Clark455

I know this may be an odd request these days, but I am looking for a set of stock Oldsmobile 455 two barrel spec low compression new pistons - 4.125" stock bore size. Anybody happen to have a set of eight in brand new condition they would be willing to part with? These are the deep dish 8:1 pistons. I would prefer cast pistons, but may consider a set of forged pistons if needed. The pistons in this super low mileage low compression 455 I am working on are nice enough to be cleaned up and re-used, but I would highly prefer to install a brand new set.

Let me know - thank you kindly!

Paul

rocketscientis

Certainly have a set of those
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Clark455

E-mail sent - I also PM'ed you a copy to be sure.

Thanks much!

Paul

JLawrence

I have a complete 73 toro motor with 77k miles. I bought and never touched

Clark455

PM Sent with some questions - thanks!

Paul

Clark455

Upon further inspection, I have had the misfortune of finding that cylinder 3 on my block isn't "happy", so I am now unfortunately going to have to have this virgin 455 block bored. I found enough corrosion in the cylinder wall (from sitting static WAY too many years apparently with a valve open in this cylinder) now requiring an overbore. Man I wanted to keep this block at the stock bore, but it just wasn't in the cards for me after all...

So never mind on locating a set of stock bore low comp pistons, as now we have to see how much it will have to be bored to properly clean up.

Thanks much anyway!

Paul

ROCKETMAN269V

Clark, I have a set of 0.030" low compression cast pistons, with low miles, if you get it to clean up at that size. Thanks, Bob.

Clark455

Thank you Bob, I will keep you in mind. I have to see if it will cleanup at .030 - I believe it will, but remains to be seen.

Paul