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Co1



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Calling all LS3 owners
Still planning ahead, I’ve got a few questions:

What have you done with the LT230, or can it handle the power as is? I am thinking at an ATB but didn’t know whether to change the ratio as well?

If you have a 6 speed auto, what sort of revs are you cruising at?

What exhaust did you end up using? I’d like to keep it looking as stock as possible without waking up the neighbours too much.

How painful is the fuel economy?
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No LS3 but for exhaust speak to Demand Engineering. I'd get a valved for quiet and loud options. James
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Re: Calling all LS3 owners
Co1 wrote:
Still planning ahead, I’ve got a few questions:

What have you done with the LT230, or can it handle the power as is? I am thinking at an ATB but didn’t know whether to change the ratio as well?

If you have a 6 speed auto, what sort of revs are you cruising at?

What exhaust did you end up using? I’d like to keep it looking as stock as possible without waking up the neighbours too much.

How painful is the fuel economy?


LT230 Standard

Cruise around 2500 rpm

3" SS system, sports cats and mid silencer. For me its perfect, apart from the usual startup volume it quickly settles down.

Fuel Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry My transit blew a cooling hose last week so I was using the LS for work and averaged 16mpg over the week.

I am taking mine up to Ged tomorrow for another oil service and spanner check. 6k miles on it so far. Thumbs Up Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
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Co1



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Cheers Andy. Good that the transfer box is OK, that will save me a grand or so. To save me re-reading your build thread for the fifth time, did you up-rate the front diff and drive line as well?

16mpg eh?! What speeds are you cruising at!!
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