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Is a red 308 the same as a vr>vs 308, except for heads and aspiration??
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Almost. The VN/VG/VP/VR/VS-mid VSIII 304 doesn't have the block threaded for the 4 x short head bolts in the valley - the ones that are only half torqued on a red/blue/VK/VL 308/304. The cam is also different, but interchanges between blocks. Plus the las |
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thanks for that byron, so it is possible to put later heads on earlier 308? and cam, with carby a straight gas??
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Yes. And the heads are getting cheaper now as the engines wear out, and VN V8's are worth stuff all. I bought a pair the other day for $200. Brand new head bolts are also peanuts. Make sure when you buy the heads you buy the rocker covers too. |
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hey thanks 4 that byron, i wouldnt try it myself, dont know enough about how to do it, but seems that would end up with late model engine, power economy, etc. cheers
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