australian muscle car issue 26
#26 _racyrabbit_
Posted 24 June 2006 - 10:45 PM
#27 _racyrabbit_
Posted 24 June 2006 - 10:49 PM
#28
Posted 24 June 2006 - 11:42 PM
I'll scan up an article I found with a comparison of an L34 against an SLR5000 and post it later.
Edited by REDA9X, 24 June 2006 - 11:49 PM.
#29 _TORANASS_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 12:37 AM
#30 _chevy_253_torana_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 01:10 AM
#31 _pallbag_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 06:40 AM
#32
Posted 25 June 2006 - 08:33 AM
#33 _TORANASS_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 09:24 AM
Or maybe a freak car, I have had many 308's they didnt all go the same..just maybe the L34 he remembers had the full option pack???
My L31 M21 SS hatch was very tired, had about 250k's and had a lot of blow by and spat oil all over the joint, But it draged off my bro in laws XY GT.. He ran a 13.9 at heathcote in the GT, and My SS past it on the street, he was in shock..
John
#34 _racyrabbit_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 10:08 AM
#35 _TORANASS_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 03:03 PM
Trex I dont know about your ute but an Uncle of mine brought a brand new HJ Prem and I still remember him braggin to all the relo's how he had it on 180kmph on the Hume HWY on his trip to sydney for a soccer game and this HJ only had a 253 trimatic dead stocker as it left the factory floor...
John
#36 _Dirty Deeds_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 06:51 PM
Trex, I understand what you are saying but really, what's the point of thrashing this out? I dont think it will achieve anything.I know there are a lot reading this forum that wont post please do as its the only way that all of you that have contacted me can show the regulars what it realy was like not what is in books, will put it to rest now , TREX
Like I have said in the past: I have hung around many L34's over the past 22 years and they have all performed differently. Some have had more grunt than others and you can really feel the torque difference. But who knows how much work or modifications have been made.
I will share with you my own personal experience.
I bought my L34 with the original engine ( but was running a holley and a Crane Cam ) but otherwise L34 standard everything.
I ripped out the original engine and put in a NEW 308 making 391 FWHP ( standard stroke ). My point is that the performance was like NIGHT and DAY. The old L34 engine was pokey but nowhere near the grunt of the new engine.
The car ran a 12.8 @ 111MPH in standard road trim ( including full exhaust and street tyres ).
The old L34 engine was quick and pokey but was making 250HP at best.
I also owned a LHSLR5000 in the 80's that was dyno'd with 320FWHP. That car ran 13.89.
Again, my point is that the comparison between the 3 is that the SLR was quick and the old L34 engine was snappy but the old L34 engine appeared the slowest of the 3.
Mate, Im not sure if this is going to help but I would be very surprised if a standard L34 ( and I mean an untouched L34 ) made more than 250HP.
That's my experience and my opinion.
#37
Posted 25 June 2006 - 06:58 PM
guru who used to contribute articles and do build ups?
i remember early 80's he did a big block 425ci into hq build etc, he was
quoted as saying a stock 308 made 160 genuine hp flat out" about 1/2 hp
per cube, was that a fair statement?.
Thinking also that someone can use the slide to calculate hp v quarter times
would that test some stories more acurately??
.
Most of the old 70's-80's 308 street/strip builds were lucky to see 300-360hp according to my old engine guys, that was with the usual mods.
we really should treasure all the cars and enjoy them,
#38 _Torana482HP_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 07:41 PM
#39
Posted 25 June 2006 - 07:51 PM
#40 _MRNOS_
Posted 25 June 2006 - 08:10 PM
#41
Posted 25 June 2006 - 08:23 PM
#42 _Dirty Deeds_
Posted 26 June 2006 - 12:15 PM
I've always said that we are just so lucky to be enjoying these cars in the prime of our lives. Its just a pity that they have become so damn expensive. I would love to own an A9X hatch and an XU1, but I just can find a lazy $150 g's.
Let's just enjoy them for what they are and not what they claim to be.
Cruise them, race them or just stare at them. Either way, its Holden Muscle at its best.
Cheers
DD
#43
Posted 26 June 2006 - 08:08 PM
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