Hello all. Thanks for the advice. I'm going to have to start up a list of stuff to do so I don't forget anything.
One question about the engine mounts. If I use the 350 mounts, and the engine sets up higher, will my stock Cutlass Supreme hood clear the 455? Even if I switch to a Edelbrock performer intake?
Water pump? I thought these were the same for 350 and 455's. Both were originally AC engines, so I thought the water pumps would be the same?
FYI, my plan is to use my current TH350 and driveshaft for about a year. Next winter (if funds allow) either convert to manual transmission or go for new cylinder heads (then do the other project the next winter). Or do both in 2 years since the crank would have to be machined...
I bought the engine and trans earlier this summer. The guy brought back the wagon from Kansas I think. He wanted the car for a derby car, and only sold the engine/trans. Interior was gutted by the time I saw it. Unfortunaltely, the car is probably scrap metal by now.
List for my own benefit. A little longer than I originally thought. I better get to work with kid number two arriving in 3-6 weeks....
-leak down test
-valve stems seals
-clean off valves and heads
-water pump 350 or 455?
-oil pump
-timing set
-front and rear main seal
-trans front seal
-headers
-cam/lifters
-intake
-carb rebuild