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Originally Posted by 65topless

hi everybody , i just bought a 1965 dynamic 88 convertible with the 425 engine , it came with the stock engine (51742 miles) and i have decided to upgrade the intake manifold and carbs.. i believe the engine is strong enough and in good shape enough to run well enough .
i would love any good information and tips regarding this project since it will be my first engine project i will do myself.
and since i like things done rights i woant to hear from experienced oldsmobile enthousiast ..
thank you for any comment,help, info or tips

well replacing the intake and carb isnt very hard. Just a few bolts, and a little brute strength to pull that cast iron stock intake out. its pretty awesome once you get it loose, its like when you were a kid and you finally got that loose tooth out. I would talk to someone at Advanced Auto Parts, or some type of parts store about which Carb and intake would be choice. I just bought a Edelbrock performer intake and a performer 600 CFM Carb (not the performer RPM). I have a 455, and that should do well for my car to be a quick little street car. A 600 CFM carb on a 425 should give you a nice power upgrade, but you might want to consider if your block components will be able to handle something like that, if they are just stock. Your best bet is to talk to someone at an autoparts store, they have what fits on your car specifically in there computers. Just dont be scared... I mean fuck its your car! Good luck brother! Sweet ride BTW!! REMEMBER TO PB BLAST ALL YOUR BOLTS AND LET THEM SIT OVER NIGHT so you dont torque to hard on a bolt and have it get mangled. then your in a world of shit! Hit me up on IM if you wish, I am doing the same thing right now while I change out my Head gaskets.