FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Just to be sure, was the 138 ci the largest capacity grey motor option for models upto the EK?  139.5 ci would overcome my engineers certificate delema.

Chuck

Chuck you could bore a 138 out 60 thou max, within normal reconditioning standards, must come close to what you require. Even QLD let 202's be fitted to FC's without changing steering box's.
John M

Chuck - what state are u in ?
This seems like a dumb rule.

Ken

When I got my car engineered (only 186, so didn't have issue you do) I recall the engineer telling me that although the calculation as you have it is correct, the engineer's guidelines offer some leeway with the Holden motors explicitly because the 202 falls so close to this limit, and it is probably the most common mod they deal with.  Speak to an engineer and see what they say.  FWIW the engineer I spoke to was Frank Lohning of Lohning International in Peakhurst, Sydney.  I think he has retired, although the other Lohning brother and other engineers are still there.

Hope that helps.  Note that the largest motor put in an FE or FC was actually 132.5ci, so you're a bit further from the mark to begin with.

RET

Hi Guys

Ken - I'm in NSW, I'm not sure hold old the rule is but I'm certain that up untill fairly recently a collapsible column was not mandatory for early holdens with a 202.

RET and John, thanks for the help with the engine capacity, after having a night to sleep on it, I've decided not to try and get around the rule.  In my occupation (Firefighter) I see quite a lot of nasty car accidents on a regular basis and the thing that I hate most is seeing the injuries (and worse) that people receive in some of the older cars without the saftey features of modern vehicles.  Therefore, athough it is a bit of a hassle, I will fit a collapsible column just to be on the safe side - the 203mm that a HK-HT-HG column will move in the event of a collision is well worth it.

Cheers  -  Chuck