***update*** The torana is now running a fully rebuilt 202 with a mild cam, oversized valves machined, 60 thou overbore, 350 holley and electronic MSD ignition. The gearbox was also changed over to a celica 5 speed steel case box with a hydraulic clutch setup. Also did a front end rebuild which included fitting of V8 king springs and shocks and a full nolathane bush kit. Here are some photos of the conversion, completed photos coming soon>>>>>>
This is my "77 lx torana that took roughly 3 years to build on a budget of around 5 grand.
Engine
It currently runs the standard 4 cylinder opel engine and a trimatic (both rebuilt/reconditioned) with minor modifications
- MSD ignition pack and blaster coil
- Hiclone
- Webber carburettor
- K&N intake
- Complete 2 inch Lukey exhaust system
The current engine will be replaced early next year with a mild 202 which is currently in the build.
Exterior
The paintjob was done by my old man and I and the paint used is a 2 pack enamel "Marigold".
Other exterior mods include
- Darkest legal window tint
- hornet bonnet scoop
- customised front grille
- all badges shaved off
Interior
The interior is done in charcoal grey with a custom dash in midnight blue.
features include
- speco gauges
- JVC stereo headunit
- Sony xplod 4 way 6 by 9's
- rear mounted 10 inch sub (still under construction)
"photos to come"
page 2 - Paint and panel work
page 3 - general build photos
page 4 - the beginning
