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cts-v · December 28th, 2008, 09:44 PM

I bought a running 455/th400 out of a 72 vista cruiser to put in my 70 cutlass supreme. 72000 miles on the 455. G heads. Seems to be factory original down to the valve cover gaskets. My plan is to get headers, alum intake, and fresh cam and lifters to get it on the road.

My question is.... Is there anything special/ different/ unusual about vista cruiser 455s that I should know? Other advice about things I should check would be appreciated. I already sold my 350 long block, but kept most accesories, engine mounts, etc. Anything I should definitely check on these 455s?

Thanks. Tom

December 28th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
cts-v Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 57	'72 Vista Cruiser 455/th400 --- teach me please I bought a running 455/th400 out of a 72 vista cruiser to put in my 70 cutlass supreme. 72000 miles on the 455. G heads. Seems to be factory original down to the valve cover gaskets. My plan is to get headers, alum intake, and fresh cam and lifters to get it on the road. My question is.... Is there anything special/ different/ unusual about vista cruiser 455s that I should know? Other advice about things I should check would be appreciated. I already sold my 350 long block, but kept most accesories, engine mounts, etc. Anything I should definitely check on these 455s? Thanks. Tom