Just got this 455
April 21st, 2013, 10:05 PM
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Just got this 455
Picked this up today for $250
. It's a 455 with J heads. I know the heads are crap but for $250 I couldn't pass it up. How can I get more info about this engine? Is there any difference between different production years? I tried to look up exhaust manifold numbers on 442faq but it just says XXXXXXXXX.
I am planning on selling intake, power steering pump, exhaust manifolds and heads(for scrap metal I guess
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I think it's a perfect candidate for a 468 with aluminum heads.
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. It's a 455 with J heads. I know the heads are crap but for $250 I couldn't pass it up. How can I get more info about this engine? Is there any difference between different production years? I tried to look up exhaust manifold numbers on 442faq but it just says XXXXXXXXX. I am planning on selling intake, power steering pump, exhaust manifolds and heads(for scrap metal I guess
)I think it's a perfect candidate for a 468 with aluminum heads.
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April 22nd, 2013, 07:34 PM
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Nice. I like the LH "X" manifold- what's on the right side, my "Y" with heat stove?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140950020017...84.m1439.l2649
What is the water pump ID?
You can tell the year also off the oil fill tube:
3xxxxxx = 1973
6xxxxxx = 1976
With J heads, it is probably a 73-76 but it COULD be a '68 455 with X-? manifolds, and J heads added later.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140950020017...84.m1439.l2649
What is the water pump ID?
You can tell the year also off the oil fill tube:
3xxxxxx = 1973
6xxxxxx = 1976
With J heads, it is probably a 73-76 but it COULD be a '68 455 with X-? manifolds, and J heads added later.
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