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  1. Deetorious

    Vs 5ltr water pump problems

    I have myself a 1995 commodore vs ss 5ltr (Engines a VP v8) anways my issue is my fan belt is not lined up straight and it looks to be the water pump causing the issue, the guy I brought the car off was doing up a LH Torana. Im wondering if his mixed the two pumps up or have a got a dodgy after...
  2. Mick G

    VR HSV cold air intake to suite VN 304

    Hi guys, Just wondering if the VR HSV cold air intake wil suit a vn. I’ve been told it does, but on installation, the big mouth hits the bonnet. Is there a trick to this? Can’t drop the radiator further. Any help will be great. Cheers
  3. L

    Vs 5l clutch issues

    Hopefully someone can help. I'm completing a manual conversion in my vs club sport but for some reason the clutch will not disengage . I've checked the cable and pedal which all seems fine. But the clutch is stuck on the whole time. The clutch and thrust bearing are brand new. Any suggestions...
  4. mashy94

    Haltech E6GMX 5L base maps? (or s/c 5l map)

    Hey guys just posting to see if anyone has any Haltech E6GMX tunes/maps lying around for a supercharged 5litre? or just a stock n/a 5litre tune to start me off ? cheers!
  5. J_Caprice

    Jordy's Vs Series 3 Caprice - Build Thread

    Hey guys, been using these forums for years (even since before my account was made) but have never posted anything until now. Thought id throw up a bit of an overview of my weekender as you don't see to many clean ones anymore. I've had the car for about 2 years so have a few things to cover and...
  6. vnss355vyssLSA

    VN SS 355 no fuel no spark ecu issue?

    Hi everyone, didn’t know if I should post in the VN-VP section or on here but I’ll give it a shot... So I’ve recently purchased a 1990 s2 VN SS 355 after not having one for about 10 years. So basically the car won’t start, doesn’t have power to the pump, and no spark. I thought I’d start with...
  7. I

    T5 conversion

    Hey guys I have a 1997 vt clubsport 5ltr 195i auto and was wonding if you can put a t5 manual gearbox in ? I can get a getrag conversion kit for the clubby but I've been told the t5 is better and stronger, if i was going to go a t5 ehat do i need todo in order to out a t5 in ?
  8. I

    [TAS] Conversion

    Hey guys I recently brought a vt clubsport 5ltr 97 model and its auto, I'm wanting to convert in to manual but have no idea what sort of gearbox i should be putting in it, if i could have some suggstions, pros and cons that would be great thanks
  9. I

    Conversion

    Hey guys I recently brought a vt clubsport 5ltr 97 model and its auto, I'm wanting to convert in to manual but have no idea what sort of gearbox i should be putting in it, if i could have some suggstions, pros and cons that would be great thanks
  10. J

    304 need help with turbo/superchargers

    Ok so iv got a 1995 vs senator (304) mostly stock and im thinking of going single/twin turbos maybe supercharger my goal is around 410hp i just need advice on what i should go and what price im looking at My brother has a vr v6 with a turbo but its all apart right now so he knows about that...
  11. J

    Vs 5lt wont start

    I havent driven my ute in a few months then decided to change the exhaust system on it up single pipe system, i also changed the starter motor at the same time but now it won't start, i have fuel at the feed and return lines at the firewall and have spark but it still wont start. I even changed...
  12. EYY

    [VR-VS] VR-VS 5L Conversion Guide (Also applies to VN-VP)

    The easiest and most cost effective way to go about this conversion is to buy a donor car. 304 powered VS' can be had for under $1000 at the moment, and after selling off a few unwanted parts from the donor vehicle, you can minimise the overall costs of your conversion. I'll just outline a few...
  13. A

    Vs 5 litre statesman oil pressure problem

    Hey everyone, new to the site and I know that this issue probably has been covered before but it really has me stumped.... The oil pressure light came on in my 5 litre the other day and started sounding like a diesel. I immediately switched her off, checked oil, all good, as every other post...
  14. E

    Help please VS SS BT1 304 not firing

    have recently replaced the spark plugs, leads and the distributor, rotor button and cap in my vs ss set the timing drove it for a week and it still wasn't responding the way it should felt sluggish. Yesterday after a big drive it wouldnt start straight away and left me stranded for over an hour...
  15. C

    Urgent VN-VS 304 5L pwr steer pump fit a vt 304 5L?

    Will a VN - VS 304 5L Power Steering Pump be the same as the one on the VT1 304 5L? Cheers in advance for replies (note if repeated post, sorry, will remove if someone could confirm) thanks heaps.
  16. Scrubmonk

    [VIC] T5 V8 Clutch Cover

    DESCRIPTION: Wanted to Buy ITEM: Cover plate to suit 5L V8 with a T5 gear box LOCATION: Mildura, Vic. CONDITION: New or Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will pay postage. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Bank transfer. CONTACT DETAILS: PM, email- [email protected], call 0409554699...
  17. speed__demond

    great dyno tuner SE melbourne? holden 304

    hey all got me car running as best as I can with the mail order tune. its not ideal, but it drives fine. just doesn't idle properly and feels a bit sluggish for what it is. the motors 10.5 comp with a crow 4761 cam. motor had a freshenup a few years ago. I realise mail orders cant tune...
  18. speed__demond

    ecu same? statesman 5l / v6 commodore

    okay got a vs statesman 5l. will any vr/vs v6 computer fit? I wasn't certain because I don't know if the statesman have anything different in the harness. im using my own memcal and from what ive read the 6 and 8 have the same computer,... I think...:hmmm:
  19. speed__demond

    304 10.5 comp and crow 4761 cam idle and power issues

    hey all, got the new motor in this weekend (finally) just a few minor problems. I hav to turn the idle cable up so it idles at 1000-1100 so it wont stall.. also its pretty gutless really... could this all just be the timings off? I have to get hold of a timing light so I thought id hit up...
  20. G

    [SA] FS Garage Cleanout various VK Calais parts and Holden V8 Parts

    LOCATION: (SA – Adelaide) DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up from Adelaide or will post at buyers expense PAYMENT OPTIONS: Direct Deposit, Funds Transfer or cash on pick up CONTACT DETAILS: PM OTHER INFO: Please list as many details as possible PICTURES: can email pics if...
  21. B

    [VIC] WTB - 304 Injected 5L and t700

    DESCRIPTION: Want to Buy ITEM: 304 injected 5L with ecu and wiring loom, turbo 700 auto trans. LOCATION: Vic, South East. CONDITION: Used DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Will pick up, willing to travel a fair way if you have what i want. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash CONTACT DETAILS...
  22. speed__demond

    304 help choosing a torque converter

    okay guys got a new engine goin in the stato, runs 10.5.1 comp with a 4761 crow cam and 3.45 dif gears cams supposed to peak between 2500/5500. they recommend using 3.7 diff but its an auto and with the 3.45 it revs decently high on freeway as it is. that being said I have got another 3.7...
  23. speed__demond

    changed everything! 304 still missing...

    okay so had a miss for months, slowly got worse and worse and now its just plain crap! the idle is smooth but every 5-10 seconds it misses and when I accelerate its splutters and misses all over the place. changed: plugs twice, leads, cap, button, coil. manifold gaskets. all vac hoses. and the...
  24. speed__demond

    304, code 13 oxy.. brand new oxy?

    hey I replaced my oxy in the vs 304 and still get code 13.. its pluged in properly and everything.. just wondering if anyone knows if its fused anywhere, or if theres a wire connection I should be checking if its loose somewhere?
  25. speed__demond

    304 manifold change, high idle??

    okay so had a vac leak so I changed the manifold gaskets, car drives okay a little rough, but not too bad. ..but when in park or neutral it idles at about 1800, could this be from the manifold cleaner I sprayed out the tb with? or do I have another problem?? I was gunna see what it does...
  26. speed__demond

    water temp 304?

    okay, so my stock guage sits at 1/4 at full temp. that's all well and good, however... when I put my au thermos on I installed a top hose sensor to an aftermarket guage. it reads normal temps and slowly rises until it tops out at about 120C is that a bit high?? also could be hotter as the...
  27. speed__demond

    304 manifold leak? 304

    hey all my car (vs 304, duel fuel) has a flat spot when accelerating harsh and runs rough when accelerating normaly, the idle also changes between 600-800 every 10 or so seconds. I tried the wd40 trick around the manifold/injectors and the idle did change, either dropping 100 or raising 100...
  28. UNLEASHED

    Twin active hat- trying to finally throttle routing pic!

    Hey all. Anyone got pics of throttle cable placement for the Twin Active hat/ stock TB'S? ? Looking at dummy fitting everything up before the engine/ parts coming back from the machine shop...
  29. speed__demond

    help... random plug wheres it go? 304

    okay I found a random plug hanging from behind the brake booster in my vs statesman 304. its two wire one is black the other is brown. im hoping its the cause of my car running a bit weird...
  30. G

    vr 5L transmission slipping, what do i do?

    hey guys, recently my vr is slipping in 1st and 2nd I think, when im in 3rd and give it some throttle and it drops back to 2nd it doesn't grab the gear and just revs. when in 4th and drops back to 3rd it doesn't happen. it is getting worse, any suggestions? whats it going to cost?
  31. D

    need help please vs 304 in patrol

    hey guys new to this site so i appologise if this isnt right or in the wrong spot. i have a gu patrol with the marks adaptor kit to suit a holden 304. it originally had a 304 out of a vp. that was playing up so i bought another motor out of a 1997 vs. now ive dropped it in hooked everything up...
  32. N

    WB 304 horsepower gains?

    Hi all, Just after a bit of advice on setting up my 304 WB ute to lay a bit more power to the wheels. Currently sits around the 220rwhp with fresh rebuild, 10.1 compression & what seems to be a mild C.O.M.E cam & chip,Bluetops, standard inlet manifold. Custom Cold Air Intake/K&N hi flow ...
  33. BigMoose

    VS BT1 Injectors

    Hi Guys, Does anybody know what the standard injector size is on the 304 motor? I've recently acquired a VS BT1 5.0L and I'm looking to do some performance upgrades as it doesn't seem to have the power I would expect from a 5.0L. It already has a big cam, gilmer drives, extractors...
  34. P

    [SA] wtb vs 5l v8 extractors

    ITEM: wanted vs v8 extractors LOCATION: pref sa CONDITION: New or Used PRICE: Negotiable DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: PAYMENT OPTIONS: any CONTACT DETAILS: pm or reply here OTHER INFO: prefer with y pipe PICTURES: If Possible
  35. G

    NZ VR Won't Start

    Hi there, I have a 94 VR I have just changed the engine (same being a 304 but just a fresher engine) and at the same time converted to manual. Tried to start but no go - it is getting gas and spark. - Changed dizzy over from old engine, new leads and plugs. Have tried a number of dizzy settings...
  36. T

    Holset turbo on vn 5l

    Just wondering if anyone out there has put a holset turbo ( hx35 or hx40) on there 5l and if so how does it handle it and what other mods have you had to do for it.
  37. E

    VS SS Supercharged V8 T5 or T56?????

    Hey guys I've seen this question asked hundreds of times, but couldn't find the right answer for me. I have a VS ss with a supercharged 304 unsure the power but it is currently auto. I want it manual..... I have found a guy that will do the conversion with a T5 with a exedy clutch...
  38. juiceie vh sle

    [General] How to - convert timing cover/water pump bolts to metric. 304, 253, 308

    Ok so after trying to order new bolts from holdens for my timing cover and water pump i found out that they can't supply a full set and what they could supply was something silly like $160 for only half the bolts. So i got one of those hotblitz sets and found out there not worth the steel there...
  39. N

    304 304 banana manifold carboned

    I just started stripping my 304 so I can send the block off to be cleaned and I have noticed that the intake runners on the banana have carboned up quite a bit. The carbon seems to get heavier as I get towards that back end of the manifold does anyone know what might cause this?
  40. elbow31

    [SA] VQ Statesman 304 5L 1990 Rego Sunroof $3000

    ITEM: 1991 Series 1 VQ Statesman PRICE: $3000 Cash only LOCATION: Brighton YEAR: 1990 SERIES: 1 BADGE: Statesman ENGINE: VS SS under 150000km TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: White EXTERIOR CONDITION: Better than most other vq's few scratches INTERIOR CONDITION: Ver tidy...
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