308 into my WB Panelvan

[toshy]

Hi everyone, I'm the proud owner of a white WB with a red 202 in her. The 202 has seen better days, it's getting me by but I am looking to rebuild a 308 and complete the conversion. I feel that with the help of a few mates I shouldn't have too many problems putting the 308 in.

I have searched a fair bit on the net but have been unable to find a clear cut answer with regards to the legality of putting a 308 in my WB ( I believe the WB panelvan only came out with a 253, correct me if I'm wrong though!!!) I have been told by vicroads that I can put any engine in that came standard with the car. Using vicroads logic I can't put the 308 in without a engineers certificate....

1. If I were to put a 308 in the car do you think Vic roads would pull me up on it when I go to change the numbers over?

Secondly, I have been told that I need an engine that "complies with emmissions", can someone please point me in the right direction to find out exactly what this means?

Any help would be great!
Thanks!! cam

[Bobcat]

Hi Cam im pretty sure Vic roads will want the same as NSW, you will need to have correct emmissions on the engine and have it and have a engineers certificate. The best thing you can do is to call Vic roads and ask what their requirements

[Maysik]

Cam, x 2.
When i threw the Chev in my HJ pano I just called the RTA told them what i wanted to do and they explained what i could do. Very helpfull. Turns out i got what I wanted anyway, no hassles.

[HK1837]

All you need is a 308 from the same year as your WB from another WB or from a VC, VH or VK or later. Emissions gear will all be on the engine. Maximum engine size is governed by the sedan equivalent which is WB Statesman so a no-brainer, but you may need a sign off by an Engineer.

[wbute]

Blue or black 5 litre will be the go.

[hj308]

Have a blue 308 for sale out of a statesman only thing is I live in Wollongong so you would have to get it freighted down if your at all interested send me a PM, cheers.

[0488TINTER]

any holden V8 will go in without an issue pretty much
i ran into my engineer last week and asked about my WB and he said he'd engineer a big block for me if i run it on LPG

there's quite a few things you'll need if you're doing the conversion so youre better off getting something like a WB Stato and that way you'll have EVERYTHING

Have a blue 308 for sale out of a statesman only thing is I live in Wollongong so you would have to get it freighted down if your at all interested send me a PM, cheers.

What you want for it?

[toshy]

Thanks for all the replies guys.

I have found a trimatic 308 with all running gear and gearbox from a VK commodore (currently running) for $2800. Does that sound reasonable?

I have asked the shop that is selling the package if they install, and he quoted around the $1800 mark for the install.

Could anyone in Melbourne reccomend somone to do a conversion for me? seeing as the car is my daily I am looking at getting it done within a certain time restraint.

Thanks in advance,

Cam

[buck]

Bit out of touch with engines prices , but that sound expensive to me , last 253 i bought reconditioned hm 5 star was about $1650, i think and was about $2500 fitted including the engine. few years ago
also when you look at whats around such as this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-30...item19d0414ed5

[toshy]

Bit out of touch with engines prices , but that sound expensive to me , last 253 i bought reconditioned hm 5 star was about $1650, i think and was about $2500 fitted including the engine. few years ago
also when you look at whats around such as this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-30...item19d0414ed5

I have seen that one online, however I am not sure if It will 'legally' go into my car...