Redline on '64 330

Old64Olds · July 26th, 2002, 10:31 PM

Hey everyone, I just registered.

My name is Alex S, I'm a 17 year old high school student in Toronto, ON. I bought a 1964 Jetstar 88 with a 2bbl 330 about a year ago, and the restoration (which I did mostly by myself) is almost complete.

I may soon be buying a tach, and I was wondering what the redline on my 330 V8 is. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,
Al

Edsdelta · July 27th, 2002, 08:21 PM

Hello,

I know a 425 blig block (stock) tachs at 6,500rpm. A 330, similiar to a 330 should tach out at a higher RMP, I would speculate around 7,500rpm stock. I'll check my chassic manual for the specs later.

It's cool that you chose a 64. I like the body design of that year. if you restore it to stock specs, it'll be worth more. Same about my 66 Delta 88.

Edsdelta · July 28th, 2002, 12:27 PM

Hello again.

I've asked some of my motorhead friends. They said that a stock chevy 350 tachs out at 6,000rpm. He mentioned that if it has an upgraded cam, it would be even higher.

I would say a new 330 would tach out around 6,000rpm or so. That's not a for sure answer though.

Old64Olds · July 28th, 2002, 09:06 PM

Thank you Ed. I expected the redline would be somewhere around 6,000 rpm.

Old64Olds · July 28th, 2002, 09:16 PM

Here is a pic of my car taken last winter.

Now it is in black (awaiting new red paint,) all the body work is done, and most mechanical work is done as well.

Edsdelta · August 25th, 2002, 01:25 PM

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dont worry, i'll be adding a dedicated section for people's rides.

Nebrask Olds Fan · September 12th, 2002, 11:45 PM

My chilton manual shows peak horse on a 64 330 is 225@4600 for a 2bbl....so I would guess redline would be around 5300

my 67 330 has never seen over 5000 since the overhaul and according to chilton it's 320@5200...for whatever chilton is worth

Rocket science · October 24th, 2002, 06:29 AM

I would not shift it over 5,000

September 12th, 2002, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nebrask Olds Fan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans,NE Posts: 14	My chilton manual shows peak horse on a 64 330 is 225@4600 for a 2bbl....so I would guess redline would be around 5300 my 67 330 has never seen over 5000 since the overhaul and according to chilton it's 320@5200...for whatever chilton is worth __________________ Angel Girl: 67 cutlass convertible 330, 3spd<p>72 Chevy K-10 shortbox stepside 350/TH350 decide against lost cause 68 442 rust bucket former parts car, some pieces are for sale<p>added to collection: 72 cutlass(maybe 442) comming along nicely, 455 TH400, undecided on rear

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July 26th, 2002, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Old64Olds Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3	Hey everyone, I just registered. My name is Alex S, I'm a 17 year old high school student in Toronto, ON. I bought a 1964 Jetstar 88 with a 2bbl 330 about a year ago, and the restoration (which I did mostly by myself) is almost complete. I may soon be buying a tach, and I was wondering what the redline on my 330 V8 is. Can anyone help me out? Thanks, Al

July 27th, 2002, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Edsdelta The Charter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 90	Hello, I know a 425 blig block (stock) tachs at 6,500rpm. A 330, similiar to a 330 should tach out at a higher RMP, I would speculate around 7,500rpm stock. I'll check my chassic manual for the specs later. It's cool that you chose a 64. I like the body design of that year. if you restore it to stock specs, it'll be worth more. Same about my 66 Delta 88.

July 28th, 2002, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Edsdelta The Charter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 90	Hello again. I've asked some of my motorhead friends. They said that a stock chevy 350 tachs out at 6,000rpm. He mentioned that if it has an upgraded cam, it would be even higher. I would say a new 330 would tach out around 6,000rpm or so. That's not a for sure answer though.

July 28th, 2002, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Old64Olds Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3	Thank you Ed. I expected the redline would be somewhere around 6,000 rpm.

July 28th, 2002, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Old64Olds Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3	Here is a pic of my car taken last winter. Now it is in black (awaiting new red paint,) all the body work is done, and most mechanical work is done as well.

August 25th, 2002, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Edsdelta The Charter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 90	picture doesnt show dont worry, i'll be adding a dedicated section for people's rides.

October 24th, 2002, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rocket science Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SINcinnati Posts: 2	I would not shift it over 5,000