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Hi all, a 308 HP block has just come into my possesion. From what i understood these blocks arent anything special other than being the oldest 308 from the HT line up(Broughams?) ot somewhere around that vintage. But i was also lead to believe they may have a greater nickel content and be similar to the L34 block strength wise.
Putting all this aside is it worth anything to a restorer? its still wearing all the original accessories and the 4bbl carb is all original still.
It also has a HK sump. Are they same as HT, ive never compared the 2.
To me its just 308, but it is worth saving for a resto i wont go to town on it.
Eng number is 308H27XX but i couldnt find a cast number anywhere on it other than the HP.
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No such thing as a HK Holden V8 sump as the 253 and 308 weren't released until HT, so the sump you have is HT or HG.
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No such thing as a HK Holden V8 sump as the 253 and 308 werent released until HT, so the sump you have is HT or HG.
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what other v8 was in the hk i had one with a 307 ? cheers
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307 and 327. Both Chev V8's. HT had 253, 308, 307 and 350. HG had 253, 308 and 350. So any Holden V8 (253, 308) sump with the centre hump has to belong to HT or HG (barring any wierdo examples that may exist like Hurricane, Bedford, AlfaSud Frankenstein e |
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307 and 327. Both Chev V8s. HT had 253, 308, 307 and 350. HG had 253, 308 and 350. So any Holden V8 (253, 308) sump with the centre hump has to belong to HT or HG (barring any wierdo examples that may exist like Hurricane, Bedford, AlfaSud Frankenstein et |
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I had one hp 308 block when pulled down. it had steel crank and rods looked beefier forge then HQ 308 next to it . hp 308 did come out of first bach 5.0 L brougham
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If it had steel crank and rods then they werent original. Castings for the block are the same as HQ.
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If it had steel crank and rods then they weren't original. Castings for the block are the same as HQ.
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It had HP on the crank to not 308. i tapped the hp with steel hamer and it rang the HQ one went donk ? both where standing up concrete. it was only std motor +.030 bore. does the vk 4.9L weigh more than the 5.0L crank ? 2 kilos more stronger webs ?
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Hi do you still have this engine im restoring a HG and would like to put an origanal HG engine in it. last year a took a 253H engine to the dump little did i know i would be restoring a hg this year. im not looking to spend a fortune as i have other 308 e |
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A HP cast engine isnt right for a HG. All HG 308 have 308 on the side. What is the build date of your HG? I may have one that suits it, but its been decked so has no 308H number on it.
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A HP cast engine isn't right for a HG. All HG 308 have 308 on the side. What is the build date of your HG? I may have one that suits it, but it's been decked so has no 308H number on it.
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1970 is the build date, the car im restoring is a gts so i thought about a 308 trimatic to go in it if i can find the right numbers i have a 3 speed and a 2 speed floor shifter to suit this car the hard part is finding a 3 speed walnut console? i actualy |
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Rare Spares are going to redo the consoles, and I think Harrisons in QLD do the woodgrain. What you will need to get is the stainless strip that joins the 2 x half consoles together as this is not going to be remade as per original.
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Rare Spares are going to redo the consoles, and I think Harrisons in QLD do the woodgrain. What you will need to get is the stainless strip that joins the 2 x half consoles together as this is not going to be remade as per original.
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How close to factory specs will these consoles be? and is it too expensive to make the stainless strip? i have never seen one. this is the first of the Hktg model cars i have owned. cant belive my luck i found a HG 3 speed console insert the wasnt a milli |
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The stainless is nearlly impossible for them, and the consoles are supposed to be spot on. I'm not sure of their timeframe. About 6 months ago they were chasing me for a console for a template.
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