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December 1st, 2008, 07:58 AM
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Motor Overhaul
Ive got a 1954 Super 88 with a 324 Rocket and a hydromatic tranny, original with the car. Tranny has been rebuilt twice before, and i just finished a front to back seal and gasket replacement on it...BUT now my motor tap tap tap is starting to sound a little more like a knock knock, and after my master cylinder failed this weekend sending me into a chain link fence to stop, it's time for some modern upgrades.
I'm going to swap out motors for (thinking about right now, need to find) a nice 350 or 400 with a 700R4 tranny. Will get a disc brake conversion kit (should match up to a Chevy shouldn't it?) and swap out the drum front for discs, and add a dual reservoir master cylinder. Any ideas what kind of cash this motor and tranny bring now? |
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December 1st, 2008, 10:41 AM
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It will probably cost more to retrofit a modern engine and transmission to fit your car than it would to rebuild the original 324 and hydramatic. However, I know how you feel. I was considering doing the same thing with my 64 98 until I gave up and bought a different car.
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December 1st, 2008, 11:50 PM
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An upgrade to a 350 or 455 Olds engine is not that hard of a project. Check out my build thread under "Big Blocks" "455 engine swap". In the thread are pictures and a complete build sheet I did on my 57 Olds Super 88. The thread contains details on the motor mounts as well. The 57 Olds is very similar to your 54. I used the 455 and the turbo 400 transmision and have been very satisfied with the finished project. Good luck with what ever decision you make
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December 2nd, 2008, 01:44 AM
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December 14th, 2008, 06:18 PM
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Got a 1988 350 SBC from an IROC with 10,000 miles on it, and a 700r4 tranny. Will get on this disc brake conversion this week. Will probably pull this motor by next Sunday when I get all my info straight, but any and all tips are tremendously appreciated.
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December 15th, 2008, 06:48 PM
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Another chebby goin' in an Olds? Say it ain't so!
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December 15th, 2008, 07:02 PM
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That cheby ant gonna have the torque needed to pull an old Olds. All that work just to end up a dog. Go with a BB olds 455 or 425.
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December 16th, 2008, 05:43 AM
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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 |
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December 17th, 2008, 12:19 AM
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425 Olds for sale right now in Trenton, NJ
Missing Carb and exhasut manifolds, $350
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December 17th, 2008, 05:25 AM
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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 |
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December 17th, 2008, 05:59 AM
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