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Hey really nice ride Keith,
Engine bay is awesome, really tidy, in fact I would go so far as
to say it is one of the nicest I have ever seen in a six cylinder UC.
The silver grey and black covers looks hot.
I think YELLA owes you an appology!! Probably thinking of a way
to explain that remark... come on Yella, say you're sorry!!
Well done Keith, as a member nearly twice your age, it is really
cool to see a young'n so in to cars like this.
Keep the pics comming.
Cheers, Leakey
This is Keithy's UC
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 04:47 PM
He He, thanks!!
I've got more pics, more detail too i suppose! I took a video of her running today! I still dont know how to post up links to video's yet...
Here's an 'updated' pic with all four wheels painted silver!
On my previous post you will note the bonnet latch is chrome, the brake booster has had a touch up, the ignition coil is remotely located on the lower engine bay panel and the lack of engine fan running off the belt!
I should post a current shot of the engine bay from the back and the sides also, its one of those things where detail has gone into all 360 degrees of the bay!
Keith
I've got more pics, more detail too i suppose! I took a video of her running today! I still dont know how to post up links to video's yet...
Here's an 'updated' pic with all four wheels painted silver!
On my previous post you will note the bonnet latch is chrome, the brake booster has had a touch up, the ignition coil is remotely located on the lower engine bay panel and the lack of engine fan running off the belt!
I should post a current shot of the engine bay from the back and the sides also, its one of those things where detail has gone into all 360 degrees of the bay!
Keith
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 05:52 PM
That UC is nuts
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 08:17 PM
I just opend up street machine and {I saw Keiths UC well done, (It's in March issue)
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 08:22 PM
Awww.... Thanks guys!! I'm proud as punch to have it in there!! She'll grace the cover of that fine magazine one day....
Keith
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:49 PM
Fine magazine..scoof...
When is it hitting the Dyno?
When is it hitting the Dyno?
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 11:26 PM
As soon as the triples have been rebuilt!!
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 11:28 PM
I wish we still had the HP guesstimate thread off the old forum.
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Posted 08 March 2006 - 02:24 PM
Lol, i can start another one!! When the time draws near ill post one up!!
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Posted 08 March 2006 - 05:47 PM
looks nice keith, so where you running a 9 volt coil? a ballast resistor type for a while were you? and now you have the proper electric one.
I cant wait to see it with the tripples on it!
I cant wait to see it with the tripples on it!
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Posted 08 March 2006 - 06:03 PM
Lol, no ive always had the 12 volt one, but i thought it wouldnt hurt to get a new one as mine was getting old!!
It'll look hot with the triples!! I'm gonna polish them up before i get them fitted and tuned (then polish them after the tune)... Aiming for 170rwhp, which is achieveable! I'd settle for that! If i cant reach that, then the head's coming off for some more port work!! And a shave!
It'll look hot with the triples!! I'm gonna polish them up before i get them fitted and tuned (then polish them after the tune)... Aiming for 170rwhp, which is achieveable! I'd settle for that! If i cant reach that, then the head's coming off for some more port work!! And a shave!
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Posted 09 March 2006 - 07:30 PM
Sweet ride keith, looks real tidy! How the hell are you getting under 15 in this with a 350 holley? That's very impressive, and surprising, if you are being a honest boy. I didn't think the 5 litre SLRs did those times??
Anyway, not to take any credit away, it's all good all the same. I am doing up a 6 too so it's nice to see different variations. Nice work.
Anyway, not to take any credit away, it's all good all the same. I am doing up a 6 too so it's nice to see different variations. Nice work.
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Posted 09 March 2006 - 08:18 PM
You've done a great job. Looks good
Can't help seeing a line from the movie copper everytime I see ya name
*Keithy's done himself a mischief* Sorry had to share it cracks me up
Don't do yourself a mischief and mess up the good work
Can't help seeing a line from the movie copper everytime I see ya name
*Keithy's done himself a mischief* Sorry had to share it cracks me up
Don't do yourself a mischief and mess up the good work
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Posted 10 March 2006 - 03:31 AM
Lol, you lads.... HAHA!!
I did a series of runs down the strip. I even posted my time slips in order of what run i did. I pulled off a few low 16's, couple of 15's and a 14.852 @ 95mph... It took a bit to get the right wheelspin to grip setting, and i played around with the timing and fuel/air mixtures a bit! Same deal with tyre pressures!
Next time it sees the drag strip it'll have triple SU's on there!
Cheers for the encouragement guys - 'Keithy appreciates it very muchly'!!
Keith
I did a series of runs down the strip. I even posted my time slips in order of what run i did. I pulled off a few low 16's, couple of 15's and a 14.852 @ 95mph... It took a bit to get the right wheelspin to grip setting, and i played around with the timing and fuel/air mixtures a bit! Same deal with tyre pressures!
Next time it sees the drag strip it'll have triple SU's on there!
Cheers for the encouragement guys - 'Keithy appreciates it very muchly'!!
Keith
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moved
Edited by devilsadvocate, 10 March 2006 - 04:55 AM.
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Posted 22 March 2006 - 09:58 AM
UPDATE: 22 March 2006
I will be taking the UC to Townsville Mechanical Services within the next week for a Dyno Tune! I will post up the readout here, and also in the 'Expected Rear Wheel Horsepower' thread...
Stay tuned folks!
Keith
I will be taking the UC to Townsville Mechanical Services within the next week for a Dyno Tune! I will post up the readout here, and also in the 'Expected Rear Wheel Horsepower' thread...
Stay tuned folks!
Keith
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 06:22 PM
Well guys.... It's official! I have the UC back, with the 350 Holley on it still, and while its not the most horsepower, its certainly a good result in anyone's speak!
The average of the three runs was 96.3rwkW (about 130HP in old speak), and the highest of the three runs was 101.2rwkW, so roughly 135HP!!
Here's the average run printout!
It unfortunately doesnt say what rpm its at, but he said he took it up to about 6500rpm, max HP was at 5800rpm, so im pleased about that!
Keith
The average of the three runs was 96.3rwkW (about 130HP in old speak), and the highest of the three runs was 101.2rwkW, so roughly 135HP!!
Here's the average run printout!
It unfortunately doesnt say what rpm its at, but he said he took it up to about 6500rpm, max HP was at 5800rpm, so im pleased about that!
Keith
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 06:46 PM
NICE!! 135hp thats Real gud 
cant wait to go for a ride 
Im sure you will be pullin even more hp with ur tripples when they go on.
Cant wait to get a dyno reading and tune on my beast
,Nathan
cant wait to go for a ride Im sure you will be pullin even more hp with ur tripples when they go on.
Cant wait to get a dyno reading and tune on my beast
,Nathan
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Posted 24 April 2006 - 11:20 PM
Diggin up from the grave! Cheers Nathan, encouragement always makes me feel satisfied!! I'll take ya for a spin when i come down!
I got bored people, so i will post up the 'final' spec list (current) of the goodies in my UC...
CAR:
UC Sunbird (no typing mistake there) 1980
VISUAL & INTERIOR:
PPG Galaxy Blue Pearl paint
14" X 7" Globe Bathurst rims with 225/60 Yokohama A509's all round
Darkest legal tint
Woodgrain steering wheel
Superplush Pebble Brown carpet (brand new)
3 gauges
- 5" Autometer Cobalt shift light tacho
- 2 1/8" Speco Oil Pressure (mechanical)
- 2 1/8" Speco Water Temp (mechanical)
Custom Blue dash lights
Cyclops Alarm/Immobiliser system
Pioneer 200watt head deck (mp3) with Kenwood 6" (door mounted) fronts and Kenwood 6" by 9" rears in custom parcel shelf, MTX Thunder 350watt Amplifier and MTX 12" Subwoofer
'Hidden' Ignition cut-off switch (used for cranking over to gain oil pressure and as a secondary anti-theft device)
Toggle switch activated Davies Craig thermo fans
ENGINE & DRIVELINE:
179 Red Motor (HP Block)
Bored to 186
Precision Hypatec Pistons
Starfire Rods
Steel Crank (factory fitment)
Lightened Flywheel
JP High Performance timing gears
JP High Volume oil pump
XU-1 Camshaft (big lift and long duration)
Brand new Electronic Ignition and NGK Iridium IX spark plugs
Top gun 10mm Leads
ACL Race Series bearings (all)
Rubber rear main seal
All parts were acid dipped and/or linished
Head - Shaved
- Ported
- Oversize Valves
- Double High Performance Valve Springs
- Grub Screwed (brand new) rocker studs
- ULP/LPG Valve seats
- Yella Terra Roller Rockers
202 Black pushrods
Standard lifters
Larry Perkins edition ACL Race Series Head Gasket
KC Alloy 'Black' Rocker Cover
Chrome side covers and oil pump cover
Pacemaker primaries into single hi-flow 2 1/4 exhaust (with chrome tip)
Painted Engine enamel 'Aluminium'
Runs 350 Holley (rebuilt) on polished CAIN manifold
10mm flexi fuel line
HV fuel pump
4 Speed manual with same custom LX tailshaft
3.08:1 Salisbury diff
Slotted Disc Brakes (Front)
Standard Drums (Rear)
Cam specs
Compression is 10.0:1
Note: same for intake and exhaust - all figures that is...
Duration - In & Ex 280
0.050 Duration - In & Ex 217
Cam lift - In & Ex 286
Valve lift - In & Ex 456
Lobe spread - 111
I got bored people, so i will post up the 'final' spec list (current) of the goodies in my UC...
CAR:
UC Sunbird (no typing mistake there) 1980
VISUAL & INTERIOR:
PPG Galaxy Blue Pearl paint
14" X 7" Globe Bathurst rims with 225/60 Yokohama A509's all round
Darkest legal tint
Woodgrain steering wheel
Superplush Pebble Brown carpet (brand new)
3 gauges
- 5" Autometer Cobalt shift light tacho
- 2 1/8" Speco Oil Pressure (mechanical)
- 2 1/8" Speco Water Temp (mechanical)
Custom Blue dash lights
Cyclops Alarm/Immobiliser system
Pioneer 200watt head deck (mp3) with Kenwood 6" (door mounted) fronts and Kenwood 6" by 9" rears in custom parcel shelf, MTX Thunder 350watt Amplifier and MTX 12" Subwoofer
'Hidden' Ignition cut-off switch (used for cranking over to gain oil pressure and as a secondary anti-theft device)
Toggle switch activated Davies Craig thermo fans
ENGINE & DRIVELINE:
179 Red Motor (HP Block)
Bored to 186
Precision Hypatec Pistons
Starfire Rods
Steel Crank (factory fitment)
Lightened Flywheel
JP High Performance timing gears
JP High Volume oil pump
XU-1 Camshaft (big lift and long duration)
Brand new Electronic Ignition and NGK Iridium IX spark plugs
Top gun 10mm Leads
ACL Race Series bearings (all)
Rubber rear main seal
All parts were acid dipped and/or linished
Head - Shaved
- Ported
- Oversize Valves
- Double High Performance Valve Springs
- Grub Screwed (brand new) rocker studs
- ULP/LPG Valve seats
- Yella Terra Roller Rockers
202 Black pushrods
Standard lifters
Larry Perkins edition ACL Race Series Head Gasket
KC Alloy 'Black' Rocker Cover
Chrome side covers and oil pump cover
Pacemaker primaries into single hi-flow 2 1/4 exhaust (with chrome tip)
Painted Engine enamel 'Aluminium'
Runs 350 Holley (rebuilt) on polished CAIN manifold
10mm flexi fuel line
HV fuel pump
4 Speed manual with same custom LX tailshaft
3.08:1 Salisbury diff
Slotted Disc Brakes (Front)
Standard Drums (Rear)
Cam specs
Compression is 10.0:1
Note: same for intake and exhaust - all figures that is...
Duration - In & Ex 280
0.050 Duration - In & Ex 217
Cam lift - In & Ex 286
Valve lift - In & Ex 456
Lobe spread - 111
Edited by Keithy's_UC, 24 April 2006 - 11:25 PM.
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Happy Birthday Keith! 
Nice long list of goodies you have there, im getting excited about seeing it
cant wait to feel the power of another hot 6
there awsome engines lol
Goodwork! any future plans for her or him?
,Nathan
Nice long list of goodies you have there, im getting excited about seeing it
cant wait to feel the power of another hot 6
there awsome engines lol
Goodwork! any future plans for her or him?
,Nathan
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Posted 25 April 2006 - 07:02 PM
Cheers man (finally 21!! YAY!!), yeah, ive still got plans for it! I'm yet to fit the 5speed, i'm gonna get my diff converted to borg warner (from a wrecked VL my mate has, and hence make the conversion to commodore stud pattern. Then a set of 16" Simmons will be going on, or Walkinshaw wheels (16" also - not a fan of 17's on torrys...)!
I've got to do the interior, which will be re-trimmed in VT SS Blue with UC embrioded in the seats, ill remove the spare wheel well and get a nice shiny 100L drop tank fitted and im gonna remove the 179HP in a month or so and get the engine bay re-sprayed in Subaru Brumby silver. To compliment that, im taking the chrome side plates off the 179 and putting black KC alloy ones on, the triple SU's will be getting rebuilt while the motor is out, the head will go in for a shave and more port work and im gonna make a custom alloy plenum for the triples.
I'm gonna gerni the undercarriage and spray it in black (its a daily driver so nothing fancy), paint my tailshaft and diff again then look into a custom boot install as well... I have a 12" subwoofer in there now, so im gonna do a custom install with the spare tyre sitting in a 'false floor' directly above the tank. The drop tank will sit low enough to fit the spare in there... Failing that ill just simply not run a spare tyre!
I'm gonna also get the bumpers professionally straightened and re-chromed/buffed! The exhaust from the diff will be 2 1/2" stainless and i have a secret custom UC tail light design on the cards too...
If thats not enough, i'm gonna have the word 'TORANA' airbrushed on the bonnet either side of the badge (i.e. TOR[]ANA). And a mural painted on the bonnet also.
If i've missed something, i sure as hell cant remember it!!
Cheers
Keith
I've got to do the interior, which will be re-trimmed in VT SS Blue with UC embrioded in the seats, ill remove the spare wheel well and get a nice shiny 100L drop tank fitted and im gonna remove the 179HP in a month or so and get the engine bay re-sprayed in Subaru Brumby silver. To compliment that, im taking the chrome side plates off the 179 and putting black KC alloy ones on, the triple SU's will be getting rebuilt while the motor is out, the head will go in for a shave and more port work and im gonna make a custom alloy plenum for the triples.
I'm gonna gerni the undercarriage and spray it in black (its a daily driver so nothing fancy), paint my tailshaft and diff again then look into a custom boot install as well... I have a 12" subwoofer in there now, so im gonna do a custom install with the spare tyre sitting in a 'false floor' directly above the tank. The drop tank will sit low enough to fit the spare in there... Failing that ill just simply not run a spare tyre!
I'm gonna also get the bumpers professionally straightened and re-chromed/buffed! The exhaust from the diff will be 2 1/2" stainless and i have a secret custom UC tail light design on the cards too...
If thats not enough, i'm gonna have the word 'TORANA' airbrushed on the bonnet either side of the badge (i.e. TOR[]ANA). And a mural painted on the bonnet also.
If i've missed something, i sure as hell cant remember it!!
Cheers
Keith
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Posted 06 May 2006 - 06:04 PM
Hey all!!
I arrived safely back from brisbane with only 2 small stone chips on my car :( , but thats cool cos my housemate's uncle is a spray painter...
Anyway, this is more of a photoshoot cos i was bored and thought about taking some photos of the car! As you do.....
Here they are (photos taken today)
Unfortunately my back seat didnt like the cargo on the trip down, and as a result i now have a few tears in the seat... Shame!
And YES i have my new GMH-TORANA sticker on the car, the other two small ones i have are in decision on where they should go yet!
Enjoy!
Keith
I arrived safely back from brisbane with only 2 small stone chips on my car :( , but thats cool cos my housemate's uncle is a spray painter...
Anyway, this is more of a photoshoot cos i was bored and thought about taking some photos of the car! As you do.....
Here they are (photos taken today)
Unfortunately my back seat didnt like the cargo on the trip down, and as a result i now have a few tears in the seat... Shame!
And YES i have my new GMH-TORANA sticker on the car, the other two small ones i have are in decision on where they should go yet!
Enjoy!
Keith
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 12:52 AM
If you relocate the battery to the boot, make sure yu do a write up - will be much appreciated =D. good luck with it ey
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 09:54 AM
I will do! I was gonna do it yesterday but at the moment i've gotta help a mate strip and rebuild his VL Commodore so i dont have the time this weekend!
I'll do a detailed write-up with plenty of pics!!
Keith
I'll do a detailed write-up with plenty of pics!!
Keith
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 11:09 AM
sweet as. mate cant belive youve had this car since you were 13. thats nuts
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