Thread: 302 powered Series 3??

Ive got a Ser3 that I converted drove around for a short time then stripped for a full rebuild.Its a stalled project nowdays.
The auto really works well.The conversion isnt Marks,Seatons Engineers in Lansdale(off Gnangara Rd) make their own.They make a custom short output shaft that replaces the C4 item to make the auto almost as short as a manual trans.They will cut shorten and re-harden the shaft for you and can sort the fitting/removal from your supplied gearbox.
My Bro also has the same conversion in a 2a wagon powered by a tough 250 Ford motor.
If you are ever travelling thru Williams I can show you mine and what other mods you need to consider to do the conversion.
Andrew

Hey Slunnie.
I didnt need to touch the handbrake,firewall,floor tranny hump or seat box,neither has the conversion in my Bros.
I did have to remove/replace the front crossmember and brace the steering relay.Much easier than it sounds!!!!
Andrew

why ****fart around with a 302 when a few more cubes nets you a nice holden v8?

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Hey Slunnie.
I didnt need to touch the handbrake,firewall,floor tranny hump or seat box,neither has the conversion in my Bros.
I did have to remove/replace the front crossmember and brace the steering relay.Much easier than it sounds!!!!
Andrew

For me, that may have been a LT95 issue. The ZF/LT230 which is in it now is much smaller. Mine also started as a 4cyl rather than a 6cyl. The C4 sounds the goods, it that to a series transfer or LT230. I'd love to do a serious V8 conversion and the C4 appears to be a good option to back it.

Hi Slunnie.
Series Transfercase.Mine was a 4cyl,plenty of bulkhead clearance.
BlkNight
It was always intended for a decent 351 to reside in the engine bay,which has a few more cubes than the holden stable offer
I did have a ZK Fairlane for a while with a tough EX pursuit "black" motor which was to be the donor mojo,but I got an offer from a ford nutter I couldnt refuse.
Andrew

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

why ****fart around with a 302 when a few more cubes nets you a nice holden v8?

Because a windsor can be crammed in so much neater and easier, due to being so narrow across the heads

Plus he has one

Make sure you go Windsor for the main reason Rovercare mentions,the Windsor has a tighter V that makes it much more compact.Mine is Cleveland,as thats what I had.Only need to change the dump pipes to go Windsor on mine,trans and engine mounts match.
Andrew

Here is a pic of mine.

Andrew