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I'm running vf ssv redline 19x10 inch wrapped in 275/30 with a 10mm spacer rolled guards too and everything just fits.

I had the 286 tuned by delcowizzard, yet to get a tune for the 603, I'll just live dyno tune it I think, not after big performance, it's in a manual ute so dropping a skid wont be a problem.... after all it's a work ute, just want reliability and a nice drive

I didnt like the 286 anyway, the car would chug and jerk to the lump of the cam while at cruising speed. I know it's an old holden gring but it's been custom ground to suit vn heads. This cam is the smallest cam I can go without risking pinging.

Not at all mate, you can hold the flex plate with one spanner on a nut while you ratchet the rest. Someone once told me "with a big enough bar you could lever the world" hence the breaker bar with a pipe over the handle method. Put the 3/4 (from memory) socket on the balancer bolt, attach the...

Does the security light under the stereo keep flashing while you crank?

Standard vn 304 blocks vary from .025" to .035" deck height. Standard head cc is 63cc

it's an old holden grind, custom ground for the efi heads. Specifications here http://www.pcengines.com.au/calculators/Calculate%20dynamic%20comp%20ratio.htm

Hows your radiator cap? Have you bled the air out? Assuming you have a v6 you might have an air lock. Since your thermostat is out take the radiator cap off and run the motor from cold to see if water runs fast... if not you might need a new water pump. I once had a water pump that lost all its...

Hpr 30 all the way

Stock 5l manual utes struggled for traction from factory. Good luck.

Motor in, assembled, torqued down, wiring completed, fluids checked,just waiting for a battery to charge... Fingers crossed she starts first kick.

Many ways mate. You can put a spanner on one bolt to hold the flex plate while you undo the rest then jam a screwdriver into a hole on the outer diameter where the torque converter bolts on to the flex plate to get the last one or you could use a breaker bar with a pipe extension on the harmonic...

You can cut the sill scuff from a wagon to suit, even from a sedan, just be careful removing because the plastic clips are brittle these days. Best to remove the rubber insert entirely first.

There should be a half inch ID rubber line that doesn't go anywhere, it could be from the filler neck (little elbo) or the main junction where your pump screws into the tank, but the hose itself doesn't connect to anything except sit loose in the fuel tank well. It's a breather or overflow but...

Dont forget to re-route your breather outside of the fuel tank well. I have a hole cut in the rear drivers side corner of the fuel tank well with a rubber grommet and ran the breather down and along the brake lines to just past the diff. This eliminates all fumes from entering the cab.

Degreed in my come racing 266 cam yesterday and finished sealing my sump gasket today, very happy with the seal... did it properly. Engine finally off the stand. Bolted on the flywheel to find the pressure plate bolts supplied were M9 not 3/8. More snags.

V8 indeed my friend. Cant wait to unveil the build it's been 12 months off the road piecing it together. Just waiting on the rear quarter trims (ute) to get back from my painter (some custom work, cant wait to show you) and install the camshaft...motor out atm doing gaskets, rear main, rings...

I have the standard vs covers, I think they are the same. I'm also polishing the engine/tb covers just waiting for the red enamel to cure in the Holden logo and "5000 injection" writing

Installed some flat top pistons and sanded the rocker covers ready for some autosol and elbow grease. Elbow grease is running low lol.

I'm running 10.75 compression with zero deck height, flat top pistons, felpro head gasket and 59cc heads. This website is a great tool in helping to give an accurate ratio providing you know what you've got. http://www.pcengines.com.au/calculators/Calculate%20dynamic%20comp%20ratio.htm

Thanks guys for your input. I've decided to go with a 280 (crow 603) has even lift and duration with 110 deg separation.

Given the specs listed above, do you have a grind in mind? Looks like another month off the road. I dont really want to pull the inner springs back out for break in either so maybe I should go solid?

It seems I have wiped an exhaust lobe, cylinder 2 on my crow 286 cam. I have worked 59cc heads with 130lb springs, big pacies into 3 inch x pipe (2.5 inch dual over the diff) , 25lb bluetop injectors, port matched bananas, soon to have installed flat top pistons (about 10:1 compression)...

The ecu is a remanufactured unit with the service number 16206305. 5.0 manual I believe not sure if its specific to Borg Warner or getrag (I have a Borg warner) If this ecu is suitable I will sort some blue tops to match the tune.

Thanks Delco! Legend! VS maloo 185i 304 t5 man, standard bore, crow 286 (4619) cam, port matched 59 cc heads, 9.5:1 comp basic port with multi angle seats, standard bananas, pacemaker into dual 3 inch (x pipe)

I'm looking for a tune to get me close so I can take it to the dyno. Atm it runs so rich my plugs foul up quickly and it struggles to idle even at max TB adjustment.

Round multi fit ones from autobarn mate $30 a pair and the nuts are from byron bay $90 delivered with a set of locknuts

Barry at Brushworks Slick Sixes dyno tunes delcos for $1200 with 3 follow up tunes. He is based at Virginia. (07) 3266 9333

Anyone still writing tunes for delcos here?

The mounting brackets are quite pliable too so if you struggle just bend the bracket enough to slip the rubber on then use pliers to move the tongue of the mounting bracket back into position. It's a good idea to give it an extra tweak to stop the rubber from falling off if your tail pipe...

Ordered some long shank, tapered wheel nuts to bolt VE/VF wheels onto my VS. The 10 inch rear rims rub on the inner guard so I had to buy some 12mm spacers leaving next to no thread to work with.

yes mate, these are done by removing the centre console and accessing from the top of the box. Remember to clean the silaflex from the shifter mount carefully so nothing goes into the gearbox and run a fresh bead of sikaflex when installing your new short shifter.

I re-ran the breather line by drilling a hole in the bottom left hand corner of the space under the fuel tank removable panel, and ran a half inch hose zip tied to the drivers side rear brake line. I made the hose go past the axle in the event there was any overflow.

What does she normally idle at? 700-850 rpm is ideal, try adjusting the idle screws on your throttle body

You'll also need to space out your power steering pump mount from the head to run the vbelt. I cut 3 pieces an inch long off the end of an old hydraulic jack handle. Worked a treat and looks stock!

Could be a worn cam bearing too however these usually have more of a rattle.

Cool calm and classic

Sorry to dig up an old thread however I'm having a similar issue. Does this loom come in a 1 meter section? I have discovered this loom controls the fuel pump.... does it also control spark? I bought a vs ute with a 304 conversion a few years back and have rebuilt the engine, I removed the 1...

The reason the brougham failed was based on the price of production compared to its eventual sale price. They were far more expensive than a Fairlane making it less appealing to the market at the time. The original sale value was around $7,500.00 and the production price was around the $5,000...

done and done - many times