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So I've been collecting bits for the firenza....i'm obsessed I tell you. Got myself an 1800 hc viva with all the beefier running gear, cross members, brakes, diff etc which all bolts straight in. I'm driving to wellington next week with a trailer for an almighty roadtrip....I'm looking forward to it. I've also managed to find a 7 dial dash (a la firenza) and the magnum front end grill and four headlights. One of the coolest things I managed to grab for a steal was that blydenstein head off trademe, I now have all the spares to make myself a nice 2300 single cam. My master plan is falling into place

thanks for the comments guys....believe it or not the Viva E model is meant to be one of the most rare models....for all the wrong reasons because it was a 1256 firenza with a viva hc front which was like a parts bin special. Hey Yoda, yes I think you're referring to Andre? in Nelson...I already know him through other vauxhall stuff.

I've been searching for one of these badboys for years in NZ and finally got my hands on one. This is a 1975 Vauxhall Viva E coupe running all 1256 Viva HC running gear. Essentially a 2300 firenza without the running gear and other interior goodies. Plan is either race car or very mean road car at the moment. I'm not sure what I'm going to repower it with yet either, thinking 2300 single cam slant for (boat anchor engine) because it's what they ran OR going crazy with something newer....maybe lexus v8 ;P project discussion thread viewtopic.php?f=18&t=25999

Discussion starts............here.

94 levin rear calipers have integrated handbrake setup...I'm doing exactly that setup in my chevette. hilux lsd with levin rears and discs and handbrake. My fabrication guy has all the brakets to fit everything if you're interested? http://www.lynchbuilt.co.nz

I'm sure we do. let me come back to you with a price, and make sure we have the brackets.

The surrounds or the actual headlights? I've got heaps of recessed headlights.

Have fixed bits and bobs for warrant purposes and fitted some spare 14s I had from another chevette. Look good but I'm thinking stretching some tyres and lower would be better

Newly acquired sedan, runs really well and everything works! Not too much cancer to fix so it's gonna be a great lil runner. Big road trip to Fielding to pick it up but was a great trip.

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Yep as far as last checked a year ago.

yeah that's what we're trying to find is a sender of some sort. We know some people in that trade so will let you know what I find out. It's also a matter of calibrating the bugger....watch this space.

I have been told the targa tyres are awesome. I run yokohama semi slicks but that's all I've ever run. They stick really well and will last you atleast 7 meetings if you treat them ok. If you're hanging ten out of every corner probably half.

see above I've updated that there isn't an ecu, this is going into my 1978 chevette. simply need to understand what signal does this need to operate?

Hey all, i've bought an electric autogauge speedometer which is designed to run straight from your ecu and I dont have an ECU and was wondering how I could get this going using conventional methods. I'm not sure what signal comes from these ecus either? is it 50khz? I don't really want to take it back and if I could buy a sender to work with it I would be wrapped but...if it doesn't work then it doesnt work.

Cool. let me know if he decides to sell again as I may be in a better position to buy.

Hey mate, did you get what you wanted for it? Still loving it.

thanks guys, I also found the following page on them...very useful http://holdenpaedia.oldholden.com/index ... ear_ratios

trying to figure out ratios of my 5 speed celica box to get my diff head right.

Yep can still run classics as thats what they used to run in them. Guy came round today to look the Opel...sounds very interested. Could mean the chevette is kicked into gear faster than expected!

Discussion topic Currently running with 2.3 slant four with hot cam, balanced bottom end, holley carb! and customer headers. Valiant 265 pistons, ported head Locked gemini diff Toyota Celica 5 speed Plan is to four link with watts linkage on Hilux LSD Levin rear disc brakes Bmw rotors up front with rx7 calipers Modified control arms for lowered vehicle correction and adjustment of caster/wheel location King springs with bilsteins Twin 48mm side draft webers link computer with electronic ignition to remove the distributor might look at head work and big valves if needed. Going for approx 200bhp will run 15x7 minilites

Ok just got home bout 45 ago...loooooonnng day but was well worth it! I've taken photos of the bits. I gave Tony the HS rear guard moulds to add the the HS / HSR collection. Note in parts...big valve head! 3 heads, 4 cam carriers and cams, block complete with caps crank etc. 4 oil pumps...I saw these recoed on ebay last night for 100 pound and climbing. If anyone is interested he has some 13 inch minilites for sale and heaps of 13 inch tyres and rims so I can pass on his information. I will be running 15s. He has a couple more blocks although we couldn't find end caps etc so we opted out. Engine is running hot cam, ported head, holley carb! that'll go asap. balanced crank, rods, lightened flywheel, custom headers which are pretty good! Needs a general tidy up to make it look professional and we'll be 4 linking with watts linkage, hilux lsd, levin discs rear, bmw/rx7 fronts, king springs / bilsteins. Engine will be pulled out and 'freshened' eg new end caps etc. Big plans for this car...watch this space...oh an if anyone does find a twin cam head let me know.

Looks great Tom, I'll definately be coming to see you when it's time for more yellow on the coupe.

Car is finished. Now to test drive and make sure everything is as it should be.

Well well well...it's been a long day but a very rewarding day indeed! Everything is going! Everything! Simply need to mount the seats in and tidy up the welds/paint and we're laughing. Can I just say that it sounds awesome! Think BDA escort screaming through the forests and that's kinda what it sounds like. I've got some pics and video to come of use 'testing' it