Question : 1976 Omega SX
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Question : 1976 Omega SX
Hey guys, i just purchased a 1976 Olds Omega SX. The car is very original and has a V8 with 5-speed transmission.
Now im very new to old american cars, im a huge european car enthusiest, however i know that by the mid-70s muscle/hp was out and fuel economy was in. Most of the exciting cars were gone.
So im assuming there are not many V8/5-speed Omega SX built in 1976. Can anyone give me any info on these cars. Thank You.
Now im very new to old american cars, im a huge european car enthusiest, however i know that by the mid-70s muscle/hp was out and fuel economy was in. Most of the exciting cars were gone.
So im assuming there are not many V8/5-speed Omega SX built in 1976. Can anyone give me any info on these cars. Thank You.
#2
Welcome to CO. Yes the five speed gearbox was combined with the little 260 V8 to provide better gas mileage than the larger 350 V8 would deliver. This was a new option for 1976. The V8 was an optional engine for the Omega that year over the baseline six. No production numbers on the SX package though, sorry.
#3
1976 Omega SX
Welcome to the site! It may be a scarce car, but not much for muscle. Try searching threads for the 260 engine, I'm guessing that's what it has. The 260 had very low compression and the 5 speed wouldn't take the torque of a much stronger engine. But you do have the pedal assemblies, transmission hump, floor shift dash parts, etc. so if the day comes that you want to put in a 350 or 455 with a stronger 4 or 5 speed transmission you've got a great platform to build on! John
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Hey guys, i just purchased a 1976 Olds Omega SX. The car is very original and has a V8 with 5-speed transmission.
Now im very new to old american cars, im a huge european car enthusiest, however i know that by the mid-70s muscle/hp was out and fuel economy was in. Most of the exciting cars were gone.
So im assuming there are not many V8/5-speed Omega SX built in 1976. Can anyone give me any info on these cars. Thank You.
Now im very new to old american cars, im a huge european car enthusiest, however i know that by the mid-70s muscle/hp was out and fuel economy was in. Most of the exciting cars were gone.
So im assuming there are not many V8/5-speed Omega SX built in 1976. Can anyone give me any info on these cars. Thank You.
The good news is that any Olds small block is a direct replacement for your 260 if you choose. You will need to upgrade to a stronger version of that trans, however.
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