1986 Holden Commodore VL Executive from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

23rd Feb 2005, 20:43

"A Very fast 308 5 Litre V8"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Water Pump failed at 195,000 kms $200 AUD Fix.

Carby was re-jetted and rebuilt at 197,000 kms.

Found that the head was cracked at a major service (200,000kms), so motor was stripped down and fully rebuilt. A cost of $5000+

General comments?

Fully rebuilt motor at a cost over $5000, Yella Terra heads, ACL flat top pistons, Crane cam, Crane roller lifter and much more make 226Kw at the wheels.

4 Speed Automatic transmission works well (TH400) with B & M Megashifter.

Stock 4 Wheel disc brakes stop the car fine with 17" Alloys with 235/45 Bridgestone Potenza tyres.

The LSD is a lot of fun! But kicks the rear end of the car out when changing gears with the foot flat!

Easily beats the new model Holden Monaro, BA Falcon GT & XR6 Turbo! This car surprises a lot of people. The Holden 308 is a great motor to play around with for great power and performance.


24th Feb 2005, 17:42

Wow 226Kw is a big number, but not un common for a bit of work on a 308! My brother in law has spent around $10,000 on his 308 and makes over 600hp. By the way where are you from?


26th Feb 2005, 08:24

In Adelaide, if you have seen my car you would know it custom painted blue pearl with the number plate: 'EVADING'


8th Mar 2005, 14:12

Love to see the dyno chart on the 220odd RWkw 308.

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