LS1 Powered Holden HJ Premier [Build Review]

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Today on The Skid Factory we Checkout Dave and Sallyanne's 1975 Holden HJ Premier Sedan that's recently been retrofitted with a rebuilt LS1 engine and 4L60E Auto transmission.
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[@stykytte]

"Power steering it has, factory pump we are using." Turbo Yoda living up to name.

[@888johnmac]

indeed stykyun

[@rowanwebb3541]

Haha, beat me to it!

[@MattExzy]

*Weld the diff you can, to the housing you must*

[@dasworkshop4967]

up to name living?

[@resn8r]

Holden with a working handbrake... What a time to be alive.

[@888johnmac]

yeah, who would have thought that all you need to do is change the complete rear axle

[@wobblysauce]

Just add Ford.

[@ic_trab]

lol

[@Sobriquet71]

His right! My old HK used to hold well if it was pointing down a hill but up a hill, you had to really give it a pull!

[@craigdavies69]

VT onwards had em sorted, only took them around 50 years to fix.

[@OvertakingLane]

Thanks for the shoutout, and yes how good does it sound. Definitely loud and obnoxious exactly as we wanted !!

[@southjerseysound7340]

Car looks killer and the install is top notch.

[@OvertakingLane]

@@southjerseysound7340 they do great work! 👍

[@southjerseysound7340]

@@OvertakingLane that they do and I love his no BS approach to things that work over bling. Truthfully Al doesn't give himself enough credit sometimes. One question is he didn't mention if you're running a flexfuel sensor? Or just straight E85.

[@gruntspeedandcustom5218]

congrats on the build Dave and Sally cant wait to see it in the flesh!

[@OvertakingLane]

@@southjerseysound7340 running straight E85 heaps available where I live there us no real benefit running it with this set up but I just love the smell of it

[@evanboubouka3031]

Nooooo! Don't diss the mighty AU! The internet will cry!

[@rubyroubaix5611]

Being honest I probably only REALLY understand about 30% of what Al is talking about but I just find it all so soothing and almost hypnotic. I heart you Turbo Yoda.

[@Sk1m_Beeble]

All hail his whooshski-ness

[@Weissenschenkel]

Alan himself said it's never too late for learning about new stuff. Of course you won't learn through osmosis, but as enthusiast in auto mechanics and electricity, i have to say that Alan is very good at explaining stuff. If you don't get it at first, take a deep breath, a sip of lemon squash and rewind the video to the right point -- and try again. The most important thing in the learning process is taking your time. Every person has his/her own pace, and nobody should be ashamed of it. Cheers, mate!

[@kimmyrask7368]

Gotta love Al, he doesn’t give a shit about bogans feelings😂🤘🏻

[@steveblackbird5174]

He does... that's why he explains the details.... Al's an awesome bloke...that way... he should be a lot darker though.. cos' people are c#@nts... lol

[@alexveldhuis6004]

@@steveblackbird5174 Currants?

[@christopherwhitney2711]

Re-watching Al on his trip around a car is priceless, communicative, educational and entertaining. I keep re-watching because somewhere, sometime Al dropped a nugget that I needed to remember but forgot to

[@osjakie]

I google searched AU Falcon because I had never seen one... I wish i didn't.

[@stuartmcnichol5545]

Not the coolest falcon, definitely more of a fleet car.

[@truthseeker8483]

UGLY........but good......

[@hambo6713]

I know what you mean. Once you've seen one, you realise that nothing else can compare. The mighty AU.

[@hendrahendra]

Can't spell AUstralia without AU. It literally is the pinnacle of OZ motoring.

[@craigdavies69]

The AU is the toughest most beautiful car ever built in Australia.

[@-Awareness]

I reckon we'd all qualify for our mechanic trade certificate just by watching Al's videos... learn so much more from him than a classroom and a deadbeat mechanic lol...

[@midnitepagan9118]

That thing is a beast. I'm so glad that a few of the old kinga are getting the love they deserve. An Aussie classic.

[@shanosantwanos3908]

Good to see daves keepin her old skool interior etc..justice done nicely boyz..well done

[@StephenB2]

Holyshit I was watching this video in my car burning up sometime before an appointment and I had it plugged into my car stereo system and it has the Bose surround sound stuff in it. When that car started up it was like it was right in front of me. It sounded beautiful.

[@steveblackbird5174]

.... Bose headphones... my kidneys felt it..... Absolutely Glorious!!!!!

[@giannispapaeoannou4641]

What a sound. You want to listen it again and again. Guys thank you for this content because in Greece it's nearly impossible to listen something like that. Keep up the good work

[@crowythebutcher6127]

Next week on skid factory turbo yoda catching these hands while i defend the honour of the mighty au falcon

[@wyld0001]

I bought one of those shirts from Dave and Tyler. Thanks for the referral to those great guys. Great channel

[@Worelock1966]

sounds MAD

[@VacFink]

Great stuff about the LS conversion learning curve, lots of great tips and experience to draw from for the rest of us.

[@danieledwards1081]

Another quality production from the Skid Factory... keep it up lads 👌👍

[@LimitWHK]

One of the best things is your resourcefulness utilising parts out there that work well from other vehicles, and this is the first vid from you guys I've stumbled across . Bloody good

[@frozenmouse76]

you guys hit it out of the park every time , your philosophy on building cars is inspiring.

[@brokenacoustic]

Yall gotta get some lights for when youre doing the under-car shots. Beauty of a ride though!

[@alex59248]

Another great video. Love the bit at the end. You guys are legends

[@lugnuts8167]

That's an excellent sounding V8. Woody, keep the little Daihatsu! The grin you had on the track doesn't lie.

[@Aspire198]

Holy moly that car is so clean!!!! Great work as always al, totally agree, the valve covers really sell it, that, plus a filter, probably wont even notice the fuel rails.

[@JohnComeOnMan]

New Skid vid...gonna be a good day.

[@brucemacdonald5532]

So clean, everything is immaculate and tidy! Very nice. 👍🏻

[@CRINNI11]

HJ prem’s have always been a favourite of mine, classic tough aussie sedan, these are deffinetly worth the modern goodies that everyone’s throws at them!

[@gixgix457]

Love it. Watched it 3 times already. I own a Hj sedan myself.

[@justonemorepan1082]

Love your work Al and woody, your explanation of things is so simple to simpletons like me, glad to see you didn't waste horsepower on a 9" inch. You gave the customer just what they need, and made it easy for anybody to work on, or do themselves. There is only one Yoda and his name is Al.

[@pub6023]

Great job mate, your spot on with that one! Sounds and looks awesome, well done 👍.

[@nickgrech9634]

Another amazing video guys! Love your work

[@DaveHanotherdave]

Thanks guys !

[@wyld0001]

23:24 Bloody air compressor, Al face says it all, always the way when you want quiet time PS that 'J' does sound very very nice

[@shanosantwanos3908]

Ive got a 70 ht ute and a 80 hz ute projects..thanks for the insight, hints and tips..bloody good job son

[@joshuarhoades2740]

Thanks for your time and videos 👍🤙🇦🇺

[@rodrickwade9414]

Man, the LS swap is just so good. Those exhausts are also very well done.

[@poeyd9624]

Awesome footage once again , cheers 🍻

[@mrbiffo6729]

New parts that just fits!? What kind of witchcraft is this? That's a great looking build, for sure. Nicely done

[@alexstromberg7696]

If you don't buy from eBay with "sorted by price" most parts fits.

[@mrbiffo6729]

@@alexstromberg7696 Heh, very true. eBay Chinesium is cheap for a reason.

[@zAqRpS13]

Sweet recap Al and Woody!

[@jakeeclouse4799]

That's a gorgeous car. I love the headlights and the tail lights. Too bad we didn't get this in the states.

[@nukedathlonman]

No, a burn out isn't needed...Instead, I'll go with a Mad Max quote: "When can we go for a ride?" LOL A very awesome build with the perfect sound - very sure Dave and Tyler will have many-many miles of fun in it.

[@lamboferruccio]

Yet another bucket list car from my childhood 😍

[@mathewleskie2355]

Another mint episode guys 🤘🏻

[@cbr954glen]

I like the shifter. That is how I did my Tonner, but I modified the T bar handle to screw in to the quick silver bar to look even more stock. Love how you can slam though the gear with it.

[@firebird70]

well done Al, nice work man

[@peterrobins3708]

Heart warming...ahhh old mixed with newer. You are winning. :-)

[@jjbaker3063]

Nothin like a good old Holden with modern running gear...Good job fellas.

[@grayzbildz]

Love it. That is sweeeeet!

[@jimclarke1108]

Great work Al

[@axeman6560]

Great colour, beautiful build!

[@jethro1066]

Spot on. I’ve been researching my build approach to a HQ Belmont panno for 3 years now This has been the most informative info I’ve yet seen. Thanks for sharing, I’ve watched twice in one day, I haven’t done that since Wayne’s World! I note on some of your other vids you list suppliers, are you going to do that for this build. Keep on fellas.

[@shoominati23]

I know the brakes where never that good, but if you replace all the rubber bushings with new poly ones and put new springs and shocks on these it's amazing how well these things handled stock. And also what made a huge difference on my 76 torana was changing the two ball bearings in the steering column, which is often overlooked

[@timandrew4515]

Perfect. EXACTLY the car I need.

[@brianmac3194]

Awesome video and excellent content I love the sound of a v8

[@spitzndtruth1484]

Well done mate!

[@simontallboy209]

That does sound awesome!

[@jamescampbell7404]

Right at the end when Turbo Yoda moves his eyebrows perfectly in sync with the birds chirps 🤣

[@tdlaustralia7791]

Cool build, sounds nice.

[@danieltjr5649]

Love the sound of that engine go the Kingsy!!!!!!

[@TheRealMrCods]

Very nice build

[@jmathis3]

Mates are going from lemon squishes to orange crushers. 🤣 love what you guys do and hope to some day hang out with you guys for an afternoon

[@finlay230]

Love the review vids

[@stringybarkin]

Love ya work Al

[@cgrecommended]

On the surface, the apparent love for the AU Falcon came from a place of irony - I'm not so sure that's the full story. Digging deeper, it's symbolic of traits that us Aussies value. We back the underdog, appreciate quiet achievers, blindly barrack for our local team, and find beauty in the ugly duckling. It's us car lovers giving the AU a "Fair Go" - because we didn't appreciate what we had and now it's gone.

[@steveblackbird5174]

Spot on.. CG...we love a battler....not real pretty..but...a true Legend car... Taxis a plenty... and they did their time over and over again. Legend engines.. gearboxes.. meh... diffs.. meh.. mechanics kept them going... best I got from an AU as a Taxi passenger (I always ask the KM's when I climb in... it's a thing I have as I love how long cars go for when treated like shite...) 896,000km!!! Let that sink in.... thing ran.. ok.. gearbox shifted ok.. 7th overhaul no doubt... diff whined harder than fran drescher from the nanny... but it ran...they that drove it, owned that poor car...

[@bleeksbentbits3150]

Ute & a manual 30'- every time! Longer wheel base hits that sweet spot (Ackerman Ratio?) for stepping them out of line on corner entry like a 2-stroke dirt-squirter... Feedback through HX/Z geometry & the 10to1 steering take a LOT of the understeering "float'n boat 'n' hope" out of the equation! :v ;) Now we've had a peak at this HJ, Im even more excited/curtous about what is to come with the engine project... Thank you again

[@gaddio3314]

Absolutely beautiful car and sounds amazing. One day when my rich uncle gets out of the poor house I'll get to visit Australia. I just don't know if I'd ever want to return to the US though.

[@finlay230]

Does sound amazing !!!!!!!

[@mcfear1991]

Great video about a great car

[@matk4731]

Nice old taxi. Really dig the colour 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

[@vlfreak]

love the kingas.. my old hz ute was the same eye burning shade 👍

[@mikeymasi]

So good boys 👌

[@spyderMN]

Love the orange!

[@ratfinkron5793]

very cool video sounds good

[@mynameis63]

Watching my favorite boys...thinking..old Yoda and Woody would approve of my LS swapped Regal....then he gets to the non working handbrake scenario....yaaaaa..old dad heading back out to the shed to get the damn parking brake issue sorted out.

[@607CHA]

Such a good looking car.

[@herbert696]

Al, you broke my heart today. All falcons are beAUtiful.

[@robywankenobi32]

Looks tidy as :) nice build

[@scotthamby207]

Al always makes the e breaks work

[@raoulsisamouth7890]

The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

[@jaredfarney675]

good Lord that thing makes ALL the right noises!

[@PeteM.]

Uploading vids nice and late for us, lemon squash time then 😁

[@TrashDeviant]

Late to the party but better late than never. No lemon squash but I have some grapes that got squashed some time ago.

[@Sfrrob1]

That sounds tremendous! Was about to do a turbo Barra swap in my GQ Patrol. I had a patrol with a 383 Chev and really miss the power AND sound. It has an RB30 in it at the moment and I was going to turbo that as well. I am pretty sure a lumpy LS1 is going to be making it's way into the engine bay now. THANKS! ..........KINDA.

[@ashleyrichards4241]

No shed skids? Could've sworn I was a paid patron of "the skid factory" sort him out woody

[@vyrnmn]

One of my favourite Aussie slang words is "bogan".

[@GetUpFalcon]

Fuark sounds epic.

[@douglaslila9825]

Nice sounding vehicle. Good four-door family car to snag the groceries in.

[@Pwrswitchd]

So lumpy

[@jimmyd6819]

sounds mint

[@Pablo668]

What a pearler of a car!

[@scotthamby207]

The cam sounds good

[@atf01234]

That shifter 👌

[@67comet]

Beautiful (for a GM product) .. Hate all the automatic transmission stuff though .. Row your own guys! Love the show, keep up all the good stuff's ..

[@garytoth8152]

Keep up the ls1 vids, only motor within my price range, and future replacement with manual trans in my 86 trans am

[@southjerseysound7340]

I love LS's but you'd be amazed at what you can find for SBC's these days on the cheap. I just grabbed a new Dart Iron Eagle block, Dart 11degree little chief heads and a few other parts to build a 450ci small block for $3750. He got it for a build years ago and now the car is finished he's going with a Texas Speed 427 LS3 instead of a carbed big SBC. He was asking a LOT more but nobody wanted it for MONTHS. I told him what I could afford and if he needed to sell it fast to call thinking he'd never go for it. But 3 months later he told me to come get it ASAP. The whole time we're loading it he's saying I hate to do it but I want fuel injection and it was like he didn't realize you can put EFI on anything. I just ordered new custom pistons and a cam for boost and started building a custom intake. But it should be in my S10 by the end of next month with my current turbo's pushing close to 2k hp. Granted it's not junkyard cheap but I've seen good SBC heads like AFR heads go for $250-300 and so on because of guys going LS. So there's deals to be had.

[@mysterymete]

@The Skid Factory Fusible links are just a piece of smaller gauge wire with a coating of more heat-resistant insulation (and often fiberglass impregnated to prevent the link burning in half). You can buy "fusible link wire" with the better insulation in spools or short pieces and build your own. Or, you can just use a smaller wire size and judge the need for additional insulation on your own. Standard sizing for a fusible link is 4 AWG sizes smaller than the wire being protected. So a 12 AWG circuit would be "fused" with a 16 AWG link. Fusible links really are beneficial. They can "soak up" normal amperage spikes without failing, such as when starting a car; whereas a fuse just pops. I've built about half a dozen fusible links, because I ran into the same issue as you - I couldn't get replacements - and all are still in service. Two of them replaced fuses that people had installed, because said fuses continued to 'pop', even when the fuse was massively over-sized for the circuit.

[@theskidfactory]

Mystery Meat Good info mate. We can’t buy the wire here anymore afaik. Went through multiple suppliers.

[@mysterymete]

I'd suggest one of my American suppliers. But after shipping, it would probably be cheaper to buy a scrap car for a fusible link.

[@MrTimmhill]

Man! Sounds mean!!!

[@aarron8540]

Looks mad

[@ebay4dave]

just let it go. GOLD

[@2burning2turning]

I was hoping the ‘“Iron Lion” build was for this car.

[@timmyp77]

2burning2turning Same here.

[@craigmandall9420]

Me too but looking at how well it turned out I'm glad they put the ls in it

[@sticks1284]

We have all just watched another awesome Skid factory build- Probably isn’t one of us that isn’t a little bogan 😂 Beautiful car by the way

[@onesilvergrey]

Tidy work Yoda, your under bonnet and wirey stuff is awesome and practical, but the cast cantered diff housing? Very neat and sounds nice n tuff too.