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Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by AndyVKSSA, Dec 12, 2006.

  1. Dec 12, 2006 #1
    AndyVKSSA

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    just wondering if sum1 can tell me if its ok 2 use spark pluga and leads from a VK calais carby 308 on a VR 5ltr, the VK is all electronic dizzy and everything.
    coz i hav a brand new set of 8mm eagal ultra serise leads and bosch plugs on my VK but now its just sitting in the back yard coz i hav a new car. ne help would b great
     
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    doubt it, purely because i dont think it would fit...the lengths of the leads wouldnt be the same and the plugs would be a different type and size.
     
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    As long as the end connectors are identical and the lengths are similar and will reach without stretching I don't think there is any reason why you couldn't use them. The electronic distributor may have different plugs at the dizzy side. Isn't the 5 litre the same engine as the 308? Otherwise, why waste a good set of leads.
     
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    can't hurt to try
     
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    thnx guys, ill chuk em on sumtime 2day n c what happens
     
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    just tryd fitting the leads and they dont fit :( the end that goes onto the distributor doesnt fit
     
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    Sometimes if its just the sleeve that doesn't fit you can swap the sleeve over.
     
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    nah the problem was on the VK on the distributor the pin sticks up n the sleav goes over that but on the VR the pin on the lead or sumthing has 2 go inside the distributor or sumthing
     
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