455 conversion

Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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455 conversion

I have a 1979 Cutlass, and I have a 455 out of a 1972 Electra 225, I am wanting to drop the 455 in the Cutlass, any one know anybody who has put a 455 in a little 79 two door cutlass that might could offer some pointers??
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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OldsmoBuick!?!

You are not going to find very many Olds guys that have, or are willing to, put a Buick motor in an Oldsmobile. Most of the time they will use an Olds 455 because it will bolt right up in place of a small block Olds, a Buick will not because the mounts are different. If you do not have any luck here, try www.v8buick.com . This site may have some Buick guys that have done this or know how to do it, hope this helps.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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yea I know...

I figured I would be in for it when I asked about a buick into an olds, but I just got this monster of a motor and it is burning a hole in my pocket, I mean I got motor trans and everything and I got it for an UNREAL price, I may just have to find somebody that wants to trade a buick455 for an olds455, if they are out there....
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Try using the body & motor mounts as a set from the 225. They should bolt in. Good luck.
Old Aug 31, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Mounts

The frames on these 2 cars is not even close to the same, but if you can make it work more power to you. I would get some advice from the Buick guys or try to trade for an Olds motor. It will definately make it much easier than trying to make something fit in a place that it was not meant to. Just trying to help.
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