1979 Holden HZ Premier S/W review from Australia and New Zealand
"A really awesome example of "RetroTech""
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When we put the engine in, there was quite a bit of trouble getting everything to fit, but that was expected. Then there was problems with the diff. not really handling the torque, which was also expected... and getting it certified proved to be a bit of a problem, but everything is OK now.
General comments?
Well, the engine (a 5.7 out of a VT GTS if you have forgotten) was taken out of a written off GTS, we also took the transmission, and finally the diff. after the problems with the old one.
We have added forged pistons, a Crane Cam, K and N filter, a 2 3/4 inch exhaust with 3 inch tip, Port and Polish, Carbon Drive-shaft, lightweight Flywheel, Triple Plate Clutch, Bigger Valves, Roller Rockers, Hella Fog Lights, car is now approx. 240kw.
15 inch Crager Wheels, orange/red/yellow mixed paint, Tinted Windows, Lowered on Nolathene Shocks and King Springs, White Line Sway Bars.
VT Calais Leather Seats (front and rear), custom woodgrain dash and steering wheel, AutoMeter gauges, aqua neon glow.
VDO Single disk head unit, VDO 6 stack MD stacker, 2x 120w front, 2x 60w tweeters front, 2x 120w rear, 2x 60w tweeters rear, 2x 6x9 4 way rear, all Pioneer, + 2x 200w Fusion Subs, and a 1000w Rockford Fosgate Amp., and a Fusion Alarm.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | HSV GTS 220kw Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23540 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 64120 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden HQ |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2002 |