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LX406's Big Block HQ Kingswood Sleeper

Started by _LX406_ , May 31 2011 10:08 PM

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#1 _LX406_

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 10:08 PM

Hello all.

As suggested by Mumbo I decided to share my latest project with GMH Torana guys. A 1972 HQ Kingswood. Patina Gold, all original at the moment. My plans are to build myself a kick butt sleeper with real grunt.

As the car sits at the moment:

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Plans are to build it up with a mild 454, and punt around in it for a few months while I sort out the new car bugs.

Here is the 454 I have built:

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Once the 454 gets boring, I will slot in the new motor I have coming from USA at the moment. A 540ci Shafiroff Ultra Street. Makes approx 700hp on their dyno on pump fuel. Dart big M block, Dart alloy heads, Callies crank, manley rods, roller stick etc etc.

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I haven't lifted a spanner on the HQ yet. I have been busily collecting parts and building the spare motor.

Edited by LX406, 31 May 2011 - 10:09 PM.

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#2 DanWA

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 10:10 PM

bloody schmick car mate and love the engine choice!

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#3 _Kush_

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 10:12 PM

^^^Me too!

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#4 _Liam_

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 10:13 PM

Shafiroff are the business! Nice mate, would love to see this when it's done!

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#5 _lurkin308_

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 10:23 PM

tuff

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#6 wot179

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 06:51 AM

My kinda car.

Walk quietly and carry a big stick. :spoton:

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#7 Collo

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 07:00 AM

Please say you're leaving the exterior alone. Awesome sleeper.

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#8 _robslxhatch_

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 07:29 AM

yep that would be one awesome sleeper alright . Make sure you leave the 'pea-shooter' tailpipe in place. :buttrock:

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#9 _Gunmetal LH_

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 09:38 PM

Sweet!

Leave it looking exactly as it is!

Maybe a bowls sticker of some sort?

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#10 MRLXSS

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 09:41 PM

SHIT YEAH!!! Good Stuff Mark....

I didnt know you had this little beast... Did you end up selling the Camaro?

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#11 _LX406_

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 10:27 PM

SHIT YEAH!!! Good Stuff Mark....

I didnt know you had this little beast... Did you end up selling the Camaro?

I sold the camaro a few months ago and have been on a spending spree ever since

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The car will look exactly the same from the outside. That's why i bought it, i hate body work.

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#12 lcgtr1970

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Posted 02 June 2011 - 10:59 AM

SHIT YEAH!!! Good Stuff Mark....

I didnt know you had this little beast... Did you end up selling the Camaro?

I sold the camaro a few months ago and have been on a spending spree ever since .

The car will look exactly the same from the outside. That's why i bought it, i hate body work.

yeah sweet!!!!! i hate it when people go the 'sleeper' look but put huge rims and massive scoop on the bonnet...if this stays exactly as is like you say its gonna be frOckin awesome! love the sun visor too.

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#13 _77hatch_

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Posted 02 June 2011 - 07:17 PM

make sure you go to a good exhaust bloke & he muffles it to sound like a stock 253 !!!! my 1c worth

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#14 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 02 June 2011 - 07:35 PM

So

frOcking

Cool.

Cheers.

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#15 Bart

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Posted 02 June 2011 - 08:33 PM

My kinda car.

Walk quietly and carry a big stick.

Thats a good analogy
As for the HQ sleeper big block frOck YEAH

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#16 orangeLJ

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Posted 03 June 2011 - 09:57 AM

Varex exhausts would be awesome!

Muffled and quite, push a button ans its straight through out a diff or side dumper

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#17 _LX406_

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Posted 06 June 2011 - 03:20 PM

The 454 is nearly ready to fire up. Just a few more bits and pieces are on the way from Summit, then she's ready to make some noise!!

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#18 Shtstr

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Posted 07 June 2011 - 01:14 PM

That would of woke the neighbours up straight out the pipes mmmmmmmmmm
Don't you love that sound.

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#19 Bart

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Posted 07 June 2011 - 06:06 PM

Reckon this would be a better choice of engines??

http://www.torque-po...u/big_paw11.htm

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#20 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 07 June 2011 - 06:12 PM

If you want to spend 100x as much??

Love the project mate.

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#21 Bart

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Posted 07 June 2011 - 06:29 PM

If you want to spend 100x as much??

Love the project mate.

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#22 Bart

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Posted 07 June 2011 - 06:32 PM

The worst thing about this project is its not in Sydney :sad:

While you're there mate can you graft me a big block in one of these?

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#23 Litre8

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Posted 07 June 2011 - 08:28 PM

^^^There are cases where a small block just won't cut it......

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#24 _LX406_

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Posted 08 June 2011 - 09:15 AM

That's what I figured Howard, pop the bonnet and there is nothing more intimidating than a BIG BLOCK.

Edited by LX406, 08 June 2011 - 09:16 AM.

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#25 mitchg

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Posted 08 June 2011 - 11:28 AM

Love it. Will be an awesome sleeper!

And yes the big blocks look at home in engine bays this big.

Heres some pics of my dads old Premier.

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