what do u think about the LJ Torana

[Holden rocks]

what do u think about the LJ Torana i am looking at rebilding one

[acemotorsport]

i smell a fanboy and its not HSVLVR

[Blitz_]

i smell a fanboy and its not HSVLVR

w00p w00p, three posts, all with holden

haha fanboy, you think?

[pimento]

Given this is an international site, it's always best to provide some specs and pictures to ensure that we all know what you're talking about.

[SlickHolden]

I might not be the best to answer this as i haven't been a fan of the torana's over the years.
But my cousin did build one 308 350hp 12" wide tubbed rear did 14's was almost into the 13's this is over 10 years ago. DragLJ was his number plates.

[Holden rocks]

Here is some info


Torana LC GTR 161 S
Engine: 161ci inline six, OHV, 2 valves per cyl, 9 port head(3 inlet 6 exhaust)
Bendix Stromberg WW2 dual barrel downdraught carburettor with automatic choke.
Bore & Stroke: 3.375" (85.7mm) X 3.00" (76.2mm).
Power output: 125bhp (93.2kW) @ 4800rpm.
Torque: 150 lb/ft (202.5Nm) @ 2800rpm.
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Camshaft Specifications GTR 161S.
Inlet (No ramp)
Open 23°
Close 45°
Duration 240°
Lift .338" (8.58mm)
Exhaust
Open 50°
Close 10°
Duration 240°
Lift .338" (8.58mm)
Overlap 25°
LC Torana GTR XU1
(1970 - 1972)
Price when introduced: $3150
Total number built: 1,633
Engine: 186 six cylinder, OHV, 2 Valves per cylinder, 9 port head, triple 150CD carburettors
Transmission: Four speed manual
Dimensions: Length - 4387mm, Width - 1600mm, Wheelbase - 2540mm
Fuel Tank: 77 litres
Weight: 1103kg
Performance: 119kW @ 5200rpm, 257Nm @ 3600rpm
Standing 400m 15.5 seconds (Bathurst Special)
Camshaft Specifications GTR XU-1 186 Aug 1970.
Inlet (No ramp)
Open 29°
Close 57°
Duration 266°
Lift .345" (8.76mm)
Exhaust
Open 64°
Close 24°
Duration 266°
Lift .345" (8.76mm)
Overlap 53°
Camshaft Specifications GTR XU-1 186 Bathurst Sept 1970.
Inlet (No ramp)
Open 23°
Close 65°
Duration 268°
Lift .345" (8.76mm)
Exhaust
Open 58°
Close 30°
Duration 268°
Lift .345" (8.76mm)
Overlap 53°
Camshaft Specifications GTR XU-1 186 Bathurst Feb 1971.
Inlet (No ramp)
Open 38°
Close 86°
Duration 304°
Lift .429" (10.89mm)
Exhaust
Open 77°
Close 46°
Duration 304°
Lift .429" (10.89mm)
Overlap 84°
LJ Torana GTR XU1
(1972 - 1974) Road version
Price at introduction: $3214
Total number built: 1,667
Engines: 202 (3300 litre) six-cylinder,inline
Bore & Stroke: 3.625" (92.1mm) X 3.25" (82.5mm).
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
OHV, 2 Valves per cylinder, 9 port head,
Triple 175CD Stromberg side-draft carburettors
Camshaft special (see below)
Power output: 190bhp (141.7kW) @ 5600rpm.
Torque: 200lb/ft (270Nm) @ 4000rpm.
Transmission: Four-speed manual
Dimensions: Length - 4387mm, Width - 1600mm, Wheelbase - 2540mm
Fuel Tank: 77 litres
Camshaft Specifications GTR XU-1 202 Feb 1972.
Inlet (No ramp)
Open 44°
Close 80°
Duration 304°
Lift .429" (10.89mm)
Exhaust
Open 83°
Close 40°
Duration 304°
Lift .429" (10.89mm)
Overlap 84°
LJ Torana GTR XU1
(1972 - 1974) Bathurst version
Price at introduction: $3455 '72 ($3550 '73)
Engines: 202 (3300 litre) six-cylinder,inline
Bore & Stroke: 3.625" (92.1mm) X 3.25" (82.5mm).
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
OHV, 2 Valves per cylinder, 9 port head,
Triple 175CD Stromberg side-draft carburettors
Camshaft special (HX see below)
Power output: 190bhp (141.7kW) @ 5600rpm.
**(HDT Bathurst cars were approx. 190hp rear wheels, approx. 230+ bhp)
Torque: 200lb/ft (270Nm) @ 4000rpm.
Transmission: Four-speed manual
Performance: 138 mph @ 6500 rpm
Quarter mile: 13.5 seconds
Dimensions: Length - 4387mm, Width - 1600mm, Wheelbase - 2540mm
Fuel Tank: 77 litres
Gearbox: M21 four speed manual, all synchromesh. XU-1 & Bathurst LJ XU-1.
Ratio's: 1st 2.54
2nd 1.83
3rd 1.25
4th 1.00
Rev 2.54.
M21 four speed manual, all synchromesh. XU-1 Bathurst 73 (optional).
Ratio's: 1st 2.54
2nd 1.83
3rd 1.38
4th 1.00
Rev 2.54.
M21 four speed manual, all synchromesh. XU-1 Bathurst 73 (optional).
Ratio's: 1st 2.32
2nd 1.65
3rd 1.25
4th 1.00
Rev 2.54.
Camshaft Specifications GTR XU-1 202 Bathurst 72 & 73.
1973 Factory Bathurst XU-1's had same profile as the previous year, however the race teams were free to use any profile they desired.
Inlet (No ramp)
Open 55°
Close 91°
Duration 326°
Lift .456" (11.59mm)
Exhaust
Open 94°
Close 51°
Duration 326°
Lift .456" (11.59mm)
Overlap106°
Identification:
Engine - LC GTR: '2600S' followed by engine serial number.
Engine - LC XU-1: '186X' or '3100X' followed by engine serial number.
Engine - LC XU-1 (Bathurst): 'CK' followed by engine serial number, then the letter 'X'
Vin identification: consists of 13 digits.
The first five consist of the model number.
The next digit is the series code identifier.
The next two digits are build location identifier.
The remaining five digits indicate the vehicle serial number.
VIN Model - 82311: Two door six cylinder 'S' sedan.
VIN Model - 82369: Four door six cylinder 'S' sedan.
VIN Model - 82569: Four door six cylinder 'SL' sedan.
VIN Model - 82911: Two door six cylinder 'GTR' sedan.
Series code: 'C' stands for LC
Build location- Brisbane: H1 - H5.
Build location - Sydney: H5 - H9.
Build location - Melbourne: J1 - J9.
Build location - Adelaide: L1 - L5.
Build location - Perth:

[crisis]

I might not be the best to answer this as i haven't been a fan of the torana's over the years.
But my cousin did build one 308 350hp 12" wide tubbed rear did 14's was almost into the 13's this is over 10 years ago. DragLJ was his number plates.

My brother in law is building one with a LS2 and a six speed. Has the body tubbed and painted already and a kit to mount the drive line.

The thing I remember about them is the off centre driving position. Never really did it for me but I liked the bigger Holdens and the LX Torrries better.

[2ndclasscitizen]

My brother in law is building one with a LS2 and a six speed. Has the body tubbed and painted already and a kit to mount the drive line.

How does he have to work in the eletronic throttle? Or can you modify the LS2 to a conventional cable system?

[crisis]

How does he have to work in the electronic throttle? Or can you modify the LS2 to a conventional cable system?

Not sure but I have utmost faith in him. He teaches engine management among other things at trade school. Can’t wait to see it finished.
This is a poxy phone photo I took some time back. Doesn’t really help that much but.

[charged]

My brother in law is building one with a LS2 and a six speed. Has the body tubbed and painted already and a kit to mount the drive line.

The thing I remember about them is the off centre driving position. Never really did it for me but I liked the bigger Holdens and the LX Torrries better.

That will go very hard even stock, with a tune,cam etc 300rwkw will be easily acheived. Best of all it will be reliable and wont run like a pig compared to an old school V8 with cam,big carby etc. The only way to go is late model V8 with engine management.

[crisis]

That will go very hard even stock, with a tune,cam etc 300rwkw will be easily acheived. Best of all it will be reliable and wont run like a pig compared to an old school V8 with cam,big carby etc. The only way to go is late model V8 with engine management.

Yep. He is gonna run it on the road so it should go fine for that then come drag days we are all gonna party!

[charged]

Yep. He is gonna run it on the road so it should go fine for that then come drag days we are all gonna party!

Sadly drag days are very few at the moment, there hasnt been a meet at AIR for sometime as the timing systems arent up to spec for ANDRA and theres no drags planned for the near future. From what Ive been told from someone in ANDRA it may never run drags again. The state/fed govt needs to build a dedicated motorsport complex similar to WSID that incorperates drag,drift and circuit events.

[fpv_gtho]

I dont mind them personally, theyre nice and small and actually look it, unlike some later model Torana's.

Slick i wouldve thought a 350hp LJ with 12" rears wouldve gone alot faster than that...

[Holden rocks]

that is just all standed stuff back in its days it was out running V8 falcons

[2ndclasscitizen]

that is just all standed stuff back in its days it was out running V8 falcons

Whoopty doo, is yours an LJ XU-1?