This is the biggest kit we've ever made, saving you $$ and giving your Holden 6 cylinder engine bay an instant, cleaner, more striking look with this massive 41 PIECE DELUXE KIT. Designed to fit Holden 149, 161, 173, 179, 186, and 202 engines, this chrome dressup kit combines practical upgrades with beautiful chrome finishes that highlight the classic lines of your straight-six red, blue, or black motor. Valve cover 75mm internal height to baffles allows clearance for high-lift rockers. Overall cover height of 3.5". It's a simple way to drastically improve both presentation and functionality in one comprehensive package.
What’s Included in the 9" Chrome Deluxe Kit?
9" x 2" Chrome Air Cleaner with 2-5/16" Neck for Single Barrel Strombergs
Chrome valve / tappet cover, steel core rubber gasket, hold-down tabs and T-bar bolt set
Chrome breather, oil filler cap, and grommets
Chrome side plates (pair), cork gaskets, bolts, washers, and bolt seals
Chrome Holden 6 water neck / thermostat housing and bolts
Chrome radiator cap cover and chrome Holden 6 dipstick
Fittings and details that add style without compromising performance
Over $529 value of parts, full part list below
Why Choose a SPECO & GASO Chrome Engine Dress-Up Kit?
Improved appearance - instantly upgrade your engine bay with a polished, professional finish with quality parts from Speco & GASO
Direct fit - tailored for Holden 149, 161, 173, 179, 186, and 202 engines
Practical upgrades - chrome parts that are functional as well as stylish
Part Numbers Included this Kit:
GPP-1066
9" x 2" Air Cleaner with 2-5/16" Neck (GASO)
101939
Vented Breather Cap - 1"
101942
Flat Oil Cap - 1-1/4" Push-In
GPP-9502
Grommet & Plug 1-1/4" x 1" ID (Pair)
551931
Valve Cover 149-202 (3.5" High)
811373R
Valve Cover Steel Core Rubber Gasket 149-202
551950
Side Plates Chrome 149-202 (Pair)
GPP-3806
Side Plate Cork Gaskets and Bolt Seals
304-51618-12
Side Plate Bolts and Washers 304SS Socket Head (6)
101961
Valve Cover 3" Hold Downs (8)
101959
Valve Cover Mini Hold-Down Tabs (2)
GPP-9501x2
Valve Cover Wing Nuts T-Bar Bolts (8)
102067
Water Neck / Thermostat Housing Holden 6
101848
Finned Radiator Cap Cover
101240
Dip Stick & Tube Holden 6 Cylinder
Perfect for Restorations and Street Builds
Whether you’re restoring a classic Holden or freshening up your daily driver, this kit makes your engine bay look sharp and well-presented. It’s an ideal finishing touch for car shows, weekend cruisers, and performance builds where presentation matters as much as performance.
Compatibility
This engine dress-up kit suits the following Holden straight-six engines: 149, 161, 173, 179, 186, and 202. Please check your setup to ensure the best fit before purchase.
Early Red Motor (149, 161, 179, 186)
EH (1963–1965) – 149 & 179
HD (1965–1966) – 149, 161, 179, 186
HR (1966–1968) – 161, 186
Late Red & Blue Motor Era (173, 202 introduced)
HK (1968–1969) – 161, 186
HT (1969–1970) – 161, 186
HG (1970–1971) – 161, 186
HQ (1971–1974) – 173, 202
HJ (1974–1976) – 173, 202
HX (1976–1977) – 173, 202
HZ (1977–1980) – 173, 202
Commodore & Torana with 6 Cylinders (Black Motor introduced)
