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LC GTR - FATHER AND SON GROUND UP RESTORATION

Started by _gorto_ , Apr 12 2013 09:27 PM

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#726 SmacT

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 08:58 AM

Bring it as-is - will still look cool!

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#727 _gorto_

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Posted 23 July 2015 - 01:50 PM

Will definitely still go down for the show on Sunday, just probably not with the car at this stage, will see how we go though. Also just found out that I have an Aptitude Engineering Assessment at Griffith Engineering (Gold Coast) on the 19th of September so wouldn't have worked out anyway..

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Posted 23 July 2015 - 09:32 PM

This is a gorgeous build.

I haven't read the entire thread but what engine combo are you going to use?

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#729 _gorto_

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Posted 31 July 2015 - 05:59 PM

This is a gorgeous build.

I haven't read the entire thread but what engine combo are you going to use?

Thank you!

202 with all the goodies, alloy yella terra head, roller cam, forged crank, rods, sonic injection... etc, etc

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#730 _Macca97_

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Posted 08 August 2015 - 06:56 PM

good luck with the hsc mate, did it last yr, its great once its over,

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#731 _gorto_

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Posted 24 August 2015 - 10:40 PM

Thanks Macca

Back into the car.. few more bits fitted, billet hinges, wilwood master cylinder, optima battery and billet battery tray in the boot, etc.

Engine is plodding along.
The flywheel is getting welded at present to make sure the fit to the crankshaft is perfect. Then balanced after machining.
Lifter bores have been honed etc
All clearance work pretty much done.
Final piston to valve check once crank is in
Sump should be finished any time soon (modified for dry sump)
Pipes are a bit of a nightmare, but can't afford a custom set, will have to modify what we have and make do. Only 1 1/2 in primaries so I think a bigger set might be on the cards in the future, but not for a while..

Racing dads gtr (r32) in the Morgan Park sprint series at Warwick Friday, Saturday and Sunday so that'll be a bit of fun, can't wait. Been a while since i've raced, been too busy.

Will upload some update pics when I get a chance

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#732 N/A-PWR

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Posted 24 August 2015 - 10:49 PM

Great times Ryan,

Motor sounds like a goodie too.

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#733 orangeLJ

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Posted 25 August 2015 - 12:38 PM

Seems a real shame (with the amount you've already spent) to not go for custom pipes.

I may have a set of big primary, equal length extractors for sale after toranafest (suit 12 port in LJ torana) just need them on the racecar to have it driveable off the trailer into the event, its then likely getting a new heart, so wont need them after that.

Should add, they were custom made to suit as well.

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#734 _gorto_

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Posted 08 September 2015 - 09:16 PM

Seems a real shame (with the amount you've already spent) to not go for custom pipes.

I may have a set of big primary, equal length extractors for sale after toranafest (suit 12 port in LJ torana) just need them on the racecar to have it driveable off the trailer into the event, its then likely getting a new heart, so wont need them after that.

Should add, they were custom made to suit as well.

Interested for sure, send us a PM if you decide to sell them.

Think I might make the trip down to Newcastle for ToranaFest and have a look around on the Sunday and have another look at the uni while I'm down there.

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#735 _gorto_

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Posted 14 October 2015 - 09:50 PM

Bottom end is assembled and all piston to head/valve checks completed.

Girdle has been cnc'd to clear the h beam rod bolts

Straight cut steel gears for the cam

Converted sump seal to neoprene to suit dry sump rather than rope seal

Machined main cap to clear crank

Head needs new larger inserts (exhaust is fine, just intake) and then he will run the cnc machine through the head and intake manifold a bit larger, perfect fit and a nice finish.

Here's some pics of the girdle and the assembled bottom end.

The girdle is 22mm thick and actually indexes the caps which you rarely see.

Edited by gorto, 14 October 2015 - 09:57 PM.

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#736 _duggan208_

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Posted 15 October 2015 - 12:02 AM

Very nice.

regards

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#737 _gorto_

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Posted 03 December 2015 - 12:56 PM

Shell is pretty much finished, all windows in finally. Dry sump and fuel lines from boot, along floor have been completed. Just waiting on the engine now before it all goes back together. No big rush, it will get done eventually. As above, bottom end is complete, just waiting on new intake head inserts and run the cnc through them. Need to organise some bigger headers too, might be able to get a set of orangeLJ, if not, will have to get a set custom made. Then final assemble, dyno and tune, woohoo.

Will post some pics when I get a chance.

Ryan.

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#738 greens nice

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Posted 04 December 2015 - 07:20 PM

Giggity

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#739 _warren ht monaro_

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Posted 06 December 2015 - 07:23 PM

Well Ryan,
It's been some time since I've posted on here but I have been keeping an eye on your progress with your lovely LC.
What a fantastic car it is and all that you have learnt along the way will help you learn other stuff as you move through life, doing stuff.
Well done mate.
Warren.

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#740 _gorto_

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Posted 06 December 2015 - 07:28 PM

The humble 202

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#741 _gorto_

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Posted 06 December 2015 - 07:30 PM

Well Ryan,
It's been some time since I've posted on here but I have been keeping an eye on your progress with your lovely LC.
What a fantastic car it is and all that you have learnt along the way will help you learn other stuff as you move through life, doing stuff.
Well done mate.
Warren.

Appreciate the kind words Warren!

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#742 _gorto_

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Posted 06 December 2015 - 07:49 PM

Few other pics I had on my phone that i don't think i've uploaded

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#743 _gorto_

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Posted 06 December 2015 - 07:55 PM

Also got the front seats back from the upholsterer, so all the interior is just sitting there ready to go in after the driveline

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#744 _gorto_

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Posted 05 February 2016 - 03:24 PM

Just thought I would let you all know that I'm moving to Newcastle tomorrow, studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at UON.

So unfortunately, not many updates for a while.

Engine man is back after his break and will still be working on it however. I'll be sure to post any photos or updates he sends through.

Cheers, Ryan.

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#745 _warren ht monaro_

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Posted 06 February 2016 - 10:55 AM

Hi Ryan,
I hope your stay in Newcastle goes well. Fantastic news with the studying of Mechanical Engineering.
My thoughts will be with you.
Best wishes,
Warren.

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#746 _gorto_

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Posted 11 July 2017 - 11:51 AM

Just a little update. The Torana has been tucked away in a shed while I've been at uni, nearly halfway through my degree so far. Have got a couple of months off at the end of the year so will bring the Torana out and work out where we are up to with it.

The head was recently cnc'd so I thought I'd share some photos. Was apparently a pain to do, there are 6 different intake ports and 5 different exhaust ports. The stock cast ports were in all different positions, heights, shapes and casting thickness varied everywhere, which made it impossible to design a singular port and run through the lot like you normally would. Now the ports are done they are onto the chambers which also don't look like fun with cast sections varying in location up to 0.030".

Edited by gorto, 11 July 2017 - 11:51 AM.

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#747 _warren ht monaro_

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Posted 11 July 2017 - 12:34 PM

Good to hear that Uni is going well as that's important. Your Torana will keep wait for you while you are doing other things.
The head work sounds like a bit of a process in itself. One day the car will all be done and you can enjoy all the work that's been done.
Best wishes, Warren.

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#748 _gorto_

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Posted 11 July 2017 - 01:39 PM

Good to hear that Uni is going well as that's important. Your Torana will keep wait for you while you are doing other things.
The head work sounds like a bit of a process in itself. One day the car will all be done and you can enjoy all the work that's been done.
Best wishes, Warren.

Yeah that's it, the torrie will still be there once I'm done.
Thanks mate, Ryan.

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Posted 14 November 2018 - 08:12 PM

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#750 _gorto_

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Posted 14 November 2018 - 08:19 PM

Not much has changed since last update. Still flat-out juggling uni and work.

Here's a few pics of the completed long block. Just the engine loom to go then dyno time. Has been such a long process, but luckily I'm in no rush.