how do i find out what year my olds 455 engine is by using the engine id code?I have an olds 455 in my nova and would like to know what year it is?

 

Click on the "Oldsmobile Performance" link at the top of the page. It'll take you to a pretty good reference.

C.J.

 

...and an Olds 455 powered Nova (did you know that Nova translates to "No go" in Spanish?) is really a wrongly badged Omega.

C.J.

 

well i went threw 3 350's and 1 trans,the 455 worked better then anything i had in it before...the 455 in my nova made it go like hell...

 

I'll bet it did! I'm hoping to score a 455 soon, myself.

C.J.

 

how do I de-code my engine id code from the block?is there a way to find what model car it was in by using the engine numbers?

 

my engine id is 396021 Fa

 

72-76 455. Low compression and EGR...but it's a great start!

C.J.

 

thanx for the info texasred,am looking for a dual quad intake for it?

 

You won't find one. A QJet on a Performer will do what you want. My best bud here runs a 70 442 W30, cast iron unported heads, Performer with a QJet into the 11s. And that's a MUCH bigger car.

C.J.

 

found a few on e-bay,but went for more then I had to spend at the time..dual 4's look so kool on a big block..

 

i agree. although we all love dual quads, most 455's just plain dont rev high enough to warrant one. i have a 750cfm edelbrock on mine, and i think it may be just bigger than i really need. in order for a 455 to need any more than that, you need to be spinning it over 7000 rpm. the formula for finding how much you need is: engine ci x volumetric efficiency x engine rpm / 3456. making a 455 spin over 6 grand is a feat, and getting efficiency over 85% is pretty tough, unless you're running a blower or turbo. if your hearts still set on a dual quad for the cool factor, try running two 500's, or maybe 600's. i belive summit can get you and intake from offenhauser