What kind of engine does an Oldsmobile 455 have?
Mondello (Probably Harland Sharp) aluminum cnc machined roller tip rocker arms, 1.6 ratio. Aluminum Edelbrock performer RPM intake manifold. Mondello 7 qt oil pan. Upgraded and oversized 2.072″/1.625″ stainless valves. The following upgrades were added, as described below:
Is the Oldsmobile 455 rebuilt for project dangerboat?
The “rebuilt” engine purchased for project Dangerboat ultimately would fail within its first year. This page details the rebuild process for the engine, hopefully the right way this time. The engine only had 600 installed miles in the car.
What’s the piston clearance on an Oldsmobile 455?
0.007″ piston to wall clearance. The piston’s and Oldsmobile’s spec is 0.003. They were double the spec! Piston to deck clearance of 0.015. This isn’t necessarily bad, but stock is 0.025. The primary purpose of this rebuild was to correct issues, and achieve reliability and longevity.
Where is the oiling hole on an Oldsmobile 455?
The oiling hole in the side of the lifter (look closely), should face upward (towards the center in a “V” oriented engine), which allows more oil to remain in the lifter while the engine is shutdown, and limit ticking during the first few seconds of engine startup. If the two contradict, follow the recommendation of the manufacturer.
What kind of crankshaft does a 455 Buick use?
We are happy to now have a high quality severe duty 455 Buick stroker crank available for our Buick enthusiasts. Currently we have a 4.400 stroke model available but may have stock stroke and other stroker crank lengths available in the future for the Buick V8 engines.
Do you need a stroker kit for a 455 Pontiac?
If you are rebuilding a 455 Pontiac and want a stronger rotating assembly, but do not want to go to a stroker crank, we have a stock stroke 455 kit for you in addition to a 455 stroker kit. We offer a Pontiac 400 stroker kit, a 455 Pontiac stock stroke kit and a Pontiac 455 stroker kit.
What are the specs on a Pontiac 455?
Description of specs and parts included in Street & Strip 455 Pontiac rotating assembly kits Stock Pontiac 455 Specs: 455 standard bore is 4.151, stock stroke is 4.210, stock rod length is 6.625, stock wrist pin size is .9805
How many horsepower does an Olds 455 have?
Year Differences According to my trusty Olds engine book, the 455 was available in 310 hp, 320 hp, 365 hp, 370 hp, 390 hp, all street engines, with full manufacturers warranties. The 455 is a very forgiving and long-lasting engine.