“I decided to send in some photos of my current build. It started life as a 2006 Commodore VE SS-V, but I built it as a tribute to the LX SL/R 5000. while all the mechanical work was done by Jason and his team at Cartech Australia in Albury.
It runs on a 6.0L L98 with a Holley tunnel ram, throttle body and EFI. The pistons are SRP flat top pistons, Scat connecting rods and all new bearings. The top features Crow cams, Higgins heads, LS springs and LS7 pushrods, ARP bolts and a 25% lagging balancer.
Transmission is a TH400 with a 2900rpm stall and B&M Stealth Pro Ratchet shifter. Transmission is a TH400 with a 2900rpm stall and B&M Stealth Pro Ratchet shifter. Коробка передач — TH400 с коробкой передач на 2900 об/мин и храповым переключателем B&M Stealth Pro. Gearbox – TH400 with 2900rpm gearbox and B&M Stealth Pro ratchet shifter.变速箱是TH400，具有2900rpm 的失速和B&M Stealth Pro 棘轮变速杆。变速箱是TH400，具有2900rpm 的失速和B&M Stealth Pro Коробка передач — TH400 с остановкой на 2900 об/мин и храповым переключателем B&M Stealth Pro. Gearbox – TH400 with 2900 rpm stop and B&M Stealth Pro ratchet shifter. It is painted in PPG Holden Absinth Yellow, the same code as the LX SL/R 5000.
The bodywork has the rear bumper and headlights of the S1 HSV Senator, while the hood, spoiler and headlight extensions are custom-made. The wheels have not yet been decided. ”
“My EF Fairmont started out as a simple white car. My friends and I spent about 150 hours prepping the body before applying three coats of Ford Fantasy paint. The engine was a SOHC 4.0 liter with a Jim Mock Motorsport head, DEV 6 camshaft and mod support It has a 6boost twin-scroll T4 turbo manifold, a billet-core GT42 turbo, a 4-inch exhaust and exhaust, and a 50mm Pro Gate squeak pipe.
Fuel comes from 2000cc E85 injectors, a Turbosmart FPR2000 regulator and a 525 Walbro dual pump expansion tank. It produces 580 hp. at 20 psi on E85. Now we’re on to assembling the bottom part: 3/4 cement blocks, shot blasted and nitrided cranks, spool pins, custom CP pistons with relief valve, molybdenum rings, ARP studs throughout and main belt.
The JMM head will still use the new stainless steel Ferrea valve, double spring and titanium retainer. There’s also a custom front boost chamber with billet fuel rails and 2000cc injectors. I will be using a Wolf ECU running in series with LS coils. The transmission is a Welshpool Transmissions Powerglide with brakes and lockup at 5000rpm and produces 1300hp.
The standard EF Falcon diff will get Truetrac hubs, solid axles and heavy duty shrouds. Beneath it run AFCO reels in all directions with reinforced levers. Other features include a CAMS approved half roll cage and a 330mm Race Brakes kit. The plan was to run it up to 35 psi at the start and aim for around 900 hp. I will choose a high 9-second quarter in a street finish. ”
“This is my third three-wheeler; my first two were running V6 Ecotecs. The engineer on the second three-wheeler pushed me to build the V8. I find this odd because I think engineers are adults in the equation and shouldn’t be encouraging high-ranking idiots – me – to build something so ridiculous. So I bought a ’91 Fairlane and used a 5.0 liter EFI V8, a four-speed automatic transmission, and a drive axle differential with rear disc brakes, AND redid the front cowl cover.
32NB seamless tube frame. Front end with front linkage and triangular rear swingarm bolted to the drive axle differential.
The computer and instruments are located under the front of the seat, while the fuel tank is located at the front of the seat. The VH44′s battery and amplifier are located behind a small tailgate. Everything is disposable, except for the guards. The V8 is ready, but so far the COVID quarantine has prevented me from designing it. I rode it through the countryside with a handful of people. It’s smooth, handles well, and surprisingly fast, but most importantly, it sounds accurate.
The Ecotec trike scares me, but if you close your eyes, you can imagine a VT Commodore in a bowling cap on a shelf. Not in this 302 Windsor! ”
“This is my progressive journey. This is a 1989 VN SV LE van, bought 10 years ago, every day. Then I built a stout stock 304 and sold it with the intention of building other things, it sat in the garage until last year when I decided to start .
I took the car to Showtime Customs in Heathcote to have the big wheels downgraded and they did it with no problem.
I am currently building a very aggressive 355 with cement blocks, Scat connecting rods, I-beams and forged pistons. It has Edelbrock alloy heads, a 12.8:1 compression ratio, solid camshafts, and a group A dual throttle manifold. Fuel will be E85. The transmission is a three-speed Trimatic with a BorgWarner rotating short differential and a 31-splined shaft.
Harrop’s big brakes are next on the list to fill 22 seconds and then in the new year it will start painting. Pray that everything goes according to plan. ”
“I’m restoring my 1987 Commodore VL Executive 5.0L V8 engine since it’s been out of production for 15 years. I bought the car 10 years ago as an unfinished restoration and only recently decided it was time to fix it.
So far the car has been completely dismantled and stripped down to bare metal by Friendz Auto Restorations and then the team worked on the panel to make it look like new again. Then Steve from Cruz Restorations donned a pair of luxurious overcoats in factory-made morning blue.
Everything inside the car will be updated, rebuilt or galvanized, making it look very neat on the street. All factory badges will remain and the car will have MX Grey, Venetian and more typical Wollongong VL bumpers – the gong style must be kept!
Oh, and there are some special plans inside. At this stage, the wheels have not yet decided. 308 is being rebuilt and will reach 355ci. It will have a latest model head and high-rise manifold and will make that crazy Holden noise we all know – it’s an LS free zone! People can follow the build on my Instagram @jbensmaad. ”
“I have a ’37 Ford Downs Industries three-window coupe from America. I bought this body from Victoria a few years ago, I was told it has been there for 15 years.
I moved him to Perth and it all started. My goal is to make him look mean, like he wants to kill you, so I use every inch of WA’s build rules to build a professional street style car. I rebuilt the rear to fit a 9″ diff, 4-link and 15×10 wheels with 15×6 rims up front.
It will launch the inflated, injected LS back into the body. Mercedes-Benz seats. There’s an Idedit steering column, a Rod-Tech front end, and a hand-carved grille that gives it a slightly different shape. That’s where I am. If you want to see more, I created photos on my Instagram @flo37build. ”
Do you have a sweet ride currently under construction? Send photos with some details to: In The Build, Street Machine, Locked Bag 12, Oakleigh, Vic 3166 or email inthebuild@aremedia.com.au. PLEASE NOTE: As we cannot return photos, please send us a copy of your photo.