1985 Holden Calais VK Auto
QLD • Private
23
Odometer200,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
I dont drive it enough. 200km in over 5yrs. 1985 VK Calais 333 Pack. I have has this car for 12 years and bought the vehicle with no engine and bought a VN V8 commodore and reconditioned and transplanted the Engine, Gearbox, fuel tank, ECU and re-chipped memcal. New tail shaft. The vehicle comes with additional set of walkinshaw wheels, additional wiring harness the vehicle, flare kits for the boot and sills, additional dash. The vehicle also has modification certificate and plates.
Drive Train Improvements
304c.in stroked out to 355c.in
- Internally de-burred the block
- Bore block to suit pistons
- Clearance grinding
- New cam bearings
- Engine parts balanced
- Crow cam
o ABDC 0.050” duration 223
o ATDC 0.050” duration 223
o Inlet exhaust valve lift 0.4925
o Exhaust Valve lift 0.4925
- Crow cam valve train kit (hyd lifters, push rods, timing gears and chain)
- Replace welch plug
- Acid clean the block
- Race Series Gaskets
- Heads
o New valves
o Valves seated
o New valve guides
o New valve springs, collets & retainers.
- Starter Motor AeroFlow XPRO High Torque Starter 2Kw / 2.7hp
- Fuel Injectors changed to Blue tops for 355c.in
Pistons:
- Mahle Pistons Part no: PSBH120030FOO
4.030” Forged flat top (set of 8) includes piston rings
355c.in Stroker Piston
3.48” stroke crankcase & 6.0” conrod.
Compression height 1.120
Conrod:
Scat Conrod H-Beam 6.000” large journal Part no: CRCH3506H8SC.
The conrod has been lengthened from the standard 5.67” to 6.000” long
Crankshaft:
Scat 930820+Knurl 355 stroker crankshaft Holden V8 Chev 2.1Journel Rope Rear Main.
This crankshaft has a chev journal to allow for more piston selection by using the chevy journal.
Main bearings:
Kings Main bearing set for holden 253-308.
New flex plate.
New fly wheel dust cover
VB-VK T5/T700 cross member from Castlemaine rod shop
TURBO 700 R4 4L60 – wired to VN computer to run normally and not require separate lock up switch.
Stage 2 shift Kit
2500RPM Stall converter
New speedo cable.
Speedometer conversion, gear housing and T-Piece installed.
Exhaust System:
VB-VK 5.0L EFI V8 TRI-Y Engine Swap Competition Headers
- Holden VN Heads 1 7/8th Primary
- Ceramic coating
- 3” 100 cell SS Cat (Race Only)
- Muffler, Universal 3” C/O x 14
- Muffler, Universal 3” C/C 6” barrel x 14
- 3” exhaust
- Oxygen sensor connection for ECU
Tail Shaft built by Hardy Spicer
- All new center bearings, CV joint, universal joints.
Differential is a 9” Diff. Disk brakes all round
New fuel pumps
- In tank lifting pump
- In line high pressure pump
VN long range fuel tank.
SAAS Gauges
- Tachometer
- Water Temperature
- Oil Pressure
Chip Torque Performance Memcal V8 Type replacement for engine and gearbox modifications.
Car details
øVehicle description
VK Sedan 4dr Auto 3sp 5.0
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Brown
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.0L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
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Registration expiry
July 2025
Build date
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Compliance date
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Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-13552215
Factory fitted
Leather
Leather Trim (Incl. Seats, inserts)
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5044cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9.2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
117.0kW @ 4000rpm
Torque
336Nm @ 2400rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
86.3kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
15x6.0
Rear Rim Description
15x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4714mm
Width
1722mm
Height
1360mm
Wheelbase
2668mm
Kerb Weight
1355kg
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1985
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
VK/VL
Series
VK
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
New South Wales
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Christophe Jouvencon is the sellerLocation
Ormiston, QLD 4160
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