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Olds64 · 10-20-2007, 10:36 AM

Hi everyone! Just thought I should let everyone know that I am going to be the proud owner of a 455 and TH 400. Oldsguy has a friend at church that located this engine and tranny. The cool thing is that the current owner only wants $350 for everything!

Oldsguy is arranging the pickup up and delivery of the engine and hopefully we will be able to post pictures by Thanksgiving. I plan on rebuilding the engine and transmission and eventually transplanting them into my 64 98 in place of the current 394 and Slim Jim.

I have a few questions. Hopefully everyone can give me some good advice.

1) What intake manifold should I use on the engine? I was told by 70WCars that the Edelbrock Performer is a good choice; however, I have always thought a multi carburetor setup would be COOL!

Does anyone have any information on the following dual quad intake?

http://www.offyparts.com/product_inf...fdb09b480c9be2

2) What cam should I use with the Edelbrock Performer or Offy intake respectively? 70WCars suggested the 400165 Oldsmobile cam with the Edelbrock Performer. What are the specs on this cam?

3) Finally, what should I do to the transmission? 70WCars suggested I upgrade to a 1800 stall converter since I have 3.23 rear end gears. Should I completely rebuild the transmission, or can I get by with just installing a new filter and clean fluid? Also, should I consider putting a shift kit in the transmission?

Thanks for the input. I will keep everyone updated on my project. I don't plan on having it done anytime soon; however, I think it is a project worth completeing for my Olds.

10-20-2007, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,811	New 455 / TH 400 Hi everyone! Just thought I should let everyone know that I am going to be the proud owner of a 455 and TH 400. Oldsguy has a friend at church that located this engine and tranny. The cool thing is that the current owner only wants $350 for everything! Oldsguy is arranging the pickup up and delivery of the engine and hopefully we will be able to post pictures by Thanksgiving. I plan on rebuilding the engine and transmission and eventually transplanting them into my 64 98 in place of the current 394 and Slim Jim. I have a few questions. Hopefully everyone can give me some good advice. 1) What intake manifold should I use on the engine? I was told by 70WCars that the Edelbrock Performer is a good choice; however, I have always thought a multi carburetor setup would be COOL! Does anyone have any information on the following dual quad intake? http://www.offyparts.com/product_inf...fdb09b480c9be2 2) What cam should I use with the Edelbrock Performer or Offy intake respectively? 70WCars suggested the 400165 Oldsmobile cam with the Edelbrock Performer. What are the specs on this cam? 3) Finally, what should I do to the transmission? 70WCars suggested I upgrade to a 1800 stall converter since I have 3.23 rear end gears. Should I completely rebuild the transmission, or can I get by with just installing a new filter and clean fluid? Also, should I consider putting a shift kit in the transmission? Thanks for the input. I will keep everyone updated on my project. I don't plan on having it done anytime soon; however, I think it is a project worth completeing for my Olds.