Holden 6 Cyl Chrome Kit Valve Cover, Side Plates, Stromberg Air Cleaner, Breather, 161 179 186 202

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 37 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. 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 Easy 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, hex bolt set
• Chrome breather and grommets
• Chrome side plates (pair), cork gaskets, bolts, washers and bolt seals
• Fittings and details that add style without compromising performance
• Over $329 value of parts, full 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 bolts and seals, ours does. We also include high grade 304 stainless steel valve cover bolts and a reusable 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:

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)

• 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