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Hi, I've just purchased a 1984 VH Commodore and I'm looking at replacing the 4 cylinder with a V8. My question is what would be the largest engine size & Trans that I could go to without altering the structure of the vehicle? Would I also need to change the diff? Thanks for any help.
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You have to replace virtually everything on the car. It would be cheaper and easier and quicker to simply buy a V8.
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The actual body itself is the same, however, there were some changes for the 4 you need to reverse. You will need to do the following:
Fit a V8 diff (and rear springs & shocks) and it must be disc brakes.
Use a V8 tailshaft.
Use a V
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how do you tell if you have a single or duel diaphram brake booster?
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the singles are similar thickness to the old VH40/VH44 types fitted to early holdens.
The bracket on the front of the master is bolted to the strut tower and then folds back behind those nuts (so you can see them) to then go onto the nose of the mas
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