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#1 DMLC71

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Posted 25 May 2016 - 08:34 PM

Is a Torana 1977 4 barrel air cleaner and a 1977 HZ both the same ? And are they gloss or matt finnish.
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Posted 25 May 2016 - 08:59 PM

Holden and Statesman ones are normally different. Holden and Statesman engines normally have the PCV breather in the opposite corner to Torana, thus the air cleaner hole for the breather connection is different. I will double check that 1977 HX and LX work this way for you.

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Posted 25 May 2016 - 09:26 PM

I thought they were gloss but dont quote me on that

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Posted 26 May 2016 - 08:46 AM

I read some info on this when I was doing some research.  It was in a thread from Brad "Hanra" .  I don't know how to copy the thread but it is titled Stock 5.0lt air filter assy.  Cheers Ron



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Posted 26 May 2016 - 09:05 AM

Pretty sure these show you the difference. See the Holden/Statesman one has the PCV breather attaches at the front where the Torana one is at the rear.

 

You can also see the oil filler is on opposite sides - I think this is so that the oil filler is on the opposite side to the PCV valve.

 

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Posted 26 May 2016 - 10:40 AM

The A/C V8 Torana PCV breather attaches to the air cleaner on the passenger side front.


Edited by hanra, 26 May 2016 - 10:40 AM.


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Posted 26 May 2016 - 10:57 AM

^^As Brad says. This engine uses a unique air cleaner and rocker cover - this is why once LH Torana appeared Holden V8 rocker covers have the round pressing in all 4 x corners so the filler point can move depending if they are fitted to Holden/Statesman, Torana or Torana with A/C.



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Posted 26 May 2016 - 11:02 AM

I thought they were gloss but dont quote me on that

Although it wasn't a matte finish, I don't think it was gloss either Gene. More of a satin finish, like the A9X bonnets.

Something similar to this maybe.

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Posted 26 May 2016 - 11:24 AM

I disagree with the MATTE finish. My NOS Air cleaner housing which was still wrapped up in its box, which admittedly is to suit a V8 Torana with A/C, is GLOSS. I have only re-painted the lid as it was showing signs of age. The body is still original. However the lid is 2 pac, the original finish I assume with using Acrylic? So it dosnt have that glossy finish of 2 pac, but I wouldnt call it a SATIN finish.



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Posted 26 May 2016 - 11:32 AM

Although it wasn't a matte finish, I don't think it was gloss either Gene. More of a satin finish, like the A9X bonnets.

Something similar to this maybe.

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The original one off my car is glossier than that.. ('76 build though)



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Posted 26 May 2016 - 11:53 AM

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I painted the lid only. The body is original.

 

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Posted 26 May 2016 - 12:42 PM

I stand corrected. I don't think mine has ever been painted, but I guess after 40 years on top of a motor the sheen disappears. It must be why so many people respray them with the satin finish.

Nice score by the way Brad.






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