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UC TORANA HATCH

Started by _UNVSM8_ , Dec 06 2007 10:42 AM

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#526 MRLXSS

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Posted 17 June 2009 - 09:48 AM

Yeah! Camira's!!!

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#527 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 17 June 2009 - 09:56 AM

when are you giving me some

p.s. love the avatar matt lol

Edited by UNVSM8, 17 June 2009 - 09:56 AM.

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#528 MRLXSS

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Posted 17 June 2009 - 09:57 AM

Ask makka... He doesnt even use his car anymore!

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#529 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 17 June 2009 - 10:01 AM

when are the camira springs goin in the back benny? i think i got some mega slammed front selbys layin around if you want them.

i dont think i could go any lower at the front without ripping the guards off lol!

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#530 _azza26_

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Posted 26 July 2009 - 10:06 PM

Hi mate, love the car, awesome job man. I just recently bought a uc and I am looking to do the v8 conversion, I was wondering roughly how much it has cost you all up to do this conversion? Any info would be greatly appreciated. cheers Aaron

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#531 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 27 July 2009 - 08:21 PM

Hey mate that is a very good question! it depends alot on weather you want to do the wiring and that yourself and how cheap you can get an engine etc
i'd leave
$3500 for engine/gearbox/computer/accessories etc less for a auto
$2000 for the conversion kit from castlemain auto electrical
then there is lots of little things you forget about so id say easy another $3000 for things such as tail shaft alteration/enginemounts/ alternator bracket/ v8radiator/hoses/nuts and bolts/paint/oil etc
let me know if u need anyinfo on anything and i'll dig it up for you

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#532 _azza26_

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Posted 27 July 2009 - 10:18 PM

Cool mate, thanks heaps for the info. I am just thinking that because this will be my first major conversion should I go for an old 308 carby motor instead of the fuel injected? do you think this would be an easier approach and less costly? cheers mate Aaron :spoton:

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#533 Heath

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Posted 27 July 2009 - 10:23 PM

Definately no harm in putting a carbie 308 & four speed gearbox in, and if you feel so inclined, changing to an injected motor with a T5 or the like later on. It would be a cheaper and easier conversion by a long way, and will still be a good stepping-stone if you decide to take the extra leap in the future.

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#534 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 27 July 2009 - 11:27 PM

what heath said is correct theres nothing wrong with a carbie 308 however it also depends what the car will be used for... i drive mine daily and for me theres nothing better than just getting in the car and going not having to wait for it to warm up etc and it is probably much more reliable.. in the end its really up to you

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#535 _azza26_

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 10:26 AM

no worries, thanks lads. I guess ill just see where this venture takes me. ill probably go for whichever decent example comes up first. thanks again for info :rockon:

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#536 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 12:04 PM

To easy

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#537 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 07:18 PM

Any one know what type of sway bar will fit with the 9inch? as my standard one fouls on the housing

Cheers Ben

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#538 _ass308_

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 07:24 PM

i have a standard style one,made to fit a nine inch.

made by signiture sway bars

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#539 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 07:37 PM

im more leaning towards an aftermarket heavy duty one but there doesnt seem to be any specifically for a torana with a 9 inch but thanks for your help

Ben

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#540 _Baronvonrort_

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Posted 29 July 2009 - 11:02 AM

Cool mate, thanks heaps for the info. I am just thinking that because this will be my first major conversion should I go for an old 308 carby motor instead of the fuel injected? do you think this would be an easier approach and less costly? cheers mate Aaron

No the UC has ADR 27A on compliance plate so any carby motor will have to meet this to be legal which means original air cleaner with stove pipe.

Injection from a VN onwards neatly sidesteps the ADR 27A emission reg hassle gives more power,more torque and chews less fuel.

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#541 _greenmachine215_

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Posted 29 July 2009 - 07:08 PM

Ben If your running a 9" in the rear of your hatch I wouldnt bother with a swaybar, The whole "handeling" option went out the window when you took the standard one out. plus its not goin to be very noticable on the street.

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#542 _meanuc_

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Posted 29 July 2009 - 08:09 PM

thats sweet as uc's rule

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#543 _Chamois hatch_

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Posted 30 July 2009 - 11:10 AM

whiteline make a swaybar for UC + 9 inch, thats what i have, cant remember how much it cost.....

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#544 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 09 August 2009 - 07:34 PM

Will probably go with the whiteline swaybar just waiting for a bit more cash..

A recent pic not much new to report..

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#545 MRLXSS

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Posted 09 August 2009 - 08:50 PM

Looking very sweet mate!

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#546 _Baronvonrort_

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Posted 14 August 2009 - 06:27 PM

I think thats the best looking "standard" injected holden engine i have seen.

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#547 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 14 August 2009 - 06:52 PM

Thanks mate greatly appreciated

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#548 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 29 August 2009 - 06:51 PM

Hey Guys been a while still getting use to this new forum its tripping me out haha

anyways got sick of the stiff commy springs so ditched them and got my king lows compressed another inch so its sitting nice and alot more comfortable
if anyone wants them commy springs let me know anyway

anyways heres a new

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#549 Heath

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Posted 30 August 2009 - 10:36 AM

lol the Commy springs would be pretty bad with that kinda tyre profile. They aren't that bad when you have 13"s on your car

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#550 _UNVSM8_

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Posted 10 November 2009 - 09:32 AM

Well it has been ages since i have updated this but seeing as i entered my car in All Torana day here in Adelaide i thought i'd post up some pics

Not alot has happened with the car since last time i have however changed the springs again to re-compressed king springs which brought the back down some more and have made the ride not so rough now

I also made up a breather for the diff as it kept leaking oil everywhere from the standard breather. so with about 20cm of hose and a fuel filter i have sorted out that problem

Other than that i have just been driving her daily and making the most of it!

In the next few months im saving up for some new shockers, front brake upgrade getting my seats redone and some new injectors i'll be sure to keep u guys updated!

Anyways heres some pics:
(thanks to Kaz and Laurie)