Identifying a 455, need help

alan69delta88 · July 6th, 2006, 08:15 AM

new guy here, and tried the search function.

OK, from all I've researched I have a 455 in my 69 Delta 88 convertible based on numbers I've researched and the size of the intake. However, why are some painted blue, and some painted red/orange?

And..what is the final deciding factor to ID the 455 for certain just for good measure?

Thanks

Oldsguy · July 6th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Try this link for starters. There have been quite a few posts lately about identifying/verifying engine/model. You should be able to get quite a few hits with our search function. Good luck.
http://www.classicoldsmobile.com/for...55-rocket.html

rockethound · July 7th, 2006, 08:42 AM

68 69 455 are red and 70 and up are blue. on the left front of the engine. the second diggit is foer the year 8 is for 1968.

cutlass68 · July 9th, 2006, 06:16 PM

pontiac bigblocks are blue

July 6th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
alan69delta88 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Identifying a 455, need help new guy here, and tried the search function. OK, from all I've researched I have a 455 in my 69 Delta 88 convertible based on numbers I've researched and the size of the intake. However, why are some painted blue, and some painted red/orange? And..what is the final deciding factor to ID the 455 for certain just for good measure? Thanks

July 6th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Try this link for starters. There have been quite a few posts lately about identifying/verifying engine/model. You should be able to get quite a few hits with our search function. Good luck. http://www.classicoldsmobile.com/for...55-rocket.html __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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July 7th, 2006, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
rockethound Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 88	68 69 455 are red and 70 and up are blue. on the left front of the engine. the second diggit is foer the year 8 is for 1968.

July 9th, 2006, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
cutlass68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	pontiac bigblocks are blue