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SANDMAN PV DO I KEEP THE 327 IN IT
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#1 Posted : Wednesday, 21 November 2007 5:59:10 AM(UTC)
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The van has a 327 Saginaw in it do I keep that combo or should i go back to factory specs ??
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, 21 November 2007 6:17:14 AM(UTC)
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without the original motor I do not think it would matter about the drive line to much unless you want historic rego,
do the body and decals as per original to keep with the flavour of the car and maybe the interior.
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#3 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 3:06:07 AM(UTC)
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I guess if you go back to original specs then you could drive around in a gutless Holden V8 powered van..

Or.. Keep the Chev and have power to burn...
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#4 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 3:24:29 AM(UTC)
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i am with you luke!, especially if the van was L32.

Lets get back to basics,
Isnt this what being a petrol head is all about?



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#5 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 3:24:29 AM(UTC)
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i am with you luke!, especially if the van was L32.

Lets get back to basics,
Isn't this what being a petrol head is all about?



A1 Bogan.
Old holdens brought on the spot, quick decision, cash paid.
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#6 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 4:18:42 AM(UTC)
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it was a factory 5.0 M21 ,, so the CHEV is the way yoo go!!!!
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#7 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 5:48:21 AM(UTC)
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If I were you, I'd find a correct date code and engine prefix 308 for it. It will be worth more in the long run, even if it isn't the original motor. You can always stroke it if you want more cubes and at least it'll look original when you pop the hood.
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#8 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 5:48:21 AM(UTC)
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If I were you, Id find a correct date code and engine prefix 308 for it. It will be worth more in the long run, even if it isnt the original motor. You can always stroke it if you want more cubes and at least itll look original when you pop the hood.
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#9 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 5:55:10 AM(UTC)
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I understand that the more original the better , where would I start looking for that type of 5.0 a M21 isnt hard too find , The 327 is 60 thou so on the last Bore so I guess when that lets go i will try n find a 5....
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#10 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 8:55:23 AM(UTC)
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You'd need a 308 with an engine number prefix of QT (not 11QT) and a date code (cast on the front top of your block behind the timing cover) around the same date as your compliance plate.



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#11 Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2007 8:55:23 AM(UTC)
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Youd need a 308 with an engine number prefix of QT (not 11QT) and a date code (cast on the front top of your block behind the timing cover) around the same date as your compliance plate.



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#12 Posted : Friday, 23 November 2007 4:21:52 AM(UTC)
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Guess it depends on how original you want your car.
To change from a chev to a holden engine, you need a fair few parts besides just motor and gearbox. Exhaust changes, wiring, Brackets for alternator, A/C if you have it, radiator, hoses.

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#13 Posted : Friday, 23 November 2007 6:14:13 AM(UTC)
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Yeah im thinking along the same lines as you , The Chev is the way too go and its putting out some resonable H/p it needs a freshen up , but have spken too plenty of people that have seen it go and apparently in full song it gets on with it , is it possib
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#14 Posted : Saturday, 24 November 2007 12:38:32 AM(UTC)
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monaro mark couldnt there be some way of making any 308 a qt numbered block ? all the best
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#15 Posted : Saturday, 24 November 2007 12:54:27 AM(UTC)
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You could restamp the block but it's illegal to do so.
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#16 Posted : Saturday, 24 November 2007 12:54:27 AM(UTC)
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You could restamp the block but its illegal to do so.
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#17 Posted : Saturday, 24 November 2007 1:36:47 AM(UTC)
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with an 11QT, you could Bog over the 11, so it starts with QT.
THen paint over it.
Thats the Bogan way....

A1 Bogan.
Old holdens brought on the spot, quick decision, cash paid.
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#18 Posted : Saturday, 24 November 2007 2:48:04 AM(UTC)
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Haha
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#19 Posted : Sunday, 25 November 2007 4:08:23 AM(UTC)
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there has too be a loop hole some where . there normally is ,,, i have heard that when a block is decked it can rmove the eng no ? can any 1 confirm this
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#20 Posted : Sunday, 25 November 2007 7:54:36 PM(UTC)
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Yeah it can but I think a police acid test would show the original number.
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