Thread: Holdon 202 - What else fits

G'day All, Not much except for the engine that it was designed for.
Browse thru some of the conversions that are available from the UK, they have adaptor plates for a wide variety of engines, a bit exxy though!!. Or you could get one made locally but that won't be cheap either cheers Dennis
If you are mech/minded and have a bit a of gear, adaptor plates can be made at home.

A blue holden engine is probably the newest engine that you could just slot into place, but that's not much of an upgrade from a regular red engine really. Otherwise you have to go to a different adaptor plate, or take the transmission from something else like a ford auto etc.

Originally Posted by Chilly

Hi,

I have a series 3 with a Holdon 202 engine.

I was wondering if anyone knows what newer type engine would fit this conversion plate?

Thinking of playing with a bigger engine just for fun.

Thoughts ladies and gentleman!

Hmm, a Series 3 with a Rover V8 and an LT95 gearbox.

Oh, hang on, that's a Stage 1.

The best conversion for a series LR is a Chrysler Hemi 6 265. The cylinder block casting is only 1/4" longer than a red Holden. Suggested modifications are a points distributor from a 215, Rochester Quadrajet on a Redline manifold, CM Valiant split exhaust headers feeding a twin 2 1/4" full length dual system and a pre-emissions controls camshaft or appropriately reground camshaft. They do chew up Series gearboxes though.

Alternatively, you have the Holden in place, so rebuild it and modify it to make it more suitable for the LR service. I have listed the required mods on other threads on this site. Search for 186S headers.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

The best conversion for a series LR is a Chrysler Hemi 6 265.

A mate had one in one of his IIAs. Went like the clappers!

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

The best conversion for a series LR is a Chrysler Hemi 6 265. The cylinder block casting is only 1/4" longer than a red Holden. Suggested modidications are a points distributor from a 215, Rochester Quadrajet on a Redline manifold, CM Valiant split exhaust headers feeding a twin 2 1/4" full length dual system and a pre-emissions controls camshaft or appropriately reground camshaft. They do chew up Series gearboxes though.

Alternatively, you have the Holden in place, so rebuild it and modify it to make it more suitable for the LR service. I have listed the required mods on other threads on this site. Search for 186S headers.

See posts nos. 8 & 17 in the thread, what drives/feels better? (Series3 question), for suggested mods to the red Holden

Stick a 173 or 186 in and you can rev the claw out of them and they seem to put up with it. The 202 dont enjoy constant revs. Also change high range Ratios in Transfer will help. The series boxes do cope ok if not belted in 1st gear. The secret is short shift to 2nd and then give it some.

Originally Posted by Chilly

Hi,

I have a series 3 with a Holdon 202 engine.

I didn't know that Holdon made engines? I knew that they made aftermarket windshields for the drivers and passengers window, mainly on Holden cars, but never thought they also made replacement engines.

Diana