Holden 308 V8 Engine Parts 253 304 308

Holden V8 Engine Parts — 253, 304, 308, 5.0L, 355 & 383

Holden V8 engine parts for 253, 304, 308, 5.0L and 355/383 stroker builds — in stock and shipped Australia-wide.

This is the main parts page for the Holden V8 — the all-Australian "Iron Lion" that powered everything from HT–WB and Torana to the Commodore. Whether you're doing a straight rebuild on a tired 308, freshening a VN–VS 304, or stepping up to a 355 or 383 stroker, this is where the whole combination comes together: bottom end, heads, valvetrain, timing, induction, ignition and ancillaries.

Pick the parts for your build below, or go deeper into each category. If you're not sure what suits your engine, that's what we're here for — talk to a sales team that builds these engines, not a call centre reading part numbers off a screen.

Why buy your Holden V8 parts from Total Performance

  • In performance engine parts since 1979. The Holden V8 is one of the engines we know best.
  • Real engine-builder advice before you buy. Get the fitment right the first time instead of guessing and sending parts back.
  • Stocked in Australia where available — we hold and supply our own stock, not a dropshipper waiting on an overseas warehouse.
  • Fast Australia-wide delivery, with free shipping on orders over $200.
  • Australian warranty support on the products we sell.
  • Genuine 5-star Google reviews from enthusiasts, engine builders and trade customers.


SKU: H2138SP1040S

HOLDEN 304 308 V8 4.060" .040" thick, MLS HEAD GASKETS EACH

*sold individual* .040" thick - suits 4.060" bore

$198.00

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SKU: 282-227241-HR-07

HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN Hydraulic Roller Camshaft 227/241 107 THUMPR THUMPA

THUMPR -Best sounding thumping idle camshaft

$946.00

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SKU: 282-246250-HR-09

Holden 304 V8 EFI VN Hydraulic Roller Camshaft 246/250 LSA 109 Low Shock

RPM Range: 3000-6500+ LOW SHOCK LOBES

$946.00

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SKU: CRANE-888181

HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN Solid Roller Camshaft 244/252 0.597"/0.617" LSA 112 STREET /STRIP RO

RPM Range: 3400-7000 STREET /STRIP ROLLER

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SKU: CRANE-888311

HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN Solid Roller Camshaft 252/260 0.645"/0.645" LSA 108 COMP CAM

RPM Range: 3500-7000 STREET /STRIP ROLLER

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SKU: CRANE-888341

HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN Solid Roller Camshaft 264/274 0.672"/0.672" LSA 108, Race, high RPM

RPM Range: 4000-7800 STRIP/RACE ROLLER

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SKU: 282-272278-9-09

HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN Solid Roller Camshaft STREET 272/278 .666/.678 LSA 109 COMP CAM

Drag Race with Street Roller lobes.

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SKU: 282-212212-HFT-10

HOLDEN 304 V8 VN EFI HEADS LOW END TORQUE CAMSHAFT HYDRAULIC FLAT TAPPET 212/212 0.460''/0.4

RPM Range: 1000-5000+ Low end Torque + Smooth idle.

$489.50

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SKU: KING-CR6664XP

HOLDEN COMMODORE 11/90> V6 3.8 L67 XTREME PERFORMANCE CONROD BEARINGS

Standard Size Conrod - EXTREME / RACE Series

$109.46

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SKU: CR308-900SS

HOLDEN V8 1.65 Roller Rockers Arms, Stud Mount 7/16", 304 308 5.0L Stainless Steel

Stainless 7/16 Stud Adjustable, VN/EFI & Carby Heads

$341.00

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Why Buy Your Holden V8 Engine Parts From Total Performance?

Total Performance imports directly and in bulk, so we can pass the savings on to you. Total Performance is a real performance parts store, with a walk-in showroom and warehouse at 1/10 Brand Drive, Thomastown, Melbourne 3074 Australia. You can order online, call for advice, click and collect, or walk in and talk to us across the counter. We are not a faceless online-only reseller or dropship seller. Short on time? Message us through the website.

This Holden V8 category is built for 253, 304, 308, 5.0L, 355 and 383 stroker engine combinations. Whether you are freshening up an old red, blue or black 308, rebuilding a VN-VS 304 EFI engine, or planning a tough 355 stroker, this page brings the main Holden V8 engine parts together in one place.

We stock and supply Holden V8 parts across the full engine combination, including camshafts, lifters, valve springs, roller rockers, pushrods, timing sets, oil pumps, gaskets, bearings, pistons, crankshafts, rods, stroker kits, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, ignition parts, fasteners and fuel system parts.

Since we are direct dealers and work closely with trade customers, engine shops and performance builders, we get regular feedback on what is working, what lasts, and what suits Australian Holden V8 builds. That helps us stock the right parts and give better advice before you buy.

We hold popular Holden V8 engine parts in stock in Australia where available. When you order stocked products, they ship promptly from our own warehouse, with same-day dispatch when ordered before 2pm on business days. We ship Australia-wide, with free freight over $200. We also offer express shipping for urgent projects.

Our sales team are experienced engine builders, not order-takers. If you are matching parts for a Holden V8 combo, we can help with camshaft choice, compression, valve springs, lifters, rockers, pushrods, oiling, timing, induction and stroker kit selection so the parts work together, not fight each other.

Total Performance has been supplying performance engine and driveline parts since 1979. We are backed by 5-star Google reviews from customers across Australia and practical advice from people who understand Holden, Chevy, Ford and Chrysler V8 engine combinations.

Questions before you order? Call 1800 351 351 and speak with our team before buying the wrong Holden V8 parts twice.

Holden V8 engine family — quick reference
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
Engine Capacity Notes
253 4.2L 1969–84. 3.625" bore. Carby. HT–WB, Torana, early Commodore.
308 5.0L The classic. 4.000" bore, 3.062" stroke. Carby through the Blue/Black engines.
304 5.0L EFI VN–VS Commodore EFI version of the 5.0L.
355 ~5.8L stroker Built off the 308 with a stroker crank, rods and pistons. Popular street/strip combo.
383 larger stroker Bigger-capacity stroker build off the Holden V8 block.

355 and 383 displacements depend on the exact crank, rod and piston combination — confirm your stroker kit specs with us before ordering matched parts.

The 253 and 308 share the same 3.062" stroke; the difference is bore (3.625" vs 4.000"). The 304 is the later fuel-injected 5.0L. Parts are not always interchangeable across all five — bore, induction (carby vs EFI), and early vs late "roller" blocks all matter. Check fitment before you buy.

Parts for a full Holden V8 rebuild

Bottom end    

Heads & valvetrain  

Timing, oiling & sealing  

Induction, ignition & exhaust   

Driveline