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WTD - 253/308 Holden parts ??????

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GTMac ·

Yeah I know, what are my chances but thought Id throw it out there anyway. Getting up and running my restored HJ ute and am after a Rochester Quadrajet carby and good 4 barrel manifold to suit. Also Bosch electronic ignition (all for a 253 V8).

If its gathering dust and can find a new home, let me know.

Cheers, Andrew (Sydney)

Klaus ·

I've got my ht prem still in the front yard with 253 , edelbrock performer manifold 465 carb, hv oil pump 30 thou over pistons alot of money spent also has turbo 350 with dellow trimatic to turbo adapter , mega shifter it goes on and on about 10grand spent on mechanicals

GTMac ·

Klaus wrote:I've got my ht prem still in the front yard with 253 , edelbrock performer manifold 465 carb, hv oil pump 30 thou over pistons alot of money spent also has turbo 350 with dellow trimatic to turbo adapter , mega shifter it goes on and on about 10grand spent on mechanicals
Klaus would be a shame for me to just steal the Edlebrock manifold then 😂 Sounds nice but I thought about an engine transplant with everything done but this is a 1 owner vehicle in storage for 17 years and thus I would like to keep all the original matching numbers.

If you hear of anything let me know.

Klaus ·

i may have a hq 4 barrel manifold somewhere also a cain hi rise one too and "b" cast heads. trimatics 308 stuff 🤓

GTMac ·

Klaus wrote:i may have a hq 4 barrel manifold somewhere also a cain hi rise one too and "b" cast heads. trimatics 308 stuff 🤓
Klaus, would preferably be after Edlebrock Performer manifold. What are "b" cast heads?

Dirtbag ·

If it's going on a 253 the standard 253/308 intake manifold will be better suited than an edelbrock performer.

B cast heads are what came on the Brock commodores as far as I know, but then again, I don't know much : )

I have a stock intake here too to suit red heads if you're interested.

Klaus, is the cain manifold a tunnel ram (twin carb) or single carb? I'm chasing a tunnel ram to suit red heads.

HT prem sounds like a good thing. Just needs a 5 speed : )

annosL ·

Hi, my son left some carby bits with me from a 253, don't know if these are any good, the pics show most of it,

Klaus ·

its a dual but missing the top section, the 253 was / is worked and made 180hp at the flywheel not much but enough. Having only a 465 makes it nice to drive well when it wasnt rusted out.