My vx IS HOME..

[yellowgizmo99]

I think he means in the engine bay.

[VXorado]

There are a lot of under dash AC kits you can purchase. A bunch of hot rod guys use them and they are pretty much universal.
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo..._32000000.html

Nice idea!

V8 Power + A/C=

[PK]

Looking good.

Sounds like a "bonnet bulge" is required to get the AC compressor back in there.

PK

[SilvrSRT10]

I think he means in the engine bay.

Ditto! Probably no room for the compressor and associated plumbing.
I love motor transplants. Specially when they come out looking that good. Almost stock looking. Very nice!

[WiSDoM]

thanks for the comments guys. I live in Maine, so A/c not so important maybe just for 3-4 weeks in the summer. I don't drive longer distance for owrk anymore so no real problem

[Y33TREKker]

I can only ditto all the positive comments regarding the finished results of the conversion. As much as the VX weighs, more torque to get it moving is definitely a move in the right direction. I'll also be interested to see and hear the new performance results when you get the chance to post some video.

[WormGod]

But... but... now it's just a Chevy with VX lipstick on.

Neat, but I am not a fan of Frankenstein unless it still held that TOD/AWD magic.

Kudos for pioneering though.

[WRBSTI]

Can you post pictures of the engine mounts that Mike made? I am currently in the middle of doing a NorthStar 4.6 swap using our stock 4L30E Transmission. We have figured out wiring and everything to make it work with TOD and still be reliable but we need to see about engine mounts. If we make it work we will be developing a kit that is universal for the aurora V8, NorthStar V8, and the 5.3 H2 V8. Any help would be great.

[vt_maverick]

So how do you mount an engine capable of 300 lb-ft of torque to a transmission rated at only 258 lb-ft of torque and make it reliable?

[Mile High VX]

So how do you mount an engine capable of 300 lb-ft of torque to a transmission rated at only 258 lb-ft of torque and make it reliable?

Hope and Pray man...just Hope and Pray...

[WRBSTI]

Rebuilt 4L30E with brand new components. The way in which the NorthStar V8 makes its power is different from a standard LS. Obviously driving habits will have to change but in general it should hold up. I am not forcing anyone to buy the kit when it is done, nor am I promising your transmission will go 150,000 miles with this motor. What I am promising is a V8 kit that the average weekend mechanic could do themselves and have it be cheaper than any other alternatives.

[samneil2000]

Rebuilt 4L30E with brand new components. The way in which the NorthStar V8 makes its power is different from a standard LS. Obviously driving habits will have to change but in general it should hold up. I am not forcing anyone to buy the kit when it is done, nor am I promising your transmission will go 150,000 miles with this motor. What I am promising is a V8 kit that the average weekend mechanic could do themselves and have it be cheaper than any other alternatives.

Sounds great!

Just because you have more power doesn't mean you have to drive with your foot to the floor trying to break it.

[WormGod]

Sounds great!

Just because you have more power doesn't mean you have to drive with your foot to the floor trying to break it.

Not that old "with great power comes responsibility" thing.... *facepalm*



I know the limits of the VX and most of all, I know the uniqueness and rarity, so I prefer not to go balls-silly with modding it. Hell, that's what my STi is for.

[samneil2000]

Not that old "with great power comes responsibility" thing.... *facepalm*



I know the limits of the VX and most of all, I know the uniqueness and rarity, so I prefer not to go balls-silly with modding it. Hell, that's what my STi is for.

It just sounds funny to me that if you slap an engine making 50 more hp to our tranny and try to drive it, the tranny will just explode. It's not like you're using all those horsepowers anyway. eh.

I heard a new *facepalm* yesterday (new to me at least)
*headdesk*

[SilverBullet75]

I think it's safe to say that quite a few members are very interested in the progress of the Conversion Kit.

I'd like to suggest a new thread be started so we can follow it.
I kinda feel like Wisdom's thunder is being stolen in his own thread, in a way.

I'm one who is VERY interested, and a probable buyer.
I've already received approval from my financial department (wifee)...