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Hey guys!! Purchased a "rare" 179HP, stripped it back and the block's getting sent away for acid dipping and blueprinting of all the internals as well as balancing!! I'm going to bore it out regardless, what do you fellas (and gals) rekon would be an appropriate size for some good horsepower?? I know for a fact she has the steel crank, something i was hoping for to be able to handle a kick in the guts every now and then!! Im also chasing a new head, roller rockers and cam, any input would be valued!!
It's going in a UC by the way!
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IF its getting bored, go 192ci, a good size for durability, and she'll rev like the klappers! Go the Yella Terra spec head - not entirely sure if they come with r/rockers, but it'll certainly get you moving! To suit, use the XU-1 cam for good street manne
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I hope you didn't pay too much. There is nothing special about a 179HP, except that it is the first of the 179's ie EH. Personally, if you are looking to bore it 0.125" to a 192 I wouldn't do it. Use a 186 at 0.060" instead, and pinch the steel cra |
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i run a 179 bored to 192 with blue motor crank revs to 8000 with no problems yet if you are after a high performance head Email me as I removed a high comp from mine when I fitted the turbo the head would go well with tripples and xu1 spec cam
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If you've got a 179 bored to 192 with a 'blue motor' crank you've got a 208, not a 192. I've assumed you mean a 202 blue motor crank. Those brain cells have died long ago, but if any of them are left I thought 'blue' 3 inch stroke cranks (ie 173) were not |
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Cheers for ur advice fellas!! I get home from work on thursday and ill chase it up a little further (taking my time to do it right)!! Im currently running a 350holley on my 202, i WAS going to transfer it to the 179, but ive been told by numerous ppl th
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All pre mid 1967 red motors had a forged crank, so most 179's have one. The cylinder wall thing is a myth. Dr Terry is of the belief that this comes from casting inconsistencies in the old engine plant. The HP head combustion chamber is the same as all ot |
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Too easy!! Ive ordered pistons already for her, i will be using black rods (Starfire), i suppose the saying goes "there's no substitute for cubes", and im not gonna deny that, i simply rather the 179/186 as its more of a revvy motor than the old red moto
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If you read this again CUT55, could you please give me the low down on what u've got on the head?? You got any other bits that could aid in the build up?? Prices??
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Fair enough. On the blue/black 202 thing, apart from water jacket holes in the top (must be redrilled in three or four places for a red head) the only significant difference between a red 202 block and a blue/black block is the colour. Everything on them |
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I'm with you on that one - Queensland is one of the hardest states to get a car on the road due to strict roadworthy guidelines (especially with ADR27A), however mine passed with NO emmission gear and a 350Holley (the 202 that is), and im assuming if i tu
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The 'scariest' thing about a UC is they are one of the best handling cars ever built in Australia, so going fast around corners doen't feel like 'fast'. They are basically (suspension wise) an A9X in UC clothes. Remove the heavy 308 lump, and replace with |
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Agreed there!! I recently replaced all shocks/springs/bushes and it handles better that my old girl's new commodore, it is firmer around corners while still being comfortable to drive!! Thats what people neglect to remember when they bag out the old UC'
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If you read this again CUT55, could you please give me the low down on what u've got on
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Sweet as, i will get back to you!!
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So she'll slip straight on to the 179 block?? What kinda compression will it run (giv us an idea anyway!!), im at work til thursday, but i can giv my neighbour who is helping build her up a call and he might be able to suss it out a bit more!! Wherabout
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Formerly KeithUC202, am a member now just letting you know!!
Don't bag the UC, it might just be the car that kicks ur ass!!
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Gday KeithHP, this is an intresting and ongoing story! I love my Toranas but to me the only real Torana was the LJ, I all ways refered to the UC as the U.seless C.ar but Byron is right this car got all the good parts under it! I must say on a personal not |
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Yeah, all of the above has been thought about!! Ill give you the low down on what ive got now (which will carry over from the 202), and what i have ordered for the new motor!!
Obviously the 350holley (personal preference!!), electronic dizzy off my 20
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[quote]Originally posted by KeithUC202
So she'll slip straight on to the 179 block?? What kinda compression will it run (giv us an idea anyway!!), im at work til thursday, but i can giv my neighbour who is helping build her up a call and he
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