455 Build Project

[Chaney3000]

I just picked up my new (new to me) 455 big block olds. It came out of a 70 Delta 88. It has E heads. Its going in an 86 Olds Cutlass (G-Body).

I am in the process of planning my build for it. I would like to get 450(or more)HP out of it and 450(or more)TQ.

I have been reading up for months now and since I got the engine, my mind is running 1000 miles per hour on which way to go with the build. I didn't see any build up threads after I searched so I guess I will start it.

My goal is 450HP/TQ or more. I really want to get more HP and TQ but don't know if my budget will allow me.

I would like to get some of your ideas, tips, recommendations and suggestions. I plan on using the car as a street toy for weekend fun.

I want to use the stock heads and run on pump gas.

[Chaney3000]

Here are some pics.

Straight from the trailer we used to pick it up.



Getting ready to put it up for now.

[Olds64]

Oh man! Sorry buddy. That is a 307. You should just go ahead and send it to me so you don't get all depressed about wasting your money.

Just kidding. That looks like an awsome engine to do a build on. Good luck. I am almost done with my 455 build. There is alot of good info on our site and knowledgable people.

[Oldsguy]

Nice find, congratulations! Make a short trip over to ROP and view their engine build forum, they have more than you could ever want to review. Many are very specific, addressing budget, street/strip, street-ability, etc. Good luck.

[Chaney3000]

Originally Posted by Olds64

Oh man! Sorry buddy. That is a 307. You should just go ahead and send it to me so you don't get all depressed about wasting your money.

Just kidding. That looks like an awsome engine to do a build on. Good luck. I am almost done with my 455 build. There is alot of good info on our site and knowledgable people.

Thanks, what are you building it up to put in?

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

Nice find, congratulations! Make a short trip over to ROP and view their engine build forum, they have more than you could ever want to review. Many are very specific, addressing budget, street/strip, street-ability, etc. Good luck.

Thanks, I will check them out and see what they are discussing. I will keep you guys updated.

[Olds64]

I got the 71 w31 cam from Comp Cams. I rebuilt the C heads with stock valves. I put a high volume oil pump from Melling, and a Moroso 7 qt oil pan on it. I installed the 1.6 roller tip Comp Cam rockers on it. Finally I will install an Edelbrock Performer, and rebuilt Quadrajet. I went for a mild "heavy duty" rebuild.

[Chaney3000]

Originally Posted by Olds64

I got the 71 w31 cam from Comp Cams. I rebuilt the C heads with stock valves. I put a high volume oil pump from Melling, and a Moroso 7 qt oil pan on it. I installed the 1.6 roller tip Comp Cam rockers on it. Finally I will install an Edelbrock Performer, and rebuilt Quadrajet. I went for a mild "heavy duty" rebuild.

Thats sounds good. What kind of power or times you shooting for?

I think I will be doing a mild build myself. I plan on using the stock heads as well since I don't think my budget will allow for any new aluminum heads. I kind of have a list in mind for parts I want to get for the build. I really would like to find a good olds vendor close to Birmingham. I want to get the block, heads and intake worked by a good vendor.

[Oldsguy]

He's going to put it in that Boulevard Barge in his Avatar. He's a big B body fan.

[Chaney3000]

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

He's going to put it in that Boulevard Barge in his Avatar. He's a big B body fan.

That should get that B-body moving.

I've been searching and closest good (at least well mentioned) Olds vendor is Dick Miller. He's in Mississippi, about a 4 hour ride from here to his shop.

[Olds64]

98s are C bodies. I don't have any specific power requirements or time slip expectations. It will have more than enough power and be faster than it was before.

[Oldsguy]

Sorry son, I knew that. I guess it's just my old age showing....