Im new to this site and forum so if this topic has been discussed before please bear with me and guide me in the right direction. I just perchased a 1969 cutlass and want to build it with the Ram Rod engine. I need to know if someone has some sources I can use to find out more about this engine. Please help.

 

wild about cars.com is a web site i bet has some info .

 

The Ram Rod was just Oldsmobile's marketing name for the W-31 engine option in the 1968 model year. For 1969-1970, they used the W-31 name. Then engines were nearly identical for the three years. The differences were mainly the intake (iron for 68-9 and aluminum for 70), the cylinder head castings (#5 for 68-9 and #6 for 70), and the outside air induction system (under bumper scoops for 68-9 and scoops on the hood for 70).

All three years used flattop pistons to get a 10.5:1 CR, 2.000/1.625 valves, and the same 308 degree cam.

 

Joe, you are the man! Thanks for the accurate information. Welcome to CO and good luck with the engine.

 

Welcome aboard

yep, Joe's the guru. don't have much to add.