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High Flying Rally XU1 in 1972
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Counting since August 2004

I have many people to thank for help over the years. I would never be able to thank you all individually but you know who I mean!
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My Project - 1970 LC Torana 3300 EFI
As bought
Although someone had spent a lot of time and money on this car it was quite a long time ago and in need of a good home to stop the decline in its condition.
Rust wasn't really a major problem and although it was showing up in some areas it was general rust free and in particular the structural areas were as strong as the day it was built with the only holes being in the back right bottom of the door, about 5cm square area and the back left guard flare with a small hole about 1cm in size. The rest of the rust was surface, while there was a few scratches and scrapes the worst being on the front right guard.
The mags looked like they hadn't been cleaned in years, and after a few hours of elbow grease the shine came back to them.
 Specifications
Torana LC 1970
VK Commodore 3300 Black Motor
Bosch Fuel Injection
Ported Head with double valve springs and large valves
Race/Street Cam
VH Commodore Electronic Distributor (Modified)
Pod Filter
Flexi Fan (Flattens out over about 2500rpm for less drag)
4-Speed M20 Gearbox
3.55:1 Limited Slip Diff
185x60x14 front
195x65x14 rear
7" Roh mags (I will look at getting some 205 or 215 tires if they fit)

Quarter mile:
15.322 @ 89mph - (3.08 non LSD)  (Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club)
Major problems with wheel spin but as the track got warmer started to bite better.
15.246 @ 90.91mph (3.55 LSD) @ (Pegasus Bay Drag Racing Club)
Same as above, found I was better off bogging 2nd gear which reduced wheel spin when the cam started coming in.
15.054@89.64mph (3.55:1 LSD) I did nothing to alter performance but the track was gripping much as they used VHT on it. My 60ft times were reduced a lot as well (2.051)

Things to look at are circled:

Reaction time:
Under .400 is a red light! I figure anything .600 or under is good at present. Does not effect your ET.

60ft Time:
This tells how fast you are getting away from line. The car next to me was an EVO V FWD. 
I want to see this come down further maybe to under 2.300

MPH:
This is about middle of the track horsepower. This is where you can tell if your car is really producing the goods.

ET:
Get it all right and this is low!
 


Waiting to get out onto the track. 

Under the bonnet of the XU-1 beside me. (15.2 @ 93mph)
 Pics