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What year did the first Commodores start and where they available with a 253 or which Holden vehicle was fitted originally with a 253 after 1976.
I have a 1976 Toyota vehicle in Qld and would like to fit a 253 Holden engine in it but I'm told in Qld the engine for the transplant must be latter than the year of the vehicle.
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The 253 engine was introduced in 1969 and ran into the mid 80s.
You can get a 76 spec engine from a 76 Torana or HX/Z Holden or 78 VB Commodore.
The Blue engine 81 spec, can be sourced from a WB Holden or VC Commodore.
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Hi Fred.
As Warren has said, the 253 V8 has been around in various forms since 1969.
You said that you're fitting it to a Toyota vehicle. If it's a passenger car (i.e. not a HiLux or LandCruiser etc) & it is plated 7/76 or later with ADR27A on the A |
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Hopefully your Toyota is early 1976 and hence pre ADR27A, then you can run an earlier engine. The best mix of parts for a 253 is an early engine eg out of a HJ, with an early 308 4BBL manifold and quadrajet and a blue/black motor V8 HEI dizzy. |
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Hi guys,I took a look at the plate and it tells me 7/75
although when I purchased it I was told its a 1976 Crown.
It looks like I can use my 523 engine and transmission.
I'll check with the transport dept first and let everyone know.
Thanks Fred.
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