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lc XU1 Running powerful rb30

Started by _panthervs_ , Apr 20 2009 07:46 PM

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#1 _panthervs_

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 07:46 PM

Hey guys
Wasnt sure if i have posted this in the right section cause it isnt my project and thought was worth a look
I spotted this on another forum and emailed the guy asking if i could post up the pics on here. He said no worries and told me it was a genuine xu1. It looks to be putting out some massive power and is absolutely awesome.. I know this may ruffle some feathers but to be honest i would rather this to a genuine xu1. (dont ban me)

Anyways tell me wat everyone thinks

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#2 _Drag lc_

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 07:49 PM

mmmm looks like it has a fair amount of fruit on it .

Cheers Hayden

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#3 _Lostit_

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 08:01 PM

In my area theres a LC running same motor setup runs a 9 sec quarter and is driven on street real sleeper CMEFLY

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#4 _Skapinad_

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 08:04 PM

love it !

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#5 makka

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 08:10 PM

except for the blue bonnet hinges, not bad!

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#6 _UDLOSE_

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 08:21 PM

do holley blues work upsidedown? I thought they caught on fire if u did that? :<_<:

looks like a nice setup though!

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#7 Heath

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Posted 20 April 2009 - 09:45 PM

That is a killer engine bay. Awesome car

The heads on the scoobie make it look very R34-like lol

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#8 lcgtr1970

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Posted 21 April 2009 - 10:49 AM

id have it! even tho it would feel like youre flying aircraft with all the gauges and dials hes added.

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#9 _mumstaxi_

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Posted 21 April 2009 - 11:13 AM

Awesome car, the car has not quite hit the road yet (no rego),the owner (Clay) was having a few issues with overheating, (i feel it may just be thermo fans not good enough) hope he will have fixed soon ,when it hits the streets tho,this thing will be a weapon for sure !

Ha -ha, have to agree about the bonnet hinges (sorry Clay) :tease:

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#10 _GTRXU1Rooster_

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Posted 01 May 2009 - 03:28 PM

Sorry but the Blue Hinges are staying for now anyhow, glad to see that people like it... I certainly do too, when she goes

Clay

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#11 _panthervs_

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Posted 01 May 2009 - 06:52 PM

Welcome mate. Good to see you joined

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#12 _GTRXU1Rooster_

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Posted 01 May 2009 - 07:19 PM

Looks better on here than Calaisturbo.... for me anyhow, some many other like minded Torana/RB30 people on here too, the head is off getting a cam, valve springs, cometic head gasket, ARP head stud kit, port and polish and clean up.... looking forward to getting it all back and putting it back on now... Seeing if it solves the problems

Clay

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#13 _mumstaxi_

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Posted 01 May 2009 - 10:05 PM

So obviously you may suspect head or head gasket for the cooling issues Clay

did you find a problem or just a good excuse to do more mods ?

Oh yeh, welcome to the forum , bout time you joined up too :clap:

(he-he)

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#14 _studricho_

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Posted 02 May 2009 - 04:43 AM

Flip, some serous work has gone into that. That would be fun to drive and welcome to the forum. I'm loving every second that I drive my stock RB25 in the UC. Love blowing away people from the lights.

I smoked a WRX STI the other day. He wasn't happy at all.

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#15 _rocket_

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Posted 02 May 2009 - 06:26 AM

That is awesome, pity Holden didnt start using those engines a lot earlier.Thanks for sharing.

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#16 _GTRXU1Rooster_

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Posted 02 May 2009 - 09:01 AM

Oh it is definately fun to drive, feels very flighty still to me as I havent had much time in it as it is, with the old 186 it was an absolute slug fest, now much diferent, making the VX SS (my daily driver) feel even tamer than it is.

We suspected the Head Gasket and when I pulled the head there were problems with it but we all thought it should have been worse, with the head off and new gasket, we had to scim the head just to be sure of a good contact in the future.... if its going to the machine shop may as well stuff a cam and some valve springs in too, reco the head and get the cometic head gasget and ARP head stud kit too, god I hope this helps the situation with the cooling too, otherwise???? larger thermo???

Clay

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#17 _dickiep_

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Posted 14 May 2009 - 02:17 PM

hey mate love the car. im interested in doing a similar conversion myself and wondering if you got it registered in SA witht that engine. dont know what route to take with engine conversions, 5 litre or turbo 6.

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#18 _GTRXU1Rooster_

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Posted 15 May 2009 - 09:38 PM

hey mate love the car. im interested in doing a similar conversion myself and wondering if you got it registered in SA witht that engine. dont know what route to take with engine conversions, 5 litre or turbo 6.

I personally would think sticking a 5 litre in it would be easier, by fair actually however I would go the RB30et again, once its in and going strong to get more power out of it will be simple, plus back in the day, when they stuck heavy V8's into LC/LJ's they had a tendecy to not stop and turn that well, and upgrading to the RB30et doesn't add too much weight over the front end like the RB30et does, just something else to consider. Plus how many V8 LC have you seen before too.

However the advantage over the RB30et that the V8 does have is the fact there is plenty of room for the Radiator and thermo fans too, perhaps a injected 5lt with boost would be the way to go? but I am sticking with the RB myself.

Clay

I had it registered in Adelaide with the 186 in it, but moved to Townsville where I have done the conversion... or is that doing the conversion as it still has bugs..... so cant answer that one for you sorry.

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#19 _mello92_

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Posted 15 May 2009 - 11:11 PM

Hey Clay, very nice converison there, should be a rocket. How many HP are u expecting in its current state?
How many V8s in LC/J, try how many V8 LH/X!! Im stayin 6cyl in my LX.
Might be cruising around Townsville on Sunday in my rana (im live in Ayr), its mums b'day on monday, so we're taking her out to lunch. Cant be sure for now but Im we're goin.
Cheers mate, dont forget to keep us updated!

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#20 _threeblindmice_

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Posted 16 May 2009 - 09:37 AM

Rooster when I had an LC V8 , I had no trouble stopping or turning ,in fact it handled great.

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#21 _GTRXU1Rooster_

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Posted 17 May 2009 - 12:51 PM

Rooster when I had an LC V8 , I had no trouble stopping or turning ,in fact it handled great.

Pretty sure even Brocky said it, when he had a V8 in one that he raced, he said great in a straight line but hard to pull it up and didnt turn, with the extra weight over the front wheels, not that that is a concern for me, I dont plan cornering fast......

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#22 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 17 May 2009 - 01:01 PM

According to most people they actually turn a bit better, because the weight is lower and further back, although there is more apparently its quiet nice.

Dont know, never compared them personally.

Lovin ya car mate.

Cheers.

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#23 orangeLJ

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Posted 18 May 2009 - 04:27 PM

I think the argument was based around a "properly setup V8 LJ torana"

so its open to interpretation.

Im not an RB fan, If I was going to go Jap, Id go the 2J route!

but thats just personal opinion.

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#24 _turbolj_

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Posted 18 May 2009 - 05:03 PM

nice mate good job, im from townsville also, will u have the car at ingham car show at the end of the month?
this is my rig:
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#25 _GTRXU1Rooster_

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Posted 20 May 2009 - 04:10 PM

I saw your Torry a while back (and I liked it too).... I dont think it will be ready in time, the head is off getting a cam, springs, big ol port and polish, cometic gasket and ARP head stud kit for it, it was over heating lots so with a bit of luck (but I doubt it) it should fit the problem.

Clay