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UC Torana 350 Chev

Started by _UC_CHEV_ , Feb 08 2007 04:45 PM

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#126 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 14 March 2007 - 06:54 PM

sounds good kieth!! transfer 3k into my bank and ill do it

i will have to get a sock ay

... when my 6cy radiator came out i did notice a bulk of black shit. ALOT of metal flakes haha going to buy a new water pump that doesnt shake around too haha... its shaft has a bend and made the belt sqeel really loud. not cool at all.
,nathan

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#127 _tyre fryer_

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Posted 17 March 2007 - 05:00 AM

sorry to jump on your thread again. but the radiator still hasnt come yet... and I need it.
what's going on?

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#128 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 17 March 2007 - 11:21 AM

Damn man... was hoping it would just be late...

The problem is it was sent without postal insurance and it wasnt registered post..

will definalty go in on monday afternoon and find out where the fcuk it is. iv never had a problem with aus post but i have has things that i purchased go missing and it sux big time. i cant belive they could loose something so big. hopeless fembits.

,nathan

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#129 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 19 March 2007 - 07:08 PM

Bought a brand new front spolier for the uc... its gonna look real tuff! going to spray it in the metallic blue tomorow.

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Going all out on this 383 and building a brand new engine, no rebuilding :spoton:

Most of the parts have been ordered, lots of strong gear :rockon:

dont want to pull an engine out again :<_<:

,nathan

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#130 _Bedford_

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Posted 19 March 2007 - 07:13 PM

please share details on the new 383

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#131 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 19 March 2007 - 08:05 PM

350 4bolt 2pce block (GM performance block)
383 stroker Eagle crank
Eagle I beam rods
Comp cams Xtreme Energy XE274H cam
Comp cams lifters
hypatec dish pistons
moly rings
Powerbond Balancer
New comp cams lifters
Eldelbrock performer manifold
750 double pumping holley
Holley blue fuel pump and regulator
eldelbrock Alloy filter and covers
Double humper heads in good nick
Roller rockers

Getting it all balanced aswell

Turbo350 and 3.55 ford gears

here is a pic of one of my conrods (cheers bottleup)

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Edited by UC_CHEV, 19 March 2007 - 08:06 PM.

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#132 _tyre fryer_

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Posted 20 March 2007 - 01:28 PM

have you sorted it yet?
I can work it out.. I just need the number they gave you when you mailed it.
thanks.
Matt

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#133 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 21 March 2007 - 08:39 PM

hey, painted my spoiler today thought i would post some pics up

for all you UC guys... there $165 fom milton performance. i think it makes the front look real tuff and sporty :spoton:

Most of the engine parts have arrived or come in.. so not too long at all till shes back on the road

,nathan

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#134 TerrA LX

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Posted 21 March 2007 - 09:05 PM

spoiler looks the goods and thanx for the milton tip but im not real keen on the screws.

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#135 _TJ253_

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Posted 21 March 2007 - 09:26 PM

Looks good nathan should be sweet with the new heart ure giving it 202-350 -383 maybe 454 next? nice job on the spoiler

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#136 DanWA

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Posted 21 March 2007 - 10:50 PM

Coming along nicely Nathan... good decicion to go with the crate motor!

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#137 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 21 March 2007 - 11:47 PM

cheers,

the 383 will be the final engine... although new heads will come later.

yea the crate block was sweet as... $1100 for a brand new eagle block with cam bearings and welsh plugs and all ready to be built.. and 4bolt mains. no boreing/honing or machineing required and perfect uncoroded water chambers.

going to take all the lower end parts in next week for balancing... i want it to rev up really quickly.. as it will be making power at 6k.

at eagle i stopped and had a drewl over kiethy's ZZ383 haha was chevy paradise there.

,nathan

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#138 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 29 March 2007 - 03:57 PM

Got some snaps of my messy workshop

Everything has arrived!
heads are off getting a freshen up
balancer, crank, rods, pistons, flywheel are off getting balanced

Gave my block a coat of gloss black too :spoton:

,nathan

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#139 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 29 March 2007 - 06:28 PM

Ha ha, your garage is full as man!! How is the chev buildup going man? Hope its comin along nicely! I like the spoiler too, it looks good.

Keith

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#140 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 30 March 2007 - 03:47 PM

yea its going good, just alot waiting at the moment. for engine parts to get back from balancing then i get to buildup this weapon :rockon:

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#141 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 30 March 2007 - 07:24 PM

I should have more time off in October, i'll drive down again and see it in person man!! It was good to catch up in our '6 cyl' days, time to do it again in the 'chev days'!! How damn uncanny is that!

Your combo is gonna rock man, hell yeah!

If you dont mind me asking, how much did the whole show (engine) cost you? I wouldnt mind comparing the price of a crate motor (mine) versus a crate combo (yours)... It'd be handy information for others willing to tackle the job...

I'll put up total figures if you will...

Cheers
Keith

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#142 _T0rana_

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Posted 31 March 2007 - 12:35 AM

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#143 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 31 March 2007 - 12:39 AM

should have loads more fun with our chev muscle, stallin autos and lsd 9"s :rockon:

hell yea

for anyone interested
all new parts
383 eagle stroker crank $440
strong Eagle con rods $350
Brand new 4bolt 350 crate bare block $1100
Powerbond balancer $150
Hypatec flat top pistons $365 + $80 for rings
main and big end bearings $100
getting the bottom end components all balanced $330
top quality hydro cam and top lifters $380
top gasket set $90

total: $3385 there is always a few things that iv forgotten, not bad for a reliable 350-400hp brand new stroker chev *bottom end*. im sure i have spent more then that tho...

a few thing i already had such as, timing chain and cover, flexplate, fuelie heads, manifold, carby, dizzy, and the rest.

,nathan

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#144 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 31 March 2007 - 03:27 AM

Damn, thats good! Here's mine:

Crate motor (383cu 425HP) $7500
Manifold (Super Victor Edelbrock) $300
Carby (750 Mighty Demon) $650
MSD including coil, etc $1000
Starter motor CVR $130
Alternator (Chrome 120amp) $150
Rocker Covers Chromies $250
Sump $150
Extractors $500
Misc (bolts, nuts, little things) $1000

I may have missed something, but the total cost including delivery for me to have a complete 'ready to drive' crate motor was $11 261.20, all that i'm left to get is a fan belt and HQ engine mounts.

I think your way may have been cheaper!!

Cheers
Keith

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#145 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 03 April 2007 - 07:15 PM

wow! you got some good prices there!!!

nice! seems like if ya got the cash its worth getting a crate motor.. good reliable hp and pre built. :spoton:

i think iv spent about $1000 on bolts, nuts, little things its crazy how they add up.

Put my 9inch diff into today, went in with ease :rockon:

no issues at all, very easy

its sooo massive! its awsome.

the 9inch diff didnt seem to be much more weight then a salisbury, as i could lift the complete 9inch myself and walk with it.

,nathan

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#146 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 04 April 2007 - 03:47 AM

Your crazy for lifting one of them yourself - mine weighs quite a lot and i've got trouble sliding it around on the diff crate it came on...

Anything to look for when fitting the 9"? I'll be putting mine in on friday!

Cheers
Keith

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#147 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 04 April 2007 - 04:19 PM

nah its all good and easy

take your drums off... then slide your axels right out and take the whole rear brake setup off complete!! keep the handbrake cable connected.. and you dont have to rebuild the brake setup or anything, just bolt it onto the 9inch complete.. dont even have to re-adjust

iv done too many diff swaps LOL

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#148 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 04 April 2007 - 07:29 PM

I'll keep that in mind... First ever diff swap for Keithy (i've been too lenient on the old salisbury - over 50 runs down the strip and it's still goin strong!!)...

I'll update my thread once she's in (with pics as always)!!

Cheers man
Keith

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#149 _UC_CHEV_

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Posted 05 April 2007 - 05:44 AM

sweet... wish my camera worked

make sure you do it my way... with taking the brakes off complete...

i couldnt even blow my salsbury with my 350chev and shift kit auto. iv never blown a uc or lx diff before ever!

g/f has blow 2 diffs haha and my cars are always faster!