65 400 build ideas

ronman442 · May 18th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Hello All

I have a nice all original 65 442 ragtop, with a cracked block, and very few usable engine parts.

I'm under the impression that I'll never be able to rebuild an engine totally stock without having a lot of parts custom made. I don't have that kind of budget.

I think I found a correct used shortblock that needs to be rebuilt.

Looking for ideas and a parts listing for a rebuild that will run on pump gas, look original from the outside, and pick up a little more power.

I plan on using the original 2 sp Jetaway trans, and the 3:23 year end. Not planning on racing, but I'm not against power.

Thanx for your ideas

Ron

Oldsguy · May 18th, 2009, 11:45 AM

What parts cannot be used? You can still get a lot of engine parts for your Oldsmobile, if you list them we may be able to help. It would sure be nice to be able to keep a 400 engine in your car. Is this what you referred to when you said you found a correct used shortblock?

72 cutlass455 · May 18th, 2009, 02:21 PM

I have found ebay and Craig's list to be a good sours of parts also some one here may have a block laying about. Think a 425 may fit also the 455 may require some mods to fit the tranny.

May 18th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
ronman442 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	65 400 build ideas Hello All I have a nice all original 65 442 ragtop, with a cracked block, and very few usable engine parts. I'm under the impression that I'll never be able to rebuild an engine totally stock without having a lot of parts custom made. I don't have that kind of budget. I think I found a correct used shortblock that needs to be rebuilt. Looking for ideas and a parts listing for a rebuild that will run on pump gas, look original from the outside, and pick up a little more power. I plan on using the original 2 sp Jetaway trans, and the 3:23 year end. Not planning on racing, but I'm not against power. Thanx for your ideas Ron

May 18th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	What parts cannot be used? You can still get a lot of engine parts for your Oldsmobile, if you list them we may be able to help. It would sure be nice to be able to keep a 400 engine in your car. Is this what you referred to when you said you found a correct used shortblock? __________________ 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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May 18th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
72 cutlass455 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moreno Vally CA Posts: 142	I have found ebay and Craig's list to be a good sours of parts also some one here may have a block laying about. Think a 425 may fit also the 455 may require some mods to fit the tranny.