Recent content by vc318

Update on this, motor is running real strong, I fitted a Holley Sniper unit and it’s running better than ever. Fuel delivery wise I have fitted a 1.8L under car surge tank that is fed with a lift pump via the standard tank. The surge tank utilises an overflow into the fuel filler neck also...

Hey mate, Check out my thread, I built a 318 to a similar spec as what your are (kb167, zero decked, alloy heads). I had my machine shop gap the rings for me, I assembled the motor. I used Toyota 4K pushrods (ball and cup) with 273 adjustable rockers. Works mint. Hi from Aus! 1966 VC Valiant...

Oh man it runs so good with the sniper. Transformed the car. Had a rebuilt 600cfm Holley on it that made the car run and go fine. But the sniper transformed it. Great cold and hot starting now and runs hard at any rpm and doesn’t feel like it’s choking up in the top end anymore. Ended up...

Hey mate, from memory I filled in this form https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/18706/MR7-Application-to-Alter-Vehicle-or-Trailer-Details.pdf Once it was filled in I took it to Service SA, they then submit it to vehicle standards for review. Basically as mine is a 318, only needed...

Howdy, I built my 318 and run the xe268 cam However - alloy heads (65cc) - block was milled to zero deck - use kb167 pistons - ld4b manifold - hei ignition - Holley sniper - Factory 3.23 gears - stock 904 t/c opened up and modified to about a 2100rpm stall - comp ratio is about 9.6:1 - use 273...

360 ---> 368ci - Scat forged crank, H Beam Eagle rods, Crane solid cam F258, ARP stud kit top and bottom, 1.6 roller rockers, h/v oil pump, moly rings, milodon sump, balanced etc - TRW 11.5 pistons - 'J' heads have 2.05" inlet/1.60 exhaust valves, ported, heads flow inlet 282cfm @ .500 lift...

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The thing is its a 318, it's not a big power house, it has a mild cam and bumped up mild compression ratio. How would they be able to define if I have increased power at all? From the noise? (not trying to be aggressive or a dick) At the time I submitted my paperwork to Regency, the motor was...

No Regency didn't need to see it, as it came with a 273ci V8 as an option and the increase in size to 318ci only warranted a Disc brake front end change (279mm) I think the Chrysler by Chrysler discs measure 282mm. Your best bet will be to contact Vehicle Standards and ask the question. Have you...

No engineering, just fill in the engine change paperwork, I’ve fitted Chrysler by Chrysler disc brakes up front, and I put that on the paperwork, they were happy enough with that and just registered it with the v8. Anything bigger needs an engineers report. How’s yours going after all this time...

Pics speak a thousand words so here we go Final specs are - 318 +.040" (3.95" bore) - block zero decked - aeroflow alloy heads - comp cams xe268 hydr flat tappet - keith black 167 pistons - compression came in around the 9.5-9.7:1 - 273 adjustable rocker gear w/ 4k pushrods with a 2100rpm stall...

howdy, I built my 318 with 273 rocker gear. the factory pushrods were too long as I zero decked the block and used alloy heads, I'm running an xe268 cam also (just under .500" lift). I found that the Toyota Corolla KE70 with the 4K 1.3L motor uses the same type ball/cup pushrod as a 273, only...

Ladies and Gents, Perusing through my dad's shed the other day, and he has many many Hot Rod and other car magazines from the '60's, '70's and '80's. Hundreds perhaps. Anyhow, reading one of the Hot Rod mags, it had an interesting article on how they hopped up a Duster 340 and ran what I think...

Hey mate, I converted my LA 318 to 273 adjustable drivetrain I also used aftermarket alloy heads as well as having the block zero decked. I found the Toyota Corolla 4k pushrods are an identical ball/cup size as the 273 but shorter. Work perfectly in my engine with plenty of adjustment

hey mate I had the same ticking noise in my motor.... I swapped over to 273 adjustable valve train into my 318 and also zero decked the block...this caused the valvetrain to ever so slightly touch the baffles inside the rocker covers causing a tick, gave it a *gentle massage* now its all sweet