253/308 modifications

[wbute]

I am wondering what sort of mods have been done to Holden v8's to increase capacity. i know 308's can be stoked to around 350 but what others are about.

There is a hx ute with a 253 with a Cleveland crank/rods on the bay and would like to know what this does to the little 253.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-HX-UTE...ht_2726wt_1141

I read in a book about someone who was casting stroker cranks for 253's that took capacity to around 318 and apparently turned them into a torque monster.

I know the general wisdom is dont bother with a 253, spend the dollars on a 308. I love the little 253 though and think they dont deserve to become boat anchors. They sure as s%^t had more appeal than the 250 motor the opposition were offering at the time!

[Robbo]

Good on you WB, I never had any complaint's with mine. I consider them a great engine as well.

Cheer's.

[adam perth]

common over here in the west to bore the 253 out to 292 and run the STD 307 chev piston.