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Title: 149 motor Post by: Vinnie Biankin on January 14, 2004, 03:28:09 AM Hey
I need to get my hands on a 149 as this is the biggest motor i can put in without an engineers cert. and mod's. Could anyone suggest as how to go about finding one in Sydney? Thanks Vin Title: Re: 149 motor Post by: craiga on January 14, 2004, 03:44:19 AM Vinnie,
There was one on eBay recently but I had a look and the auction in now ended. Why don't you try contacting one of the EH clubs? I'm pretty certain that's the only model they were used in so its probably a good start. Cheers, Craig. Title: Re: 149 motor Post by: Jockster on January 14, 2004, 08:39:19 AM Vinnie
149 Engines were used in both the EH and HD Holdens so there should still be a few around. There was also a 138 Cu Inch red motor fitted to early LC Toranas which would have to be ok as well (it was called a 2250 in the Torana and there were quite a few sold). Cheers Jock Title: Re: 149 motor Post by: Vinnie on January 14, 2004, 08:44:05 AM Thanks
Rang around and found out that the 149 is more rare than the 138 as most people tend to put 186 and 202 etc now and throw the 149 out. After talking with numerous people it would probably best to put the later motor as parts for them are still readily available. Something to think about. Vin Title: Re: 149 motor Post by: RET on January 15, 2004, 01:09:13 AM 138 red is a slug of a motor, generally. If you can find a 149 it's a better choice.
cheers RET Title: Re: 149 motor Post by: peterwmh on January 15, 2004, 04:36:48 AM Vinnie,
A guy on the earlyholdensclubfxtohr website (a yahoo group) has one to give away!! From: lachlan walker Date: Wed Jan 14, 2004 12:49 am Subject: hey all, gotta make room for the new engine which means i have 3 to get rid of. there is a 132, 138 and a 149. the 138 is in running condition as it was in my car before i was forced to take it off the road. if anyone wants these they can take them for a price of $0. the only catch is you have to pick them up. grubbmuzz@yahoo.com.au Might be worth dropping him a line, or see the site for the full ad, price is right!!! Peter |