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420ci LS Chev V8 Stroker Engine
A 420ci LS Chev V8 engine built from a new 6.0L L76 donor engine. We took a new 6.0L factory alloy block.
| Sam Blumenstein
New 355ci Holden crank kit
Finally a 355ci Holden V8 Stroker kit containing our bulletproof billet 4340 steel crankshaft for under $4000.00 There are a few brands of Holden V8 stroker cranks on the market but there is no crank on the Australian market that even comes close to a COME Racing billet 4340 steel crankshaft.
| Sam Blumenstein
Project Engine on the dyno
We've jumped the gun so to speak and put our completed Project Holden 5 litre engine on the Dyno for running in, tuning and final testing. Left out of the process is the disassembly of our donor 5 litre Holden EFI V8 along with machining and assembly.
| Sam Blumenstein
More New Products...
383ci Holden V8 PREMIUM Stroker kits
http://www.comeracing.com/catalog/kit/383ci-premium-holden-stroker-kit
383ci Holden V8 STROKER Version "H" beam connecting rods
New Products
1) 355 Holden V8 Premium Stroker kit...
http://www.comeracing.com/catalog/kit/355ci-holden-v8-premium-stroker-k…
2) Holden V8 Holden Journal Bushed 5.7" "I" beam rods...
Holden V8 oiling system mods
There are so many complaints about the Holden V8 oiling system, that it's actually quite annoying till one puts things in perspective. Do you realise the Holden V8 was designed in Detroit Michigan for General Motors Holden in 1965?
| Sam Blumenstein
Holden V8 Project Engine back on the dyno
A busy time for us the last month or so. Project engine had to wait for a while while we completed regular work tasks. It was worth the wait however.
| Sam Blumenstein
Project Engine receives a new cam
After grinding several cams which may be used in our Project Holden EFI V8 engine we pulled the stock cam out. After cleaning old gaskets and preparing the new cam, we installed the new cam, and new timing set.
| Sam Blumenstein
Project Holden V8 comes off the dyno
As the initial dyno tests are concluded our Project Holden V8 comes off the dyno. The stock 5 litre EFI engine is found to be in great mechanical shape making 296 BHP when tested with Pacemaker 1 3/4" primary header size Pacemaker Tri-Y extractors.
| Sam Blumenstein
Project Holden V8 engine Episode 2
Our donor engine (Holden 5litre EFI V8) is given a wash and an oil change prior to mounting it on the engine dyno. After installing the engine on the dyno a fresh load of mineral based "Martini" 20w-50w oil is added with a new GM filter.
| Sam Blumenstein
Holden V8 Project engine
Take a Holden EFI V8 cutout engine out of a VN-VS Commodore. Run it as is on the engine dyno to baseline it and begin to make changes to evaluate the costs versus the performance gains. We find many enthusiasts make changes that are not always cost effective.
| Sam Blumenstein
383 Holden Stroker EFI S.S-2 Street-Strip Engine
If you have a Commodore from the 80's or 90's an engine like this one is an ideal upgrade. Built with off the shelf components anyone can easily emulate this package.
| Sam Blumenstein
427ci LS Chev V8 Bracketmaster Engine
The final numbers are in...over 630 bhp in the room @ 6000 rpm and 610 ft.lbs torque @ 4500 rpm. Corrected power 659 bhp and 633 ft.lbs torque.
427ci COME Racing Alloy Engine with improvements for 2014
With the new year comes more power for our all alloy 427ci Holden replacement engine. Over 600 bhp on pump 98 fuel, hydraulic roller cam, no carb spacers and off the shelf Pacemaker 1 3/4" Tri-Y extractors. The engine will fit under any bonnet without the need for hood scoops.
| Sam Blumenstein
427ci COME Racing Alloy Engine final tests
Our 427ci COME Racing alloy carb engine has been completed. Final tests include back to back testing of our off the shelf Pacemaker 1 3/4" Tri-Y Commodore extractors as a comparison to the full race Gonzo Race Pipes competition Tri-Y headers.
| Sam Blumenstein
427ci COME Alloy carb engine on dyno
COME Racing all alloy engine fires up on the dyno. A recap of the components and specifications...
COME Racing alloy engine (Holden V8 direct replacement)
COME Racing 427ci alloy engine nears completion
With the bottom end virtually complete. Our attention turns to the top end.
| Sam Blumenstein
427ci COME Racing Alloy Engine buildup
For all the Holden V8 tragics like us, we are currently building a 427ci (7 litre) version of our all alloy Holden V8 repalcement engine. The short block is assembled with our 4340 steel billet 4.00" stroke crankshaft and our billet 4340 steel 5.850" length "H" beam conrods.
| Sam Blumenstein
383ci Holden V8 S.S-2 EFI Engine
You would be doing your early Holden, Street Rod or Commodore up to the VT model era a big favour by installing an engine like this one. These engines achieve excellent fuel economy, unparalleled throttle response and incredibly long engine life.
| Sam Blumenstein
427ci Ford Windsor factory crate motor
Great value for money Ford Racing 427ci Windsor Small Block crate motor. You could not build an engine like this for the money these factory crate motors cost.
| Sam Blumenstein
COME Racing 700 Series head development
There is now light at the end of the development tunnel for our next generation COME Racing 700 Series alloy heads for Holden V8.
Mountain Motor madness
A new engine for our Oldsmobile Cutlass finally made it to the Dyno. With mine shaft weather conditions the power and torque are very impressive. In the real world with more normal conditions at a local Melbourne track like Calder Park we will probably see about 50-70 BHP less.
| Sam Blumenstein
383ci Holden V8 Ultimate carb. Engine
Another combination for those looking for a tough weekend or bracket race engine for any GMH chassis.
| Sam Blumenstein
420ci LS2 engine combination
Another option for the 6 litre engine owners. If you have a 6 litre LS2 equipped VZ-VE Commodore you have another option in relation to an engine upgrade.
| Sam Blumenstein