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LX406's Big Block HQ Kingswood Sleeper

Started by _LX406_ , May 31 2011 10:08 PM

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#51 _jabba_

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Posted 25 July 2011 - 06:31 PM

Ohh, i love this HQ. I vote keep it looking like when you bought it, nothing sticking out of the bonnet

. Wont draw any unwanted attention until you plant it :buttrock:

. I love HQ engine bays, suck it torana owners muhaha (joking!)

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#52 _LX406_

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Posted 17 August 2011 - 07:51 PM

Due to a number of factors, with the main one being legality, I have decided to go Small Block Chev with this build. I will be selling off the 2 big blocks eventually......anyone want a Shafiroff 540?

I bought a Dart SHP block for CHEAP!!! From Speed Pro:

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Some Pro Topline 200cc . 64cc Chamber alloy heads:

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Aiming to build a reasonably budget 400ci donk, making around 500hp.

The front end is coming together nicely too:

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#53 _Ozzie Picker_

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Posted 17 August 2011 - 08:01 PM

mate your car is very nice,love the colour and that it will look stock.

shame about the big block,but those small block can punch out some big numbers aswell.

as a matter of interest what would the runnung 454 with out extactors be worth,and what internals does it have.

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#54 _LX406_

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Posted 17 August 2011 - 09:28 PM

Hi. The 454 is a Mk4 block, 2 bolt, with a cast crank and rods. SpeedPro Hyper pistons, Comp Cams solid, approx [email protected] and 550 lift. 101cc chamber oval heads, with lunati springs (130 lbs), comp collets and retainers, guide plates, Comp roller rockers. It has a Holley strip dominator. It is fresh and yet to fire. I will be asking around 4k for it, depending on what accessories I leave on it.

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#55 Bart

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Posted 17 August 2011 - 10:24 PM

That sucks, you could go for an LS2 with carb

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#56 _LX406_

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Posted 17 August 2011 - 10:49 PM

That sucks, you could go for an LS2 with carb

I concede these motors are great in most areas, but I am fairly old school, and love the classic old chev's.

Now with a SBC, I reckon I could sneak it under the bonnet, making my sleeper goal more achievable.

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#57 _LX406_

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Posted 26 August 2011 - 09:38 PM

540 arrived!!

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I am 99% convinced I am going to install it and use it for a year or so at the drags and events, then build up the small block.

Edited by LX406, 26 August 2011 - 09:38 PM.

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#58 Litre8

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Posted 26 August 2011 - 11:18 PM

That 99% may evaporate after a few runs.

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#59 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 26 August 2011 - 11:33 PM

That Shafroff would look grouse in my ski boat.....

Cheers.

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#60 makka

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Posted 01 September 2011 - 05:34 AM

That Shafroff would look grouse in my ski boat.....

Cheers.

would look great in anything!

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#61 _LX406_

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Posted 22 September 2011 - 11:02 PM

Motor is in (dummy fit), but the 'off the shelf' pipes I have for it foul the steering shaft. Hmmm, I might be making some custom pipes for the old girl me thinks.

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#62 myss427

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Posted 23 September 2011 - 08:48 AM

Had the same problem with my mates HQ, simple fix was to move the coloumn over in the base plate 1cm. You will never notice it.

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#63 Bart

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Posted 24 September 2011 - 03:39 PM

Had the same problem with my mates HQ, simple fix was to move the coloumn over in the base plate 1cm. You will never notice it.

Or modify the pipes?

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#64 _LX406_

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Posted 11 March 2014 - 10:14 PM

I thought id update this project after a large hiatus.

The car is basically finished (are they ever finished). I have run it at Perth Motorplex a few time with a best of 10.68@127 on its 2nd run. I was hastily told to slow down or get booted out as I have no roll cage etc. I have run it to the 1/8th mile markers for a 6.70 which works out to be a 10.40.

Over winter i will attempt to finance a roll cage etc so I can go fater and aim for 9's.

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#65 _LX406_

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Posted 11 March 2014 - 10:19 PM

Edited by LX406, 11 March 2014 - 10:21 PM.

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#66 _jabba_

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Posted 11 March 2014 - 10:25 PM

Love that shot

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#67 LXCHEV

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Posted 10 April 2014 - 04:34 PM

Congrats Mark on being booted out! Bitter sweet. Nice times and she looks good.

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#68 _LS1 Taxi_

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Posted 10 April 2014 - 05:44 PM

Haha, that videos frOcking awesome.

Balls to the wall

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#69 _Ozzie Picker_

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Posted 10 April 2014 - 05:46 PM

I wonder at what speed the sun visor would become a problem.

The grandpa spec trim is cool.

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#70 _LXSS350_

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Posted 10 April 2014 - 06:59 PM

Good job at 127mph, she has a good 9 in it.

For street sleeper bit of a bitch about having to have a cage.

Gotta love the Q with the bench. The old front bench seat springs where well known to collapse over the passage of time.

Someone surprises you and snaps opens the door (with no seat belt on) you fall out.

Long thought with the nice sized engine bay the H series should have had BBC standard (good for tractor pulls) LOL

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#71 _LX406_

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Posted 18 September 2014 - 10:39 PM

I got booted out of the motorplex the next meeting. Ran a series of 10.60's and the official said enough's enough. So that left me in a pickle. Not allowed at the track, and I want to get this car registered. SO I made the big call, and slowed the car down by selling the big block and installing a small block to enable easier rego.

I have just got the 383 going and have taken it back to the track for some testing. It went 117mph but was very boggy off the line. Should be good for a low 11.