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[sibhs]

Hi gang, want to chat with someone who runs the original GTR carbie on the 202. That's the single barrel sromberg.

 

I'd like to see some pics and check on the performance.  I think this is a rare set-up and there might be a good reason for it, as in gutless?????  I need to start making some horsepower decisions.

 

Cheers

 

Marty

[Ice]

Maybe i should take you for a drive in mine first marty before you make any rash decisions about horsepower
im sure you will want triples after

[sibhs]

I'm torn between wanting a ride in your car but not wanting to want triples....confused......

[rodomo]

Your 202 will punt the little car around good enough for a daily.
Triples are for HOONS!

[Ice]

Your 202 will punt the little car around good enough for a daily.Triples are for HOONS!

Aye i resent that rodo im not a hoon i just like driving fast

You got plenty of time before you even need an engine marty

[sibhs]

A  WW of an LC with a GTR air filter , wouldn't look to out of place , they were big enough for a 253 , so it should help it along .

I have a WW on manifold but it's not quite the right one, I think it's off a V8 and some of the choke etc is wrong and missing.  I have a GTR air cleaner but only for the single stromberg so that's another issue.  Then the accelerator rods are set-up different too.  

I'm not after speed, just a reliable cruiser that can smoke the tyres in 3 gears    :-)  just kiddin'

I'd like to get it registered as original with the single then play with mods later if required.

 

So anyone know someone here who runs a single on the 202?????

[Ice]

Why not just go a 350 holley then marty

[sibhs]

Sorry Gene but it's gotta be something original looking.

[S pack]

I have a WW on manifold but it's not quite the right one, I think it's off a V8 and some of the choke etc is wrong and missing.  I have a GTR air cleaner but only for the single stromberg so that's another issue.  Then the accelerator rods are set-up different too.  

I'm not after speed, just a reliable cruiser that can smoke the tyres in 3 gears    :-)  just kiddin'

I'd like to get it registered as original with the single then play with mods later if required.

 

So anyone know someone here who runs a single on the 202?????

Marty

The only advice I can offer is, a mate of mine had (until it got T-boned) a 1973 LJ Torana S with a bog stock factory fitted JL 202, M20 4spd and 3.08 diff.

That thing used to haul ass quite nicely but it did start to run out of puff at around two needle thicknesses past 100 MPH on the standard speedo.

 

Cheers

Dave.

[Ice]

Once you bang an air cleaner on marty no one will give a rats arse

[Potta]

Any of these any good to you Marty? 

 

I know none of them say LJ GTR but I'm sure it wasn't unique to them?

 

http://www.ebay.com....&_nkw=&_sacat=0

[Ice]

But i can understand why to
bloody had an original carb and manifold of an lj gtr to but sold it a couple of years ago

Any of these any good to you Marty? 
 
I know none of them say LJ GTR but I'm sure it wasn't unique to them?
 
http://www.ebay.com....&_nkw=&_sacat=0

Thats nigels business he will be at toranafest marty he would be the one to ask and he is very good with carbys o i have been told

Thats where grant ( agent34) got his carbys done

[jd lj]

What's the point of driving a gutless Torana, I think you need to have plenty of torque to enjoy. It doesn't mean you have to drive like a ratbag though, especially if you like having a licence. I understand that you want to keep it looking original. I've had a 202 LJ with a 350 Holley that went well enough, if you want a single carby that's the way to go. Otherwise you'll want probably 6 of the single barrel Strombergs when you see how small they look.

Sorry it's just that I'm used to looking at triple Webers. Maybe use a single carb for the rego inspection and then try some of the other options.

 

JD

[N/A-PWR]

Hi Marty,

Been trying to find under the bonnet shots of an original 1973 LJ GTR  but all are XU1's with Tripples.

But I did find your other thread:-

 

http://www.gmh-toran...-on-the-lj-gtr/

[S pack]

What's the point of driving a gutless Torana, I think you need to have plenty of torque to enjoy. It doesn't mean you have to drive like a ratbag though, especially if you like having a licence. I understand that you want to keep it looking original. I've had a 202 LJ with a 350 Holley that went well enough, if you want a single carby that's the way to go. Otherwise you'll want probably 6 of the single barrel Strombergs when you see how small they look.

Sorry it's just that I'm used to looking at triple Webers. Maybe use a single carb for the rego inspection and then try some of the other options.

 

JD

I wouldn't exactly call a stock 202 LJ Torana gutless. The stock 202 provided sufficient low down torque and power to provide plenty of spirited motoring in a light weight car like the LJ, it just lacked top end mumbo.

[kiwi-lilj]

Hey Marty, if you buy these, it will come to life.

 

http://www.ebay.com....=item4d11a5f030

[sibhs]

Thanks for all the reply's, Dave I. Interesting read that. Haha. ... With my car came some parts which this was amongst. It's massive and an option for later. Any one know if its any good?  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1377921590.850413.jpg   86.2K   1 downloads  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1377921642.582969.jpg   91.69K   1 downloads

[sibhs]

I found a beautiful example at ToranaFest and took many pics for reference.  This car was built by a forum member and is a real credit to him.  

This was the only LJ GTR with single carb there, very rare.

From speaking to drivers of these cars I feel the power and drivability is what I'm after, even happy to leave the stock manifold on.  

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Marty