Originally Posted by joe_padavano

That has nothing to do with performance. It has everything to do with people watching W30 cars bring six figures at Barrett Jackson and the like. There are now at least 5X as many W30 cars as Olds ever built.

Originally Posted by 4+4+2=10

The Block casting number and the style of the "F" is consistent with a 70 model. The VIN stamp tells us that it was built in Lansing ("M" 3rd character) for a 70 model car ("0" 2nd character) Unfortunately those are modified "E" heads. casting number for "F" heads is is 404438. If you look closely, you can see the bottom leg of the E was removed.

Originally Posted by joe_padavano

You don't even need to look that closely. Not one of the better faux F head jobs I've ever seen.

Originally Posted by joe_padavano

That has nothing to do with performance. It has everything to do with people watching W30 cars bring six figures at Barrett Jackson and the like. There are now at least 5X as many W30 cars as Olds ever built.

Originally Posted by gs72

You still have a 455 with a very desirable intake on it.
Just enjoy the smile it puts on your face when you punch it. Thats what these cars are for.

Originally Posted by FINISHLINE

Thank you. I am enjoying it. It's pure fun.
​​​​​​Honestly I'm comfortable with what I paid for the car just as a nice tribute with plenty O' 442 features. "F heads or not I'd have paid what I paid for it . No remorse at all.