Good 455 for my 71 Cutlass?
March 28th, 2010, 11:47 AM
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Good 455 for my 71 Cutlass?
I have the opportunity to buy a complete 1973, 98 olds with 455/4 barrel auto etc. Last ran two years ago. Don't know mileage but price is right, $650 for the complete car. Would want to take engine, accessories tranny etc and convert to a reliable 400hp/500ftlb cruiser motor for my 71 Cutlass Convert.
I'll probably want to get it up to 9.5 to 9.7 compression ratio(pump gas), Edelbrock heads? intake? and Street avenger carb. Or???????
The car is supposedly in good shape so may want to part out some of the stuff to you guys before I scrap the rest.
Any advice?
Thanks, Jay
I'll probably want to get it up to 9.5 to 9.7 compression ratio(pump gas), Edelbrock heads? intake? and Street avenger carb. Or???????
The car is supposedly in good shape so may want to part out some of the stuff to you guys before I scrap the rest.
Any advice?
Thanks, Jay
March 28th, 2010, 12:40 PM
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IMO you don't need the Edelbrock heads to get 400/500. The compression you mentioned, a Performer, 800 cfm or so carb and a decent cam with some headwork (if they're J's) and you're about there.
Others will chime in with similar info as well I'm sure.
Others will chime in with similar info as well I'm sure.
March 28th, 2010, 12:44 PM
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Yeah what he said.
March 28th, 2010, 11:32 PM
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Thanks for the advice.
svnt442: Wouldn't the 455 have a bigger water pump? I was planning on using all the bracketry from the 455 but using the Alternator, Power Steering pump and A/C Compressor from the 350. Guess I just assumed it would bolt up to the 455 brackets. What fits and what doesn't?
Thanks, Jay
svnt442: Wouldn't the 455 have a bigger water pump? I was planning on using all the bracketry from the 455 but using the Alternator, Power Steering pump and A/C Compressor from the 350. Guess I just assumed it would bolt up to the 455 brackets. What fits and what doesn't?
Thanks, Jay
March 29th, 2010, 06:35 AM
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Not necessarily. All 64-90 Olds motors use the same water pumps. The differences are A/C or HD cooling vs. regular. You need to use the pump, brackets, and pulleys as a matched set. 350 brackets will fit a 455 and vice versa. Where necessary, there are two sets of holes to account for the difference in deck height.
March 30th, 2010, 11:11 AM
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J-(Chicago):
I just had it towed to the shop. I'll post some pictures later but the body is almost complete and in good shape. Has all the trim, bumpers etc. The only obvious piece missing is the vinyl pieces between the rear tail lights and the bumper. I guess this was for the energy absorbing bumper. The interior upolstery pieces are pretty well shot but the dash pieces look pretty good. I don't know exactly what I'm going to use, or can use for the Cutlass. I'll keep you guys posted as I get into it.
Jay
I just had it towed to the shop. I'll post some pictures later but the body is almost complete and in good shape. Has all the trim, bumpers etc. The only obvious piece missing is the vinyl pieces between the rear tail lights and the bumper. I guess this was for the energy absorbing bumper. The interior upolstery pieces are pretty well shot but the dash pieces look pretty good. I don't know exactly what I'm going to use, or can use for the Cutlass. I'll keep you guys posted as I get into it.
Jay
March 31st, 2010, 08:53 AM
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Here is a few pics of the parts car. I plan on using the engine, transmission for the 71 Cutlass. Hope to use the tilt steering column?, AM/FM radio? but use bezels and ***** off the cutlass, A/C vents?, Radiator? and ???
The 73 98 sheet metal is all straight and rust free. All badges and chrome are there and in good shape. Dash bits are in good shape, but top pad is shot as is the rest of the interior trim, seats, door panels.
It looks like a pack rat lived in the engine compartment for a long time.
When I'm done, I'll have the running 350 and TH350 from the 71 as well. Will consider parting out pieces from the 73 98, but would prefer to sell the whole thing. Hate to scrap it as the body is in great shape.
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The 73 98 sheet metal is all straight and rust free. All badges and chrome are there and in good shape. Dash bits are in good shape, but top pad is shot as is the rest of the interior trim, seats, door panels.
It looks like a pack rat lived in the engine compartment for a long time.
When I'm done, I'll have the running 350 and TH350 from the 71 as well. Will consider parting out pieces from the 73 98, but would prefer to sell the whole thing. Hate to scrap it as the body is in great shape.
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March 31st, 2010, 08:54 AM
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March 31st, 2010, 08:56 AM
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Cheated...
April 1st, 2010, 04:41 PM
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Craig,
It's OK. The last resident lost his job and had to move on. Economy, you know. He left me with his "mess" to clean up. Lousy renter, ate all the nuts and left me with just the hulks. And he even ate a lot of the plumbing and wiring as well. It's hard to find a good tenant these days.
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It's OK. The last resident lost his job and had to move on. Economy, you know. He left me with his "mess" to clean up. Lousy renter, ate all the nuts and left me with just the hulks. And he even ate a lot of the plumbing and wiring as well. It's hard to find a good tenant these days.
Jay
April 8th, 2010, 05:23 AM
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Also, what is the condition of the chrome trim pieces around the headlights? Mine are pretty well pitted. If the ones on this car are half-way decent, I could be convinced to relieve you of those as well. Ditto for the driver's side mirror.
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