, I think they've done it just right.

We are gonna see a few more Euro GTRs I'd say.

Bring it on!