I see torque in my future

gearheads78 · June 20th, 2008, 11:24 AM

I was in the right place at the right time this week. I was able to pick up a really nice std bore 455 F block and a 10/10 4speed crank for pennies on the dollar. 8)

citcapp · June 20th, 2008, 11:29 AM

Now the fun begins, How are you going to build it and what is it going in?

Olds64 · June 20th, 2008, 11:41 AM

Oh man!

Sorry about that crack in the block. You better just send it to me so you don't get too depressed about wasting your money.

Just kidding. Awsome find though. Keep us updated.

gearheads78 · June 20th, 2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by citcapp

Now the fun begins, How are you going to build it and what is it going in?

It will go in the 66 I am building. see here Will be a hot street motor 500ish HP in front of the TKO 5 speed.

I have built a few motors but this will be my first Olds. Should be fun

Oldsguy · June 21st, 2008, 11:24 AM

Lucky dog, lucky dog...

sethj78 · August 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM

I just picked up a complete and running 455 F motor. I am wondering if all 455's have that shield bolted in the lifter valley. I seen a pic of a 76 model (my understanding is that f is 1967 to 1971 and fa is 1972 and up) and it had that shield. the pic above also has the shield and it is the same id# as mine. I am going to use the bolt bosses to bolt down a roller lifter retainer. My father drilled and tapped his 403 block for this but he had it to a bare block. Just trying to get some info before i open a good running motor. Thanks!!!

Lady72nRob71 · August 3rd, 2008, 07:20 AM

No fair!!

citcapp · August 3rd, 2008, 09:32 AM

We will all watch with interest as you build you new toy mover. Take lots of good pictures as you have done with your frame off build. Do you plan on a motor that runs on pump gas? How do you figure to get to the 500 hp figure? Good luck and a great buy

gearheads78 · August 3rd, 2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

We will all watch with interest as you build you new toy mover. Take lots of good pictures as you have done with your frame off build. Do you plan on a motor that runs on pump gas? How do you figure to get to the 500 hp figure? Good luck and a great buy

I've already got a set of mild ported Edelbrock heads. Those with a carefully built short block and the right Hydraulic roller should make the power I want.

I just got to keep myself from getting out of hand. The last street combo I built was for a buddies truck. 461 BBC mild ported oval ports 9.0 to one and just a flat tappet cam. With a small YS series Vortec blower 8lbs non intercooled it made 703 HP and runs 6.50's @ 107 miles per hour. Oh by the way thats a 4200 lb truck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du1GGfF9Xlg&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaM7yfOwzc8

citcapp · August 3rd, 2008, 08:04 PM

It is easy to get carried away

My 455

bored 40 over with torque plates
keith black 15 cc pistons
Cat "H" rods
8 quart oil pan with windage tray high volumn oil pump
Main line hone with studs rotating assembly balanced
crane roller hyd cam
Crane roller hyd lifters
PRW roller rockers
Edelbrock performer aluminum heads
Edelbrock performer intake
Holly 770 cfm carb
MSD Distributor and coil

This should move my 57 ok I think

June 20th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	I see torque in my future I was in the right place at the right time this week. I was able to pick up a really nice std bore 455 F block and a 10/10 4speed crank for pennies on the dollar. 8) __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

June 20th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Oh man! Sorry about that crack in the block. You better just send it to me so you don't get too depressed about wasting your money. Just kidding. Awsome find though. Keep us updated. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

June 21st, 2008, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Lucky dog, lucky dog... __________________ 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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Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	No fair!! __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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June 20th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	Now the fun begins, How are you going to build it and what is it going in?

August 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
sethj78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmond OK. Posts: 91	I just picked up a complete and running 455 F motor. I am wondering if all 455's have that shield bolted in the lifter valley. I seen a pic of a 76 model (my understanding is that f is 1967 to 1971 and fa is 1972 and up) and it had that shield. the pic above also has the shield and it is the same id# as mine. I am going to use the bolt bosses to bolt down a roller lifter retainer. My father drilled and tapped his 403 block for this but he had it to a bare block. Just trying to get some info before i open a good running motor. Thanks!!!

August 3rd, 2008, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	We will all watch with interest as you build you new toy mover. Take lots of good pictures as you have done with your frame off build. Do you plan on a motor that runs on pump gas? How do you figure to get to the 500 hp figure? Good luck and a great buy

August 3rd, 2008, 08:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	It is easy to get carried away My 455 bored 40 over with torque plates keith black 15 cc pistons Cat "H" rods 8 quart oil pan with windage tray high volumn oil pump Main line hone with studs rotating assembly balanced crane roller hyd cam Crane roller hyd lifters PRW roller rockers Edelbrock performer aluminum heads Edelbrock performer intake Holly 770 cfm carb MSD Distributor and coil This should move my 57 ok I think

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