455 Dyno Charts

Jolly Green · 01-29-2008, 06:36 PM

Does anybody know where to find any dyno charts for a 68-72 Olds 455?

Oldsguy · 01-30-2008, 09:48 AM

Are you meaning stock engines? And dyno charts from whom?

Jolly Green · 01-30-2008, 10:55 AM

Stock

Oldsguy · 01-31-2008, 05:11 AM

I don't know that Oldsmobile provided dyno charts on their stock engines at any time although I wouldn't be the one to ask anyway (I know you didn't..). Joe Padavano may know that or not, he seems to have quite a bit of knowledge in that area. What would be the purpose of having this information if you could acquire it anyway?

joe_padavano · 01-31-2008, 07:08 AM

Actually, Olds did publish dyno charts in the 60s. I have a 66-69 dealer parts book that has them, for example. I also believe they were reproduced in some of the 442 books that are available. Of course, whether you believe these charts or not is a question. For example, I've always been skeptical that with all the modifications, the W-30 motors were shown to only produce 5-10 HP more than the base 442 engines and LESS HP and torque than the Toronado engines. I don't suppose this had ANYTHING to do with the 10 lb/horsepower GM corporate mandate...

Oldsguy · 01-31-2008, 08:53 AM

Well put Joe, thanks for the help.

88 coupe · 01-31-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_padavano

........ I've always been skeptical ........

A dyno chart will only reflect the particular pull(s) made at that time, that environment, and in that state of tune. It will not necessarily show what that particular engine, or a random production version, might actually be capable of.

Its what I mean, when I say, advertised HP figures are all but useless.

Norm

01-29-2008, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jolly Green Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 119	455 Dyno Charts Does anybody know where to find any dyno charts for a 68-72 Olds 455?

01-30-2008, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,762	Are you meaning stock engines? And dyno charts from whom? __________________ Dan '46 2 door

01-31-2008, 05:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,762	I don't know that Oldsmobile provided dyno charts on their stock engines at any time although I wouldn't be the one to ask anyway (I know you didn't..). Joe Padavano may know that or not, he seems to have quite a bit of knowledge in that area. What would be the purpose of having this information if you could acquire it anyway? __________________ Dan '46 2 door

01-31-2008, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,435	Actually, Olds did publish dyno charts in the 60s. I have a 66-69 dealer parts book that has them, for example. I also believe they were reproduced in some of the 442 books that are available. Of course, whether you believe these charts or not is a question. For example, I've always been skeptical that with all the modifications, the W-30 motors were shown to only produce 5-10 HP more than the base 442 engines and LESS HP and torque than the Toronado engines. I don't suppose this had ANYTHING to do with the 10 lb/horsepower GM corporate mandate... __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

01-31-2008, 08:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,762	Well put Joe, thanks for the help. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

01-30-2008, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
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