Olds 88 vs. 98??

rixtasan · October 7th, 2007, 01:29 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 · October 7th, 2007, 03:08 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 · October 7th, 2007, 08:39 PM

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

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

88 coupe · October 7th, 2007, 09:18 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 · October 8th, 2007, 05:49 PM

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

October 7th, 2007, 01:29 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!!

October 7th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	read what I wrote in the post linked below. It will help out. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...need-help.html __________________ 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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October 7th, 2007, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,203	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

October 8th, 2007, 05:49 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!!