what is this motor

mustang_walker · September 2nd, 2006, 04:39 PM

Hi folks I'm a newbe and I'm trying to find out what type of motor do I have in this old car and I'm going to pull it out and rebuild it and put in a 80 malibu. I believe the motor is a 455 big block. The car still has most of the trim on it and interior but I have know use for it after I pull the drive train. I got the car through a cousin of mine , it was her dads car and after he pasted away the car was just left to rust away. I remember the car when I was a little boy and from asking around this car really ruled the streets back in the day. If someone wants to price it now as is just holla at me. I live in Alabama and I have more pics also. Thanks ,Samuel Walker 205-712-3146

69deltaconvert · September 2nd, 2006, 07:37 PM

How much do you want for the valve covers? And what casting heads are on it? And what intake is on that (and would you sell it)?

Oldsmaniac · September 2nd, 2006, 07:38 PM

The engine is a 1968 350 Olds smallblock. The number 5 on the head is what I used to determine. A big block would have a letter not a number on the head. The correct letter for a 68 455 engine would be a C.

mustang_walker · September 2nd, 2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 69deltaconvert

How much do you want for the valve covers? And what casting heads are on it? And what intake is on that (and would you sell it)?

The intake is a alum. elderbrock with what looks like a 1" spacer and the valve covers are elderbrock also Holley dual line 750 or larger. The motor has long tube headers and I'm not sure about the casting on the heads. But I really do hate to hear this is a olds 350. Everyone said it was a 455 here in town. You can buy the motor but not parts off it at this time. I have plans to pull the car out and see whats all good that can be sold.

mustang_walker · September 2nd, 2006, 08:18 PM

You guys need to tell me what type of oldsmobiles your looking for, because there is some old junk yards left around my area.

69deltaconvert · September 2nd, 2006, 08:28 PM

Well I have plenty of parts for mine here. I already have a biult 455 in my delta but I like the valve covers and intake (I could live without the carb). If you decide your going to sell the valve covers mainly let me know. Im in Seattle but Im willing to pay shipping.

mustang_walker · September 3rd, 2006, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69deltaconvert

Well I have plenty of parts for mine here. I already have a biult 455 in my delta but I like the valve covers and intake (I could live without the carb). If you decide your going to sell the valve covers mainly let me know. Im in Seattle but Im willing to pay shipping.

Do you really think this motor is a 350 olds? I'm going to go take more pics today of the car and try to see what casting numbers are on the heads. I heard that nice build on a 455 can net some big RWHP / RWTQ. I will keep you posted up on the parts.

mustang_walker · September 3rd, 2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69deltaconvert

Well I have plenty of parts for mine here. I already have a biult 455 in my delta but I like the valve covers and intake (I could live without the carb). If you decide your going to sell the valve covers mainly let me know. Im in Seattle but Im willing to pay shipping.

here is more pics

THESE DODGE CHARGERS ARE LOCATED IN THE AREA ALSO , LOL my older family members were into muscle cars at one time.

mikkim129 · September 5th, 2006, 02:20 AM

to find out if its a BB olds
look at the head casting # on the lower left of the head
Then look for casting # on the block just behind the water pump

442.com has some codes to go by and Im sure the guys here will tell you
from the codes

mikkim129 · September 5th, 2006, 02:30 AM

This is where an engine code is

Hard to see but does that say 5???
if its 5= SB olds
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...4514263983.jpg

September 2nd, 2006, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
mustang_walker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	what is this motor Hi folks I'm a newbe and I'm trying to find out what type of motor do I have in this old car and I'm going to pull it out and rebuild it and put in a 80 malibu. I believe the motor is a 455 big block. The car still has most of the trim on it and interior but I have know use for it after I pull the drive train. I got the car through a cousin of mine , it was her dads car and after he pasted away the car was just left to rust away. I remember the car when I was a little boy and from asking around this car really ruled the streets back in the day. If someone wants to price it now as is just holla at me. I live in Alabama and I have more pics also. Thanks ,Samuel Walker 205-712-3146

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September 2nd, 2006, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	How much do you want for the valve covers? And what casting heads are on it? And what intake is on that (and would you sell it)?

September 2nd, 2006, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 702	The engine is a 1968 350 Olds smallblock. The number 5 on the head is what I used to determine. A big block would have a letter not a number on the head. The correct letter for a 68 455 engine would be a C.

September 2nd, 2006, 08:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
mustang_walker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	You guys need to tell me what type of oldsmobiles your looking for, because there is some old junk yards left around my area.

September 2nd, 2006, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	Well I have plenty of parts for mine here. I already have a biult 455 in my delta but I like the valve covers and intake (I could live without the carb). If you decide your going to sell the valve covers mainly let me know. Im in Seattle but Im willing to pay shipping.

September 5th, 2006, 02:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikkim129 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central CA Posts: 31	to find out if its a BB olds look at the head casting # on the lower left of the head Then look for casting # on the block just behind the water pump 442.com has some codes to go by and Im sure the guys here will tell you from the codes

September 5th, 2006, 02:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikkim129 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central CA Posts: 31	This is where an engine code is Hard to see but does that say 5??? if its 5= SB olds http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...4514263983.jpg