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Old September 3rd, 2018, 03:22 PM
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Need help on buy a rebuilt kit for a 425 olds

I have a 65 olds 88 i wanna rebuilt the 425 and upgrade to disc brakes but can't find the right Kits
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Old September 4th, 2018, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1965Delta88okc
I have a 65 olds 88 i wanna rebuilt the 425 and upgrade to disc brakes but can't find the right Kits
Frankly, I would not use an engine rebuild kit, I'd buy the correct quality parts individually. Clevite bearings, pistons and rings of your choice, FelPro gaskets, Melling oil pump. I suggest you contact cutlassefi on this site for a cam/lifter/spring/timing chain set matched to your engine and intended use. You need to know exactly which 425 block you have due to the possible combinations of lifter diameter and lifter bank angle, so you get the correct cam and lifters.

The 1967-1970 Olds full size disc brake spindles will bolt onto your 65, but these can be difficult to find. No one makes replacement rotors for this application, but it is possible to use the rotors from a first gen Cadillac CTS with the base suspension and brakes. You need to machine the center bore to fit and redrill the wheel lug bolt holes. Scarebird makes a kit to convert these cars, but I have no experience with it.
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Rear bumper

I need a rear bumper for my 65 Delta 88 please let me know if you know where one is


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