Whats the best way to Rebuild a 253
Hi I'm looking a basically freshing up the 253 outta my hj sandman panelvan I no it's better to rebuild a 308 but this is the original engine it runs but is getting tired. I'm thinking of going 30 thou...
View ArticleOld school cars in Adelaide
Was over in Adelaide for Christmas and saw a few nice cars getting around on Monday. Dark red XW GT or lookalike,burgundy ZB Fairlane with Autodrags and healthy cam,orange VG pacer sedan with PACE 31...
View ArticleEOI VK Black 308
I currently have a Black 308 40 thou over, mild cam, new edelbrock performer manifold, " B" cast heads ( once owned by Frank from 308 Performance) fitted with YT Roller rockers and a 650DP carb. This...
View ArticleEOI Vk Black motor
I've just posted in the WA for sale section but thought I'd put a brief description here. Black 308 40 thou supra 5 speed and housing "B' Cast heads with YT Roller Rockers New Edelbrock Performer...
View Article308 heads on 253
I've got some hq heads for pre pollution hj 253, and they've been ported and polished with bigger valves, they're not too big (IN 1.841" EX 1.539) I've read that the bigger valves may touch the block...
View ArticleNeed to lengthen my shaft.......dissy shaft i mean!
Currently installing some YT -3 heads on my engine. I have run into a problem with the dissy. Due to the manifold now sitting around 12mm higher than standard its hitting the HEI module on my dissy....
View ArticleJust primered, now have followup questions.
hi. sprayed acrylic primer on my hilux yesterday. went pretty smoothly, but got a few follow-up questions. - i was using a gravity HVLP style gun, and it always seemed there were wet spots at the end...
View Article4 & 2 door torana flare kits, spoilers and bobtails
Until we get new reputable distributors organised for new south wales and victoria you can deal direct with us freight is no problem we can freight it straight to your door. contact Gremlin for more...
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wk statesman
i am chasing a rear right seat belt for a wk statesman 2003 model steve PH: 0488752504
View ArticleVarious LC/J Torana and HK/T/G Parts
Hi All, Have the following parts available for sale: LC/LJ LJ GTR XU1 M21 Bathurst Gearbox and shifter LC GTR XU1 150CD Complete LC GTR XU1 bare 150CD Manifold LC GTR 71 Complete dash LC GTR Dash Parts...
View Articlehelp neededwith holden v8 LPG water hose layout
hi all can anyone post a pic of there engine bay showing the correct layout of where the lpg water hoses should be t'd off for a holden 253/308 the hoses for the wifes car are a bit of a mess and im...
View Article308 Block how to tell if it's a turbo pattern?
What is the easiest way to tell if a 308 is a turbo pattern? Also, old school 308, can they be fitted easy with alloy VN 308 heads? Thanks guys....
View ArticleTonner measurement help required
Any chance someone with a tonner could do me a huge favour? I'm after a measurement from the rear of the chassis to the middle of the rear wheel. I'm going to tub the tray I'm building and need to know...
View ArticleAuusie Burnouts found on bangshift
found this earlier thought people might ike to check it out, favourite part 6:40 skyline... Bang Shift : Videos : Crash & Burn : Destruction Video: A Huge Collection of Aussie Fires, Explosions,...
View ArticleFord Starter motor
Had a quick look at my starter motor and the only place I could see to wire it was a stud and nut at the front on the side is this the correct terminal to be attaching it to Lucas
View ArticleLokar flexible engine dipstick for a Holden v8
I need a dipstick for my LC Torana with a Holden V8. My local speed shop recommended a Lokar ED-5024. Can't find it on their site, but there one for sale on on eBay at the moment. Lokar Hot Rod Holden...
View ArticleAre bumper bars required in qld by law?
Hi, toying with some photoshop and considering some changes to bumpers on my old v8 uc torana One option involves no old metal bumper bar and modifying the existing front guard area. BUT is it legal 2...
View Articlewhich stall???
ok I have no idea about stall converters so here goes I have a 350 sbc going into my lh torana the motor produced 550hp on engine dyno it has 12:1 compression still waiting for cam specs to come threw...
View ArticleHappy New Year...
...before the drinking partying and music levels go up a notch just thought I would wish all AV8 members a happy New Year enjoy the night and see you next year :)
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