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cts-v · December 29th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Since the matched set of 350 eng/frame or 455 eng/frame mounts place the centerline in the same place, why did Oldsmobile use 2 different mount designs? Different isolation characteristics (different damping rates) or for clearance issues? Or something else?

I'll just reuse my 350 engine and frame mounts (so I don't have to buy the 455 frame mounts).

One more question... Does Autozone / Advance Auto Parts / NAPA carry good quality Olds engine parts (oil pump / water pump / valve seals/ front and rear main seals/ etc.)? If not, where to buy good quality parts?

Thanks for the great info. Tom.

December 29th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
cts-v Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 57	engine mounts? Since the matched set of 350 eng/frame or 455 eng/frame mounts place the centerline in the same place, why did Oldsmobile use 2 different mount designs? Different isolation characteristics (different damping rates) or for clearance issues? Or something else? I'll just reuse my 350 engine and frame mounts (so I don't have to buy the 455 frame mounts). One more question... Does Autozone / Advance Auto Parts / NAPA carry good quality Olds engine parts (oil pump / water pump / valve seals/ front and rear main seals/ etc.)? If not, where to buy good quality parts? Thanks for the great info. Tom.