Can a 455 be swapped into a 1962 Olds?

2blu442 · 04-25-2007, 08:40 PM

I posted this on the big block page but haven't had many hits. I thought it might be seen more here by people with this setup so I hope it's OK that I've made two posts for the same topic.

Hi All
I'm talking with a guy online who would like to upgrade his 1962 Olds by putting a newer engine and trannie in it. Has anybody here transplanted a 330-455 plus TH350 or TH400 into a car that came with a 394? Can you share your thoughts about the transplant? Easy, hard, impossible? He's got a nice car and I'm sure he doesn't want to cut it up making the swap. I've got several motors and trannies I could sell him, but I don't have the background to share if this is really a swap that he wants to do.

John

88 coupe · 04-25-2007, 09:20 PM

http://www.classicoldsmobile.com/for...94-1962-a.html

04-25-2007, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 771	Can a 455 be swapped into a 1962 Olds? I posted this on the big block page but haven't had many hits. I thought it might be seen more here by people with this setup so I hope it's OK that I've made two posts for the same topic. Hi All I'm talking with a guy online who would like to upgrade his 1962 Olds by putting a newer engine and trannie in it. Has anybody here transplanted a 330-455 plus TH350 or TH400 into a car that came with a 394? Can you share your thoughts about the transplant? Easy, hard, impossible? He's got a nice car and I'm sure he doesn't want to cut it up making the swap. I've got several motors and trannies I could sell him, but I don't have the background to share if this is really a swap that he wants to do. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

04-25-2007, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
88 coupe Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 712	http://www.classicoldsmobile.com/for...94-1962-a.html __________________ I love the reaction when they find out it's not a Big Block Chev . . . . . . . It gets even better when they find it's all Olds.

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