Ok,

Today I am in Galt, Ca. at a customers plant and met a guy who has a 455 eagle crank drilled for stick transmission. The oil holes on the crank have also been cross drilled. It is still in the box. He wants $250.00 for it. I have the 455 for the 48 Olds and I'm thinking this might be a good deal for the engine build. What does the group think? Is it a good deal? I am going to spray this motor and I am loking for 600+ hp. Thanks in advance for the input

 

Sounds like a great deal as long as its in good shape

 

I pay $250 for a 455 laying on the ground of someone's garage as long as it turned over.

 

If you can call your local machinist from where you are at you could ask him what he would charge you to drill your stock crank for a stick transmission. I would say jump on it like a fat kid on a cupcake!

You would probably spend at least $100 to have your crank drilled by your machinist.

 

I'd jump on it like "White on Rice"

 

I'd jump on it like a firestorm on the Hindenburg.

 

What he usualy says is "Like a Hobo on a Bologna Sandwich"

But his repertorie of similes is amazing.

And we both agree .................go get the 455 NOW.

 

Galt isn't that far from me.Does anyone else have anything for a 455???

 

Got it, its in the truck heading for the barn to start the build. Will add details of the build soon.

 

I hope you have pics. It is good that you jumped on that engine like a cop on a bag of Krispy Kremes!

 

Like I said Olds64 has a virtual plethora of similes

Glad ya got it, now show us all what a $250 455 looks like with some pics. I've never seen one.

 

As soon as I get it Home I will send pictures