Haven't really posted on here previously but the sites been really helpful so thought I'd share my little ute project with you guys.

Will be painted within the next few weeks, then we will start tinkering with some under bonnet bits..
Currently running a CA:
GT2860RS
Custom cooler/radiator
Walbro 255
1000cc injectors
Haltech
3' exhaust
Few other bits..

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Welcome and nice, good mods too. You'll love it, just watch out for tramp ;)

Looks like a nice project. That reminds me, RaJay was the name of a famous Turbo company here back in the day

What state are you in?

Big injectors are you running E85?

What color are you painting her...or are you going to surprise us?

Yeah be good to see it on the road man. hey Nick who you callin a tramp Unfamilia doesnt come on here anymore, Does he ?

Decided to go with Holden Fantale Orange. Just got my hands on some dragway pro's too..
Not sure about the E85 as I want it to be a well used street car. On that topic, has anyone done the conversion to E85, and if so, what's involved? Beefing up the fuel system, tank lining, re-tune..anything else?
Also need to check out the availability on E85 in my area. (I'm on the Central Coast btw)
How long can E85 sit in the tank for?
Any info would be much appreciated guys.

I see on United's site there's a station in Gosford that sells E85. E85 can sit in a tank for months if it's a sealed tank -- all Australia utes from 1979? already come with sealed tank

Yeah, converting EFI for E85 is all that, larger injectors may be needed. Full re-tune is not needed, apply a factor for E85 (which means reprogramming the ECU). Fuel economy will go down, but if you have a turbo it can take more boost and thus make more power

You will need the correct e85 pump and fuel hose.
A retune will be required, like dd says you won't get far out of a stock tank as you use a fair bit more e85 over 98ron.
It does however make better power, there's a few of us here running e85. There's also the option of flex fuel if your ecu's supports it which means you can have the car tuned for e85 and 98ron and the sensor will even work with a blen of the two and adjust the tune to suit

It's a bit more complicated than that with all due respect.Although you'll get about an extra 50 odd h.p. free it's going to cost a lot of money to do right.All the standard rubber attatched to the tank including breathers has to be replaced,the standard outlet needs to be enlarged,surge tank req'd,2 alcohol compliant fuel pumps,minimum 8mm bundy tube fuel line down and return to tank,2 compliant filters,your 1000cc injectors will be fine.I had the need to purchase some replacement rubber fuel line last week for one of the race cars at a cost of $25 meter,the engine will need a dyno run and re tune to get it sorted not sure if the factory computor has wide enough scope to tip that much extra fuel in either,homework for you as we run aftermarket gear.All in all i'd say spend your money elsewhere.Cheers