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.
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SKU: ARP-200-2902

FLEXPLATE BOLTS SET 7/16" X 1" 12 point CHEVY FORD HOLDEN V8 SBC 350 BBC SBF 351C 308 302W

SBC 350 FORD 302 351 Cleveland + Windsor HOLDEN 308 5.0

$40.73

or 4 payments of $10.18 with Info

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SKU: DRP-304-DPMAN-B

Black Holden V8 304 308 5.0L VN EFI Head Intake Inlet Manifold Dual Plane Performer

Holden EFI Heads with Carby 1988-98

$440.00

or 4 payments of $110.00 with Info

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$55.55

or 4 payments of $13.89 with Info

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$360.00

or 4 payments of $90.00 with Info

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$874.50

Retail $899.32

or 4 payments of $218.62 with Info

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SKU: DRP-8415P-CIKIT

Proline RPM Dual Valve Springs Kits Hydraulic ROLLER 11/32" valve, Fits "CAST IRON" -

Proline Hydraulic Roller Kit, Max lift 0.670", 11/32"

$737.98

or 4 payments of $184.50 with Info

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SKU: DRP-8374S-CIKIT

Streetline Dual Valve Springs Kits Hydraulic Roller Suits "CAST IRON" Holden 304, 308, Che

Street Hydraulic Roller Kit - Max lift 0.730" - 11/32"

$485.93

or 4 payments of $121.48 with Info

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$328.90

or 4 payments of $82.22 with Info

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SKU: F6160-8

1.600" Exhaust Valves 6000 Series 11/32" 5.300" Long Stainless Holden 308 V8, Small B

Majority aftermarket cylinder heads SBC/SBF & Holden V8

$350.34

or 4 payments of $87.58 with Info

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$470.15

or 4 payments of $117.54 with Info

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$983.40

or 4 payments of $245.85 with Info

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SKU: F6263-8

351C Cleveland CHI AFD Intake Inlet Valves 6000 Series Competition 2.080" 11/32" 5.300&quo

351C AFD, CHI, DRP Heads + Modified Holden 308 V8

$391.75

or 4 payments of $97.94 with Info

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$1,089.00

or 4 payments of $272.25 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000714TP

4.010'' +010 -5.0cc FLAT TOP 383 SBC Small Block Chevy 350, Holden 355, Stroker 4032 Forged

Chevy: 3.750" x 6.000" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 6.000"

$1,166.88

or 4 payments of $291.72 with Info

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$1,089.00

or 4 payments of $272.25 with Info

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SKU: PT8RW21319-B-020

4.020'' +020" -5.0cc FLAT TOP 381/383 SBC SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 350, Holden 355 Stroker Pis

Chevy 383: 3.750" x 5.700" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 5.700"

$495.00

or 4 payments of $123.75 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000113

4.020'' -5.0cc FLAT TOP 381/383 SBC SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 23 deg, + Holden 355, Stroker 4032 For

Chevy: 3.750" x 6.000" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 6.000"

$1,185.14

or 4 payments of $296.29 with Info

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SKU: PHO308FT80304H

4.030'' +030" FLAT TOP 308 Holden Standard Stroke Pistons, CH 1.690" (Replacement

Early Holden 308 3.0625" x 5.627" (Standard crank & Rod)

$462.00

or 4 payments of $115.50 with Info

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SKU: PCH38380303H

4.030'' +030" -18cc DISHED 381/383 SBC SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 350, Holden 355 Stroker Piston

Chevy 383: 3.750" x 5.700" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 5.700"

$495.00

or 4 payments of $123.75 with Info

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SKU: PCH383FT80301H

4.030'' +030" -5.0cc FLAT TOP 381/383 SBC SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 350, Holden 355 Stroker Pis

Chevy 383: 3.750" x 5.700" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 5.700"

$495.00

or 4 payments of $123.75 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000120

4.030'' -5.0cc FLAT TOP 383 SBC Small Block Chevy 350 + Holden 355 Stroker 4032 Forged Pisto

Chevy 383: 3.750" x 5.700" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 5.700"

$1,071.38

or 4 payments of $267.85 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000115

4.035'' +035 -5.0cc FLAT TOP, Chevy 350 / 383 Stroker Pistons, Holden 355 Stroker, 4032 Fo

Flat, Chevy 3.750" x 6.000" / 355 Holden 3.480" x 6.000"

$1,031.93

or 4 payments of $257.98 with Info

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$1,089.00

or 4 payments of $272.25 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000116H

4.040'' +.040" Holden 355 Stroker Pistons Flat Top 4032 Forged, CH 1.125" (3.480 x

Flat Top, 355 Holden 3.480" x 6.000"

$1,089.00

or 4 payments of $272.25 with Info

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SKU: PCH383FT80401H

4.040'' +040" -5.0cc FLAT TOP 381/383 SBC SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 350, Holden 355 Stroker Pis

Chevy 383: 3.750" x 5.700" / Holden 355: 3.480" x 5.700"

$367.14

or 4 payments of $91.78 with Info

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SKU: DRP-PRG4045P-8

4.045" PISTON RINGS, Steel Nitride top ring & Napier 2nd 1.5MM, 1.5MM, 3.00MM also fits: Ch

4.045" Bore - STEEL / NAPIER - Proline Series

$279.40

or 4 payments of $69.85 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000117H

4.060'' +.060" Holden 355 Stroker Pistons Flat Top 4032 Forged, CH 1.125" (3.480 x

Flat Top, 355 Holden 3.480" x 6.000"

$1,089.00

or 4 payments of $272.25 with Info

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SKU: AT-1000117

4.060'' +060" SBC Chevy 350 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 23 deg, 4032 Forged Stroker Pistons, -5.

Chevy 383: 3.750" x 6.000" / Holden 355 3.480" x 6.000"

$1,071.38

or 4 payments of $267.85 with Info

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SKU: SCAT-2-ICR5700-716

5.700" 7/16 Bolt Chevy 350 + 355 Holden Stroker Holden Connecting Rods Pro Series I Beam 2.100&

Stroker Clearanced & 7/16 ARP Bolts, Bushed Pin

$988.90

Retail $1,040.27

or 4 payments of $247.22 with Info

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SKU: SCAT-2-ICR5700

5.700" Chevy 350 + 355 Holden Stroker Connecting Rods Pro Stock I Beam, 2.100" LJ Forged

Floating Bushed Pin - 3/8 ARP rod bolts

$844.05

Retail $892.39

or 4 payments of $211.01 with Info

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SKU: SCAT-2-350-5850-2000-A

5.850" SJ 2.000" 4340 H-Beam Conrods ARP 2000 rod bolts, Stroker Clearance, SBC Chevy 350

H-Beam *SMALL JOURNAL* 2.000" - Holden 383 Stroker

$1,425.60

or 4 payments of $356.40 with Info

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SKU: 282-236236-HR-10

500 HP HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN 355 Hydraulic Roller Camshaft 236/236 .572"/.572" LSA 110 COM

RPM 2300-6800 Lumpy Idle - Best for 355 Strokers

$946.00

or 4 payments of $236.50 with Info

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SKU: 282-236236-HR-08

500HP HOLDEN 304 V8 EFI VN 355 Hydraulic Roller Camshaft 288HR 236/236 0.572"/0.572" LSA

RPM 2300 - 6800 LUMPY IDLE - Best for 355 Strokers

$855.42

or 4 payments of $213.85 with Info

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$946.00

or 4 payments of $236.50 with Info

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SKU: SCAT-2-350-6000-2100A

6.000" 4340 H-BEAM CONRODS SBC CHEVY ARP 2000 ROD BOLTS - SET OF 8 6600021A

H Beam - 2000 ARP BOLTS

$1,358.56

or 4 payments of $339.64 with Info

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$1,226.37

or 4 payments of $306.59 with Info

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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   

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