Basic heads and cam build up/ learning excersize
Once the rego expires on my vc I'm thinking il pull out the motor and try to learn a few things as I go.. So please be patient with me:) Currently the motor has a leaky as hell manifold that I've lined...
View ArticleVk subframe differences
Hi al as part of the repower of my Vk to 350 stroker I have detailing bits in prep for the engine install in order to keep the car a roller I bought another Vk subframe which I have spent a heap of...
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custom fabrication
hey all, any1 chasing work to be done hit me upsend me a PM, i can do sliders, trays, bar work, cages,manifolds, alloy work pretty much anything to do with cars, 4x4s an general weling/fabrication....
View ArticleChev 454 HO and Muncie 4 speed
I have a 1990 454 HO and Muncie M21 4 speed that were fitted to a 1969 RS/SS big block car and I have known the history from new for the engine. I am looking for advice for pricing to sell here. 1990...
View ArticlePCV valve or Breathers (Catch Can's)
My sbc initially had 2 rocker cover breathers but trying to avoid the smell of oily blow by I installed a PCV valve to the rear port of the Holly and a block off cap on the other valve cover. All that...
View Article355 nearly there....
I got to spend a little more time putting the finishing touches on my engine this weekend, I'd say it is about 95% complete now. I am just waiting on TK to knock me up one of his fancy oil pumps, my...
View Article308 inboard Skicraft early 80's Rolco dog clutch rattling noise
Hi, Nice to be part of the Aussie V8 site. Hope someone can help. I recently changed the drive shaft, skeg bush etc on my boat and there is now an extra rattling noise when we engage the dog clutch...
View ArticleVS 85 amp alternator problem
Recently started having intermittent charging problems - 1st symptom was low fuel flow during a 1 hr drive at night causing the engine to lean out so I pulled over thinking my fuel gauge was telling me...
View ArticleHT Premier 421 Small block
For Sale Holden HT Premier 1970 Chev 421 Small block Dart block, Dart alloy cylinder heads, lunati solid roller cam, edelbrock manifold, 950 demon carby, pacemaker 4-1 extractors ceramic coated, brand...
View Article308 to change or to leave well enough alone
Hi all I have 308 in a lh specs . 750 demon,harop single,vn's don't know what has been done ,cam is solid roller valve lift with 1.5:1 rocker int .600 exh.621, duration @ .050 int 251 exh 262 with 108...
View ArticleHi Rise and Reverse Cowl Fitment
Hey guys, Just picked up a fibreglass bonnet for my WB with a 4" Camaro cowl. I was able to test fit the standard bonnet with the engine and a Redline Hi-Winder with a Holley 670 on top. That was gonna...
View ArticleCan You Help? Pro-Street Shootout this weekend
Gidday boys - hoping someone may be able to help out. I've bought a set of heads and manifold for the big block from great guy Craig (HQ496). However he lives at one end of the world (Roma, Qld) and I...
View Article14" Hotwires suit Commodore (x2)
Hey all, I need two Hotwire wheels to suit Commodore stud pattern. Must be 14 inch diameter. Thanks.
View ArticleWhat the heck my 308 won't start HELP!!!
Well here goes First a bit of what I have going on my 308 has not been running for about 2 years while I get the body fully rebuilt, now I decided to give it a lick of paint, chuck it in and get it...
View ArticleProject HQ... first car :)
'starwars2 Just started work on my first car, my hq. still got a bit of work to do yet. pulled the gaurds, inner gaurds, interior bonnect etc off. got the motor running only problem with it was a...
View ArticleF.S Tremec TKO Holden/Chev v8 conversion
Tremec TKO conversion Bellhousing to suit Holden(Trimatic&Turbo) / Chev v8 CRS Lighten flywheel to suit 355/308/304 Ace 10.5" 6 button ceramic clutch (needle nose) Quartermaster hyd bearing mount...
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dirt circuit car
tdr 4 002.jpgtdr 4 004.jpgwell my dirt circuit car is almost finished :-) 253 powered vr commy thanks to zok for the carby will slap on the rest of ya stickers when I cut the rest of the signs for the...
View ArticlePowder coating v's Ceramic coating in QLD
Hi everyone, I'm looking at getting my manifold, covers, block, sump etc powder coated or ceramic coated while engine is out for its next rebuild.. was just wondering what engine parts you've had...
View ArticleThoughts on Gulf western oil.
Im considering trying Gulf oils and ATF fluid for my new combo, anyone used them cheers.
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