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HQ Holden Monaro HQ

1971–1974 · Coupe
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Years 1971–1974
Body Coupe
Doors 2
Seats 5

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Exhaust

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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Viper Holden V8 253/308 — Gasket 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket & Bolt Kit Front DSF009AX2KIT
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Model Name

EK Holden

Previous Model and Next Model

FB, Next model, EJ

Dates of Production

Introduced:May 2, 1961

Discontinued: July 1962

The EK Holden was in production for 14 months

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Production Figures

150 214

Model Range

Standard Sedan: (EK/215)

Special Sedan: (EK/225)

Standard Wagon: (EK/219)

Special Wagon: (EK/229)

Panel Van: (EK/2104)

Utility: (EK/2106)

Prices at Introduction

Standard Sedan: £1 102 ($2 214)

Special Sedan: £1 169 ($2 338)

Standard Wagon: £1 200 ($2 400)

Special Wagon: £1 263 ($2 526)

Panel Van: £1 025 ($2 050)

Utility: £1 005 ($2 010)

Engines

Grey Engine

Engine Prefix: B1775814 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, Sychromesh on 2nd and 3rd

1st: 2.99:1

2nd: 1.59:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.99:1

3 Speed Automatic Hydramatic

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

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Ignition and Electrical

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

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 9 inch (229mm) drums

Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Four wheel hydraulic, handbrake operating mechanically on rear wheels

Wheels

Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel

Tyres

Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Total Length: 181.8 inches (4617mm)

Total width: 67.0 inches (1703mm)

Height at kerb weight: 59.9 inches (1521mm)

Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)

Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

Kerb Weight:

Standard Sedan: 2471lb (1121kg)

Special Sedan: 2490lb (1129kg)

Standard Station Sedan: 2587lb (1173kg)

Special Station Sedan: 2606lb (1182kg)

Turning circle 11.1m

Fuel Tank Capacity:9.5 Gallons (43 litres)

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