No folks, I haven't given up on my project, though I am a little annoyed!!!
I have just been offered a brand new, in the box LS1 for the measly sum of $3000.... that's right, 3 grand.
"What's the catch" I asked. Apparently it is complete except for intake manifold (and all that bolts to the manifold, throttle body, rails, injectors etc.)
I reckon you can buy the manifold (and bits that go with it) for around $1000. For about 4 grand all up you could have a brand new motor.
Am I annoyed, you bet I am - I just paid $6000 for mine
I asked many questions of my source, and according to the engine numbers, they seem to be at least VYII (04 model) motors, they may possibly be VZ.
Apparently my "Source" has a few of these motors. They are in Adelaide and I believe they may have come direct from Holden.
Would anybody be interested in one of these motors???
Of course before anyone gets too serious, I will verify all the details with him, to ensure they are as he says they are.....