359 Cubin

2004 Holden Vy ss ute

Tech Sheet

Engine/Driveline

5.3 Iron block is the source of power for this beast is a naturally aspirated, 359 cubic inch LS1 engine.  Starting with an 5.3 iron block, built the motor using Diamond pistons, custom connecting rods, and a Lunati crankshaft.  Holding the bottom end together is a set of callies billet steel main caps and ARP main studs.

The cylinder head and camshaft selection is of the utmost importance in generating so much power.  To that end, House of Power utilized a set of stage II 5.3L heads and assembled in-house using Ferrea 2.02” intake/1.57” exhaust valves, Comp Cams valve springs, titanium retainers, and T&D shaft mount rocker arms.  A custom ground comp camshaft was selected to match the whole package.  Handling the big-breathing ability of this little motor is a Hogan’s sheet metal intake manifold.  Pacmaker 1-7/8” stepped long tube headers were selected to handle exhaust duties, and a Meziere race water pump keep this hot motor cool.

The little engine dyno 627hp and had ran a best of 9.99 @ 138 on a Wednesday. With still lots more to come. 
The car has now been fitted with a litttle NOS kit that has made this monster now run a string of 9.50 @ 144

HOP custom grind cam
turbo 350 gear box
9” diff with 4 link rear end
92mm sheet metal mainfold and throttle body
1 7/8 Pacemaker headers & twin 3” exhaust system
magnafuel 2x 525 pump and custom fuel tank

Suspension/Brakes

90/10 front shocks & 50/50 rear shocks