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Hey there
I'm about to embark on a pickup project. Its an old chev - but does have the holden badges on the side!! (it was assembled and sold by holden). I've always been keen on a modern driveline for the old pickup so was considering using a recent model commodore as a donor vehicle, but I run straight gas on my HJ and have become a fan of gas research, so have started to lean towards straight gas as possibly a better option for the project, as I would like it to be a daily driver, and this would save me a bit of hassle in getting it all set up and running I guess.
So if I go straight gas, is there any benefit to using say a VN 5L, or would I be just as well off getting a cheaper older model with a 308? If I was going an older model, I probably wouldn't be adverse to a 253 either.
Decisions decisions....
Your thoughts and recommendations would be much appreciated!
Richo
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Richo, Twin gas research on a old holden 355 stroker. Way to go. The 253 might be a bit small considering the weight of the truck. Cheers, Glenn
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I'd use a Chev, just to be 'true' to the truck, like a 283. But don't ignore the Holden V6 or V8. You can buy complete cars with 4-speed auto boxes for less than $1500 as a wreck for a V8 or less than $1000 for a good V6. With something like a truck you c |
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I'm basically starting with scratch with the pickup - I've basically got a rolling shell - its a blank canvas! Buying a wreck is an attractive option for that reason so I can hopefully use a stack of other parts as well, which as you said Byron, hopefully
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That's why the EFI 304 and TH700 would be suitable. You may even be able to use the VN/VP diff which will be a 3.08:1 ratio. |
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It's not too hard to get the ratio changed to something like 3.45 That's what I did with mine. |
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What about a Crate 350? I think the main supplier is called Suburban Imports.
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I have drooled over crate engines, but when I'm starting with a bare rolling shell - the cost and then having to track down all the other accessories scares me a bit...!
Sounds like the 304 might be the easier option
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in this vein, how much more difficult is it to set up the Efi for the 304 over the very simple carby version? exactly what needs to be done, I think there needs to be a fuel return line, the change of filler neck, swirl pot, and then some way of adapting |
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Read what Brett has done on this site: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~brettsueferguson/index.htm He has made it even harder on himself by using a V6 (V8 is much easier into a model that has a Holden V8 as an option) and connecting up the column shift, Edited by user Thursday, 5 October 2006 8:25:04 AM(UTC)
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Byron, is that link working? i'm getting an error page?
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Just worked now. I've had it not work at times too. |
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Hi Byron,
I had to remove the full stop at the end of the link in your post for it to work.
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