vh v8 factory?

[EFFDUP]

ive just brought myself a vh with a 253 in it, how do i tell if its a factory v8? i has disc brake rear end, has rev counter in the dash thought that was for a sl/e model? is there and easy way to tell? thanks

[VK SL 3800]

By the tag on the firewall up the top, it will have what engine, trans and axle it had originally, EG mine is Engine: L14, trans: MC6, Axle: GU5.

I dont remember what the code for a 253 is, someone else will know.

[Zac]

4.2litre V8 option code is L36

[Hangman]

I would've thought it was L32, but it could have changed I guess...

[SL/ENUT]

L32 is the high comp 253 in the Torana's and up to HZ Holdens. Later only made the low comp version and used L36 for eng code

[EFFDUP]

hey guys the numbers are L36 M40 N40 hope this means its a factory v8
also has the number 8k69rcz731345h
thanks heaps for the help

[SL/ENUT]

N40? Never seen that on any plates in the engine bay. N40 is power steering, all V8s got them

It is a factory 253 auto Commodore.

[Hangman]

L32 is the high comp 253 in the Torana's and up to HZ Holdens. Later only made the low comp version and used L36 for eng code

Ahh ok, cheers mate.

[EFFDUP]

thanks guys not a bad buy for $2400 got full hdt body kit and mint interior