1969w3155

Talking to a guy this morning, wanted to know if my '71 had the 350 "Rocket", I explained about the years that ALL Olds V-8's were called that, and for what years, no matter what displacement (I did not go into the 215), "Is it Gold?....they were faster". Aaahhhh, crimminy, what do ya do?

jensenracing77

lol, i run into this more and more. i don't hardly even comment to it anymore. just say, ya.. it is the rocket engine.

morepwr

Just tell them that NASA helped develop the engine and thats how it got its name!

hookem horns

I enjoy sharing what I know about my car and Olds in general to most folks with good intentions but faulty info. (Does that have a 442 in it?). I'm still a relative newbie and probably stuck at least part of a foot in my mouth somewhere along the way. On the other hand, arrogant know-it-all's can continue down their misguided path.

"Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt"

Run to Rund

I guess my 400 was a rocket, until I painted the engine black to match those Vance Brady built for the original Rund car. lol

w-30dreamin

I just tell them yes,it's a rocket. They usually say "cool" and walk away thinking it's something special and out of the ordinary

compedgemarine

when they ask if it is a "rocket" engine just look at them, smile and say "No, it an internal combustion engine".