Olds 88 vs. 98??

rixtasan · 10-07-2007, 12:29 PM

I recently acquired a 1955 Olds 98 hardtop. I'm new to the Olds marque and was wondering if somebody could "edu-ma-kate" me on the differnces between the 88 and 98. The car I bought has an Oldsmobile Rocket motor (???ci.). I think it's a 324ci Rocket, 4-wheel disks, power windows, seats, and antenna. Also, what's a Super and Rocket 88/98?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've been involved in the car hobby for about 17 years, but I've never owned an Olds. My father had a Toronado when I was a kid and I fondly remember what a sweet smooth driver it was. I can't wait to get my hands dirty on my 98!!

Olds64 · 10-07-2007, 02:08 PM

Sounds like a pretty awsome car. Welcome to Oldsmobile. I have found that there isn't much difference between the 88 and 98. The 98 was a bit bigger in some model years, generally had a larger engine in the base line model, and was loaded with more options.

I personally like the 98

Oldsguy · 10-07-2007, 07:39 PM

read what I wrote in the post linked below. It will help out.

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...need-help.html

88 coupe · 10-07-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rixtasan

........ I think it's a 324ci Rocket ........

All '55 Olds used 324 inch V8s, with two power levels. Someone else can post the HP ratings.

Lower one (2 barrel carb) was used in the 88, and the higher (4 barrel) in the Super 88 and 98.

Quote:

........ what's a Super and Rocket 88/98?

"Rocket" was nothing but a a marketing term for the engines, and had nothing to do with the cars.

Norm

rixtasan · 10-08-2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks for the link Oldsguy! The information is priceless. I'm really getting into the 98 and greatly appreciate any assisstance!!

10-07-2007, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
rixtasan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hell Paso, TX Posts: 2	Olds 88 vs. 98?? I recently acquired a 1955 Olds 98 hardtop. I'm new to the Olds marque and was wondering if somebody could "edu-ma-kate" me on the differnces between the 88 and 98. The car I bought has an Oldsmobile Rocket motor (???ci.). I think it's a 324ci Rocket, 4-wheel disks, power windows, seats, and antenna. Also, what's a Super and Rocket 88/98?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I've been involved in the car hobby for about 17 years, but I've never owned an Olds. My father had a Toronado when I was a kid and I fondly remember what a sweet smooth driver it was. I can't wait to get my hands dirty on my 98!!

10-07-2007, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,520	read what I wrote in the post linked below. It will help out. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...need-help.html __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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10-07-2007, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,070	Sounds like a pretty awsome car. Welcome to Oldsmobile. I have found that there isn't much difference between the 88 and 98. The 98 was a bit bigger in some model years, generally had a larger engine in the base line model, and was loaded with more options. I personally like the 98

10-08-2007, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
rixtasan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hell Paso, TX Posts: 2	Thanks for the link Oldsguy! The information is priceless. I'm really getting into the 98 and greatly appreciate any assisstance!!