Hi there, I'm sourcing a 308 for my LH project and am looking for some insight into the 308 and any related issues to help me choose the right powerplant..
Obviously gearbox selection plays a role.. I need to choose between a trimatic or turbo pattern block. Gearbox selection will be addressed in another thread but I'm ultimately planning a manual. Were there any other changes apart from the bellhousing stud pattern that I need to consider? Bottom end strengthening?? oiling issues and factory changes? head flow design? cooling issues?
What are the differences between red and blue? is one a better choice over another? and how do I identify them? (and before you give me some sh!t apart from the colour).. did both red and blue blocks come with both bellhousing patterns?
Are there potential registration issues with later model blocks? ie, is it better to have a period motor in an LH?
Basically I don't want to go and build the perfect powerplant and gearbox ensemble to find that the vicroads crowd don't like it.. or that it's going to have a short life when I step on the go pedal..
Thanks in advance..