Advice on buying a HQ Sandman van.

**Vombil** · 21-06-2016, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Valencia

I hear you brother love hearing my 202 in my gtr torana reving its arse off at 7500 rpm sounds like its going to jump out and land in my front seat lol

you have your torrie parked half on beaufort and half on the sidewalk the other day Val?

**Valencia** · 21-06-2016, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Vombil

you have your torrie parked half on beaufort and half on the sidewalk the other day Val?

Absolutely impossible it hasnt been on the road for months

**thatotherguy** · 30-12-2012, 01:55 AM

i dont know what it is with LC/LJ toranas(exhaust maybe?) but they just sound awsome

**HK1837** · 30-12-2012, 09:10 AM

If the original engine was available I'd wholeheartedly agree. But by the look of it everything has to be procured for it, and it'll cost about the same to make it a V8 as it will a 6cyl, plus there will be no penalty if its sold at some stage in non original driveline.

**Blocker** · 30-12-2012, 08:58 PM

A 350 would be perfect in the HQ. When you start, don't forget to start a showroom thread of your project... we are addicted to progress photos here.

**HK1837** · 30-12-2012, 10:52 PM

I agree that a Chev is a good idea. However if you want a cheap, reliable and economical option a VN-VSIII 304 and 4L60/4L60E is the go. You can buy whole cars for $2k Bolt in using HQ-WB sump, pickup and mounts. Use standard HQ-HZ radiator and hoses and power steering pump/brackets. Box uses WB TH350 crossmember (narrowed for commercial), and TH400 speedo cable. HJ throttle pedal bolts in, Ebay has cable conversion bracket and cable to suit. TH400 shifter will operate the box. Only have a bit of stuffing around with fuel and wiring. And with a HQ you can replace the block with a HQ-J block and no Engineering or cats are required.