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LX406's Big Block HQ Kingswood Sleeper

Started by _LX406_ , May 31 2011 10:08 PM

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#26 myss427

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Posted 08 June 2011 - 11:32 AM

With the dollar the way it is against the green back I just bought a CHEV Merlin Alloy X block cheaper (delivered) than you can buy the Australian (COME)block for.

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#27 _LX406_

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Posted 08 June 2011 - 11:55 AM

My 540 Shafiroff motor cost me US$13400, but with the exchange rate at the time, it actually cost me A$12900. Pretty cheap considering I am getting a dart Big M block, callies crank, manley rods, Dart alloy heads, roller cam, new 950 carby etc etc. If I wanted such a engine built here I would get no change out of $20k.

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Posted 08 June 2011 - 01:56 PM

I'D say lots more than $20 000. My Freind Marcell took his crate LS7 to BG engines, and they basically took it appart put on AFR heads new pistons, rods, roller cam ect and cost $17 000. He should have just bought a Sharoff instead! Would have had an LS7 to sell and gets some money back.

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#29 _LX406_

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Posted 14 June 2011 - 09:39 PM

The 454 engine run stand has progressed. I pinched the radiator out of the HQ and used it as I didn't want to attack my new Aussie Desert Cooler alloy radiator with a drill to mount it.

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I mounted up the Race Pumps stainless fuel line kit and struck a problem with my quest to keep the carby under the bonnet. THe reg goes too close to the heads with the -8 90 degree fitting on it. I think I will run a 1" spacer and practice for the 540. 3" cowl scoop is going to happen.

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I have a problem with the starter motor I borrowed hitting the camaro pipes I have:

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I bought a set of HQ pipes. I pick em up tomorrow.

I bought a ridiculously large battery from VPW. Only $250 ish

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And a ridiculously big radiator from Aussie Desert Coolers:

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#30 _Gunmetal LH_

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Posted 14 June 2011 - 11:50 PM

Different inlet manifold perhaps? Don't want to give the game away with a cowl scoop?

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Posted 15 June 2011 - 12:01 AM

XRP make low profile fittings that may solve the problem.

Part No 299008 -8 ORB to -8 hose
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Posted 15 June 2011 - 12:14 AM

Different inlet manifold perhaps? Don't want to give the game away with a cowl scoop?

+1 for keeping it all hidden

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#33 _LX406_

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Posted 16 June 2011 - 06:09 PM

The HK wagon left for Makay today. Now I have room in the shed for the HQ. I can begin to build her up.....or tear her down 1st.

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#34 LXCHEV

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Posted 16 June 2011 - 10:07 PM

Nice project Mark!

I'm going against the trend here... and voting for cowl scoop and rims

Maybe Weld Pro Stars, they would look ace with that body and colour.

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#35 _LX406_

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Posted 16 June 2011 - 10:23 PM

Nice project Mark!

I'm going against the trend here... and voting for cowl scoop and rims Maybe Weld Pro Stars, they would look ace with that body and colour.

Thanks mate.

The beauty of a car like this, is it can be converted from sleeper to hotty in a matter of moments with a wheel and bonnet change.

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Posted 16 June 2011 - 10:46 PM

Yep I like the way you think!

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#37 _LX406_

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Posted 20 June 2011 - 10:52 PM

I got a 1" spacer for the carby to sort out the fuel regulator problem. It's temporary setup for the engine run stand, I might change it around when the motor is running in the car. I plumbed the -4 return line also. I am liking the black fuel lines!

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#38 _LX406_

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 07:10 PM

I have been working pretty hard on the old girl lately. Pulled the front clip off, removed the engine and g/box. And I pulled out the chassis and bare metaled it:

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#39 _toranatime_

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 10:45 PM

wow that is a big engine, i like it, i like it alot

super neat kingswood also. your doing well!

oh i nearly forgot, what is a sleeper? it is probably a very stupid question but i'm new to all this type of car building, i'm usually out building my hilux up for 4wding lol

cheers mate

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#40 Bart

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 10:58 PM

any way of making those chassis's more rigid?

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#41 _LX406_

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Posted 17 July 2011 - 11:40 PM

any way of making those chassis's more rigid?

Some people put the WB RTS braces in them. I have been chatting to the engineer, and he didn't mention any extra bracing, so long as I run a 454 with alloy heads to keep the weight down.

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Posted 18 July 2011 - 10:24 AM

any way of making those chassis's more rigid?

Some people put the WB RTS braces in them. I have been chatting to the engineer, and he didn't mention any extra bracing, so long as I run a 454 with alloy heads to keep the weight down.

Thats a good point, you could use a WB chassis i guess?
I thought you could box the rails also but not sure if the engineer would ok that

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#43 76lxhatch

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Posted 18 July 2011 - 11:10 AM

I thought a lot of people removed those braces for exhaust clearance with a big block though?

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Posted 18 July 2011 - 12:00 PM

wow that is a big engine, i like it, i like it alot super neat kingswood also. your doing well!

oh i nearly forgot, what is a sleeper? it is probably a very stupid question but i'm new to all this type of car building, i'm usually out building my hilux up for 4wding lol

cheers mate

A sleepers normaly a car with a quick engine in it but looks stock on the outside.

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Posted 18 July 2011 - 01:20 PM

I would brace where the chasis goes at 90 degrese next to the firewall, my mates big block Q cracked there and had to be strengthened with some gussets.

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#46 _HRV74_

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Posted 18 July 2011 - 06:51 PM

Cool as, LX406! Can't wait to see more pics as the car comes together :clap:

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#47 _LX406_

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Posted 20 July 2011 - 09:38 PM

Painted the firewall today:

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#48 Bart

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Posted 23 July 2011 - 04:00 PM

Looks just like factory. Then a custom flat firewall would be nice

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#49 _LX406_

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Posted 24 July 2011 - 04:18 PM

Looks just like factory. Then a custom flat firewall would be nice

I have made a simple little rule with this car build....."No custom welding or grinding". I dont want to modify the factory metal. I did all that on my last build and I wasted heaps of time doing it, and regretted it in the end. This car will not be a show car, more like a cruise night car. Neat and tidy, but aimed more at driving the wheels off it.

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