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HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ

1973–1974 · Sedan · Muncie M20 Wide Ratio, Muncie M21 Close Ratio
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Your vehicle: HQ Holden Monaro GTS HQ Change
Years 1973–1974
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5
Transmission(s) Muncie M20 Wide Ratio, Muncie M21 Close Ratio

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Component Position Part Number Brand Specification Diameter Material Quantity Notes
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front GEN090E-1
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Genie Headers 6-cylinder red motor — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front PH5027
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Pacemaker Red 6-cylinder dual header — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front HU230STM
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Hurricane Headers 253/308 V8 — Mild steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front GEN413E-1
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Genie Headers 253/308 V8 — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Front DSF002
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Viper Red motor 138/149/161/173/186/202 — Gasket 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Front DSF009AX2
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket & Bolt Kit Front DSF009AX2KIT
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Model Name

EJ Holden

Previous Model and Next Model

EK, Next model, EH

Dates of Production

Introduced:July 30, 1962

Discontinued: August 1963

The EJ Holden was in production for 13 months

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Production Figures

154 811

Model Range

Standard Sedan: (EJ/215)

Special Sedan: (EJ/225)

Standard Wagon: (EJ/219)

Special Wagon: (EJ/229)

Premier Sedan: (EJ/235)

Panel Van: (EJ/2104)

Utility: (EJ/2106)

Prices at Introduction

Standard Sedan: £1 051 ($2 102)

Special Sedan: £1 111 ($2 222)

Standard Wagon: £1 140 ($2 280)

Special Wagon: £1 200 ($2 400)

Premier Sedan: £1 420 ($2 840)

Panel Van: £988 ($1 976)

Utility: £977 ($1 954)

Exterior Dimensions

Total Length: 176.9 inches (4493mm)

Total width: 68.0 inches (1727mm)

Height at kerb weight: 58.0 inches (1473mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight:

Standard Sedan: 2492lb (1130kg)

Special Sedan: 2496lb (1132kg)

Premier Sedan: 2639lb (1197kg)

Standard Station Sedan: 2617lb (1187kg)

Special Station Sedan: 2617lb (1187kg)

Turning circle 11.1m

Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Engines

Grey Engine

Engine Prefix: J1001 onwards

Capacity: 2260cc 138 cubic inches (2.262 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Number of cylinders: 6

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg BXOV-1, One downdraft Bendix Stromberg carburettor

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Bore and Stroke: 3.063 x 3.125 inches (77.8 x 79.4mm)

Compression Ratio: 7.25:1

Power: 56kW (75bhp) @ 4200 RPM

Torque: 163Nm (120lb-ft) @ 1400 RPM

Transmission

3 Speed Manual

Column Shift

Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd

1st: 2.99:1

2nd: 1.59:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.99:1

3 Speed Automatic Hydramatic

4 stage column shift (Type H562)

1st: 3.639:1

2nd: 1.5775:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 3.57

Rear Axle

GM-H Banjo

3.89:1

Clutch

Diaphragm type spring, Single-plate, dry disc, Hydraulically controlled

Ignition and Electrical

12 volt battery. Coil and generator. Distributor automatic centrifugal and vacuum-type advance control

Exhaust

Single pipe, Welded steel tube with full bore, reverse flow type muffler

Suspension

Front: Short and long arm independent type assembled to front end frame as a single unit. GMH-Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks

Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs, four leaves (or five for the Business Sedan and Station Sedans). Tension shackles with rubber bushings. GMH-Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.

Steering

Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.3:1

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic, duo serve type

Rear: Hydraulic, duo serve type

Wheels

Demountable disc wheels

Tyres

Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply, 6.40×13 six-ply optional on Station Sedans

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