VK 308 and Turbo350

[scrubba620]

Hey all, I am new to holdens and finally got my hands on a dream of mine which is a 1984 VK SL. I have since converted to a 308 and a Th350. I am lost after that, the Extractors being Pacemaker said they would fit powersteering and the exhaust shop said it should fit the turbo 350 but I cant for the life of me install them. I am using the Castlemaine rod shop engine and trans mounts. The extractors just don't clear the power steering.

Can any one assist with anything.

Thank you,

 

[gtrboyy]

Efi symetrical port or siame port heads.

If vn-vs heads you're up schitt creek due to bulky vb-vk p/steer rack

 

[scrubba620]

Efi symetrical port or siame port heads.

If vn-vs heads you're up schitt creek due to bulky vb-vk p/steer rack

I knew I forgot something. They are standard 308 heads, I wish I had the VN heads but after the comment not sure I want them.

 

[keith reed]

I knew I forgot something. They are standard 308 heads, I wish I had the VN heads but after the comment not sure I want them.

My Vh has a vp v8. It has tri y extractors and power steer. They fit ok.

 

[NORTI]

On the VK I’m sure we kept the VK rack and used the 5700 Paceys to suit the conversion (VN motor)

On recent VP rebuild we did find some clearance issues when using tough mounts and switching to standard mounts sorted that out.

 

[keith reed]

On the VK I’m sure we kept the VK rack and used the 5700 Paceys to suit the conversion (VN motor)

On recent VP rebuild we did find some clearance issues when using tough mounts and switching to standard mounts sorted that out.

I had the same problem with tough mounts and like you reverted to the standard mounts. I sold mine to someone who was going to put a 308 into a van.

 

[gtrboyy]

Vn heads are fine as long ass using vl to vs k frame ,vn p/steer rack & vl p/steer intermediate.


I've always used factory engine brackets & rubber...rather risk them tearing one up each year with a big motor than using aftermarket mounts that make car feel like it wants to rattle itself loose etc.

Had ph5700 on sle with vn heads....bulky early p/steer rack just touched extractors at idle & when silly at full throttle smashed chatter marks into p/steer rack & try steer car off road.

Went manual rack rather change to later k frame etc

 

[gtrboyy]

Might just be mongrel of job if you dont drop rack & lift engine to past rack or might need to grind or bash some bits in to fit better...some brands need to fit with eng/trans out of car

 

[keith reed]

Vn heads are fine as long ass using vl to vs k frame ,vn p/steer rack & vl p/steer intermediate.


I've always used factory engine brackets & rubber...rather risk them tearing one up each year with a big motor than using aftermarket mounts that make car feel like it wants to rattle itself loose etc.

Had ph5700 on sle with vn heads....bulky early p/steer rack just touched extractors at idle & when silly at full throttle smashed chatter marks into p/steer rack & try steer car off road.

Went manual rack rather change to later k frame etc

I don't know what is different but I didn't have to change the k frame. Perhaps it was the extractors. I have no idea what make they are, they have been on the car that long.

 

[gtrboyy]

1 3/4 pacies fitted with 10mm barely clearance enough too pass rego inspections but were touching at idle...didn't look like it from top but could see it from underneath when tapped throttle they hit...pipes also had about 5mm clearance to sump where they go around intermediate shaft.

When did pull powersteer rack out could clearly see 20mm scrape marks on pipe & rack as well half melted rubber boot thing on of rack.

Baby or stock motor probably have been ok but 450hp 355 & big stally made it feel solid mounted & car would pull to right wide open throttle....car shook half as much & seemed nicer/quieter with manual rack it was allowed to shake on rubber engine mounts lol