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LC Torana - VL Turbo conversion

Started by VL383 · 8 Dec 2004 · 82 replies

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VL383Archived member

08-12-04, 14:48 GMT+10#1

Mick's LC Torana - VL Turbo conversion Thought some people might be interested in some pics of my cousins new project. He has just finished converting his LC Torana complete with VL Turbo running gear. VL Turbo motor Auto turbo trans VL Turbo Diff 28 Spline (cut, modified) Custom Exhaust Manifold Front Mount Dual stage boost controller Type III BOV VL Dash etc. Check it out........ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/744433/2

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MorgzArchived member

08-12-04, 14:56 GMT+10#2

Thats a sweet install!!! Damn clean!

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VLT_RB30Archived member

08-12-04, 14:58 GMT+10#3

Very good work... would be great to take for a spin.

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Neat_CalArchived member

08-12-04, 14:59 GMT+10#4

looks nuts!... not sure about the dash though...

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GatecrasherArchived member

08-12-04, 15:10 GMT+10#5

Man that engine bay looks really good. But yeah.. I'm with Neat Cal... the dash looks kinda funny.

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sxc 30tArchived member

08-12-04, 15:46 GMT+10#6

VERY NICE !!!!!!!! neat work man well done ay

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white_vl_bt1Archived member

08-12-04, 16:06 GMT+10#7

Looks like you had plenty of room for the engine, thats good. Many problems along the way?

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WeLLsYArchived member

08-12-04, 16:44 GMT+10#8

Need to introduce your cousin to the wonderful world of polishing... LC engine bays are massive arent they! Could fit an rb26dett in there with a couple of GT35's... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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cal-a-kidArchived member

08-12-04, 21:00 GMT+10#9

Looking sweet! How long til it's up and running? Doesn't look like there is much left to do. Good idea i reckon, putting an rb30 into a torana!!! Dean

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The Red KrawlerArchived member

08-12-04, 21:06 GMT+10#10

hahah cool Where an RB30 should be, in a VL, doing skids Just kidding, damn nice install by the looks. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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WeLLsYArchived member

09-12-04, 05:58 GMT+10#11

too bad that VL has a 383 in it then hey....

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VL383Archived member

09-12-04, 06:19 GMT+10#12

Yeah plenty of room for the conversion. Car was up and running on Friday last week. I will update the pictures soon. The manifold was modified with the inlet being relocated. He also had the Castle Auto mod the front struts so the turbo brakes could also be fitted.

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GLD-086Archived member

09-12-04, 06:25 GMT+10#13

Thats something we dont see every day Good work Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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SonicVLCTArchived member

09-02-05, 12:01 GMT+10#14

Thats awesome. I might have to do that to my LC

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VL383Archived member

09-02-05, 12:08 GMT+10#15

Some updated pics of the engine bay finished and convo's on the car...

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aerovlArchived member

09-02-05, 12:35 GMT+10#16

It's a conversion i've considered doing about 1000 times! It's hard enough to find a good lc coupe rolling shell! Awesome i love it.

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boostncalaisArchived member

09-02-05, 12:45 GMT+10#17

Nice work mate! Looks real good! I like the plenum! how did u get it like that? normally u can see a big weld mark but its sooo smooth! tell me Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

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trypsiArchived member

09-02-05, 15:33 GMT+10#18

good quality work ol torana and turbo sweet.

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david85dcArchived member

09-02-05, 15:44 GMT+10#19

thats looks beautiful

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vlt5spwagArchived member

09-02-05, 16:20 GMT+10#20

mag-bloody-nificent!!! is your cousin a welder or painter or something? seamless, smooth engine bay... nice love the neat detail on the rocker cover

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