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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Want to build an FED in Australia

« on: April 03, 2018, 03:59:06 AM »

question is a Holden 6 related to a  american chev or ford 6?
any motor that was available was used 4 cylinder drone, volks and inline 4's to 6's to all v8's I don't remember the classes A,B,C,D, AND X DRAGSTER the break down weight to cubic inch you tried to build the lightest car possible. in England the had a lot of 4 and 6 cylinder dragsters

Holden is a branch of GM's global empire so the engines used by them over the years are somewhat related to the US Chevrolet products but generally a little smaller in capacity. If you are talking to an Aussie and he tells you that he is running a "gray" motor he has the earlier version of the Holden six that was introduced in 1948 with the first car branded "Holden". It looks very much like an early Chevy six but the factory displacement is only 138 cubic inches. In 1964 GM switched to the "red" motor which is basically a scaled down version of the 230/250/292 Chevy six. Initially it came in 149 and 179 cubic inch versions and later grew to 186 and finally 202 cubes. The names used by the locals are based on the factory paint color used on the engines.

Roo

Not just the colours of the blocks but the cylinder heads. Grey motors were 6 port, Red/Blue motors were 9 port and Black motors were 12 port and also came with EFI. With a little modification you can chop and change parts from each of the engines to build a better motor E.G. the bottom end of a blue motor is far stronger than all others and with a black head gets better flow.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Want to build an FED in Australia

« on: March 31, 2018, 08:47:55 AM »

volunteers loose interest or get burn't out it always the same ones that do the work and often they are not recognized for it.
how you decided on a wheel base?

Not yet. Was thinking of 170" or 180". Not sure if my height comes into effect (5'11 and 100kg). Engine we estimate is pushing 300hp NA plus the 150 shot of NOS.

Its hard for volunteers agree! I commit my time to another sport with my son but would otherwise offer my time this year.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Want to build an FED in Australia

« on: March 31, 2018, 04:38:32 AM »

Mate going to sound crazy but go buy yourself some plastic model kits. Must be some guys at Hidden Valley tgat can help you. Also contact Danial Hodgins in Alice Springs. He ran a Holden FED before moving on to other things and has built several altered chassis for other guys.

Just sent Danial a message now. Hopefully I can get some help. All the other boys are big or moved their cars south to race. Sadly looks like our season might be a little messed up ATM. From what I hear a lack of volunteers and late organisation.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Want to build an FED in Australia

« on: March 30, 2018, 04:45:30 PM »

Thanks guys for the comments so far. Being in Australia and especially in Darwin we have very few FED's unless they are the big boys and there is only 1 or 2 that come out to play. I will defiantly be looking into the plans/businesses you have provided. Thank you!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Want to build an FED in Australia

« on: March 30, 2018, 03:56:12 AM »

Hey guys,

Im Matt and a drag racer in Darwin, NT Australia.

Im currently looking at building a small FED for a Holden 202 (straight 6 3.3L) after seeing how fast an FED can go. Only issue is I am trying to find where I can buy plans to build the car along with a list of whats required so I can begin planning money for the build. The engine and gearbox are done so thats one thing out the way.

Any help would be greatly appreciated with a "whats needed" as I want to build it myself.

Cheers Matt