After all these years I've just got myself a HX V8 'tunna. (my HRPV is now going to be my summer treat !! ) It has a duel fuel new Gen gas system, white needle GTS dash and wheels, 4 spd, HQ prem nose, a 3.08 diff ( going by the jack up-turn wheel\tailshaft method ) and a blue motor - VR421267. After checking through previous posts I know it's a commo motor. I'm just trying to put a few jigsaw pieces in place with couple of questions without trying to sound too dumb :) ( not to hard to do really !! ) Most 'tunna's I've seen have a HQ front, is this a common thing throught the HQ-HZ range ? Mine does have ridges on the cowling panel. Does the blue v8 have a cast ID on the side of the block like a 202 red would have ? or am I looking in the wrong place to ID the capacity ? I am also thinking about going auto, is the bolt pattern the same as a red V8? I will be greatful for any helpful info, Thanks.

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going by your engine number its a 253 so it will be a trimatic/aus 4 speed pattern block unless its been drilled..