Harrop LSA engine conversion into a VZ HSV GTO

Harrop Engineering have taken Kial's HSV GTO Coupe VZ Series with a factory 297KW 6.0 Litre LS2 engine and replaced it with a late model LSA engine. The supercharged LSA engine is factory fitted to the HSV Gen-F GTS. The LSA has been fitted with an LS9 intercooler top cover from a ZR1 Corvette to provide adequate bonnet clearance. A Harrop Stage 2 Kit has also been installed enabling the LSA to producing a conservative 396 rwkw / 850 nm torque. The 4 speed auto has been rebuilt along with a 2800rpm stall converter fitted making an overall streetable package.

[@Tom-dn2qv]

that is awesome! cant believe some of the negative comments posted here , its cool original so unsuspecting and the engine fitment looks almost factory. very neat work indeed , as for sticking with an auto really comes down to personal preferance in this circumstance looks like the owner was aiming for a comfortable practical street car with something special about it.

[@quangtungo5717]

The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

[@DannyElassad]

loving it!! wish i could do the same to my VZ Senator :)

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

i know of 6 lsa conversions that were installed prior to sept 2014, vz senators, a couple of r8s and a vy. annoys me when companies make hero statements like; we are the first. bla bla bla

[@RussellBooth1977]

How did you make the oil pan clear the K frame? Or did you use the VZ oil pan ? I could imagine that the 4L80E transmission would be ideal for this engine,I know that in the Clubsport R8 version of my VY SS Commodore HSV fitted the 4L65E automatic transmission in place of the 4L60E transmission for added strength !

[@TheWretchedWorld]

there are heaps of pre ve commodores now rolling around with lsas

[@tysonmaggio6345]

Where can you purchase that LS9 lid from?

[@xr6tgtx737]

nice car and good amount of power 395rwkw or roughly 520 fwkw for the street. though i coundnt justify the 40k for that upgrade... could of built the ls2 fitted a magnesium charger or APE single turbo kit ....a 6sp auto or man and been able to pump the gaurds to fit rubber capable of holding the power to the ground with change in his pocket. still a beautiful car though!! so who cares really.

[@SR-uy7cx]

What price range did this cost?

[@TheWretchedWorld]

there is no need to use the ls9 intercooler either its just more money wasted. Just use the CTSV supercharger top hat which has a much lower profile and will clear the bonnet.

[@docz9176]

I was going with an LSA and still had a clearance issue with the Cadillac CTS-V lid, 823 heads AND the Hinson 3/8" shorter motor mounts. I couldn't find an LS9 lid for sale...like at all! I wound up finding a very low mile LS9 supercharger on eBay. I rebuilt that and replaced the LSA (TVS1900) with the LS9 (TVS2300)...the lid fits nicely under the stock strut tower brace, but the snout will have to be modified to clear the hood.

[@unsalgures7246]

This car was my car i sold it to a man from qld.

[@MadMax-ji8tq]

Good for you, HERO

[@iTroIIin]

Whats with Holden owners and getting it Auto? What a waste

[@Iamthedisturbed]

Who needs a manual cog swapper with that much torque while out cruising...

[@stvna8040]

Iamthedisturbed i love manually swapping cogs, its a more rewardable driving experience

[@iTroIIin]

stvna8040 Hes probably one of those spastics that buys Automatic "Sports Cars" Haha

[@Iamthedisturbed]

Sports cars only come with manual boxes, if it doesn't have a manual then its a grocery getter or a tow car. My sports cars are manual & my Holden is an auto for towing. iTrollin is a try hard troll trying to compare a Monaro to a "Sports car"

[@iTroIIin]

Iamthedisturbed 1) I never said This GTO isnt a sports car nor am I comparing it to one. I was simply asking why people get them in Auto. 2) Automatic transition isnt good for towing. Why do you think Big 4x4 are mostly Manual. Towing with an Auto max puts stress on it the gearbox. So fuck off.