History
I first took possession of the car in 1996. Originally a 3.3L inline 6-cylinder power-train, in 1998 a reconditioned 5.0L equivalent power-train was introduced.
In 2001, the decision to rebuild the entire car, from the ground up was made and work commenced on upgrading the entire power-train.
The 5.0L motor was completely rebuilt, incorporating a Harrob 355-stoker crank, Crane performer crank and fuel-injected alloy heads. Balanced and blue-printed this relatively unassuming motor complete with Pacemaker headers and Harrob performer intake manifold produces more than 400Hp and 550Nm of torque.
The original 3-speed Holden automatic transmission was replaced with a Chevrolet Turbo 350 Hydromatic equivalent with 2,750rpm B&M stall converter and stage 2 shift kit. Complete with Holden modified fully-rebuilt high-performance Ford 9-inch limited-slip differential (1:3.55 ratio) allowing power and torque to be reliably delivered to rear wheels.
The original brake system was completely upgraded with dual plenum brake booster, inch bore master cylinder, 4-wheel disc breaks, incorporating hi-performance cross-drilled and grooved DBA sports rotors and Ultima brake pads.
The entire body was sandblasted to bare metal, panel-beaten, aligned, primed and painted in stock white with black Holden surrounds.
The entire suspension and power-steering rack-and-pinion, were replaced with new custom designed Pedders Sports equivalent, including heavy-duty stabiliser bars and bushes.
The interior was completely gutted and restored in luxurious blue velour and timber detailing. The dash was completely rewired and fitted with a simple Kenwood surround sound stereo system.
A mandrel-bend 2.5 inch exhaust system still affords a deep throaty note, combined with real power and torque equal to the more modern Commodore equivalents, veiled under a relatively unassuming stock-like appearance makes this classic restoration the "ultimate sleeper."
Modifications
308/355 Harrob stroker V8, blue-printed and balanced with Crane perform cam, Pacemaker headers and fuel-injected VN heads.
Turbo 350 Hydromatic Transmission, with 2,750rpm B&M stall converter and stage-II shift kit.
Holden converted Ford 9-inch, limited slip differential with 1:3.55 ratios.
DBA sports crossed-drilled and grooved 4-wheel disc brakes with Ultima pads, Brock tandem booster and inch-bore master cylinder.
Pedders Sports suspension (half-inch lowered to standard ride height) and power steering.
Velour interior.
Kenwood surround sound stereo system.
Secret engine immobilisers.
90L capacity secret tool chest under rear parcel shelf within rear boot.
105L long-range interceptor fuel cell.
2.5-inch mandrel bend rear exhaust system.
Full-body restoration.
