{"product_id":"holden-253-304-308-v8-dual-plane-intake-manifold-2194","title":"Holden 253 304 308 V8 Dual Plane Performance Intake Manifold 2194 Style + Gaskets","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade your carburetted Holden V8 with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual-plane performance intake manifold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to suit Holden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e253, 304 and 308 V8 engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with compatible carburettor-style cylinder heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the proven 2194-style dual-plane configuration, this manifold is designed for street-driven Holden V8 applications where strong throttle response, usable low and mid-range performance and everyday driveability are the priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dual-plane runner configuration is designed to provide effective air and fuel distribution across a broad operating range, making it an excellent choice for street cars, restorations, modified classics and mild performance engine builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast Aluminium polishable finish and supplied with intake gaskets and carburettor mounting studs, this manifold provides a complete and visually clean upgrade for your Holden V8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Street Holden V8 Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than chasing peak RPM performance at the expense of street manners, the 2194-style dual-plane design is intended to deliver strong throttle response from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eidle through approximately 5,500 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it particularly well suited to street-driven Holden V8s where responsive acceleration and usable torque through the normal driving range are more important than maximum high-RPM output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Street performance builds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Classic Holden restorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mild and modified Holden V8 engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Weekend cruisers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carburettor conversions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Engine bay upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dual-plane performance intake manifold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Designed for Holden 253, 304 and 308 V8 engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for compatible Red, Blue and Black Holden V8 engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Operating range approximately idle to 5,500 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Designed for strong street throttle response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Accepts compatible square-bore and spread-bore carburettors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Designed to accommodate early and late cylinder head bolt patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Black powder-coated cast aluminium construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No external heat crossover provision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Intake manifold gaskets included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Carburettor mounting studs included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2194-style replacement configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esee our other listings for fittings and accessories that will work with this maniflold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to suit compatible carburetted Holden V8 engines including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolden 253 V8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 4.1L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Red Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Blue Motor applications where compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolden 304 V8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 4.9L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compatible carburetted Black Motor applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolden 308 V8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 5.0L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Red Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Blue Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compatible carburetted Black Motor applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential Vehicle Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on engine, cylinder head and vehicle configuration, Holden 253 and 308 V8 engines were used across a wide range of classic Holden platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential applications include selected:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Monaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Kingswood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Premier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Statesman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Torana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Commodore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden Ute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holden One Tonner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Other vehicles fitted with compatible Holden 253, 304 or 308 V8 engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment should be confirmed from the engine and cylinder head configuration rather than vehicle model alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany classic Holdens have received engine, cylinder head and carburettor changes throughout their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarburettor Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to accept compatible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Square-bore carburettors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Spread-bore carburettors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the manifold suitable for a range of popular performance and original-style carburettor configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways confirm carburettor mounting requirements and linkage, throttle, fuel line and air cleaner clearance for your individual installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly \u0026amp; Late Cylinder Head Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manifold is designed to accommodate both early and late Holden V8 cylinder head bolt-hole patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot holes are provided around the exhaust crossover area and may require drilling to suit the particular cylinder head configuration being used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: This manifold does NOT suit EFI cylinder heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways identify your cylinder heads before purchasing, particularly on modified vehicles or engines that have been rebuilt using components from different Holden V8 generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performance Intake Manifold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Holden V8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 253 \/ 304 \/ 308 CID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.1L \/ 4.9L \/ 5.0L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dual Plane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Idle to approximately 5,500 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cast Aluminium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Powder Coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarburettor Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Square-Bore \/ Spread-Bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEFI Head Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal Heat Crossover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1 x Dual Plane Holden V8 Intake Manifold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2 x Intake Manifold Gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 4 x Carburettor Mounting Studs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign \/ Application Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2194 \/ ED2194\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reference numbers are supplied to assist with identifying the manifold style and intended application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is not manufactured by or affiliated with Edelbrock unless specifically stated otherwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Fitment Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore ordering, confirm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Your engine is a compatible Holden 253, 304 or 308 V8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Your engine uses compatible carburettor-style cylinder heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Your cylinder heads are NOT EFI heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Your carburettor mounting configuration is compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Available bonnet and air-cleaner clearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Required throttle and transmission linkage configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified classic Holdens can vary significantly from their original factory specification, so engine-based identification is recommended rather than relying solely on vehicle year or model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect intake manifold installation is critical to prevent vacuum, coolant and oil leaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll mating surfaces should be properly cleaned and inspected before installation. Appropriate gasket and sealant procedures should be followed for the engine being assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause cylinder head configuration, carburettor choice and vehicle modifications vary considerably across Holden V8 builds, professional installation is recommended where required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From VRP AUTOMOTIVE?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVRP AUTOMOTIVE specialises in mechanical, performance and restoration components for iconic Australian vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe focus on providing clear specifications and fitment information so enthusiasts, engine builders and workshops can make an informed decision before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a street-driven Holden V8, this 2194-style dual-plane manifold provides a strong combination of classic V8 appearance, broad-range performance and practical street driveability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VRP Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568659362094,"sku":"EIM-HLN003","price":520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7547\/9598\/files\/holden-253-304-308-v8-dual-plane-intake-manifold-2194_Main.png?v=1788573221","url":"https:\/\/vrpautomotive.com\/products\/holden-253-304-308-v8-dual-plane-intake-manifold-2194","provider":"VRP Automotive ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}