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Old 03-05-2008, 03:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by shaks 442 clone View Post
does anyone know the compression ratio of this year 455?
About 8.5:1. 1971 was the first year of reduced compression ratios to accommodate low-lead gas. The good news is that the G heads will have induction hardened valve seats.

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is it worth buying?
The last 455 Olds block was cast in 1976. ANY 455 is worth buying.
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