That looks to be a modified ARB 'Sahara' bar. Check it out at the ARB website (www.arb.com.au), they do not list that they are available for the Jackaroo but I'll have a chat to the ARB guys here in Brisbane and see if there are any plans to do it.

The V8 is the same as in the HSV Clubsport here, the reguar Commodore only gets 235kw, the HSV Clubsport get 255kw and the HSV GTS gets the 300kw version that is the same, I believe, as what the Pontiac GTO will ship with.

I enquired about getting a motor and inserting into my Frontera (Rodeo) and Holden believed it wouldn't be too difficult.... Cost was about 10k Aus for motor, computer and box. This Holden version just makes me all the more keen to hack my Frontera up... maybe Holden will sell that car???

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by ozzulux:
[QB]Bad news is that Holden are only ever going to make one of these - it is a promotional vehicle only. [QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Where there is one, there is potential for many. Perhaps not as well finished, or as 'clean-lined', but certainly there is enough there to bootstrap oneself into an interesting project.

Promotional vehicles show us how the factory would 're-configure' the standard vehicle. That's worth alot.

For those looking to a V8 swap in the future (particularly the LS1), the JACK8 project gives you an ideal 'factory' version of a 're-configured engine room'.

--Bighorn--
who is fighting temptation

I actually have a really good relationship with Holden QLD (despite my warranty history) and I'll do my darndest to get on, under and in that thing when it's on the show circuit up here. I'm particularly interested in how they got the LS1 to fit. If it IS road registered, as they say, It'll be interesting to see how they justified it to the Traffic Authorities (Australia can be very strict) and what things needed upgrading to accomodate the V8.
I wonder whether the Momo wheel is a reflection of the airbags being removed for some reason??? Or was it just cosmetic? We'll have to see if we can get some more info on it...

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by MIB:
<strong>I'll do my darndest to get on, under and in that thing when it's on the show circuit up here. I'm particularly interested in how they got the LS1 to fit. ...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Interestingly, they didn't let anyone look under the hood at the show in Melbourne, I'm told.

On questions of size and mass...

The standard Holden GEN III V8 generates peak power of 220kW\@5000 rpm. It develops maximum torque of 446Nm \@4400rpm. It is appreciably smoother and more refined than previously, and reduced mass brings handling benefits and allows suspensions to be tuned for a 'plusher' ride.
It is a conventional overhead valve pushrod design that maximises packaging efficiency. It weighs in at just 185 kilograms (18 per cent less than the 5.0 litre V8) and is comparable in mass to the Holden/Oldsmobile 3.8 litre V6. This significant reduction in weight has been achieved through the use of a cast aluminium cylinder block, head and sump, and the clever engineering of components, such as a hollow camshaft-in-block , lightweight pistons and a nylon composite intake manifold. The composite intake manifold also improves volumetric efficiency and thermal insulation for extreme temperature operation.

Someone who looked up under the JACK8 in Melbourne tells me there is considerable space all around the engine, and a good 30mm between the sump and the factory Trooper/Jackeroo suspension. The same person owns a Holden Ute with the same engine, and tells me there isn't going to be a problem with 'fit'.

--Bighorn--

<small>[ October 07, 2002, 10:37 AM: Message edited by: Mr. Bighorn ]</small>

wow, looks like a K-5, wait a minute, GM-Chevy-Isuzu-Holden, all GM, they already killed the K-5 come-back, it would be nice, but i doubt it could ever happen in this day and age.

dave <img border="0" alt="[Shiner]" title="" src="graemlins/shiner.gif" />

OUCH -- <img border="0" alt="[Shiner]" title="" src="graemlins/shiner.gif" />

just fell outta my chair -

That's EXACTLY the vision I have for my 'Migo...as soon as I win that damn publishers clearing house sweepstakes.

They keep promising......

Seriously, that is one SUUEEEETTT rig. I'd buy it today.

Ash

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by ozzulux:
<strong>Bad news is that Holden are only ever going to make one of these - it is a promotional vehicle only.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Can you call a corporation a uhmm... hootus-tease???

I was ready to call the bank for a loan when I saw that picture...

Jay