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hi, just want some input before i make the big decision for my ute
now i've heard all the arguements about lighter holden weight, cheaper chev parts, transmission choices, different driveshaft, gearbox mount, ease of fitting etc
but am i missing anything ?
or is it just a personal choice thing
ps a friend and i fitted a 350 into an hz ute with a turbo 400 in the late '80s. it took us about 18 hours solid drive in drive out, but a couple of the things had to be re-done: exhaust hookup etc
and i'm not sure i'd have the patience to do it again
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Both are easy transplants.
Yes it's a personal choice.
I would Chev it every time.
Seems like different states have different rules as well. Some people take the emmisions rules too seriously.
I have nothing against Holden V8's but if i could fi
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Both are easy transplants.
Yes its a personal choice.
I would Chev it every time.
Seems like different states have different rules as well. Some people take the emmisions rules too seriously.
I have nothing against Holden V8s but if i could fit
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doesnt matter about emmissions its an HQ.
In cubes we trust.
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also, it depends on how much power you want to make.
e.g. 300hp you wont need to go chev as it will cost the same either way. if not cheaper for holdens.
In cubes we trust.
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HQ - Then its an easy Choice.
CHEV.
(Its only a hard choice for the emmisions nazis if they own a HZ or WB)
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HQ - Then it's an easy Choice.
CHEV.
(It's only a hard choice for the emmisions nazis if they own a HZ or WB)
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If you do a search there was a really good post about this topic not so long ago. edit: actually it was holden 355 v chev 350. Has similar points to note in alot of regards http://www.fastlane.com....=6449&SearchTerms=355,v,Edited by user Monday, 12 May 2008 4:07:51 AM(UTC)
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My choice is chevs. BBC or SBC.
Lucky in oz says it all.
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I am just wonderin,,if my 308 does hand stands in idle? then would there be any reason to stroke it?
for me i am past the doin drags etc?
also, can one change the crank, and pistons etc, from underneath, because my engine has no crossmember, and it |
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the reason to stroke it would be because you want more low down torque.
It would be so much easier to pull the engine out, because if you want to do it properly you have to take many many measurements to make sure the engine doesn't lunch itself.
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the reason to stroke it would be because you want more low down torque.
It would be so much easier to pull the engine out, because if you want to do it properly you have to take many many measurements to make sure the engine doesnt lunch itself.
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hey thanks boom,,
so it can be done? or too much of a risk?
see one day, i was thinking of putting later model heads on,, ?
but the motor runs good, so wont do anythin yet.
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