Build a 455 olds or different motor?

[Bri guy]

Been debating on selling my 1977 olds 455 motor that's taking up space in my garage. It's In a few pieces but it's complete. Is it worth keeping or would it be better to build a different motor?

 

[RG383Hurst]

Olds 455s are becoming harder to find and even harder at a decent price. I wouldnt sell it. 76’ was the last year and it should have the low compression pistons but still could easily be a street beast. Building any of the Olds 350, 403, or 455 all cost about the same to get to a certain horsepower power level. The 455 will have more torque and better street manors. Jmo.

 

[TURNA]

Do it man if you got it!!!!!!!!

 

[Bri guy]

Olds 455s are becoming harder to find and even harder at a decent price. I wouldnt sell it. 76’ was the last year and it should have the low compression pistons but still could easily be a street beast. Building any of the Olds 350, 403, or 455 all cost about the same to get to a certain horsepower power level. The 455 will have more torque and better street manors. Jmo.

I have a built olds 403 in my car right now. Runs great. Just wasn't sure if the 455 is worth it I guess. Since everyone is using Chevy motors in everything......

 

[Tuffregal83]

Build it I loved havin my olds 455 in my regal
Then I got talked into BBC

 

[TURNA]

If you have the 403 and are happy with it then I would sell the 455. Whatever you do dont put a Chevy in it like the rest of the world!!!

 

[bob64]

I vote keep it Olds, but leave the 403 until it explodes an have the 455 as a back-up. Swapping over to a chevy could be expensive but yet building an Olds 455 could be to because of limited aftermarket parts.

 

[Bri guy]

Build it I loved havin my olds 455 in my regal
Then I got talked into BBC

 

[Texas82GP]

Very cool to own. You can always sell it later.

 

[fleming442]

If you want it, build it. Keep in mind, if you don't want it, you'll have a harder time selling a "complete" engine.