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Started by MYVLT87 · 11 Sept 2008 · 6 replies

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MYVLT87Archived member

11-09-08, 10:23 GMT+10#1

hey guys this maybe a stupid question but are 253 and 308 heads the same? and can any one tell me will blue 308 heads fit a red 308 or vice versa?

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VH-747Archived member

11-09-08, 12:37 GMT+10#2

yes they are inter-changable. early reds were no pollution or egr. late reds and all blue/blacks are egr/pollution. i believe there also inter-changeable left to right :s

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MYVLT87Archived member

11-09-08, 16:07 GMT+10#3

Quote: Originally Posted by VH-747 yes they are inter-changable. early reds were no pollution or egr. late reds and all blue/blacks are egr/pollution. i believe there also inter-changeable left to right :s Thanks heaps mate

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BoyracerArchived member

11-09-08, 16:35 GMT+10#4

I dont think you can use a red inlet manifold on blue or black heads

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VH-747Archived member

11-09-08, 21:23 GMT+10#5

yes u can. use red valley gaskets an your sweet.

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GMMADArchived member

12-09-08, 21:00 GMT+10#6

they have different bolt patterns early red motors have 1 centre bolt later ones have 2

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VH-747Archived member

14-09-08, 17:59 GMT+10#7

hense the reason u use red valley gaskets.

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