69CutlassAlex

He she is.

z11375ss

Here's my 350. Now it's a 455. Soon to be done with a Tremec 5 speed.


By z11375ss at 2008-06-29

deejai35

Great engine pics. I need the motivation too. Waiting on the heads to come back from the machine shop then resume assembly.

I am thinking of going with a scheme similar to Alex above. Gold block, chrome valve covers, and unpainted Edelbrock Performer RPM intake.

kitfoxdave

Coppercutlass, where did you get the air filter?

coppercutlass

The bottom half is a spectre from autozone and the top is a summitracing brand filter top. Both re useable.

chrisneu68olds

Very nice! I am keeping that link. Thanks!

Roger Speed Speed

my olds 495

TripDeuces

Long way to go. Color will be changed to 400 Bronze

trucker442

Tony, Just a quick question. did your come with a fan shroud and a fan clutch? and what year? thanks

coppercutlass

Gotta specify who's engine.

Fakser

Its sitting and waiting until I knock over a 7-11 to pay for a smaller starter.

coppercutlass

Quick disconnect starter wires made my life easier with a full size starter by a long shot.

ah64pilot

Trip, are those the AR headers? I'm thinking about buying a set for mine. I have 1 7/8" Thorley's right now but I want to upgrade to the 2" AR headers Those look nice

TripDeuces

Yes those are the AR headers. They are gorgeous, if you can call headers gorgeous AR makes a quality set

ah64pilot

Are they the 2"? Will they only work with the Powermaster starter or have you tried another brand? I have the CSR mini-starter and I'm not looking forward to having to buy another one.

TripDeuces

Yes I'm using the 2" ones. I would have preferred 1 7/8s but the header flange dictated 2" for a better match. The exhaust ports on the heads are pretty big and 'D' shaped.
I have not even tried my starter yet but it's a RobbMc model so I can clock it in any position. It will be awhile before I get to that point. Right now I'm working with a 1.7 HS rocker to see if the 3/8 push rods will clear. If not it will be 1.6 HS

ah64pilot

Have you measured the pushrod length? Do you have pushrods? I have a set of 3/8" oil restricting pushrods 9.8" long that I'll sell for a little over half the cost. They are brand new...

Also, good score on the Bulldog heads...what do those run when you can get them, if you don't mind me asking

TripDeuces

I think I'm going to need push rods in the 10.25-10.5 range. I know the valves are taller than stock by roughly 1/2 inch. Once I find out for sure I'll let you know.
3kish, I'm still doing the math lol.

ah64pilot

Any chance you're gonna dyno it when it's all said and done? I haven't seen any builds using the Bulldogs...not on here anyway.

TripDeuces

I'd love to dyno it and see what it can do. I need to find a local engine dyno. There is a chassis dyno close by but I'd like to see what the engine can do by itself too.

young olds

The engine I cleaned up for my delta