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1977 HOLDEN LX TORANA SS

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ENGINE: 355ci Holden V8, 304 cast-iron block, four-bolt mains, C.O.M.E. Racing billet stroker crank, Oliver rods, JE pistons, 10.5:1 compressio­n, Heads Racing belt drive, C.O.M.E. Racing CNC-ported alloy heads, Harrop single-plane intake manifold, 750cfm Holley HP Double Pumper carburetto­r, Holley electric fuel pump, MSD 6AL ignition, custom headers, custom 2½-inch exhaust, Flowmaster mufflers, alloy cross-flow radiator, Meziere billet water pump

DRIVELINE: Jerico four-speed manual, straight-cut dog-engagement gears, Yella Terra billet flywheel, Tilton twin-plate clutch, Ford nine-inch diff, Detroit Locker centre, 3.25:1 diff ratio, full-floating hubs, Winters axles, custom three-inch driveshaft

SUSPENSION: Koni shocks, King Springs coil springs

BRAKES: Wilwood six-piston front calipers, Wilwood 11¾-inch discs, Wilwood fourpiston rear calipers, Wilwood 11-inch rear discs

WHEELS/TYRES: 15x9-inch and 15x10-inch Simmons B45 wheels, 235/50R15 Toyo front tyres, 255/50R15 Cooper rear tyres

EXTERIOR: Custom alloy drop-tank enclosure, Spies Hecker custom orange paint

INTERIOR: Momo steering wheel, Long shifter, Auto Meter Pro Comp gauges, custom dash cluster, Cobra front bucket seats, retrimmed rear seat

BUILD TIME: 12 months LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP: Two years

THANKS: Rodney and Paul at Heads Racing Supplies, Mike at Micam Auto Electrical, Andrew at HD Refinisher­s, Reece at Regal Auto Trim

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