455nova

how do i find out what year my olds 455 engine is by using the engine id code?I have an olds 455 in my nova and would like to know what year it is?

texasred

Click on the "Oldsmobile Performance" link at the top of the page. It'll take you to a pretty good reference.

C.J.

texasred

...and an Olds 455 powered Nova (did you know that Nova translates to "No go" in Spanish?) is really a wrongly badged Omega.

C.J.

455nova

well i went threw 3 350's and 1 trans,the 455 worked better then anything i had in it before...the 455 in my nova made it go like hell...

texasred

I'll bet it did! I'm hoping to score a 455 soon, myself.

C.J.

455nova

how do I de-code my engine id code from the block?is there a way to find what model car it was in by using the engine numbers?

455nova

my engine id is 396021 Fa

texasred

72-76 455. Low compression and EGR...but it's a great start!

C.J.

455nova

thanx for the info texasred,am looking for a dual quad intake for it?

texasred

You won't find one. A QJet on a Performer will do what you want. My best bud here runs a 70 442 W30, cast iron unported heads, Performer with a QJet into the 11s. And that's a MUCH bigger car.

C.J.

455nova

found a few on e-bay,but went for more then I had to spend at the time..dual 4's look so kool on a big block..

68Delta88

i agree. although we all love dual quads, most 455's just plain dont rev high enough to warrant one. i have a 750cfm edelbrock on mine, and i think it may be just bigger than i really need. in order for a 455 to need any more than that, you need to be spinning it over 7000 rpm. the formula for finding how much you need is: engine ci x volumetric efficiency x engine rpm / 3456. making a 455 spin over 6 grand is a feat, and getting efficiency over 85% is pretty tough, unless you're running a blower or turbo. if your hearts still set on a dual quad for the cool factor, try running two 500's, or maybe 600's. i belive summit can get you and intake from offenhauser