fitted a 253 to lj torana
#1 _T0rana_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 04:23 PM
what do i need for the conversion?
is there much work involved ie is it alot diferent to fitting a v8 to lj then a uc as ive done that conversion before ?
whats needed to be done how do u move the steering ect ?
i know ill need a v8 sump, engine mounts, radiator, whats the best to use ect
#2 _Big T_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 07:24 PM
Evitsim on here has done a 308 conversion and there are a couple of V8 LC\J's in the club.
Why a 253 though? I am pretty sure 308's can still be done legally or am I missing something with the transition of the code of practice?
#3 _Liam_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 07:31 PM
#5
Posted 09 January 2013 - 07:52 PM
AL
#6 _Big T_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 08:16 PM
Why though? Your car sounds awesome as is, it pulls a wicked skid, runs a respectable quarter and the all the hard work is already done. A 253 might give similar performance but the only difference is it will sound like a V8 and will have cost you a few grand for the conversion.
You could also drop a turbo RB25 in it
#7 _gmlj6_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 08:38 PM
#8 _T0rana_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 10:19 PM
#9 _Big T_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 10:27 PM
Although, a 253 will rev hard, sound good and be cheap to replace when you blow it up. Im starting to see your sense now
#10 _T0rana_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 10:35 PM
#11 _Big T_
Posted 09 January 2013 - 11:08 PM
#12
Posted 09 January 2013 - 11:42 PM
Buy a 308 and a working 253. Get the car engineered and rego'd with the 253 installed. Once that is done remove the 253, Grind, file and sand smooth the 308 number off the side of the 308 block, rebuild the 308 and machine it's engine number off and replace it with the 253 engine number, then destroy the engine number on the 253.
And don't ever tell anyone I suggested you do such a dodgy thing, It'll be just our little secret. Mums the word right. OK.
Cheers
Dave
#13
Posted 09 January 2013 - 11:46 PM
#14
Posted 10 January 2013 - 12:34 AM
You could always stroke the 253 to 310 cubes and it will be all legal
Gene
How many times do you need to stroke it and does it help to sing while you stroke it???
I suppose you could also bore it. Read some of Julia's election speeches to it, should do the trick.
#15
Posted 10 January 2013 - 12:55 AM
#16
Posted 10 January 2013 - 01:08 AM
Now dave a little birdy told me that your the best stroker in the business but your singing is like listening to a howling wolf
Yeah, only seems to happen whenever there's a full moon. Strange that! Oh well such is life.
#17
Posted 12 January 2013 - 02:45 PM
Been involved in a few, it's not as hard as it sounds.
Most mportant bit is getting headers to suit. There is one off the shelf brand that fits well, but I can't remember which and you can even get away without moving the column.
Grant..
#18 _judgelj_
Posted 17 January 2013 - 08:01 AM
I think that is about it, I'm sure if an wrong someone will kindly correct me. It's not overly hard considering there is not fabrication, just a little fiddling to get it right.
#19 _judgelj_
Posted 17 January 2013 - 09:14 AM
#20 _gtir14_
Posted 25 January 2013 - 09:40 AM
I am currently fitting a holden V8 to my LJ, gee it would have been handy to see some of these posts before i started and i would not have had to do so much ringing around and trialing of different bits but thats life. The question i'm about to ask is not exactly related to the conversion.
My engine had a quad webber manifold on it but i am wanting to put a standard 4 barrel quadrajet carby and manifold on the engine for more everyday driving. I am wanting the manifold to be pre pollution so as i don't have to fit all the pollution gear for engineering and i think that the heads on the car are old pre pollution heads but i am not sure so i will post some pics to see if someone can tell me what they are. Also what does a a pre polution manifold look like, i will also try and post a couple of pics of what i think is one. The manifold in the pics i believe would suit this head, can someone confirm this.
Any assistane with the above questions would be great.
I can't at the pics, could someone let me know how i would do this.
Thanks
Joel
#21
Posted 25 January 2013 - 10:05 AM
#22 _gtir14_
Posted 25 January 2013 - 10:19 AM
#23 _judgelj_
Posted 25 January 2013 - 11:39 AM
Cheers
#24 _Terrible One_
Posted 27 January 2013 - 03:08 PM
#25 _Big T_
Posted 27 January 2013 - 04:31 PM
Have a look here for the changes etc QLD Transport
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