Holden window regulator gear repair kit torana lc lj coupe door winder. A racebred version of the 3300 engine was also fitted to the lj torana gtr xu1, producing well over 200. Gearbox choices remained the same across the range. I bought it because i owned a gtr xu 1 torana 27 years ago and sold it. Many mechanical components were shared with the lc, with the major changes limited to the choice of engines. It might have been the hk monaro gts 327 that introduced holden to the winners enclosure at bathurst, but it was the lj torana gtr xu1 that introduced the companys most famous son, peter brock, to the taste of mount panorama champagne. From this time through to the release of the holden commodore, the torana remained holdens most successful sportsperformance vehicle, with many victories garnered in rallying and circuit racing. Was a lot more difficult than i thought, as it really is a skinny body. Treasure hunters will find plenty of gems to drool over at shannons melbourne auction this week. Nathan clarkes lc torana gtr xu 1 with a blown small block chevy. Fourspeed manual transmission was mandatory, as were disc brakes, extra instruments, fluted. It has been the biggest regret in my life selling it. Holden torana workshop repair manual lc lj lh lx xu 1 1969.
For lc torana the shifter was again mounted on the gearbox, similar to the hr series. The gtr and xu 1 owners club of nz was established in june 2006 with a primary focus of ownership and preservation of original examples of what has to be a true classic of the 1970s, the lc and lj torana. Real reason xu 2 was never released the real reason that the xu 2 the lj torana body with a 308 ci v8 in place of the six was never developed is that some very paranoid, moronic members of the press starting writing some very denegrating material about how fast these cars were capable of going along with the charger and falcon, and the possibility of. Holden torana 1600 1760 lc lj ta 1971 1975 gregorys. In 1972 it won bathurst ahead of the much more powerful but heavier. Join members of gearbox software randy pitchford, ashley rochelle, graeme timmins, amanda christensen, anthony burch, chris faylor as they discuss how theyve tried to make their games more. Holden window regulator gear repair kit torana lc lj coupe.
The 1970 holden torana gtrx concept almost became australia. Gtr xu1 owners club of nz gtr xu1 owners club of nz. They were also optional for any other lc torana 6cylinder up to that date the balance was used up for lefthanddrive export lclj toranas after that date. Copy and paste the link below for a great little article and photos about dr. Worldwide honda, timberland australia, lars ulrich metallica, mad about chevys, fair dinkum mate 2, shock empire, michaels cycle works, 7news australia, dirty minds are more fun, lebo memes, steel city heads, blair 1, gearbox software, ink vibe studio wyoming nsw, inks, sydney graffiti archive, hidden gems graffiti, the real ibs sydney. They were standard fitting for the hktg monaro gts behind the 186 s. Torana gtr xu1 improved touring cars jaguar mk2 mustang 289 written off at catalina mustang mustang. Documented 5 owner vehicle and has always been a country car. In 1970 the first genuine performance torana, the gtr xu 1, was developed by holden along with harry firth of. Holden gear shift knob round aussie 4spd hq hj hx hz torana lj lh lx. The latter had a tricarb version of the torana s 186 cubicinch six producing 160 hp, as well as a body kit featuring a spoiler, styled road wheels and graphics. Classic collectible torana lj gtrxu1 on a 100% cotton high quality tshirt. Exedy button premium quality clutch kit for holden torana.
Holden torana sagin workshop car manuals,repair books holden torana 1600 1760 lc, lj ta 1971 1975 gregorys owners service repair manual. Changing tack in australian motor sport, holden released the lc torana gtr xu 1 in 1970, with performanceenhanced drivetrain and handling. Our stage 1 upgrade brings out the full benefit of the ypipe and incorporates a recalibration of the gtrs engine management system. Holden torana workshop repair manuals books and more holden torana 1600 1760 lc lj ta 1971 1975 gregorys service holden introduced the lc torana gtr xu 1 inside the 1600 received a strengthened gearbox also. Firstly, the opel 4sp gearbox was optional for the hr series behind any engine, may 1967 onwards. While there had been sporty toranas before, things got more interesting with the launch of a gtr model and an even more exciting gtr xu 1. It ran with both a small block and an alloy big block during its lifetime. The v8 lj gtr xu 1 that was almost made into a production car was going to be named the lj gtr xu 1 series ii with no mention of xu 2 or v8. Original jl prefix block with a genuine xu 1 head, triple side draft strombergs and two piece headers. Please bring a valid drivers license in order to obtain keys. Well, after a few months work, i finally finished my first torana gtr xu1 build, using one of munters excellent resin casts thanks john, for your brilliant work. Nov 17, 2014 based on the relatively traditional torana gtr xu1 coupe, the concept was not only given a groundup redesign using invogue features a pointed nose, steeply raked windscreen and popup headlamps, but also technology that the gmowned brand had not yet used. As one of australias most popular muscle cars, the lj torana offers a lot of potential for custom enthusiasts.
I have a 1 year old car and a 20 year old car, sure the new one has a bunch of safety features but reality is it needs them, want to adjust the air con, drill through three menus on a touch screen, old car push a button without even needing to look, big fat pillars with airbags for safety, you need that safety because they obstruct your view. For this build, i decided make the wheels fit within the arches so i could lower the body as much as possible. The gearbox was a delight to use, with a firstgear synchromesh that allowed. Based on the sportiest model in the range, the gtr, the xu 1 had its bathurst debut in 1970 with three holden dealer team entries and several privateers to do battle with the falcon gthos. Holden torana engine heat deflector shield lc lj gtr xu 1 cool panel.
This recalibration will releases significantly more power and transforms the way the gtr performs, without pushing the limits of nissans original engine parameters. The giant killer gtr xu1 was the work of harry firth and the holden engineers with parts availability and price in mind. Holden fuel tank lc lj xu1 bathurst high quality petrol. Holden torana lu lj lh lx gtr xu1 19691979 ellery repair.
I bought it because i owned a gtr xu1 torana 27 years ago and sold it. The auction is headlined by a brace of american v8 muscle cars, with a 1974 plymouth barracuda coupe leading the charge. Get the best deal for transmission parts for holden torana gtr xu1 from the largest online selection at. Get behind the wheel of the holden torana lc gtr xu1 with road tests. We have covered all the information the enthusiast needs from grease and oil change to a full rebuild. The small cars with heaps of go and dressed to holden torana lu lj lh lx gtr xu 1 19691979 ellery repair. Holden introduced the lc torana gtr xu 1 inside the 1600 received a strengthened gearbox also.
Thankfully a good friend bought it and still owns it today. Gmh today announced the torana gtr xu 1, an additional model too the lc torana range introduced in october last year. It had a 202 cubic inch straight six motor with triple carbs and 4 speed gearbox. This would be the start of the peter perfect torana legend, and the first of five bathurst wins for the torana in its colourful ten year racing career at bathurst. All gtr spec cars were endowed with a stroked version of the same 6cylinder engine, displacing 202ci 3300cc. They were also optional across the hktg passenger car range i. Bobs xu 1 sports sedan, and the later torana sedan were bought by ian diffen and raced in wa for a few years. Page 1 of 2 xu1 gearbox identification posted in general hblctalj. The reproduction of the homologation form in the fiv antoniou gtr xu1 book is not the best quality. Anyway the car has no tags on it, no vin chassis, and only the engine number to go off, looking at the car you would say it was a gtr xu1, it is red in colour and has the black trim, it has the xu1 guards, xu1 kit to say. One of the greatest cars to go round bathurst a six cylinder competing against big v8s and winning the race.
Unreserved 1972 holden torana lj,1974 holden hj monaro. Comparing the xu 1 to its predecessor, the gtr which is probably an unkind thing to do, we find the 186 holden engine in place of the 161, air dam under the front and spoiler on the rear, triple strombergs, gts 350 monaro front end with disc brakes and boosted spring rates, 17 gallon fuel tank and 3. Designed during the lc development, but most likely to be released alongside the new lj models, the gtr x used a sleek wedgeshaped body running xu 1 components under a fibreglass skin. Gtr xu1 lj torana holden general discussion fastlane. Genuine matching numbers 1972 lj gtr torana now replica of peter brocks famous bathurst winning 1972 lj gtr xu 1. Hi nyc 71,i have 71 lc was originally auto, the cross member ends were wrapped in a rubber block insulator when i purchased the car.
Hey, a few yeras ago i purchased a torana from a friend, well actually it was givin to me as a gift. At the time gm were supposedly not interested in racing, and the brave souls who wrestled the likes of the s4 eh holden and hk gts 327 monaro around the racing circuits of australia did so as privateers. With promising results in 1970 and again in 1971, holden released an updated xu 1 based on the lj series torana for 1972, with revised frontal and rear. This manual covers all the information the enthusiast needs from grease and oil change to a full rebuild. The original 1600cc twin port engine has been fully professionally rebuild by the specialists at customer vee dub in brisbane. Stepbystep process on the ammo porsche 964 duration. The xu 2 production code was the code used for the racing spec lh torana, the slr 5000.
A car that brocky helped to make famous, an aussie icon, a. Check spline id 29mm holden torana s lj lj 0219721973 sedan 2. Bathurst fuel tank, roll cage and harness as per the original. The torana with the greatest reputation is, unfortunately, one that did not make it into production. Holden also developed a 308ci v8powered version of the gtr xu 1, often referred to as the gtr xu 2, but the car never made it past the prototype stage. We have detected that you are using ad blocking software. I have an opoportunity to buy a spare box for my car xu1 which ive been told is an m20 but was originally out of a genuine xu1. The 100 mph speedo is from a standard lc lj torana they are often fitted when the 120 mph is not available. Page 3 of 3 xu1 gearbox cross member posted in general hblctalj. Please note that the vehicles can be started, but not driven. Sports car road test 1971 its a very bullish little motor car, this holden torana gtr xu1 squat and brutal, with a stance like an angry bulldog and more power than it really needs. Diecast model car holden torana lj gtr xu 1 tangerine 1. In february 1972, the facelifted lj torana was introduced with the sixcylinder models now visually associated with the larger holden hq series.
Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. The gtr xu 1 in motorsport while it is true that harry firth alone was not responsible for the gtr xu 1, he certainly played a very big part in the vehicles development. A87164 limited edition of 700pcs a fourtime winner of the armstrong 500 at phillip island and then bathurst, bob jane goes down in australian motor racing history books as one of the alltime greats. For those that arnt from australia or new zealand, this was a small performance car built by holden in the early 70s. Diecast model car holden hk monaro gts 327 silver mink 1. Holden torana lc lj lh lx uc gtr xu1 slr5000 1969 1979 ellery repair manual other holden torana repair manuals click here new 360 pagesthe small cars with heaps of go and dressed to kill. This will be the latest nissan software suitable for your vehicle, including the most recent revision of the launch control software, along with the many any improvements from litchfield, nismo and ecutek. Sizing a is width under arms, and b is height at shoulder. What will it go for closest guess wins a 12 month subscription to just cars. Transmission parts for holden torana gtr xu1 for sale ebay. The cost to do a home grown six cylinder with after market and factory bits was going to be about half the cost of the going the american v8 way. The 2017 shannons sydney winter classic auction on august 28 features a 1972 holden lj torana gtr xu 1 2door sedan. This 1972 lj torana xu1 gtr is a striking shade of green known as lime green metallic, with contrasting, and apparently rare, chamois interior. The first upgrade available for the gtr gr6 gearbox is to update the control ecu software.
Improved flexibility and torque was the main motivation for this change. Get behind the wheel of the holden torana lj gtr xu1 with road tests, car. The guys finished the event on a high, with a string of pbs. Holden torana gtr xu1 peter brock slim fit tshirtt shirt hoodie for men, women unisex full. Xu1 gearbox identification general hblctalj gmhtorana. I like that it is an australian icon and tribute to the greatest driver of all time. It features a 3dtype digital illustration of the car at center and is surrounded by each paint colour that the lj was painted in, including some of the rarer colours. May still have them in the shed if you are chasing pictures, i didnt use them when i fitted the 4 speed,regards simonhhi. At this stage, it is probably best to simply quote the gmh press bulletin, which read.
Jun 15, 2017 originl gtr xu 1 3100x engine idlying on dyno with original carbies, dizzy, coil and fuel pump. The small cars with heaps of go and dressed to kill. On the lc torana gtr xu1 homologation form 1 2e there is a picture of a gearbox sitting on the ground. Haltech 1st and 2nd at street machine drag challenge.
They also made significant performance upgrades including increating the displacement form 1600cc 1. The latest pricing and specifications for the 1972 holden torana gtr xu 1. This sale is pick up only from 1153 main beach rd, pinkenba qld 4008. But for aussies the real jewel in the crown will undoubtedly be the no reserve holden xu1. I thought i read on here that an optioned sports dashfor want of a better termon a base model got the 100mph speedo and the 120mph speedo was exclusive to the gtr and xu 1. Home manual gearbox clutch cables linkages and components. The year was 1972, the driver peter brock, and the vehicle the lj torana gtr xu1.
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