Are you a HDT fan? Do you think we are improving the car or ruining a classic? What would Brocky do? Hit the comments with your opinion.

@TorqHub

Жыл бұрын

Brock was always a fan of innovation. He would have wanted it to have the best that was available and practical... and 200 shot of nitrous. Brock would have wanted it to have a 200 shot of nitrous lol

@doctorscoot

Жыл бұрын

improved! those old carby holden v8s were junk. the outside of the car and most of the 'purity' (lol) is still there, and anyway, we all know it's the Brocky Orgone Energy Crystal that really makes the car go.

@matk4731

Жыл бұрын

Improved!

@20flstfi01

Жыл бұрын

IMMORTALISED IT

@johno9507

Жыл бұрын

@@doctorscoot You're probably thinking of a 253 with a 2 barrel carby. My VB SLE 5.0Ltr with Toyota 5 speed absolutely hammered.

Improved it, Peter Brock always went with the newest technology he could in hdt.

@Gooie69

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure Brocky was on some of those crystals they made on breaking bad. They could put a dirty big chunk of rose quartz in the glove box for some positive energy. Or maybe just some quartz for a new beginning.

@simeonorive145

Жыл бұрын

Including magnets and crystals.

@darcykeddell4930

Жыл бұрын

@@Gooie69 the blue rock candy 😂

@davidhester6648

Жыл бұрын

​@@Gooie69he was just tryna keep his Mrs happy.

"It will Bolt on after we modify it heavily" ain't that the truth 🤣

I actually feel exited for the owner. Going from a non running car too a car that has never run better in its lifetime would have to be amazing. Another great vid my dude’s.

@theskidfactory

Жыл бұрын

Shayne is pretty stoked.

You, Al, are a master of your trade, not only improving classics with modern componentry but making them beautiful like fine art.

Retromodding is my far and away favourite thing to watch. Love seeing classic cars sprinkled with current gen technology, love it even more when it's done in a way where it's not immediately obvious. The VL Turbo build was great too.

@alittlebitmoore

Жыл бұрын

Totaly agree, love retro mods, old style with modern tech.

Gosh. It sounds better than any LS!

@jeremygyles3492

Жыл бұрын

As a owner of a r8 clubby I agree.

@gav240z

Жыл бұрын

Never was a big fan of Holden V8s, but they do sound good.

@JoeSweeneybigjoe

Жыл бұрын

"On ya taint" 🤣🤣🌭💩🤣🤣

@Cava23

Жыл бұрын

Only reason to own a 5L is because of the noise, not the power 😭🤣

@FiendishlyDelightedSefto

Жыл бұрын

@@Cava23 they are great for putting down power tho 180i 304 engine has BMW hydrolic lifters, its compression is perfect for a supercharger. You can get 300hp without boost easy

the hammer sound effect makes me grin every time... appreciate the fun along with the information :D thx guys.

Improved it for sure… I know carbs keep cars original, but coming into the new school, with new technology, but keeping it look old school, that’s where you guys have totally made this work.. Can’t wait to see the results!!

LMAO "the guy she told you not to worry about". Nice one Woody!

Definitely improved the vehicle. That is what Brock would of done to it if the tech was available then. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

@mycosys

Жыл бұрын

the tech was available then

@matk4731

Жыл бұрын

@@mycosys Not like it is now it was in its infancy & was very expensive to develop & you couldn’t buy it off the shelf like you can now. If it was that simple Holden would of put it on factory. That didn’t come until the VN.

That engine sound... that is the music of my people!

you've simplified the enjoyment process for the owner. turn key, can take his mate out for a drive, and the car behaves its self. Cheers Jim

%100 improvement , keeping old cars on the road and keeping them enjoyable is what’s important

I wholeheartedly think an improvement. Brocky would love that you've invested in this latest tech for such a gorgeous machine.

What's important is the owner is happy.

I got stuck on the ignition 360deg out on a new build for hours 😂 Finally found a forum post that explained what you did and was like duh, added 360 and it started instantly.

I think Brocky would be proud. Loving the energy poloriser banter too guys,

Can the haltech unit record polariser data. Asking for a friend 😮

@Ryan-hf9qz

Жыл бұрын

If it has a polariser sensor I'm sure it could

Nice work. Definitely an improvement in my eyes. Being of a similar vintage to Al, I remember when Brocky came out with that magic box and everyone thought that the cheese had slid off his cracker!

@tonyurquhart8278

Жыл бұрын

Yep, agreed. Definitely shook my head in disbelief when I heard about that one! Although Al has worked out how to "Realign" it so it should be good!

@zyeborm

Жыл бұрын

I was knee high to a grasshopper then but I do remember wondering why Brockie kinda just vanished.

As usual, spot-on mix of what/how/why information in a well-paced episode. Great upright bass sounding chill beats too. Also, cheers for the advice on re-aligning a Polarizer. I'll start practicing on my front driveway.

The hammer for tapping on the throttle body was the best 🙂

Quadrajets are bloody awesome, mine worked flawlessly after i rebuilt it on my 1978 5ltr VB SLE 5 speed manual. The adjustability is fantastic. Starts first time every time in winter, economical...and the glorious sound when those secondaries open up. 🇦🇺

@gazza116

Жыл бұрын

took a few hollys off boat engines,put a fixed quadrajet on and they were amazed at the better performance and mainly fuel economy.

@legend7ify

Жыл бұрын

........My 1982 F100 XLT 4WD I bought new came with Canada351, C6 auto, "traction locker" rear factory-braced, independent front with "limited slip", AND a Quadrajet. On first service I had a "callback" and they replaced the front axle assembly, something about "right hand drive correction" for Australia. I loved that truck. Sold it when "the experts said my daughter had scoliosis and needed a "body-cast". At the last moment the "bloody experts" changed their mind, but my truck was gone, bastards.

@ae86rally

Жыл бұрын

I didnt mind my quaddie but the drivability of EFI is just so much better, The quaddie with a cam that starts working the same time the secondaries start to open was not nice.

@johno9507

Жыл бұрын

@@ae86rally The secondaries were adjustable to when they opened and could compensate for a lumpy cam. I did this on my 308 (bored to 5.2ltrs) with Brock heads and a lumpy Crow cam. It took some fiddling but I sorted it out, my car being a manual helped somewhat too. And I have the honour of cleaning out Sutton's Chullora of all their Quady parts. 🙂🇦🇺

@marksworkshop54

Жыл бұрын

@@johno9507 I like what your saying as there nothing wrong with the Quady or even a Holley if you know how to tune them as they have a amazing fuel metering system if you know how to tune them . Not taking away with what the boys have done as its what is the go these days . Did they wreck a good car by putting EFI on it ? No they havent . I would love to see a decent tuner that knows both set ups and it would show just how good the Quady really is .

You've improved a classic. After spending many hours as a teenager fiddling with the screws on a carburetor trying to get my motorbike to run properly, I'm very happy to be able to make the same changes with a laptop now.

Watching Al talk is like me trying to understand the crazy professor from back to the future. I don't understand but I enjoy watching. The owner would be filled with joy I bet! Good job boys

The beauty of owning a car is you can do whatever you want to it! Purists be damned. Great content boys, keep it up.

A bit of technology makes an old car so much more enjoyable to drive,and that's why I have one,to drive it.

Can't remember Brocky being a car collector but I do remember him being a modifier in search of performance.

Love the squeaks while hammering 😂😂

you put it in the moonlight! I met Mr Brock on the set of a Holden add back in the day. Hung out all day. At lunch he hung with the crew and caterers and was on first name terms with everyone. Even sat on an Eski to eat and when offered a chair ..." No thanks mate, you're right " From the way he spoke about his daily at the time, I would think he'd approve of mods that improve and make a vehicle easier to use/get the most from. Obviously I cant"t speak for someone else , but that's my two cents.

As long as you keep Brock's "Magic Energy Crystal" in the car who cares. If it keeps the car on the road, good on you!

Improved it, good to see people still moding classic cars, it will run better and so on 👌🏼

Improved it. EFI and ECU's improve any engine. No water in distributor issues, no blocked jets or gunked up carbs, acurrate time etc all make an engine more user friendly.

it's 2023 ! up grading it makes it both respect the past but keeps it relevant ! Good job Al !🧔‍♀

I think that is the best way of keeping engines like this running

Great stuff PB would approve the VL will run like a dream now...

By making it far more reliable & increasing its longevity, you definitely improved it. It will now able to be enjoyed by many more people for years to come.

Improved it for sure. New tech can do wonders on old school engines

Personally I think you've done a great job trying to keep it original.... I reckon to each their own

Improvement. I've been researching a TBI upgrade for my '75 GMC truck, trying to keep the original engine bay looks over the efficiency of MPI. Mostly for increased fun time, less downtime, and just to bump up the modern jump in and go factor in a classic.

@chrisnorway

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Had a 71 Chevelle Nomad with a 305 TBI once. No performance vehicle, but a good cruiser. Really loved the IAC on the throttle body, and how it allows you to just reach in and have it idleing flawlessly no matter what the temperature or weather!

@chrisnorway

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherHallett Yeah, the 7747 ECM is from the stoneage compared to most newer stuff. Worked perfectly with the TH700 and highway miles.

Definitely going to improve both efficiency and performance as well as reliability. Overall if Brocky was still around I reckon he would approve.

Biiiiiiig improvement, I can't believe how snappy it revs with that set up, very impressive!

Undeniably an improvement. Nothing too radical, just making use of better parts and tech

As you guys know I’m a VL Calais person and I think you’ve done this old girl a massive favour. If EFI wasn’t better then HSV wouldn’t have done it for the “Walkinshaw” VL

Note to the editor: The squeaky toy sounds never get old, cracks me up every time lol

Improved it. Made it a lot more tuneable. Possibly even helped it out emissions wise.

Perfect OEM plus deal on a classic to be able to enjoy it more. Well done on the quality of video and sound. It’s right up there now lads 👌🏻

So this is why I watch channels like your's: to find out about stuff like drive by wire throttle bodies that bolt directly on a manifold that used to have a carburetor. If you keep telling me about that kind of junk, I'll keep watching. Cheers.

Nothing like resto mods tastefully done

Massive improvement......not ruined plus you can now run e85..... so even more power 👍

I didn't know about gooch solar charging the polariser.......you gents are a fount of knowledge and wisdom!!!

When Al was explaining the taint procedure for realignment...I was half expecting Woody to say...are we gonna film that! lol Seriously though..car runs much better, yet retains the old school cool looks of the central air filter and cowl induction. Great episode guys.

Improved, anyone who disagrees and isn’t watching this on a crt monitor using dialup internet is a liar. Thanks to BOM for that analogy This is my dream car, it was the sort thing on magazine covers around the time I got my license and I’m happy to see it punching on.

A nice improvement.still sounds old school.

Luv your editing style so much and you have made a classic car probably way more reliable

fantastic use of the holley ssr.. none of that 240v garbage

A definite improvement great work yet again fellas 👍

youve definlately made it better, i recently converted my lj torana to EFI and it was the best thing ive ever done to it

Any engine liberated from it's Quadrabog is a better engine! Improvement for sure, just put all old parts on the shelf (scrap bin) for the future collector, and just enjoy the improved everything.

You guys are amazing! I am in awe of Al's wiring skills!

Tasteful technology upgrades!! Well done boys! Well done 👍

You've done a really nice job of this one lads. Well done.

Defo improved it. Carbs are fit for museums only. Great work guys. Sounds killer 😳

Love the heater controls......Windscreen, Cowboy boots. Flowing mullet.

I would say even mister Leno (if his opinion is anything to go by) would approve of these upgrades. He doesn't shy away from modifying even the rarest classic to make them more usable. And in the end that's what it's all about right. No use if it's just looking pretty sitting in the garage. personally I'm all for it, would love to do this to a classic one day.

Such a pleasant bloke to listen to, the knowledge is outstanding

Awesome episode. Looking to go efi on my BBC. This just gives me more motivation. Also good to know someone on the coast modifies manifolds 👌

Total improvement. Carbs can be good if you know what you're doing, but efi makes all of the boring things like starting it and sitting in traffic easier.

you guys have definitely made it better ... sounds so good .. can't wait to see it on the dyno.

Improved it , liked the application of the e throttle and how it all came together

Definitely an improvement sounds awesome great work lads.

Definitely an improvement but done with respect for the heritage of the car. A nice balance indeed.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE VIDEO

Absolutely improved it yet kept the original look (mostly). Nice work!

Normally, on an historic vehicle like this Id say wrong move - but not this time. Considering that the car was already non-standard, you just made it a craptonne better!

Definitely an improvement. There’s always room for improvement 💪

Definitely improved a classic! Top job as always guys! I would love to own something like this!

Big improvement. I rode in a brand new Brock VC at full noise back in the day and thought that was fast ! Great build , I look forward to the dyno runs .

Definately an improvement. Great car. Well done guys.

Definitely improved. Keeping it more reliable to keep it on the road is always an improvement, and keeping it looking mostly stock is a bonus.

This is a cool series. I’m from America and never seen a car like this before, but I love it. Also cool to see how far y’all have come, just recently watched the first build on mcm2

George is a legend. Not much he doesn't know. Nice job on the conversion. One day I'll do my sbf.

Definitely improved it. Cheers, Paul

Hey boyz---- U made awesome improvement to the red VL with the E.F.I conversion... awesome channel boys ..keep up good work and I'll definitely keep watching...👍👍👍

Definitely improved it, it's now a more reliable vehicle that will get used and enjoyed more! Also really nice level of detail in the build vlog, thanks for take the time to capture all this footage perfect amount of detail in my opinion!

You guys are the bomb, without any doubt changing from crabby to injection is a massive upgrade and no change to the purity of the engine, anyone that thinks they can doubt the change are fools and can live with the dinosaurs lol. Al you are a legend your a inspiration to watch and amazing in everything you do

Bloody awesome. Sounds amazing. Improved not ruined. Eventually everything needs to be replaced or else is a museum piece.

Super clean install, runs smooth what's not to like? Awesome edit as usual, and I even knew about the diode fix!

That wiring looks almost as good as my P.C. I built. Love all your hard work and video. 😇🤗 keep it going, always.

This car looks kind of like if US GM made a 4 door Pontiac version of the Chevy Beretta and put a longitudinal V8 in it. Pretty cool! And of course discreetly adding EFI and and electronic is a reasonable addition to a classic. You can always keep the original parts on a shelf if they're really rare.

@grad0n

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen a beretta in decades.

@ironmaiden5658

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Houston when the Beretta was around. I live back in Australia now. My good friend owned one. East West v6 if I remember right.

@dweezil6969

Жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly the 4 door Beretta was the Corsica.

@grad0n

Жыл бұрын

@@dweezil6969 all of those fwd gm cars: the cavalier, the beretta, and the corsica are nowhere to be found these days.

@dweezil6969

Жыл бұрын

@@grad0n I actually saw a really clean, early, 1st gen Z-24 convertible the other day and I was impressed. I know I've seen some Corsicas in the area but you don't see them like you used to

It's definitely in spirit with what Brock would have done as he was actually involved in the restoration and efi engine swap with a vc hdt. "This is a special one off Brock Commodore built by Peter Brock and Sydney TAFE students as a Street Machine prize in 1999. Using a genuine VC Brock, TAFE and PB updated the car with a striking paint and trim combo, rebuilt the original VC block with later model heads and fuel injection (355 stroker, 400HP), Harrop brakes and Bilstein uprated suspension and added a 4 speed auto. A one off car for the collector. Truely the last true Peter Brock built car ever. Gold Coast car"

New and improved it will make it nicer and therefore more enjoyable to drive! Winning!! Good job boys!!

He is a loathsome offensive brute, yet I can't look away.🙂

100% improved. Nice work guys

That Haltech keypad looks perfect in there. Matches the VK/ VL square dash/ gauges 👌🏻

Wicked car, good to see it get some modern love. This is my favourite Chanel by far, would love to come and work with you blokes

Improved and sounds so crisp pre dyno, top job

Woody got the full dad bod happening lol

As you mentioned, the VL V8 really suffered from the change to ULP, barely able to outrun the same car fitted with a stock RB30E. There's no doubt in my mind that you're making a classic 'better', and improving the driving experience. (Yep, my parents bought a VL Berlina in '86. Over 420,000km later it met an untimely demise as an insurance write-off.)

I'm sure Brock would approve of anyone keeping their Lions alive 🇦🇺