Go Torque. Trade News Direct. Spring 2011 Inside this issue: > Melbourne International Motorshow > Fabietti Season Round Up > VK Blue Meanie > 606ci Bar Stool > Les Heintz 900hp Engine SectionIntroduction Title 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 Holden 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 Group A SS including the all new Holden Colorado, 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 Drag Racing 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 Peter Brock in early > 34-35 Holden News September, we take a look at a car 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 cars will forever be etched into the Australian automotive landscape. We also look into the High Performance Brake Pads available from Next Issue. ACDelco and the benefits in everyday driving compared to a standard brake pad. Plus a whole lot more including the ACDelco range, Dex-cool and latest offers from Holden Trade Club. Thanks for taking the time to read this issue, we hope you enjoy what you find inside. Go Better, 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 Australia 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 sedan 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 General Motors’ 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 South Australia 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 Chevrolet 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.