4 SPEED AUTO TO 253 HOLDEN Options

Previous Topic Next Topic

Guest		#1 Posted : Wednesday, 12 October 2005 9:14:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		hI IN AN EFFORT TO INCRASE FUEL ECONOMY ON THE OLD 253 V8 TRAUMATIC SET UP IS THERE ANY ALTERNATIVE IN FOUR SPEED AUTOS THAT WILL BOLT UP TO 253, V6 COMMORDORE WITH ADAPTER PLATE??? ANYONE NOW ??

commodorenut		#2 Posted : Wednesday, 12 October 2005 5:04:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		The 5L TH700R4 from a VN or VP will go on with an adapter kit - look towards the likes of CRS or Dellow for one. There are some wiring issues for the lockup convertor that need addressing - or simply get a regular convertor for it. Always run a sepe
		Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ Judge a successful man not on how he treats his peers, but on how he treats those less fortunate.
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#3 Posted : Wednesday, 12 October 2005 5:43:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		hi guys, i'm sure i have read here before (Byron?) that the 308 aussie OR turbo pattern has the same bellhousing attachment casting on the rear of the block ('cept hktg blocks), just with the bolt holes in different places, which can be filled and redri

HK1837		#4 Posted : Wednesday, 12 October 2005 6:41:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,853 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 540 time(s) in 515 post(s)		Yes it can be done to a 253, but it cannot be done to any pre HJ blocks. The 253/308 rear casting didn't change until the HJ/LH, when the TH400 was introduced to the 308 in the HJ. As a general rule, the blocks that can't be modified are those with a neop
		_______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

trubluhq		#5 Posted : Wednesday, 12 October 2005 7:14:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 758		if you are worried about fuel costs you may as well go to GAS as the cost of the conversion is high. Things to be considered are: (1) the block (2) possible engine/gearbox adapter plates (3) the getting of and cost of a TH400 (4) your speedo is mec
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

HK1837		#6 Posted : Thursday, 13 October 2005 2:28:38 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,853 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 540 time(s) in 515 post(s)		John VN/VP TH700s have mechanical speedo outputs, so a TH350/400/Saginaw cable will fit. HQ-WB TH350/400 T-bars will operate a TH700R, there is just no indicator for the 4th gear. The rest is true.
		_______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

trubluhq		#7 Posted : Thursday, 13 October 2005 8:00:11 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 758		Thanks Byron ....I was close. John
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

trubluhq		#8 Posted : Thursday, 13 October 2005 9:39:45 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 758		Something we all missed here..... What do you call BAD ecomony ? In MPG or Ltr/100kms or km driven/litres filled. Ta John
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#9 Posted : Friday, 14 October 2005 11:03:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		So in theary I could bolt a T400 in my HZ statesman with little Hassle???? Just need to change the gearbox mount?? Is the starter in the same position?

HK1837		#10 Posted : Saturday, 15 October 2005 2:41:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,853 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 540 time(s) in 515 post(s)		A TH400 is standard in a Statesman, from HJ to late HZ (with 308) and HQ with 350. You don't need to change anything - just use stock Holden stuff.
		_______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#11 Posted : Saturday, 15 October 2005 9:14:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		did I write that!!!! what an idiot I meant T700 !!!!!!! And I think they come standard with a Turbo 350, Im not sure how to tell (TH350-TH400) them apart , but hey I know Ive got a 9" diff :)

AMLagonda		#12 Posted : Saturday, 15 October 2005 9:24:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 15/10/2005(UTC) Posts: 6		I think its best that I sign up.
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

iitsmint		#13 Posted : Sunday, 16 October 2005 1:38:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2005(UTC) Posts: 147 Location: WA		thanks guys for your input, I was wondering whether someone has made a adapter for the v6 turbo 700 that fits trimatic bolt patterns, will all the v6 auto around and the low price of such units. I take it the v6 turbo 700 doesnt have a removeable bell hou
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

HK1837		#14 Posted : Sunday, 16 October 2005 3:47:59 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,853 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 540 time(s) in 515 post(s)		Why would you bother, when it is heaps easier to adapt a V8 box, with sometimes no adaption required in the case of a TH 308 block?
		_______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

trubluhq		#15 Posted : Sunday, 16 October 2005 7:35:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 758		Why not just change the jets ? Around $40.00 worth. My last fill with city driving only was 14.7lt/100kms or 19.2MPG. Almost as good as a V6. John
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

iitsmint		#16 Posted : Thursday, 20 October 2005 11:02:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2005(UTC) Posts: 147 Location: WA		thanks everyone for the input, My main point in al this was of interest to see whether anyone has done such a transofmation of fitting a four speed auto to a 253 block. I have just aquired gas for the project, but I really like the idea of dropping the re
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

trubluhq		#17 Posted : Thursday, 20 October 2005 4:55:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 758		Good luck with gas....its around 50c here now and rising. Fast. Pollies are stupid they will slug us car people when they realise gas is cheap. You still never answered the question - how bad is the car running - how many revs is it running at - what d
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#18 Posted : Thursday, 5 October 2006 8:55:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		i want to put a trimatic in to a vp 5ltr does anyone know where i can get an adapter plate for that?

Users browsing this topic

Guest (4)