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Holden 6 Cyl Chrome Kit Valve Cover, Side Plates, Stromberg Air Cleaner, Breather, 161 179 186 202
Holden 6 Cyl Chrome Kit Valve Cover, Side Plates, Stromberg Air Cleaner, Breather, 161 179 186 202
SKU: PART NO. SPECO-EDU-KIT03
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SPECO Holden 6 Cylinder Engine Chrome 9" Easy Dress-up Kit
This is a great SPECO kit, saving you $$ and giving your Holden 6 cylinder engine bay an instant, cleaner, more striking look with this 28 PIECE EASY 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. It's a simple way to drastically improve both presentation and functionality in one comprehensive package.
What’s Included in the 9" Chrome Easy Kit?
- 9" x 2" Chrome Air Cleaner and Filter for 2-5/16" Stromberg carburettors
- Chrome valve cover, steel core rubber gasket, hold-down tabs and hex bolt set
- Chrome breather and grommets
- Chrome side plates (pair), cork gaskets and bolt seals
- Fittings and details that add style without compromising performance
- Over $309 value of parts, full SPECO part list below
Why Choose a SPECO Chrome Engine Dress-Up Kit?
- Best kit around - Other kits on eBay don't include the side plate bolt seals, ours does. We also include high grade 304 stainless steel valve cover bolts and steel core rubber gasket for the valve cover which is superior to cork
- Direct fit - tailored for Holden 149, 161, 173, 179, 186, and 202 engines
- Practical upgrades - High quality chrome parts from Speco that are functional as well as stylish
SPECO Part Numbers Included this Kit:
A9256 | 9" x 2" Air Cleaner with 2-5/16" Neck |
101938 | Vented Breather Cap - 1" |
101949 | 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) |
KT695K | Side Plate Cork Gaskets and Bolt Seals |
101959 | Valve Cover Mini Hold-Down Tabs (8) |
304-1420-34 | Valve Cover Bolts 1/4"-20 x 3/4" 304SS Hex (8) |
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 (186S performance option)
Late Red & Blue Motor Era (173, 202 introduced)
- HK (1968–1969) – 161, 186, 186S
- HT (1969–1970) – 161, 186, 186S, 186X2
- HG (1970–1971) – 161, 186, 186S
- 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)
- LC Torana (1969–1972) – 161, 186
- LJ Torana (1972–1974) – 173, 202
- LH Torana (1974–1976) – 173, 202
- LX Torana (1976–1978) – 173, 202
- UC Torana (1978–1980) – 173, 202
- VB Commodore (1978–1980) – 173, 202
- VC Commodore (1980–1981) – 173, 202
- VH Commodore (1981–1984) – 173, 202
- VK Commodore (1984–1986) – 202
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