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Hi all.
I have a 308 (which is stroked to a 355) with engine number VT433644 and date number 9C4.
After a little research this is the conclusion I managed to come to.
VT433644 = 1984 VK and 9C4 = 9/3/84
Could someone confirm this for me? Is this motor out of a VK? Build date 9/3/84? Is it a red, blue or black motor?
What do the other numbers next to VT mean eg VT433644?
Thanks in advance..
Dave
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Also. Could someone recommend a harmonic balancer to suit the above motor?
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The numbers after the "VT" prefix is a sequential number. During the 70 this number was sequential for every engine produced whether it was a 6 or an 8. So it could be the 433644th Commodore engine produced since the VB, have a look at the production figu |
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Stroked to 350, not 355.
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Does a 355 stroker kit for a 308 stroke to a 350? I always thought it stroked to a 355.
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No, 350ci or 5.7L. 355 is the size it becomes if you bore it to 4.030". So if its a standard bore its 350, 4.060" bore is about 360. Same applies to people calling the 3.75" stroker a 383, again thats at 4.030" bore. ___________________________________ Edited by user Tuesday, 27 November 2007 6:58:03 AM(UTC)
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No, 350ci or 5.7L. 355 is the size it becomes if you bore it to 4.030". So if it's a standard bore it's 350, 4.060" bore is about 360. Same applies to people calling the 3.75" stroker a 383, again that's at 4.030" bore. ________________________________ Edited by user Tuesday, 27 November 2007 6:58:03 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Byron for the extra detailed info and explanation on 355 strokers.. It is good to know the actual figures regarding this..
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I have had a brief look at a complete Holden engine that the seller tells me is a stroker engine but what size he cant tell me. The Eng Number is VU 633536. Apart from removing the sump and looking, is there any way of checking by Eng Number only, And whe
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I have had a brief look at a complete Holden engine that the seller tells me is a stroker engine but what size he can't tell me. The Eng Number is VU 633536. Apart from removing the sump and looking, is there any way of checking by Eng Number only, And wh
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VU is a stock VN onwards 5 litre. You might have to pull sump anyway to confirm the stroke.
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It would have to be close. VU625xxx is definately a VR V8 (I have recorded large lists of Commodore engine numbers). So VU633xxx is after that, so it should have the stroker reliefs.
You can also check the casting number on the block. Its a little h |
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It would have to be close. VU625xxx is definately a VR V8 (I have recorded large lists of Commodore engine numbers). So VU633xxx is after that, so it should have the stroker reliefs.
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Thanks James, Mick for that info, i will get the casting number and post it today as well as checkin it myself.
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gday byron rich , could possibly tell me if there is anyway i can identify my engine/trans trim/paint ect on my 5/72 hq ls v8 coupe if the passenger side id plate is missing , cheers ned [email protected]
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No. the only things on that plate are TRIM, PAINT and TOP from memory and none of that information is archived or known to exist. If the car has original paint in some areas and original trim it can be "guessed" to a high degree of accuracy.
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have hz 1 tonner with 350 chev fitted to saginaw box . any ideas as to what bell housing is fitted as i need to order correct dust cover for inspection. also needed is an engineer in sydney to pass inspection as its been out of rego for more than 12 mont
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AFAIK in NSW if it has been Engineered already there is no need to get it done again. A blue slip should suffice. Unless the rules have changed.
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have hz 1 tonner with 350 chev fitted to saginaw box . any ideas as to what bell housing is
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