xschop

Was curious how much space is between the front pulley and radiator on a C5 or C6?

I am designing an adapter to install the Toyota 1GZ v12 to a Corvette torque tube/6 speed and install in the Porsche 928. The V12 is actually smaller/lighter than the Porsche V8. I may want to do this to a C5 myself...

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...spd-928-a.html

c5austin

Wow I wanna see this! I am guessing it is around 10 inches between the crank an the radiator, do remember the abs unit and the steering rack! Either way this would be kinda cool lookin!

xschop

Hmmm...the V12 is only 5 inches longer than the LS motor....
I already mated the Vette torque tube and trans to the 928 engine...it fixed all the Porsche trans problems.

cdnguyred88

m6 c5

sounds like a fun project

All_Motor_C5LS6

The Mercedes 6.2 V12 Biturbo and Tranny from the 65 AMG would be a much better swap.

xschop

But we need the C5 Torque tube/trans as the 928 trans sets in the back for perfect 50/50 weight balance.

lionelhutz

The rack goes right across the front of the damper with likely <1" of clearance. You'd have to relocate the rack or raise the engine if it's longer.You might be able to push the engine a little further back under the cowl if it's shorter/narrower then the LS1.

Chrisrokc

Totally possible. Check out this thread. It will give you an idea of how much room can be created.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/c5-for...-and-pics.html

xschop

Thanks for the link, that's actually more space than I had left in the 944 LS swap. What is the tower-to-tower width on the C5?

Bill Curlee

C5 and C6 do not have shock TOWERS as we have transvers leaf springs. The shock mounts are on the outside of the frame.

BC

zeevette

Unless you are stuck with that motor, wouldn't it be much simpler, lighter, cheaper, faster, better, to just use a built LS motor?

I almost forgot to add; more fuel efficient, compact, quieter.

3boystoys

What's the point exactly of this Frankenstein?

TastyBacon

Sometimes you just have to do something different.

xschop

"Because We Can" is Piranha Brothers motto. Even sticking Z06 6-pots on a Porsche and the purists cry foul. I like the LS engine I have a cammed LS1 in a 928 now. They are great motors and inexpensive to mod. I think my last swap had the most manufacturer's parts to ever conglomerate on a P-car lol. They were really stumped with the Lexus brakes and Mazda control arms, let alone the GM powerplant.

I guess i should have asked what is the widest distance between the top rails in a C5. I see a C5 with blown motor from time to time around OKC area.

zeevette

If your V-12 is 60 deg. it should be fine. I assume DOHC, and the wide heads these require?

Toque

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...-engine-46391/




https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...v12-ls-engine/

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/***...-v12-494383763

lionelhutz

I just looked at my car. There is just tons of room once you throw away the hood and hack out the firewall so you can raise the front of the engine about 6" to clear the rack....

xschop

Here's one for the Gurus.... Does anyone know what the FACTORY tech spec dimension is for the C5 torque tube input shaft centerline relation to the 2 dowel pin centerlines ?

xschop

It fits

Any V6,V8, V10, V12 Toyota engine that uses the A340 trans will now bolt right up to the Vette 6speed