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UC Torana 350 Chev

Started by _UC_CHEV_ , Feb 08 2007 04:45 PM

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#226 _UCA350_

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Posted 27 August 2007 - 05:22 PM

This is one great read, I too went through the same setup as you guys , but I did mine 22 years ago.
I have just dragged her out of storage and I'm back into the project.
Im in the process off putting a nine inch into mine and from this thread it seems straight forward.

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#227 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 28 August 2007 - 07:25 PM

UCA350, the 9" swap is about as straight-forward as they come! I'd never done a diff swap in my life and managed to put my 9" in alone! Make sure you have at least one trolley jack with you when you do it!

Do you have any pics or info on your UC??

Keith

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#228 _UCA350_

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Posted 28 August 2007 - 08:32 PM

I dont wish to high jake this thread so I will answer a few questions?
I purchased the car in 1983 as the second owner, I was a young 18 year old with my first car.
Flamanco red Hatch SLE , 350, top loader and soon 9 inch.
The motor received about $8,000 worth of work which was alot of money back then.
Since I have had the car it has just been a hobby, rarly driven and always garaged, I wouldn't be surprised if the motor still wasnt run in, everything appart from the obvious is all in new condtion, the rips/tears or rust.
I dont seem to be able to post photos, so I will post some on my web site and paste a link here.

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#229 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 29 August 2007 - 08:56 AM

ahhh nice, must look the trick

yer 9" is easy as, can get holden v8 tailshaft - 9" conversion unis to make it cheaper.

make sure you put up some pics!!!

been taking mine out drifting, skidding and donuting lol so much power its insane. getting real good too.

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#230 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 08:42 AM

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! I think iv spun a big end bearing, pulling the 383 out over the next few days, sux to be me. have had the worst week ever :cry:

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#231 _TJ253_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 10:50 AM

That sucks what would of caused that

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#232 _MRNOS_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 10:53 AM

been taking mine out drifting, skidding and donuting lol so much power its insane. getting real good too.

Toddles I would say this

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#233 _TJ253_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 12:24 PM

Ahh cause it wasnt run in properly or something

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#234 RIM-010

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 12:26 PM

Or because it's being thrashed...

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#235 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 04:08 PM

smart asses....

it happened wen i took off real hard.... i dont drive it like a pussy

was run in at 2000km's

please no smart ass comments like above, ofcourse i drove it hard thats wat i built it for.

will have the engine out over the weekend so i can sus it all out.

:tease:

im not in a bad mood about it, so no one piss me off

or tell me how to drive my car.

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#236 _SLR Goat_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 04:25 PM

U gotta admit dude the time when it was running sweet was awsome but these things happen all u can do is rebuild it and enjoy the good times again

Does this mean the use of my big red toolbox will be needed

Edited by SLR Goat, 31 August 2007 - 04:30 PM.

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#237 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 04:37 PM

yea good memories of power slidding around roundabouts blowing the girls skirts up with the twin pipes, hangin out the window letting the breeze flow through our hair at 200k/h ohhh yea, thats the good stuff. and those top gear donuts :spoton:

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#238 _SLR Goat_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 04:42 PM

OH YEAH!!!!

My bottom end is back from balancing so its hopefully be able to give ya a race soonish

Edited by SLR Goat, 31 August 2007 - 04:45 PM.

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#239 _Chamois hatch_

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Posted 31 August 2007 - 05:25 PM

the more you rebuild it the better/quicker you'll get at it.

good work

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#240 Heath

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 11:29 AM

was run in at 2000km's

Yeah but did you actually drive it sensibly for 2000kms? Or did you just do 2000kms.

There's nothing wrong with having a bit of fun with a motor like that but I think you've gotta have enough respect to take it easy for the first little while, while the motor sorts itself out. Judging from the way you worded your driving behaviour, it does sound kind of expected...

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#241 _SLR Goat_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 12:12 PM

U dont spend money on the good gear then drive like a granny health and yes it is was run in properly its like with any high performance motor things like this can happen it cant be helped

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#242 _[BOTTLEDUP]_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 12:24 PM

Did you ever get as far as tuning it Nathan?

Detonation will kill a big end in no time flat, and its a bit hard to hear over a top gear burnout.

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#243 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 12:55 PM

was run in at 2000km's
Yeah but did you actually drive it sensibly for 2000kms? Or did you just do 2000kms.

There's nothing wrong with having a bit of fun with a motor like that but I think you've gotta have enough respect to take it easy for the first little while, while the motor sorts itself out. Judging from the way you worded your driving behaviour, it does sound kind of expected...

Im sick of smart asses that dont even have there licences yet....

i dont need you telling me how to drive my friken car! OK all u spaming kids, go do ur homework.

Yea, ran smooth as dave, no detonation.

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#244 Heath

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 01:31 PM

U dont spend money on the good gear then drive like a granny health and yes it is was run in properly its like with any high performance motor things like this can happen it cant be helped

Yes I'm fully aware of that, I was just checking if Nathan was equipped with the necessary brains to understand why a motor has to be run in properly.

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#245 _UCA350_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 02:10 PM

Post deleted.
Can't get these pics to work.

Edited by UCA350, 01 September 2007 - 02:22 PM.

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#246 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 02:13 PM

Yes I'm fully aware of that, I was just checking if Nathan was equipped with the necessary brains to understand why a motor has to be run in properly.

Your a wanker mate :spoton:

you think im stupid or somthing?

Edited by UC_CHEV, 01 September 2007 - 02:18 PM.

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#247 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 02:17 PM

Hey, pics arnt working for me, cant wait to see it!

did you do the chev conversion yourself? not many k's at all

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#248 _UCA350_

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 02:33 PM

Pics of my UC after coming out of a 5 year sleep.
These pics were taken right after I got her out of storage so she needed a clean at the time.
I have pics from when I purchased the car till today, when I have them scanned I will start my own thread.
I was just outbid on ebay for a nine inch yesterday, so I may spend the cash and get a respray.
Now that I have a garage and good security, it wont take me long to get her back to former glory.

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#249 Heath

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Posted 01 September 2007 - 03:06 PM

Your a wanker ... you think im stupid or somthing?

You just answered your own question, but no I don't really you're particularly stupid. We just see things differently.

EDIT: UCA350 that is tough as. Nice vehicle. Look forward to seeing more pics.

Edited by Heath, 01 September 2007 - 03:08 PM.