Speco Chrome V8 Engine Dress Up Kit – Holden 253 WW Stromberg / Carter
Bring classic style and durability to your Holden V8 with this comprehensive chrome dress up kit from Speco. Designed to fit Holden 253 carburetted red motors across HT, HG, HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, Torana (LH, LX), and VB Commodore. The included 9" Air Cleaner has a 2-5/8" neck to suit 2-Barrel WW Stromberg and Carter BBD carburettors from the era.
What’s Included
Pair of Speco chrome 253 steel valve covers - 95mm tall covers, smooth design without logos, clears most roller rockers. (551932)
Pair of Speco reusable valve cover gaskets (rubber with steel core) - secure, leak-free fit. ( 811372R)
Mounting hardware - Comes with 304 stainless steel valve cover hex bolts, washers and chrome hold-down tabs (12pcs of each)
Speco 9" x 2" round chrome air cleaner - high-flow paper filter element, nostalgic wingnut, 2-5/8" neck fits 2-barrel WW Stromberg and Carter BBD (A9258)
Choice of Thermostat Housing / Water Neck - Select between a Speco chrome single outlet or twin outlet to suit your application and heater setup. Both include o-ring and mounting bolts.
Matching PCV and Breather caps - chrome plated breather caps, one ventilated and one with PCV spigot. 1" necks to suit the rocker cover grommets.
Oil cap grommets (1" ID) - complete sealing solution for the 1-1/4" valve cover holes.
Chrome dipstick - for Holden 253 V8 red motors, includes tube and dip stick.
Key Features
Rocker Covers have a sleek, smooth design without emblems or logos. These are 95mm tall valve covers and will clear most roller rockers, check clearance to power booster. Filler holes are 1-1/4" and are complete with baffles. They work seamlessly with the included push-in breather caps, grommets and gaskets.
9" x 2" air cleaner is precision-manufactured, with nostalgic wing nut and high-flow paper filter element. It fits aussie WW Stromberg carbs with a 2-5/8” neck size, as well as the Carter BBD as found on later HQ and HJ model. The low profile allows the cleaner to avoid hood clearance issues while providing excellent filtration and maximum airflow.
This kit is the perfect upgrade for any Holden 253 V8 owner wanting reliable fitment and a striking engine bay finish.
