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265 hemi into LC

Started by _travstorana_ , Mar 04 2007 06:09 PM

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#1 _travstorana_

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 06:09 PM

hi guys just want to know what i need to do to fit a 265 hemi into my LC torana eg chassis mods,firewall mods,clearances etc any info would be great,also what do you think would be the simplest conversion for a lc: v8,rb30,hemi,etc any help and info would be great

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#2 RIM-010

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 06:18 PM

Depends how legal you want it to be...

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 06:23 PM

Ive only see one 265 hemi in an lc up close,it looked like it had custom engine mounts & the firewall lip was trimmed for rocker cover clearance.

Easiest conversion would have to be a b cast head 308 or even a 253 with an early trimatic then that way only aftermarket parts needed would be an lc/j v8 high energy sump & rare spares alternator bracket.The rest can be finished off with std parts off an lh or hq.

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#4 _travstorana_

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 07:25 PM

if you do a 308 conversion do you need to move the steering colum if you get custom made headers? anybody from adelaide done this thats willing to help me do my lc?

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#5 _ck1971_

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 07:29 PM

Another option would be a V6 Commodore engine.

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#6 gtrboyy

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 07:42 PM

Anyone got that link for v8 conversion in an lc/j thread that used to be on the old forum as it had pics & instructions.

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#7 _Monkey_

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 08:32 PM

In this pic you can see the firewall mods, the article also mentions mods to enlarge the tunnel for the b/w 4speed.

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#8 _travstorana_

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 08:49 PM

thanks for the pic tuf73,if you know what you are doing looks like i could do it myself looks like its only the top panel and not the actual firewall if you know what i mean

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#9 _Monkey_

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Posted 04 March 2007 - 08:55 PM

Yep it's just the lip, the article also mentions massaging the tunnel to fit a b/w 4speed. depends on what box your going to run tho.

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#10 makka

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 11:46 AM

have you considered a chev six? they are basically the same as a 202, just 90 cubes bigger!

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#11 _Flamenco_

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 12:55 PM

That pic was out of one one the street heat's 'torana power' #1 wasn't it tuf73? I think it was on the cover...

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#12 _Monkey_

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 04:58 PM

I found it in 'Best Toranas' Flamenco,this one..

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Sorry,had trouble resizing pic.

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#13 _travstorana_

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 05:52 PM

i have seen a couple of torana pics with 292ci chev 6 in them but not much info around about working 1,im sure they came out of a truck so not to sure if they any good anybody here know anything about these engines?

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#14 Heath

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 06:50 PM

I think my mate has one of these chev sixes powering his boat. Don't know much about it though...

From memory they're a very similar layout to the Holden six, but I doubt you could find many go-fast-goodies for them in Australia...

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#15 _sunburst_metalic_

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 09:01 PM

You could try Tilley"s Auto shop on Sydney Northern Beachs I seem to remember them having this combination in the 90"s, sounded like a low flying plane as it passed me one rainy day. Sunburst

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#16 _MYLJ_

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 09:09 PM

both the hemi and the chev 292 are old , hard to get bits for and are both truck engines to start with ....
[sits and waits for a flaming from the Valiant lovers

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they can be modified to make good power, wouldn't bother with either.

If you want a quick six in it put an rb30 in it, an rb30 turbo would be even better

, if your not fussed about going around corners put a V8 in it :spoton:

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#17 Gump

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Posted 06 March 2007 - 10:46 PM

*cough* Big Block *cough*

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#18 _brocky_2006_

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Posted 07 March 2007 - 06:58 PM

mate i have the same idea but in lj mate these motors go off i put a 245 head on my 265 centura for more compression they are strong engines and they r still a six pack but go harder then some v8 my mate has a centura and it does 14.2 1/4 mile and its allmost standard i think lc.ljs are lighter go for it great idea :spoton:

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#19 _the_new_a9x_replica_

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Posted 10 March 2007 - 08:58 AM

Ok if your going to put a V8 in your torry these are the things the you wanted know

Yes you must move the the steering colum (regardless of witch headers you use )
the reason is the knuckle on the colum touches the upper bellhousing mount on the block 308-253

The other option is an after market colum and even then its not going to line up with the original holes

so its easier to just move the one you have

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS STEP CHECK WITH AN ENGINEER THAT ITS OK WITH HIM MOST ENGINEERS WILL CAN IT ON THE SPOT IF THE HOLE ISNT FILLED AND LOOKING LIKE IT BELONGS THERE

AND THE GEOMETRY MUST BE RIGHT AND NOT HAVE ANY STIFF SPOTTS OR BIND UP AND IT MUST CLEAR THE ENGINE WITH ENOUGH ROOM FOR THE ENGINE TO MOVE WHEN REVEDEDED

A steel knukle should replace the rubber one that is standard fitting on the torryy
And have another knuckle fitted at the rack end of the colum

And wouldieieieie was right with his tips and things i did it almost egggsactlyyyy as descibed by him and all went easier than expected the engine threw itself in and the gearbox followed

The tunnel mods are only needed if your shifter linkages hit the tunnel depending on your box

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#20 _Leakey_

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Posted 10 March 2007 - 09:38 AM

265's are a great motor, even in standard trim.

Lots of good bits about, especially in Adelaide.
Try and find one or both of the Maros bros, I went to school with
both of them and they are forever popping up in magazines for
crazy Chrysler stuff. They were arguably the first guys to pull the 360
from 'slug' status, to monster drag motor, with few $$ mods.

I reckon this sort of transplant would bring a smile to their face.
(265 ===> Holden)

There is an article about on the Widow Maker on this site from memory.
(HB with 265)You might pick up some ideas from that.

Why not try some of the Chrysler clubs, they would be sympathetic!!
"Yeah finally putting something with decent torque ...." etc etc, can har it now.

Good luck with what ever you do!

- Leakey

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#21 _lj chev_

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Posted 10 March 2007 - 10:39 AM

rb30et best value for money i rekon. and there are heaps of parts made for them and its been proved to make alot of power. Keep in mind you can make them quiet its just the vl guys that choose to make sounds.
also engine arnt hard to find. theres thousands of vls and r31 skylines about. harder to obtain a 265 in good condition.