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Hi Guys, looking for advice on a red motor set up for my EK sedan, I have a couple of options and not sure which combo to go.
The Engines
Red Motor - either 186 or 202
The Gearboxes
Either Trimatic or T700
The Diff
HR diff - but I am not sure what ratio to run (was thinking 3.08 or 2.73 or ????- not too sure with towing)
The Sedan will be a daily driver and will need to be abel to tow my 15 foot vintage caravan for frequent trips away and keep up with traffic reasonably well round town.
Yes I could go with a V6 or V8 but I dont want to - trying to keep it period hottie.
any help would be greatly appreciated
Matt
79 F100 XLT 351, 62 EK 327 Wagon, 62 EK 327 Ute 62 EK 307 Van 90
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dont waste your time with 6cyl holdens or HR diff, have a look at this link even tho its an FC, same crap http://fefcholden.org.au...7ejggrpb36&topic=13343.0
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looks great but not if your on a budget also he said........... Yes I could go with a V6 or V8 but I dont want to - trying to keep it period hottie. Edited by user Thursday, 19 February 2009 4:07:15 AM(UTC)
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I have helped with a caouple of these, my preference would be:
Blue 202 with trimatic, using UC Torana floor shift as the indicator is intergral with the shifter, so console height is not a problem. (or use the trimatic conversion kits for EKs on ebay,
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I agree with Warren. Run a 202 with trimatic and 3.08 diff with 14" wheels (or 15" with low profile typres like 205/65/15). Except Id use a red pre pollution 202 with black EFI head and blue/black dizzy. Avoids canisters etc.
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was the EK originally auto?, it will say on the ID tag ending in A or M
eg 225M.
the auto tunnel will make an aussie 4 sp conversion easier.
Its always a bonus, if you on a budget (who isnt?)
Also You will need an EH sump and pickup to run the red |
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My preference would be 202 on LPG, trimatic and 3.08 diff. |
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my eh van is blue 202 on straight lpg
with vk efi manifold
runs great
powerglide 2 speed
15" dragways
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quote:
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I have helped with a caouple of these, my preference would be:
Blue 202 with tr |
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thanks for all the help guys, final set up is as follows: Red 202 (with Blue Head, Star fire Rods, towing/Gas cam, headers, (unsure of carby yet) Trimatic (ex WB - drivers side shifter - Yes using one of Rogers kits (bloody great guy and sensational Edited by user Sunday, 22 February 2009 5:13:12 PM(UTC)
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running 15 inch rims with 205/65 tyres
why so small???
i had 245 on the back plenty off room
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I found 235 a good compromise See The Yetis Chev build at http://www.ozrodders.com...rd/viewtopic.php?t=17919 |
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