Go Torque. Trade News Direct. Spring 2011

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Go Torque isis published published by by HoldenHolden ServiceService Parts Operations Operations for for the automotivethe trade. automotive Newsworthy trade. articles or commentsNewsworthy are articles welcomed or comments areand welcomed may be submittedand may be to: Contents. Go Better. submitted to The Editor, Go Torque, The Editor, Go Torque, 5/35 Dunlop Road, Mulgrave VIC 5/35 Dunlop3170, Road, or > 4-5 at the 2011 Motorshow [email protected] VIC 3170, Holdenor [email protected] is not responsible for Holdenthe Ltd accuracy is not responsibleof any information for the > 6-7 Motorsport News accuracycontained of any ininformation materials submitted contained in materialsby third submitted parties and by published third parties in thisand magazine, published and in acceptsthis magazine, no liability and > 8-9 Fabietti Season Round up accepts no liability inin relationrelation to to such such Go Genuine. materials oror their their content. content. > 10 100 Millionth Chevy Small Block Welcome...Welcome. > 13 Dex-cool 14-15 606ci Big Block Barstool Welcome to the Spring 2011 Issue of Go Torque – Trade News Direct > Insert David’s message here. In this issue of Go Torque, we are going to take a look at the new models > 16-17 Holden Trade Club - New Models introduced at the recent 2011 International Motorshow in Melbourne, > 18-19 Holden Legend - VK SS including the all new , the Australian Designed Cruze hatch and the new Barina. > 20-21 ACDelco SMF Batteries 40 Years As always we will be taking a look at how the V8 Supercar season is > 22 Holden Restoration Parts progressing and also meet a very special Holden Racing Team fan by the name of Tara Gleeson. Maurice Fabietti also reviews his 2010/2011 > 25 Les Heintz Race Engine ANDRA season and Les Heintz also lets us see inside his new 325ci Super Stock engine. > 26-27 Holden Collision Tech

Would you believe that there have been over 100 Million small block > 28 Accessory News Chevy V8’s built since they were first introduced in 1955? The “Chevy V8” helped transform the brand, and fueled the love of performance that > 29 Holden Tech Article - DPF's continues today across the world. That love of performance and power is what our good friend Mark Oliver has in spades, some readers may > 30-31 ACDelco Range remember Mark as the owner of the 540ci Motorbike we featured a few > 32 High Performance Brake Pads issues back. Mark has upped the ante a little with his latest big-block powered project… a 606 cubic inch Bar Stool! > 33 Model In Focus - BF Falcon With the 5th Anniversary of the passing of in early > 34-35 Holden News September, we take a look at a that he made legendary. The VK Group A SS Commodore. The iconic Formula Blue paintwork for the road versions, and the Day-Glo Orange Race will forever be etched into the Australian automotive landscape.

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Darren Pottage and his Holden Trade Club Speedway Commodore start their David Metzke 2011-2012 campaign in Mildura on November 19th 2011. Next issue we are Aftersales Marketing Manager. going to check out Darren's race car and talk to him about his attack on the 2011-12 season of the Victorian Modified Production Championship.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 03 Motorshow Renaissance Revealed at 2011 Motorshow.

The next three new models in Holden’s product renaissance were New Colorado with aggressive shoulder lines and concealed rear door handles. Rounded, unveiled recently at the Australian International Motor Show in The stunning five-seat crew-cab, styled and built in Holden’s Port Melbourne exposed head and taillights give the front and rear fascia a three-dimensional, Melbourne. From the smallest to the largest vehicles in its portfolio, Design Studio, foreshadows the production version of the next generation sporty appearance with its dynamic proportions carried through the high Holden is completely revitalising its line-up showing the all-new model launching in in 2012. beltline, sweeping roofline and integrated rear spoiler. Barina, the high-anticipated Cruze hatch and the imposing Colorado 4x4 for the first time in Australia. Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mike Devereux said the new Barina’s modern interior design and spacious layout is enhanced by an array generation Colorado represented Holden’s most significant play in the growing of convenience features, including Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, USB Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mike Devereux announced the light commercial segment. input with iPod connectivity, cruise control and steering wheel audio controls. product renewal last year with Barina Spark the first of 10 new models on the way across every major segment. “Although this is a show vehicle, the fundamental design and proportions With performance to match its good looks, the all-new Barina is equipped are true to form for the production version of the Colorado hitting Holden with a responsive 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine equipped with a 16-valve “This year we’ve already launched the new Australian-made Series II Cruze showrooms next year,” Mr Devereux said. cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. It comes which has helped rejuvenate the local auto industry and Series II mated to a five-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 which are important models in the popular SUV Holden applied its proud sports-performance design flair to the Colorado, segment,” he said. playing heavily on the vehicle’s powerful stance and wide, athletic proportions. Barina also boasts a high level of standard safety features. It delivers the active safety benefits of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), incorporating an Mr Devereux said Holden was looking forward to its next launch with the new The top-secret project was led by 26-year-old creative designer Ben Last who anti-lock braking system, brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution and generation Barina hitting the popular light-car segment in the coming months. worked closely with ’ Colorado homeroom and design studio in traction control. Occupants are protected by a total of six airbags – dual front, Cruze Hatch Brazil along with operations in Thailand and US to develop the final Australian front side impact and full length curtain airbags. “Barina is one of Holden’s most important nameplates and it will be a serious Designed and crafted by Holden’s Port Melbourne design studio, the Cruze show theme. competitor in the light car segment. The new global design was led by a hatch will join the successful Series II Cruze sedan line-up, which has rocketed Holden designer on international assignment and highlights the depth of up the sales charts since local production began in March this year. Holden The Colorado’s exterior is further enhanced by unique LED head and tail lamps, automotive design talent in Australia. Chairman and Managing Director Mike Devereux said the introduction of the custom rear-vision mirrors with integrated turn signals, hard tonneau cover and stylish Australian-born hatch would bolster the Cruze line-up. a brilliant Red Rock metallic paint finish emphasising its strong surfaces. “This is a real source of pride for Holden – we’re one of only seven operations in the GM world with the design, engineering and manufacturing capability that we The Cruze hatch show car has been adapted to reflect Holden’s design DNA The Colorado show truck is powered by an efficient 2.8L turbo-diesel engine have. The Holden team is working on a huge range of projects here and around with an almost coupe like appearance with a low sweeping roofline and rising with a broad torque band for cargo and towing capability. It is one of a number the world on every kind of design and engineering assignment imaginable.” belt line. of engines that will be offered when it goes on sale in Australia next year.

The new Cruze hatch was also designed by Holden, with the showcar hand Featuring the same dynamic proportions that have seen the Cruze sedan New Barina built by the design team in Port Melbourne and production version set to roll win favour around the world, the hatch stands out for its short front and rear The new generation model, on sale in October, will enhance the appeal of off the assembly line in later this year. overhangs and wide stance, helping it appear planted and secure on the road. Holden’s small car range which now includes the Australian-built Cruze sedan and hatch and the baby of the Holden family, Barina Spark. “We can’t wait for Cruze hatch to go on sale. Cruze made it to number one in the The Cruze hatch has already made its sales debut under the banner small car segment last month with only one body-style, so we can’t wait to see in several markets including the United Kingdom and Korea. Meanwhile, Its striking interior and exterior design was led by Holden’s Ondrej Koromhaz how customers in a hatch market like Australia respond to the car,” he said. Holden is conducting its final pre-launch evaluation of Cruze hatch on while on assignment at General Motors’ South Korea design centre and takes Australian public roads and at the company’s Proving Ground in Lang Lang, familiar design cues from its Barina Spark and Cruze siblings. Mr Devereux said the new Colorado models would also see Holden . Pricing, full specifications and features of the full Cruze hatch range challenging traditional light commercial vehicle leaders next year. will be announced closer to launch later this year. Barina boasts a muscular appearance with a wide stance, sculpted body panels and dynamic proportions. Its five door body has a coupe-like profile

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 04 05 Motorsport News V8 Supercars Update.

mandating V8 series regulars remain in their own cars for all three events rather than having teams combine their two best drivers in the one car, the quest to sign quality co-drivers has never been more important. The dominant TeamVodafone has retained the semi-retired , who will again team up with Lowndes to defend their Phillip Island and Bathurst crowns, while Fujitsu V8 development series leader Andrew Thompson will co-drive with Whincup. HRT has recruited a blend of experience and raw talent for its Phillip Island and Bathurst campaigns with veteran Cameron McConville, who finished third at Bathurst last year with Tander, Courtney’s co-driver, rookie given the nod to partner Tander. Percat is seen as one of the sport’s rising stars, with the team confident the 22 year old will handle the pressure of racing under the spotlight with the sport’s most popular and successful team. Last year’s experiment of using 14 guest drivers in the final enduro on the Gold Coast was deemed such a success that in 2011 it has been expanded to having 28 internationals alongside the series regulars. The star studded line-up sees a mix of Indycar Champions, Indy 500 winners, World Touring Car Champions, Sportscar aces and even one current F1 Grand Prix driver. Defending race champion Whincup to be joined in his TeamVodafone Commodore by three-time World Touring Car Champion and now experienced V8 Supercar driver Andy Priaulx, with talented Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais alongside team-mate Lowndes. Holden has wrapped up the 2011 V8 Supercar Manufacturer’s HRT’s Surfers Paradise line-up includes Aussie Indycar star and team favourite Championship even before the series entered its annual ‘endurance Ryan Briscoe who teams with Tander, and two-time and reigning Indy 500 season’. Holden secured the title after just eight of 14 rounds, the winner Dan Wheldon joining long-time friend Courtney. coveted title confirmed with ’s three race victories in his TeamVodafone Commodore at the Ipswich 300 in August. The V8 Supercar ‘Season of Endurance’ kicks off with the L&H 500 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit on 16-18 September. The wins were Holden’s 14th, 15th and 16th for the year giving the Lion an unassailable lead over Ford in the 28 race season. Lowndes’ victories were Australia’s ‘Great Race’, the at Mount Panorama is on 6-9 his first for the season to that point, team-mate and series points leader October, followed two weeks later by the Gold Coast 600 (21-23 October). having six championship victories to his credit – one win in Abu Dhabi, Adelaide, Winton and Townsville apiece and two in . The factory Toll Holden Racing Team continued its resurgence and contributed three championship wins to the title, one for reigning series champion on debut for HRT in Abu Dhabi, and two for Garth A Special Car for a Special Customer. Tander – the opening race for the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide and another at the Townsville 400. Bay City Holden, Frankston, has handed over the keys of a unique Now complete, Sergeant Gleeson returned from Afghanistan to collect her car Commodore to a special customer who placed the order all the way from which had been sitting in Bay City Holden’s new car showroom, attracting huge Team BOC’s and Jack Daniel’s Racing’s ’s two victories Afghanistan. HSV Sales Consultant at Bay City Holden, Jarrod Brettell amounts of attention. apiece played an equally important role in Holden’s record victory – Bright thought it was a joke when he received a call from a customer in the taking ’s maiden race win at the Trading Post Challenge in Middle East enquiring about purchasing a brand new Series II Commodore “I’m so excited that I finally get to see it in the metal and get behind the wheel,” Perth, following up with his team’s second win at Winton. SSV in the livery of the Toll Holden Racing Team. Sergeant Gleeson said. Kelly also secured a spectacular breakthrough victory for his family Kelly But Mr Brettell soon found out that it was no hoax. The call came from Sergeant “Home leave permitting, I’ll be driving it to the V8 Supercar rounds at Phillip Island Racing team at the ITM 400 in Hamilton, New Zealand, then repeated with Tara Gleeson, currently serving in Force Support Unit 4 with the Australian Defence and Bathurst – it should turn a few heads. another in the SKYCITY Triple Crown at Hidden Valley, Darwin. Forces in Afghanistan who has been a Holden fanatic since her brother taught her Simon McNamara, GM Holden Sponsorship Manager, said the company was to drive in an FJ while growing up in . proud to have secured the title in such successful fashion. The 15-year Army veteran and V8 Supercar fan wanted something special that “Holden has an extremely long and successful history supporting motorsport reflected her petrol head passion. Sergeant Gleeson ordered a brand new VE and the Manufacturer’s Championship is a wonderful reward for the Series II Commodore SSV that, without lowering or modifying, was as close to a company,” McNamara said. direct replica of the car that and Will Davison drove to victory in the 2009 Bathurst 1000. Luckily, Mr Brettell was one of a handful of Holden Sales “For Holden and all of our employees it is an extremely proud moment, and Consultants who had been building “special” cars for years and knew exactly what we are thankful and appreciative of our teams for their tremendous efforts in to do in order to turn her dream into a reality. securing the title in record time – this is a significant achievement.” Exotic Kustoms, came to the party to create a special vinyl wrap; Mr Brettell had the With the Manufacturer’s Championship secured, Holden’s V8 Supercars wheels powder coated white and the windows tinted black to complete the picture teams’ attention then turned to the three-race ‘Season of Endurance’ – the with emails bounced between Frankston and Afghanistan at every stage of the L&H Phillip Island 500, Bathurst 1000 and the Gold Coast 600. process. Holden’s Design Manager, Peter Hughes who designed the original paint Holden is the defending champion for all three enduros and are presenting job for the HRT V8 supercar said it was amazing to see it reproduced on one of a formidable 17 car line-up in each race. With a rule change last year Holden’s road cars. “We always take a great amount of pride in presenting the HRT V8 Supercars each season, but this is something very unique and unexpected,” Mr Hughes said.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 06 07 Holden Trade Club Monaro Fabietti Season Round Up.

Mark Belleri. With virtually no data for this event the set-up was not quite right. Image Courtesy of Badger Photography - badgerphotography.com.au The car shook the tyres which meant Maurice had to get off the throttle in order 2011-2012 ANDRA Pro Series to settle the car down. This allowed Mark to pull away by two car lengths. Top Doorslammer Calendar. It was quite literally a blistering start to the Pro Series Drag Racing manufacturer in the USA advising him not to use the parts as they were faulty! “When I got back on the throttle I started to reel Mark in but just before the finish Round 1. 2011 Australian Nationals season for the Holden Trade Club Monaro Top Doorslammer. With Too little, too late! line, at approximately 372 kph I found myself in Mark’s lane, sideways and on 9th –11th of September 2011- Dragway, NSW these 3000-plus horsepower beasts in a relatively short wheel-base two wheels.” car you just don’t know what you’re going to expect when you drop the Goldenstates – Perth, WA Round 2. 2011 Goldenstate Titles clutch and leave the start line. After another fairly major rebuild of the chassis, new front body panels, paint and After an epic struggle to keep the car off the wall Maurice managed one of 18th –19th of November 2011 - Perth Motorplex, WA sign-writing and new motor, the Holden Trade Club Monaro headed west. the best driving jobs of his career and was given a standing ovation from the Round 3. 2012 41st Westernationals After finishing third in the 2009 – 2010 championship the Fabietti Race Team crowd, other racers and officials as well as the “Drive of the Year” title. It was 3rd – 4th of March 2012 - Perth Motorplex, WA was confident another successful year was to follow. As third qualifiers the team thought they had a pretty good chance at making it later revealed a major leak from a broken fitting covered the rear tyres with oil Round 4. Sydney Dragway Titles into the finals. Making it through the first round the team was outrun in the semi- causing the car to swerve out of control. No one was more relieved to see the 23rd - 24th of March 2012 - Sydney Dragway, NSW Australian Nationals – Sydney Dragway, NSW final by three-time Australian champion John Zappia. car come out of that run unscathed as Mark Belleri, as it meant he didn’t have to Round 5. 2012 Easter Nationals Race 1 Round one of the Top Doorslammer Championship started at Sydney Dragway repair it and paint it the following week. Good Friday - 6th of April 2012 - Willowbank Raceway QLD in September 2010. “With reliability and consistency in mind I decided to Willowbank – Ipswich, Qld With the devastating floods in Queensland the organizers of the event were Round 6. 2012 Easter Nationals Race 2 update some valve train components sourced from the USA for the monster Winternationals – Willowbank, Ipswich Qld Easter Saturday - 7th April 2012 - Willowbank Raceway QLD Hemi engine.” The valve train is a crucial part of this engine and is consistently forced to cancel due to road blockages on all major roads as well as the On to the final event of the season – the biggest meeting on the Pro Series Drag pushed to over 10,000 rpm. prediction of more rain. Round 7. 2012 Nitro Champs Racing calendar, the Winternationals. Can the team win a break on this one? 4th – 6th May 2012 - Sydney Dragway, NSW With a great start as second qualifiers the last session revealed a failure in Westernationals – Perth, WA With four qualifying sessions allocated for this meeting the team decided to trial Round 8. 2012 45th Winternationals 8th –11th June 2012 - Willowbank Raceway, QLD the newly-sourced piece of valve train. Fortunately with spares also purchased With another third position in qualifying the Westernationals started off well for a new staging device to help with reaction times on the start line. With things not the Holden Trade Club Monaro was able to continue into eliminations. The the Holden Trade Club Monaro. Moving through round one and two the team going quite to plan this idea was abandoned to trial at another time. This placed team got through round one however not without grief from more valve train found themselves in the final once again facing multiple Australian Champion the team in tenth position, although with another three qualifiers to go the component failure. John Zappia. team were confident they were going to make the field. But, you’ll never guess what happened. The heavens opened up once again forcing the meeting to be With a great holeshot leave the Trade Club Monaro was almost a car-length Semi finals and what was a perfect take-off soon turned pear-shape. postponed for another four weeks. ahead at the start. Despite this, gearbox failure let the team down with Zappia “I attributed a backfire in the motor to more broken valve train components,” says streaking ahead for the win. After another 13 hour drive to sunny Queensland a few weeks later the forecast Fabietti. “At this stage I pushed the clutch in, rolled to the finish line and still got was once again not looking good. However with two qualifying runs scheduled Top Doorslammers – Sydney Dragway, NSW the win. After I deployed the parachutes (and unbeknown to me) four connecting the Fabietti Race Team thought they were in with a shot. Rain once again As the team was in the staging lanes ready to run for the first qualifying session it rods had broken which leaked oil onto the red-hot exhaust, igniting a huge affected the event with the promoters being forced to abandon any further started to rain and didn’t stop for two days forcing the cancellation of the event. fireball both inside and outside the car.” qualifying rounds. Nitro Champs – Sydney Dragway, NSW With the tyres also covered in oil the Holden Trade Club Monaro fish-tailed Unfortunately this left the Holden Trade Club Monaro on the outside looking in. After a one-shot qualifying session due to the weather the team found itself in across both lanes with Fabietti desperately trying to keep it off the concrete With the cut-throat bracket that is Top Doorslammer, only the top eight cars get sixth qualifying position. walls. The car finally came to a stop but not before slightly tagging the wall. to run the final. Due to the fire and some chassis damage the Fabietti Race Team were unable “At least we made it into the field,” says team owner Maurice Fabietti, “with only to front for the final. It was heartbreaking for the team after being the only car Whilst it wasn’t the best of seasons consistency paid off with the Holden Trade that weekend to consistently run sub 6-second passes in every round and eight cars able to make it in, it meant at least another 10 cars had to pack up Club Monaro ending up third in the points chase out of 31 vehicles. Ironically the NEXT ISSUE. Carsten Zehmisch from Airbrush Asylum has been busy were favourite to win the event. and go home.” Monaro also received a huge amount of air-time due to the wild and spectacular airbrushing Maurice's new racing Helmet. We will be looking in depth at rides that are a part of Top Doorslammer racing. Ironically, the Tuesday following the event Maurice received a call from the This paired the Holden Trade Club Monaro against young rookie and good friend how Carsten works his way through the project.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 08 09 With Holden Trade Club you can always count on great choice at superb value. Every ACDelco set of pads comes complete with a one-year/20,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty fully backed by GM Engineering approval. Chevy News 100 Millionth Chevy Small Block built. Every set of pads listed below

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The 100-millionth Chevy Small Block engine will be produced in 2011, industry. Today, hot rodders can select from a wide range of new Chevrolet V8 crate commemorating a defining chapter in Chevrolet’s 100-year history. engines from General Motors Performance Parts. For example, the classic 350 cid Introduced in 1955, the “Chevy V8” transformed the brand, and fueled Small Block, with 290 horsepower (213kW), delivers affordable power and easy American’s love of performance that continues today. modification, making it ideal starting point for many project cars. The earth-shaking, 572-cid ZZ572R Big Block delivers 720 horsepower (537kW) and 685 foot “The introduction of the Small Block changed everything,” said Jim Campbell, vice pounds of torque make it ideal for drag racing. president, GM Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “The Small Block was an instant success because it offered customers high performance and an affordable “More people do more things with a Small Block than any other engine, and probably price, in a compact design that was very easy to modify. The Small Block also more than all other engine platforms combined,” said Campbell. “There’s a Small started a wave of innovation and escalating performance that transformed the cars Block to fit almost any hot rodder’s needs, whether they are building a gold-plated Americans drove on the street and the track.” hot rod, a 1,000-horsepower , or an emissions-compliant project car.”

The Small Block Redefines Chevy Performance The Continued Evolution of the Small Block From 1929 and 1955, Chevrolet only offered six-cylinder engines. To address Today, Chevrolet sells more four-cylinder engines than V8s. But, descendants of the the burgeoning performance market, chief engineer Ed Cole set out to design a original Chevy small block still power Chevrolet’s most-capable production and racing Commodore Front Pads For details of more ACDelco pad sets at $38.50 Chevrolet V-8 that was powerful, lightweight and affordable. vehicles. As per the original, the newer V8s are physically small and light – and ’07-’09 VE (not Police) ACD1765 extremely efficient at turning fuel into horsepower. ’97-’07 VT and VX (not Police) to fit , including rear pads, please contact His solution was elegantly simple: a compact, efficient 90 degree , VY (not HSV/AWD/Police) your Holden Trade Club Dealer. featuring overhead valves, pushrod valvetrain, and 4.4-inch on-center bore spacing. “Without question, the current General Motors V8s are lineal descendants of VZ (not AWD/SSZ/Police) ACD1331 The Chevrolet Big Block follows the same formula, with the exception of a wider the 1955 small block,” said Sam Winegarden, GM executive director for Global ’88-’01 VN/VP/VR/VS ACD1085 4.8 inch bore spacing. Engine Engineering. “They retain the 90-degree V-configured eight-cylinder layout, overhead valve placement and characteristic pushrod valve train. Where they Astra When it debuted, the Small Block delivered 195 horsepower (145kW) with an differ are the modern technologies that would have sounded like science fiction ’04-’09 AH (not HSV) ACD1808 optional four-barrel carburetor, and outperformed most anything then on the 50 years ago, such as all-aluminum blocks, titanium connecting rods, Active Fuel ’98-’04 TS (without ABS) ACD1424 market. But that was just the beginning. New technologies rapidly increased Management, and variable valve timing.” Barina/Combo horsepower. Just two years after the Small Block was introduced, the addition of ’06➝ TK (up to 9B000161) ACD1725 fuel injection increased output to 283 horsepower (211kW) – or one horsepower On the track, the Small Block has made Chevrolet the most-winning name in ’05-’09 XC (Combo from MY05) ACD1808 for every cubic inch of the 283 cid engine. By 1970, the Chevy V8 family grew to NASCAR history, and it powered the Corvette Racing team to seven class wins at ’01-’09 XC (Barina/Combo up to MY04, include a staggering 450 horsepower (331kW), 454-cid Big Block. Le Mans between 2001 and 2011. Chevrolet has powered Holden to many other race wins with today’s Holden V8 Supercars running a 5-litre Chevrolet race engine. hatch from MY05) ACD1471 The first Chevrolet V8 engine to find its way into a Holden was in the 1968 These engines produce around 600hp and have helped Holden to be V8 Supercars Epica HK Holden with the 5 litre, 307 engine. Chevrolet engines also have a much most successful manufacturer. ’07-’11 EP ACD1370 decorated history in Australia’s premier motorsport, with Chevy powered Monaros Captiva/Captiva Maxx going back to back in the 1968 and 1969 Bathurst races. On the street, the modern Small Block powers a range of Chevrolet’s full-size trucks, ’07-’09 CG ACD1850 as well as performance cars including the Camaro and Corvette. The same engine “The performance of the Small Block transformed Chevrolet,” said Campbell. “The is found in our locally built V8 VE Commodores. These modern engines deliver Rodeo Small Block made Chevrolet the weapon of choice for grassroots racers on the levels of power, durability, and efficiency that were inconceivable 50 years ago. For ’03-’06 RA ACD1468 drag-racing and sports-car tracks across the world. It also powered Chevrolet’s example, the 6.0L Small Block in the manual 2011 VE SSV Redline Commodore ’97-’02 TF ACD1270 factory racing programs, leading to wins in stock car, endurance, and Trans Am delivers 270 kilowatt, returns fuel economy of 12.2L/100km. series. Chevrolet’s racing experience in turn led to more potent production cars, creating legendary names like Corvette, Camaro, Impala, and Chevelle.” “Constant innovation and evolution have made the Small Block relevant for more than 50 years,” said Winegarden. “We are actively working on the fifth generation The Culture of Small Block Performance of the Small Block, which we believe will be the best V8 engines ever made. By The combination of compact dimensions, impressive power and available adding new technologies, such as direct injection, we will continue to improve the aftermarket parts made the Chevy V8 the most popular crate engine in the performance, durability, and efficiency of the iconic Chevy V8.” holdentradeclub.com.au

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 10 All prices are recommended and exclude GST. Holden Dealers are free to set their own prices. Dex-cool red extended life for the same price as all-seasons green coolant SectionDex-cool Title Making the Right Choice.

Cutting through the specification data to make sure you’re choosing the right coolant to stock and use in your workshop does not need to be difficult.

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With ACDelco Dex-cool you’ll only need to stock one grade of coolant, here’s a summary of the benefits: • Protection against corrosion, freezing and boil-over • Up to 5 years/240,000 km (whichever comes first) protection • Recommended for use in all types of automotive engines • Standard fitment in many vehicles • Compatible with conventional Ethylene Glycol coolants • Concentrate, mixes with clean tap water

If you would like to know more about the specifications and technology behind ACDelco Dex-cool simply contact your Holden Dealer or visit acdelco.com.au Dex-cool red Special price $4.95 per litre 95710438 Dex-cool red (extended life) two 20 litre 40 litres for Dex-cool Frequently Asked Questions. Normal Trade Club price $245.00 $198 1. Can I mix Dex-cool with regular 'Green Coolant' such as ACDelco 6. What is 'Good quality water'? OR All Season coolant? ‘Good quality water’ is ideally distilled water or deionised water or Yes. Dex-cool is compatible with most conventional coolants and can be alternatively piped town or city tap water. Avoid using hard water or water Green and Dex-cool red used for top-ups. from questionable sources. Special price $4.95 per litre 2. Can I use Dex-cool in any vehicle? 7. Is Dex-cool an OAT type coolant? 92140055 All-seasons green 20 litre Yes. Dex-cool is designed to work with all cooling system metals, hoses, Yes. seals etc. 95710438 Dex-cool red (extended life) 20 litre 8. What is an OAT coolant? Normal Trade Club price $221.50 3. What about vehicles filled with extended life coolant from new? Dex-cool employs Organic Acid Technology (OAT) comprising non- ACDelco recommends that you top up with Dex-cool to maintain depleting organic carboxylates as inhibitors versus mineral inhibitors such protection for 5 years or 240,000km (whichever occurs first) . Any dilution as silicate found in traditional coolants. with conventional coolant will reduce the extended life benefits and it will require replacement at the regular interval for conventional coolants. 10. What is the difference between OAT and HAT coolant? Hybrid Additive Technology (HAT) coolants contain mainly mineral based 4. The colour of the Coolant has gone brown, this doesn't look inhibitors and a small percentage of organic inhibitors. Mineral based right? inhibitors such as silicate and nitrite deplete more rapidly in service than OK, it doesn't look great, but may not be cause for concern. Likely causes the organic carboxylate inhibitors in Dex-cool. for discolouration are: Dex-cool is available from your ACDelco Automotive Stockist in 1, 5 and 40 litres for • Mixing with other type/colour coolants, (refer to Question 1 for details 20-Litre packs. Multi-application on mixing coolant). ACDelco coolant is suitable for most makes and models Further details on the product and a Material Safety Data Sheet can be $198 • Poor quality water used for top-up in service, etc, (refer to Question 6 for found online at acdelco.com.au. details on water quality). If you suspect ‘poor quality water’ may have been used ACDelco recommends the system should be drained, flushed and replaced with fresh Dex-cool.

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Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 12 *ParticipatingAll prices are recommendedDealers. All prices and areexclude recommended GST. Cool andchoice exclude offer availableGST. Holden 1 September Dealers are 2011 free to to31 set October their own 2011 prices. from participating Holden Trade Club Dealers while stocks last.

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a farm or even just use it to collect the mail, what ever you choose to do with it though, no doubt you will have a blast and become addicted! Mark tells us that US Talk Show Host, Jay Leno, who also owns a Hoss Fly (Albeit a baby 305ci unit) sums it all up pretty well. Leno says "If you get one of these, don’t even tell your wife about it, because she’s not going to understand. There is no practical reason to have this, other than, you have to have it. As you know, I’m the president of the more money that brains club, and this is more money than brains! But, it’s a lot of fun. " "If you have gear-head idiot friends like I do, they will actually be impressed by this; they’ll think this is cool. That’s the funny part about it." Mark totally agrees with Leno, ultimately there is no rational reason to own one of these, other than the fact that it is outrageously fun. Mark plans to get both the bar stool and motorbike along to as many car and bike shows that he can. So if you see him out and about be sure to say G'day.

Some of your greatest ideas can come to you while you are sitting on a barstool enjoying a few cold ones. No doubt whoever came up with the idea of sliding a Big Block V8 under that barstool, may have enjoyed a few too many! We can all agree though, this is, without a doubt the craziest bar stool in the world! The concept for the barstool comes from the same company who brought us the Boss Hoss, V8 motorbikes. The Hossfly barstool can be ordered from the US in kit form for you to put a small block V8 in. Mark Oliver is the owner of this crazy barstool, many of you will remember Mark’s Big Block Boss Hoss from the Summer 2011 Issue of Go Torque. Mark is a little bit addicted to the ACDelco Stockists. big blocks, so he didn’t hesitate deciding to build the biggest and baddest engine he could for the barstool. The bar stool needed a few modifications to shoehorn in the Big Block V8. The Big Block is a few inches longer than a Small Block, so the chassis had to be stretched a few inches to accommodate the new engine. Mark also had some custom pipes bent up to stay right away from the drivers legs, and also far enough away from the back tyre. Performance Facts. ACDelco Products are available The motor is a 606 cubic inch (10,000cc), GM Performance Big Block V8, from your Holden Dealer or local with upgraded internals and GM Performance aluminium big port heads. The Weight: Around 500kg - depending on who's on it. ACDelco Stockist. To locate one engine puts out 690hp and 720ft/lbs of torque at 5000rpm. That type of Engine: 606ci GM Performance Big Block (10,000cc). near you visit us on the web or power would send a car down the quarter mile in under 10 seconds! This bar Power: 690hp @ 5000rpm. stool only weighs about 500kgs (Depending on the weight of the driver), but Torque: 720ft/lbs @ 5000rpm. call our toll free number now. is speed limited to 60km/h, so there won’t be any ¼ mile times for this little Block: Dart splayed 4 bolt main block, 4.630 Bore. beauty. Internals: J.E. Pistons, Carillo 4.5" crank internally balanced, Carillo 'H' beam The barstool runs a hydrostatic gearbox, as well as rack and pinion steering rods, Comp Cam hydraulic roller, Comp Cams roller rockers. acdelco.com.au which make it very easy to drive. This isn’t something that you can take down Heads: GM Performance aluminium big port heads. to the shops though; the big block’s exhaust exits straight from the headers, Carby: Demon Carburettor. emitting an angry and loud drag-car-like note. This is one serious toy that Transmission: Hydrostatic transmission with reverse. 1800 ACDelco always gets the attention and admiration it deserves. Steering: Rack and pinion steering. I’m sure that some of the readers out there will be thinking why? Granted, Exhaust: Bassett Racing 2 1/2" headers. there isn’t much point to a big block barstool, but it has actually been designed Time to Build: 6 months. to be able to tow up to about 2000kg’s (720ft/lbs of torque could probably Paint: True fire paint on candy marble base. uproot a small forest!). So in theory, you could use it to tow a car (In the US, Top Speed: 60km/h. drag teams actually use them to tow the cars around the pits), do jobs around

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 14 15 Holden Trade Club New parts, new models, new prices.

Holden Trade Club is all about providing you with genuine, competitively priced Holden parts.

We’ve recently added over 700 new parts to the program and prices are down on over 80% of promoted parts. All this means one thing – it’s now even easier for your business to benefit from fitting genuine Holden parts.

VE Commodore

The one we’ve all been waiting for. With VE Commodore now on Trade Club, there are over 230 new parts specific to this model available at Trade Club prices.

Just look at the prices on these popular examples:

VE Commodore V6 (’07-’09)

Oil filter Air filter 92149006 92066873 Parts for six other popular models also added List $11.80 List $51.50 Trade Club $6.35 Trade Club $27.80

Cabin filter Spark plug 92184248 92220447 List $26.00 List $9.85 Trade Club $14.05 Trade Club $5.32

Wiper blade Drive belt 92219231 92248982 List $21.00 List $33.50 Popular service and repair parts for all these Holden models are Remember, all genuine Holden Trade Club $15.95 Trade Club $18.10 now available at low, competitive Trade Club prices. parts come with a comprehensive GM-backed two-year/50,000 km Call your local Holden Trade Club Dealer today and warranty.* ACDelco parts promoted on Water Pump Timing chains put them to the test. Holden Trade Club keeps you genuine! Holden Trade Club come with a 92149009 12633451/2 (primary/secondary) 12-month/20,000 km warranty.^ List $155.00 List $141.00 Need parts for a Holden Trade Club $85.00 Trade Club $108.00 *refer to holden.com.au/parts for details. ^refer to acdelco.com.au for details – look in the Book. All prices are recommended and exclude GST. Holden Dealers are free to set their own prices.

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Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 16 17 Holden Legend Holden Legend - VK Group A SS.

along with a set of German built “Scheel’ sports seats, Momo steering wheel Over 25 years has now passed since & gear knob, but not much else, with the sound system consisting of just two the release of the VK Group A SS speakers and a Tape Deck, these cars were not considered luxury cruisers, they Commodore. Each year, the legend of were designed to be fast. the Group A continues to grow and now The suspension improvements were substantial. The car ran a similar suspension set-up to the regular HDT cars, with Bilstein gas struts, today the car sits amongst some of shocks and SS springs. Like the regular SS it had a 14mm rear anti-roll bar, Australia’s greatest ever muscle cars. but utilized a 27mm bar up front. For it’s time, the Group A SS was very quick, it handled and stopped exceptionally well and looked great with it’s unmistakable Brock road presence. The Group A SS was a 500 build homologation special, that was only available with the striking Formula Blue paint work. The 5.0 Litre V8 In addition to the 502 Group A's, HDT later released 48 Group A/Group 3's. was actually de-stroked to meet the international Group A regulations These featured the Group 3's interior refinements and bodykit combined with of the day. If the engine capacity was over 5 Litres, the race cars the Group A's mechanical package. would have incurred a weight penalty. The engine was destroked from 5044cc's to 4.987cc's, or 308 cubic inches to 304 cubic inches. HDT The 'VK Group A Group 3' was effectively a VK Group A in a Group 3 shell, referred to the 304 as the 4.9 litre V8. combining the refinements of the Group 3 with the extra performance of the Group A's engine. The build was limited to 48 and was based on the Berlina, Originally, only 500 VK Group A’s were supposed to be built, but a mix up receiving full instrumentation and tinted tail lights, but no electrics. This new in the ordering process meant that 502 vehicles were actually produced. car was available in Formula Blue Only and had the optional rearward facing The car featured most of the items that were to be used on the race cars, bonnet scoop. Some of the Group A Group 3's were fitted with Momo Star rims such as the large front air dam and boot spoiler. The engine also used a instead of the Aero's as well as the optional T5 gearbox. Being the best of both modified block, painted a distinctive red and ran an HDT designed Crane worlds, these are highly desirable cars and command a high price today. Cam. The heads also were fitted with roller rockers and with all the Group A Holden is currently paying homage to Australian motorsport legend Peter modifications, the power output was a very healthy 196kW. At the time it was ‘Perfect’ Brock and his famous Formula Blue HDT Group A VK SS Commodore reported that the VK Group A would reach 100 km/h in just under seven with the release of the Perfect Blue exterior colour which can be found on the seconds, and cover the standing 400-metre sprint in less than 15 seconds. new MY12 Commodores. 16x7 HDT Aero rims, minus the flush covers were fitted as standard, but Working from the original paint chip from Holden’s extensive design archive, Peter Brock wanted these wheels to be white. In the end, Holden and Brock Holden Colour and Trim’s Charlene Spiteri designed a cleaner, brighter agreed that white wheels would be optional and some buyers could chose to reinterpretation of Formula Blue using new paint and colour technologies. The have the flush covers fitted. result is a restyled blue which retains the solid appearance of the original paint To match the external appearance, the cabin featured blue seats and carpet, with subtle metallic highlights at close range. as well as a blue dash. The cars build number was shown on the glove box,

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 18 19 ACDelco Batteries ACDelco’s SMF Batteries. In The Prime Of Their Life!

The Original Delco Remy Freedom Battery from 1971. Images courtesy of Gene Phillips, USA.

As a globally recognised supplier of automotive systems and components, And last but not least we have the all-important Warranty. Indeed such is the Features & Benefits Check List: it will come as little surprise that ACDelco has enjoyed its fair share of confidence in a product that has proved itself for forty years and which is backed by industry firsts and milestones. Take ACDelco spark plugs, for example. the resources of GM Australia wide for a period of 30 months in private use vehicles.* • Built in hydrometer (most batteries) – Indicates state of charge. Now how many of you out there know that they played a key role in • Factory-sealed – Protects against acid damage & makes these two historical global events? Not only were AC plugs used in Charles Positive Feedback batteries truly maintenance free. Lindbergh’s trans-atlantic flight of 1927, they were used to propel Neil Whilst blowing your own trumpet is always easy, it is important to establish if those Armstrong to the moon in the Apollo mission of 1969! on the ground share the same views. Well as you’re about to discover, when it comes • Polypropylene case – Reinforced design is precisely tailored to support to ACDelco SMF batteries, feedback from the marketplace indicates that their future the battery elements to withstand road shock and vibration. This strong But what about batteries; in particular the SMF or Sealed Maintenance Free looks equally as rosy. Go Torque caught up with Grant Roberts of ACDelco battery durable material combines light weight with high impact strength. variety? It is here that ACDelco has an equally charged pedigree. Following their stockist, RJ Batteries, who helped put us firmly in the picture. pioneering introduction in 1971, they have over the last four decades, developed • Liquid-gas separator area – Protects against loss of electrolyte or quite a reputation, and not just because they are recognised as the ‘best dressed “ACDelco SMF batteries have a very good reputation across Australia and are contamination, captures & returns vapour as a liquid to cell reservoir for battery’ in the business. In reality, it’s all about their outstanding features and recognised for their rugged reliability and quality performance. It really is a fit and longer battery life. Built in Hydrometer Fold down handle the benefits they consistently deliver that make them such a firm favourite with forget product and one that is reported to present very few problems over what • Integrated handle – For ease of transport and installation. workshops and customers. amounts to a long and trouble free service life. • Flame arrester – Safety system, prevents explosion from sparks outside Key Features “Today, their DIN and JIS application batteries are proving to be increasingly popular, the battery, minimises acid leakage, prevents inflow of dust. however their strength also comes from the fact that there is an ACDelco SMF And whilst you can catch up with the full list of features and benefits that ACDelco • Heat-sealed covers – Helps prevent electrolyte contamination and SMF batteries are proven to deliver on below, our Top Four for starters are: battery for almost any application, whether it be automotive, SUV & 4WD, marine and RV, truck and commercial, or deep cycle. Not surprisingly, ACDelco delivered a increase case strength. Fit and Forget – With traditional batteries maintenance is understandably real winner with its SMF battery range, and one that is likely to continue to lead the • Centred cast on plate strap – Stronger than thinner gas-burned overlooked, often with dire consequences: failure and the prospects of the cost field into the future,” adds Grant. conventional connectors. and inconvenience of replacement, and sometimes vehicle recovery for one unhappy customer in the process. Being maintenance free, ACDelco SMF Representing the biggest selling batteries in the Australian aftermarket, it will come • Low resistance envelope separators – Encapsulated negative plates batteries do what they say on the can – you just fit and forget them! Oh, and let as little surprise that they are readily accessible across the length and breadth of the help to prevent shorting / treeing between negative and positive plates Separator envelopes Factory Sealed customers enjoy miles of trouble free motoring in the process. country. In addition to being stocked in most CBD & regional locations, by battery as well as aid vibration durability. specialists and automotive outlets, a 23-part number range of truly price competitive • Increased battery shelf life - Compared to conventional batteries, up to 12 Coming in at number two is Extended Service Life. With ACDelco having SMF batteries is also being promoted via the Holden Trade Club that today has months shelf life without charging due to the use of calcium / calcium grids. constantly improved the technology of SMF batteries over the last forty years, some 25,000 members. the lead/calcium expanded grid design extends battery life so that you and your customers can rest assured you’re unlikely to run out of charge. So let us recap on what makes the ACDelco SMF battery so special. At the heart of So there you have it. With the unique features and benefits that this its design are the lead calcium expanded grills (Lead Calcium Technology) that offers product range continues to offer, it appears that just as the old saying goes, And this leads us nicely into key feature number three – Increased Shelf Life. proven resistance against corrosion, overcharging, excessive gassing, water usage, ACDelco SMF batteries really are in the prime of their life. Being a distress purchase product, stocks will always be needed on the shelf, self discharge and thermal runaway, all of which limit the battery life of conventional ready and charged to get drivers up and running. Peace of mind comes from the lead acid batteries. The range also includes batteries suitable for cranking/starting, For further information on ACDelco SMF batteries or any other products fact that when compared to conventional batteries, the SMF variety enjoys a shelf high cycle, dual-purpose starting/deep cycle and deep cycle applications. in the range, contact your nearest stockist by using our easy to use Polypropylene Case Increased Shelf Life life of up to 12 months without the need for charging. This feature alone means locator at acdelco.com.au. you won’t lose out on a sale * Warranty conditions vary depending on the product and application. For full details refer to acdelco.com.au/warranty

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 20 21 Restoration A father’s hobby becomes a son’s passion.

To bring your old Holden back You can’t restore your Holden without Holden Restoration to original, use official Holden Parts by Rare Spares. Restoration Parts. Maurice Fabietti These parts are labelled to ensure authenticity and are built to Holden specifications by the most recognised name in the Australian restoration market, Rare Spares. They are designed to bring your classic Holden back to A1 condition.

The passion for classic Aussie Holdens can be traced back to specific moments in the devotee’s life. Going on idyllic family Sunday drives in the Holden FC as a child, walking in awe past that pristine Monaro as a teen at the local car yard, or getting the keys to your first set of wheels.

Although the cars have dated, along with the memories, the passion is Special a bit of a challenge is the heavy steering; parking is a big workout!” still burning strong. It is this passion that is enticing a horde of Holden Ray’s love of cars was instilled into him at an early age by his father, a Maltese LION AND SHIELD EMBLEM HORN CAP FE FC HANDLE TEE BAR LX HANDLE T BAR AUTO enthusiasts to pick up their tools and restore these classic Aussie cars FC 1/4 PANEL PART NO. HC1001 HATCHBACK AUTOMATIC HJ-WB LH-UC NOT HATCH (KIT) to their former glory. immigrant who was always passionate about cars. “Dad’s attitude was always PART NO. B1022 PART NO. GK1003 PART NO. GK1004 that if you work hard for something, you appreciate it more,” explained Ray. “If The directors at Rare Spares are among these enthusiasts, which is why they you look after it, it looks after you.” Ray recalls his father explaining where his partnered with Holden to create the ‘Holden Restoration Parts by Rare Spares’ love of cars began. “When dad first came to Australia, he saw a Ford Customline, program. The partnership with Holden allows Rare Spares to offer a large and he was instantly drawn to it. He fell in love with the shiny paint and chrome. number of model specific aftermarket Holden parts that have the GMH stamp He’s absolutely meticulous with his cars. You could eat out of any part of Dad’s of approval. The extensive range of products, available from participating car; he uses an ear bud to clean out the door rubbers, and a toothbrush to clean Holden Dealers and Rare Spares outlets, are helping many enthusiasts live the engine bay!” their dreams of owning a classic Holden. LENS TAIL LAMP, STOP, INDICATOR & WHEEL CAP CENTRE KNOB INDICATOR STALK WHEEL TRIM (RED CENTRE) “I’ve been working on cars for as long as I can remember”, explained Ray. “When GASKETS FULL KIT - LJ TORANA LC LJ UNPAINTED (PAIR) HQ LJ - LX BLACK HK-HT MONARO GTS SET OF 4 Ray Darmanin is a shining example of how the passion for restoring classic I was in high school, I used to get suspended on purpose, so I could go down PART NO. LRS1039B PART NO. WC1010 PART NO. 2814702BA PART NO. WT1002 cars is passed down through generations. The 46 year old son of a European and work at the local panel beater shop!” immigrant, Ray developed his love of restoring cars at an early age. This passion developed into a home garage called F.I.F.I. Motors, and a number of “When I was 17, I did my first restoration, fixing up a 1965 XP Falcon that I restorations for family and friends. Ray’s pride and joy is his 1967 HR Holden found for $40. I’ll never forget trying to get that car home. It wouldn’t start, so I Special, his most recent project, restored with the help of Rare Spares Holden had to push it all the way. As I was pushing it down the hill, I went to put my foot Restoration Parts. down on the brakes, and found that it didn’t have any! I had to quickly throw it into gear and dump the clutch before I reached the busy intersection. The job “I’ve owned the HR Special for almost two years now,” said Ray took 2 years in total, and was finished just before I got my license, but I had BOTTLE WINDSCREEN WASHER RADIATOR OVERFLOW RESERVOIR WHEEL CENTRE CAP (BLACK) GRILLE & CHROME MOULDING enthusiastically. “When I bought this car, I was just looking for an older model trouble getting it registered because I’d done too many modifications. Looking LX TORANA “GM” OPTIKLEEN VB-VC-VH COMMODORE TORANA LJ (PAIR) HQ : BEL, KINGS, MONARO PART NO. 7434262 PART NO. WC1008 PART NO. 2813762 Holden. I’ve had old Fords and , but I’d never owned an old Holden.” back, this was probably a good thing, because there’s a good chance I would PART NO. 92004164 have killed myself in it!” “I almost lived at the Rare Spares Roxburgh Park store throughout the 8 months it took to complete the restoration. The parts are all great quality, and “I’ve got my eyes on an FB or FC Holden next, mostly because I know I’ll be able they all fitted perfectly, but the thing that really kept me coming back was the to easily get all the parts from Rare Spares. I’m also about to spend a lot more great service. Bob’s just got such a great team there. They’re not just there time hanging around the Rare Spares Roxy store again while working on my to sell the products; they’re there to help you through the process. Don’t let brother in law’s HR Holden.” CONSOLES: anyone tell you that girls don’t know anything about cars. Some of the girls at “I strongly believe in driving the cars I restore. They can’t just sit in a garage; you TAIL LAMP EXTENSION LENS TAIL LAMP LH-LX TORANA FACIA LOWER DASH R/H NO AIR HX-HZ ALL, WB COMMERCIAL (WILL FIT HJ) the Roxy store could restore a car with their eyes closed.” BLACK/GREY VL BERLINA G PACK SLR - BLACK ALL BLACK HJ HX HZ WB PART NO: AUTO - C1000, MANUAL - C1001 have to enjoy them. To me, cars are a member of the family; I love them like a PART NO. 92024362 PART NO. LRS1041 PART NO. 9938468CY LX SEDAN (WILL FIT LH) Ray admits there were some challenges restoring a 43 year old car. “When member of the family.” PART NO: AUTO - C1006, MANUAL - C1007 I first started working on the car, I thought that HR stood for ‘heaps of rust’,” joked Ray. “Restoring cars is always a challenge from start to finish, but I just love giving them back their former glory. The car has now been registered and For the full Holden Restoration Parts range, go to on the road for about 12 months, but the one thing that makes driving the HR HoldenRestorationParts.com.au

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 22 GM Performance GM PerformanceSection Parts Title Has you covered. Les Heintz Bow Tie Race Engine.

LS3 - 6.2L Horsepower: 436hp @ 5400rpm Torque: 428 ft/lbs @ 4500rpm Compression Ratio: 10.7:1 The GM Performance Short Deck Aurora Bowtie Race Block

Building a race engine is not just an engineering masterpiece, it can also be seen as a work of art. The sight of a freshly machined race engine can excite the inner rev-head in many. The detail and refinement needed to extract the last few horsepower out of an engine can be the difference between winning and losing come race day, which is why race teams will spend hours on research and refinement to get try the edge over the competition.

Last time we spoke with Les, he was running a 297ci engine that most road cars. The dry sump set up not only supplies, gathers and produced over 760hp and shot him down the quarter mile in 8.76 conditions the oil but keeps the engine internals clean and under a seconds. Well, towards the end of last season, Les and his engine Builder constant vacuum. A significant amount of energy is lost pumping air Matt Vandersluys decided to piece together a new 325ci combo for the around inside the engine crankcase and between the cylinders. By ACDelco GTO. The impressive new setup pumped out 850hp, which is pulling a vacuum on this air space the air density is lowered and thus 2.64HP per cubic inch. The only problem was, Matt and Les knew that the pumping resistance is lowered. The air drag of the moving parts is they could extract even more power from the engine, so over the current also reduced and useful power at the flywheel is gained. The higher the offseason, Matt and Les have been working hard to get even more power vacuum it can achieve the lower the air drag inside the engine and the out of the naturally aspirated 5.3 litre, Les tells us that 900+ Horsepower more useful power the engine will produce. is not out of the question. Les is looking forward to the new ANDRA season starting up again The block used is a GM Performance Short Deck Aurora Bowtie Race soon for the 2011-2012 racing season. All the team here at Go Torque LSX 376 Block. These blocks are the same as used in the Holden V8 Supercars wish him the best for a safe and successful season. Horsepower: 450hp @ 5400rpm and are similar to the engines used in NASCAR in the United States. This Torque: 444ft/lbs @ 4600rpm block is available through GM Performance Parts’ Australian distributor As we went to press, Les has secured a new speed record for his class Compression Ratio: 9:1 Eagle Auto Parts. The cast-iron blocks are CNC-machined with ±0.001- with a 156.61MPH at the recent Australian Nationals in Sydney. inch tolerances. The race blocks feature full race-prep machining and 4-bolt splayed main caps. The splayed main caps have additional material for added strength in securing the crankshaft. This reduces the chance of “throwing” a crankshaft. These blocks have been designed and precision built for serious racers.

The engine runs heads very similar to the Aluminium Splayed Valve heads from GM Performance Parts. The Splayed-Valve Aluminium Race Cylinder Heads are extremely aggressive, all-out competition heads and not intended for the street. Splayed valves point both intake and exhaust valves at the centre of the cylinder bore. As the valves open, they move away from the edges of the bore which allows maximum-size valves to be installed without increasing bore size. The result is dramatically increased Australia’s only authorised distributor of. airflow, compared to inline-valve design cylinder heads.

To achieve such extreme power out of a naturally aspirated engine, every component has to be of the highest quality and precision refined. The engine runs a compression ratio of 15.2:1 which is close to double that www.eagleautoparts.com.au of a standard road car. There are more tricks that are used to extract every last bit of power from the motor. Les runs a dry sump with a vacuum MELBOURNE 92 South Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong VIC 3175 03 8710 3000 pump, dry sumps are different to the conventional ‘wet sumps’ found in SYDNEY Cnr Fairford & Watson Roads, Padstow NSW 2211 02 9781 1000 BRISBANE 1/100 Park Rd, Slacks Creek QLD 4127 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 07 3442 8000 25 Collision Wheel Well Repair Brackets - New Product. New for Less.

Holden are pleased to introduce a new repair kit designed eliminate the Holden is proud of its long tradition of providing Australians with high need to replace the spare wheel well carrier of the VE Commodore in the quality affordable vehicles. And in this tradition we continually strive to event of a light rear impact. improve the experience of owning a Holden. A minor rear impact to the rear of the car could cause damage to the lower Holden has drastically reduced the prices of a huge range of Genuine Parts. bumper mounts, which in the past required the replacement of the spare wheel well carrier to rectify. With new Genuine Parts you know they’re built to the same specifications as the originals so you can quote with confidence knowing time won’t be lost This kit was developed as a direct result of feedback from the Collision industry to making them fit. Save time when quoting and sourcing the parts you need as reduce the total repair cost and repair time for both repairers and customers. one contact with your Holden Dealer will ensure you have all the right parts The kit has been approved as a Genuine Holden replacement option to quickly needed to complete the repair. and easily repair these fascia mounting brackets without any special tools being required. Your Holden Dealer has access to an extensive range of parts and if they don’t have it today, parts can be supplied quickly through our central The two parts required to make the repair are the bracket repair kit - Part No. warehouse. They can also supply the various smaller special items, like 92253748 and Urethane Adhesive - Part No 92146444 or equivalent GM Spec clips, trim, even the right bolts and screws often overlooked by Aftermarket GMW3041 (HN2293). The kit is suitable for all VE Sedan and Wagon models as suppliers. well as the WM Caprice. A Damaged Mount. Below you’ll find just a few examples of the new competitive pricing available on Holden Genuine Parts. To learn more on how fitting new Genuine Parts The Repair Process. can benefit your business talk to your Holden Dealer today.

1. Once the bumper has been removed, start by cleaning up and de-burring the remainder of the XC Barina. original mount using a file and sandpaper. Make sure all loose Part Number Description List matter has been removed and the area has been wiped clean 13188239 Driver's Airbag $450 with Prepsol or similar before moving onto the next step. 09196448 Front Fender $190 09196450 Bonnet $410 09201957 Radiator $335 93177705 Rear Facia $310 2. Dummy fit the new bracket 5. Once the brackets have been stuck into place. Use some masking tape to support 09196364 Tail Lamp $167 to make sure it fits over the the brackets and leave for 24hrs for the adhesive to cure. damaged mount. You may need to slightly adjust the bracket, using a pair of pliers to make sure of a snug fit. JF Viva. Part Number Description List 96440892 Driver’s Airbag $500

3. Once you are satisfied with 96474978 Front Fender $255 the fit, apply an even amount 96476545 Bonnet $565 of Urethane Adhesive to the inside of the new bracket, as 96553423 Radiator $390 well as the existing bracket 96545561 Rear Facia $410 on the wheel well. 6. With the sealant cured, the bracket is ready for the bumper to be re-attached. 96387724 Tail Lamp $194 Urethane Adhesive Part No. 92146444. Repair Kit Part No. 92253748.

Important information. New pricing is effective from 7 March 2011 and is shown here at Holden’s recommended list price excluding GST. We intend for these prices to stay current for some time, however they may 4. The bracket can now be rise in the future. As individual businesses a Holden Dealer may elect to charge more, or less than the recommended price, please check with them for your specific price. attached to the damaged wheel well bracket. Make sure that the adhesive is spread evenly and is clear of the mounting holes on the bottom. Talk to your Holden Dealer today. We would like to thank Whitehorse Accident Repair Centre in Vermont for helping us with this repair article.

Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 Go Torque. Trade News Direct. - Spring 2011 26 27 AccessorySection News Title Holden Tech Accessory News. Holden Technical Info.

Now available on the Holden Trade Club website is a detailled look into Diesel Particule Filters and their operation. The full 10-page paper VE Series II covers operating principles and details on the regeneration process. Access to the paper is available to all Holden Trade Club members under the ‘Technical Information’ section of the members website - Sports Armour. holdentradeclub.com.au.

Protect your investment in style with the new sports model facia protector. Designed by Holden for the SV6, SS and SSV VE Series Diesel Particulate Filters. II models. Make a statement and protect your vehicle from curb The need for a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) arises from European emissions damage, and at the same time enhance the resale value of your legislation. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates (soot) from Holden sports model. diesel vehicles are typically four to five times higher than for petrol vehicles. Euro 5 limits reduce emissions of particulates from diesel cars by 80% compared to Euro 4, the previous standard.

To prepare for the Euro 5 standards, vehicle manufacturers have used various methods to optimise diesel engines, and the primary solution is to fit a DPF.

As emissions standards continue to challenge manufacturers, so DPFs will Cutaway of Diesel Particulate Filter become as commonplace in diesel car exhausts as catalytic converters are on petrol cars. A DPF is installed in the exhaust system of diesel powered vehicles to remove particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas. DPFs can typically attain 85 -100% efficiency, so that a diesel vehicle with a correctly functioning DPF will emit no visible smoke from its exhaust pipe. Other Accessories Shown Above: • 20" x 8" Sabre Alloy Wheels The newest wheel to join the family of accessories is the 20" x 8" 10-spoke Sabre alloy The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is a device fitted to the exhaust system of wheel in Blade Silver. This wheel is a lighter, stronger wheel that clears all Holden VE brake a vehicle to remove diesel particulate matter (soot) from the exhaust gas. The packages. Complete with road-hugging Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres, this wheel is DPF has a limited capacity and as it becomes saturated with particulate matter sure to make your Holden stand out from the crowd it begins to restrict the exhaust flow. • Track Stripes The sports decal set will make your car stand out from the crowd. Also available in Silver. To clean the DPF the engine control system injects extra fuel into the engine • Bonnet Protector at specific times to increase the exhaust gas temperature, heating up the DPF Protect your vehicle's superb paint finish from stone chips and scratches with this durable and burning off the particulate matter. $246.40* custom designed bonnet protector. • Slimline Weathershields The entire filter system consists of a primary catalytic converter, an oxidising Part No. 92255789 These slim styled weathershields enable the driver and passengers to enjoy fresh air catalytic converter and a DPF. The primary catalytic converter is installed in *Recommend Retail Price - Holden Dealers are free to set their own prices. while helping to deflect wind and rain. Weathershields can also be easily fitted without the exhaust gas flow, directly downstream of the turbocharger. The oxidising Features include: drilling. catalytic converter and the DPF form a single unit and are housed under the DPF System Overview • Made from high impact UV stable ABS vehicle. The primary catalytic converter and the oxidising catalytic converter are Legend • Durable black finish - can also be colour matched to the vehicle of conventional design. For monitoring and diagnostic purposes, the system • Easy DIY fit or Dealer fit contains exhaust gas temperature sensors and a differential pressure sensor. 1. Primary Catalytic Converter 4. Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor 1 2. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) 5. Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor 2 • Full Holden Warranty If you would like to continue reading this article, log onto the Holden Trade Club 3. Differential Pressure Sensor 6. Oxidizing Catalytic Converter website at holdentradeclub.com.au and download the full 10 page paper.

Surplus Wheel & Designed for Modern Diesel & High Performance Petrol engines. Tyre Packages. • Protects diesel engines from harmful soot deposits. With many customers upgrading to larger Holden Genuine • Designed with limits on certain chemical components to prolong catalyst life & protect Accessory Wheels your Holden Dealer has a number of expensive emission reduction systems. trade-in Wheel and Tyre packages available at great prices. • Is a robust oil, resisting degradation between oil changes & maintaining optimum Speak with your local Holden Dealer today! performance longer. • Suitable alternative for most European OEM specification oils. • Meets or exceeds API SM/CF/CI-4, ACEA A3/B4/C3 Learn more about dexos™ at dexos.com.au 18" VE Calais-V. 18" VE Series II SS. Part No. 92218468HS Part No. 92219473HS

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Spark Plugs. With three different types of Spark Plugs available, there is an ACDelco Spark Plug for many popular applications. Conventional Spark Plugs utilise a nickel alloy centre electrode with a copper-core centre, helping to provide improved These are just a selection of the many parts heat transfer from the plug tip, resulting in everyday reliability and performance available in the ACDelco Range. You'll find while improving its resistance to low-speed carbon fouling. The ACDelco RapidFire range have been designed for the improved performance complete product guides, catalogues and that your vehicle demands, quicker throttle response, longer life and optimum application data on acdelco.com.au. efficiency. A tapered centre wire electrode with platinum pad and tip provides improved durability, consistent starts in all weather conditions and a smoother idle. ACDelco's Full Platinum spark plugs are designed to last 100,000 kilometres and to handle increased performance demands. A dual platinum tip for significantly improved resistance to spark erosion and fouling.

Wiper Blades. There is an ACDelco Wiper product for most makes and models on the road. Once you experience the quality, effectiveness and ease of installation, ACDelco will become your brand of choice for automotive wiper products. The ACDelco Wiper range cover a range of Standard and Beam Blade applications. Beam blades also feature replaceable inserts to reduce the costs of on-going maintenance. Fuel Pumps. Our range covers many key applications and are supplied with all the clamps, seals and strainers required when replacing.

Popular Applications. EP143AU - Subaru - Forester, Impreza, Liberty EP150AU - Landrover - Discovery, Range Rover EP134AU - Nissan - Navara, Nomad, Patrol EP105AU - Holden - Commodore, EP119Au - Ford - Falcon, Ute For full application details and range, see the Fuel Pump catalogue at acdelco.com.au

Power Steering. The ACDelco range of Steering Pumps and Steering Racks are fully remanufactured and thoroughly tested. All designated high risk parts are replaced with new parts whether worn or not. Each steering gear must pass a minimum of five separate tests to attain the ACDelco Remanufacturing Standard. All seals, tie rods and boots are replaced with new high quality Filter Range. components. ACDelco have a diverse range of filters for most makes and models. Oil, Air, Fuel and Cabin Filters are all manufactured to a high standard to deliver optimum filtration to keep your vehicle operating correctly. Our filters are highly efficient, without sacrificing flow and performance. Chemicals. ACDelco chemicals are specially formulated to provide results you can count on every time you reach for the can. Our range covers your everyday requirements with products such as Brake Parts Cleaner and Engine Degreaser plus much more.

Australian Packaging Covenant. Brake Pads and Rotors. ACDelco Durastop Brake Pads are built to ensure safe and consistent stopping GM Holden is a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant and is 2. To encourage the best recovery of resources, please reuse or recycle along with optimum noise suppression for safety and comfort. committed to adopting the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines. packaging where ever facilities exist at your organisation to do so.

With a focus on high quality casting materials and tight machining tolerances, GM Holden promotes the following management practices to minimise the 3. To assist Holden in designing improvements to packaging, please provide ACDelco Disc Rotors deliver consistent levels of performance. impact of discarded packaging on the environment: feedback or suggestions to: [email protected] Also, see page 32 for details on the High Performance range. 1. To avoid the potential for litter, please dispose of all packaging into a designated receptacle available to your organisation.

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For most drivers the range of ACDelco Durastop Brake Pads provide the right balance of stopping power, durability and value BF Ford Falcon for money. The BF Ford Falcon was released in October 2005 and remained in production until 2008 when the FG Falcon was Now for those drivers looking for even more stopping power, ACDelco released, in 2006 the BF was facelifted with the MkII. offers the ‘High Performance’ range of Brake Pads. Designed to provide additional brake ‘bite’ with the use of a high friction rating pad material that has been tested and proven to provide ACDelco Products available for the BF Ford Falcon - Barra 4L 190 MPFI DOHC 24V exceptional stopping performance. They are ideal for performance and heavy duty applications, providing braking confidence in extreme conditions including emergency stopping and towing applications. Wipers - Refill AURT6 ACDelco High Performance Brake Pads are an extension of the Durastop range and are highlighted with a yellow label and an X at the Wiper Assembly end of the part number. Eg: Standard Durastop Part ACD1331 and High M550AU (Drivers) Performance Part ACD1331X. See the latest Brake Pad Catalogue at M550AU (Passengers) acdelco.com.au for further details. Beam Blade Assembly Popular Applications. Brake Pad FS550AU (Drivers) Catalogue: Issue 5.4 FS550AU (Passengers) Optikleen 500ml The ACDelco High Performance Brake Pads are available for a selected 92140005 range of vehicles. Below are some of the most popular applications*. *For the full application Brake Fluid Coolant Oil Filter Engine Oil guide, check out the new • Ford Falcon - EA to FG 92147062 92147598 (1L) ACO84 88900942 (Mineral) Brake Pad Catalogue online 92145527 (5L) 89063553 (Semi-Syn.) • Ford Territory at acdelco.com.au or ask 95710438 (20L) 19246958 (dexos1) • Holden Commodore your local ACDelco Stockist. • - CV6 and CV8 • Nissan Skyline, 200SX and 300ZX • Subaru Forester • Subaru Impreza WRX Stopping Distances from 100km/h. Battery Brake Pads Disc Rotors Spark Plugs Cabin Filter Air Filter Fuel Filter Fuel Pump 22F530SMF Front - ACD1473 (Std) ACDR504 (Front) 41801 (Dbl Platinum) ACC23 ACA120 ACF2 EP149AU Durastop 82 Metres Rear - ACD1376 (Std) ACDR505 (Rear) AC5 (RapidFire) Front - ACD1473X (Hi–Perf) 41602 (Conven.) Rear - ACD1376X (Hi–Perf) ACDelco offers a comprehensive Product Range to suit High Performance 64 Metres Most Makes Most Models.

Note: Stopping Distances calculated from Dynamometer performance test (AK Master) and a constant Line Pressure of 5MPa. Stopping distances are dependent on many factors such as: Road surface, Weather For your nearest ACDelco Automotive Parts Stockist call 1800 ACDelco Conditions, Tyre condition (inflation pressures, wear, type of rubber compound), Pedal effort (how hard you are pushing the pedal), Front/ rear brake balance (ABS & EBD have reduced this effect). Friction material or check online at acdelco.com.au - if the friction is lower or the material fades, the driver will need to press the pedal harder to compensate, if he is not able to do this, stopping distances will increase. For the graph above it is assumed that all the conditions are identical, the only change is to the friction material.

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Holden Restoration Parts V8 Supercar. Holden’s Australian Diamonds Go Back to Back.

Cameron McConville and Rare Spares have unveiled their striking new livery on the Walkinshaw Racing VE Commodore V8 Supercar that will tackle the Fujitsu V8 Supercar Development Series. This follows the recent announcement of a three way sponsorship deal by Rare Spares, Holden Restoration Parts and DBC2, with V8 Supercar driver Cameron McConville for selected rounds of the 2011 Fujitsu V8 Supercars Series.

To make this sponsorship possible, Rare Spares have partnered with Holden Restoration Parts, the Rare Spares owned, GM Holden endorsed range of Holden restoration products.

“We’re really excited about this opportunity to expand our motorsport sponsorship portfolio to the V8 Supercars,” said Les McVeigh, Managing Director of Rare Spares. “Cameron and the V8 Supercars are a great fit for the Rare Spares brand. We’re all really looking forward to making the most of this great opportunity.”

Cameron McConville was equally excited about the sponsorship with Rare Spares. “This is personally a very exciting opportunity to be involved with a large, well known automotive company,” said Cameron. “Every time you pull the covers on new car livery, there are a lot of great opportunities, and I think we’ve definitely made the most of this one. This is definitely the best looking car I’ve seen in the Fujitsu series in a long time! The Walkinshaw Racing car itself has a great history; I won the Fujitsu round in it this time last year.”

“The Rare Spares connection with Holden makes this a perfect fit for me. All 150 of my V8 Supercar starts have been in a Holden, and I drive one every day. I know that the Rare Spares Directors really love their motorsport. I am looking forward to working with them and making the most of this partnership.”

Above: Holden Ambassadors, from left to right Laura Geitz, Natalie Von Bertouch, Kimberlee Green & Sharelle McMahon.

Holden’s Australian Diamonds have gone back-to-back in programs, coaching clinics and the Holden Cruze Cup in Queensland and winning the World Netball Championship. The Australians defeated Victoria and the Holden State Championships in . arch-rivals, the New Zealand Silver Ferns 58-57 in a tense and thrilling Trade Club Prices for select Holden is also the major Automotive Sponsor for all State Netball final round of the two week tournament held in Singapore recently. Daewoo Kalos Parts. Associations as well as the ANZ Championships. The Holden Australian Air Filter 96536696 $11.50 New Zealand led the final by six goals at half time but the Australians Diamonds will first play a three-match series against England before reeled them in during the second half, with the game heading into overtime again facing their arch-rivals, New Zealand – dates and venues below. Oil Filter 96879797 $ 5.70 Did you Know that your Holden Trade Club Dealer at the final buzzer. As in regular time, overtime was hard fought and the One HD will televise the entire Holden Netball Test Series, check your Tail Lamp 96540270 $ 138.00 Silver Ferns had the opportunity to win the match with just 10 seconds to local guides for full details. is also your dealer for Genuine Daewoo parts. go, but squandered what would have been the winning shot. All prices are recommended and exclude GST. Holden Dealers are free to set their own prices. The Diamonds quickly rebounded up court with Caitlin Bassett leaving out every aspiring netballer’s dream of scoring the winning goal in the final second overtime. The Australian team included Holden Netball Ambassadors Laura Geitz, Kimberlee Green and team captain Natalie Von Bertouch, all playing significant parts in the Diamonds’ success, while Natalie Medhurst was named Player of the Match. It was the ninth World title for the Diamonds in the 13 WNC tournaments held to date, the Silver Ferns victors on three occasions – Australia and New Zealand having played off in nine WNC finals since their inception in 1963. The next World Netball Championships will be held in Australia, in Sydney in 2015. The next major international tournament will be the annual Holden Netball Test Series this October. Holden has played a major role in netball in Australia for the past eight years, from the elite level right down to grass roots level with junior

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