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[slar]

Ill be super carefull with my pic editing next time lol...and im not little....im 6'3" so you can call me the big tease lol

[slar]

Ok heres what you've all been waiting for.....The Start Up of Rusty The Torana.

 

Actually this is the second start......I done the cam run in first without videoing it cause its just too busy keeping an eye on oil pressure, temp and any leaks that may occur.

Rusty started first kick and got oil pressure instantly......I primed the system by using a fitting in the oil sender hole with a piece of rubber tube attached then proceeded to use a pump oil can to fill the system until I got oil right up to the rockers...it was easy and filled in no time.....replaced sender and away she went..

The engine runs nice and sounds great but very loud....no exhaust yet but thats coming.

 

Im running VN heads with stainless valves....H286 cam....LT1 valve springs....flat top pistons..... torque power dual plane manifold ... roll master timing gear...... Quaddy and extractors.

Compression ratio is 10;1 as quoted from my engine machinist and all is good so far.

 

Just a couple of questions.....what would be the recommended spark timing..... initially and what Idle rpm would be right for this donk.

 

Any way heres a quick vid of the start up

 

https://youtu.be/1aqTQHkH0t0

 

Cheers

Al

[Ice]

Thats sounds like it might spin the wheels Al good stuff
exhaust what exhaust lol

[slar]

Ha I hope so Gene....exhaust what exhaust....man its so loud the vid doesn't do it justice.

 

i meant to embed the vid on my thread not link it so I hope this works.

 

Rusty's start up

 

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Edited by slar, 16 January 2016 - 02:04 PM.

[Ice]

Dont they sound great with no pipes

Stuff the neighbours lol

[slar]

Yep sound mad and tha'ts what I reckon....its been years so Im gonna have some fun

[BIG KEV]

Well done Al.....looks and sounds tuff

[HIBERN8]

Awesome. Well done mate, all that hard effort has paid off and now you are so close.. I bet it's super exciting!

[MARKL]

Sounds awesome in the video. I am so impressed with the quality of work you have done to the car, it is a credit to you. We all wish our cars were done to the same standard.

Sounds awesome in the video. I am so impressed with the quality of work you have done to the car, it is a credit to you. We all wish our cars were done to the same standard.

[slar]

Ok Rusty has her exhaust....booyah....2-1/4 from extractors and 2-1/2 stainless out the rear.....1-3/4 H pipe behind gearbox.

 

Thanks to the boys at Newcastle Mufflers for really looking after her while she was at the shop......excellent workmanship as welll.

 

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[Ice]

Sounds Good Al

[SmacT]

Sounds crisp.

[GMHAz]

Not far off now AL you'll be cruising the streets sounding sweet & looking dam fine.

Cheers Aaron

[slar]

Yep....should be regoed in the next 2 weeks....just have to redo the bonnet scoop....not happy with its straightness

[SmacT]

Ha ha - I was wondering where it was. I am sure it will be perfect. :-)

[slar]

I hate the way they sag in the heat....going to reinforce it to keep it straight

[slar]

Drilled an old bonnet this arvo to the same dimensions as my car bonnet and bolted the scoop on that and stuck it out in the sun.

As it heated up the center of the scoop came back nicely into shape with no warpage while it was hot....as the sun went down it reverted back to its cold shape with a dip right in the middle top of it.

I think its going to be a real challenge to reinforce it in its hot shape and keep it there.

 

Has anyone else had and solved this problem....I would really like to know as I need the scoop on for the blue slip.....the air filter just sticks through the hole and the blue slip guy said anything poking through the bonnet wont be passed.....sick of these rules lol

[slar]

Ok here's my final update on Rusty's rebuild thread

 

I went for a rego blue slip (NSW) last week and passed no problems at all.......so Rusty is finally on the road after 8 years.

Its been fun doing the car but I sure am glad its finished....now its time for a rest.

I spent just under $26,000 on her but thats not including my time.....just materials and parts.

I manged to do all aspects of the car myself except the exhaust system and engine machining so I managed to save a packet doing it myself......and I must say It came out really nice.

 

Just like to thank all of you guys that helped out with advice and parts over the years......it would be nearly impossible to do this without your help.

 

So here she is...finished and registered

Also there is a little vid at the end of taking rusty for a squirt after tuning in the Quadrajet....its nothing special and really doesnt do the car justice but at least you can see what she goes like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heres a short vid giving her a run....not flogging it cause its still about 3/4 through run in but giving her a bit.

 

You cant capture the torque or the speed with an in car camera but she gets along nicely.

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Anyway that was Rusty's rebuild thread.

 

Im SLAR (Al) signing off

 

Over and Out.....

 

 

[Ice]

Well Al you have done a grand job you should be proud of your work
hope to see you and the car at Tfest one year
all the best mate bloody enjoy it

[slar]

I intend too...thanks Gene

[GMHAz]

Hey AL just watched the vid sounds great..... I bet you can't keep a smile off your face.

Well done mate Enjoy

Az