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3Bar_Mopar
02-23-2006, 08:03 PM
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1022282

GLHS592
02-23-2006, 08:07 PM
Not bad. I'd like to see better pictures. Also, the metric power ratings don't mean much to me. Is 270kW & 550Nm good? :)

whywoody
02-24-2006, 02:21 AM
I'm Aussie,but have been living in Canada for 7 years now,and we have lots of neat cars there.The domestic fords and gm's are alot different to over here,the GTO is a Holden Monaro down there,thats the only car I have seen imported to the states and re badged.We had cool domestic Chryslers too,straight 6 Hemi's ranging 215ci,245ci,and 265ci which could be had with triple carbs etc. making them quite quick.We also love the 'Utes' like the el camino,but again,unique to Oz.

whywoody
02-24-2006, 02:41 AM
Try looking around here for some pics of all kinds of Aussie stuff,it's a trader type site.:http://www.trading-post.com.au/addisplay.asp?State=VIC&sMsg=Search&origpage=1

Mario
02-24-2006, 03:32 AM
http://www.americancarfans.com/news/2050506.006/2050506.006.1L.jpg

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050506.006

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/fpv-tornado.htm

270kW converts to 362.08 HP

550nM converts to 405.60 FT/Lbs of TQ

ssheen
02-24-2006, 07:29 PM
Ya 270/550 is not bad!!!

roughly 362hp/405 for torque

Ground Rat
02-26-2006, 10:09 AM
The Holden SS Ute is badass too. If you guys like to see lots of wicked drag action from OZ, check out http://www.fullboost.com.au. :thumb:

Holley
03-13-2006, 02:38 PM
That Ford Pickup looks just like an old P100, lol. Lots of neat cars made in Oz, thanks to the steering wheel being on the right side we get most of them too :)

rbryant
03-13-2006, 09:03 PM
Ya 270/550 is not bad!!!

roughly 362hp/405 for torque

I came up with a method for this a while ago which is:

To keep it rough and simple just multiply by 1.35 for conversion from kwh to hp and divide by 1.35 to get ftlbs from Nm.

Another way is to add 35% for kW->HP and take away 25% for Nm->ftlbs.

It is usually pretty close. If you forget, It is easy to figure out which to multiply and divide because one number seems high and the other low when you look at the specs for an engine.

-Rich

cordes
03-13-2006, 09:13 PM
That thing does look pretty slick. It might actually sell over here, but who knows.

PentastarTurbo
06-15-2006, 04:31 AM
here was my modern day rendition of a Rampage..

I couldnt find a good angle of the newer style Stratus sedan to use for my MS chop, but you get the idea, drop the SRT drivetrain and ya got yourself a hauler :)

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/274000-274999/274764_40_full.jpg

Whorse
06-15-2006, 08:17 AM
Didn't they get the Ford Falcon as well?

Holley
06-15-2006, 01:37 PM
Ford's main saloon/sedan/coupe range were all called Falcons, all the cop cars in Mad Max were Falcons for example ...

tryingbe
06-18-2006, 01:08 AM
[H] cars are dead.

Unless you're willing to pay.