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    65 330ci questions

    hi I picked up a good rebuilt 65 olds 330ci (5.4L) engine with a 2 speed powerglide transmission. what are the specs for it and would it be great to swap in an 84 v6 regal I also just bought and would mpg drop dramatically due to the age of engine????
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    LS1 vs. LT1

    I know this topic has been beaten so much but all I want to ask is which one of these engines will give me more hp, tq with basic bolt ons like a cam, headers, k&n air filter, complete exhaust for a swap I have both donor cars available to me a 95 z28 and a 02 ss. cheapest one to build thanks
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    chevy 350 into 81 cutlass help

    im swaping my 260 again pretty crazy since its like the 2nd time this car has an engine swap I have a chevy 350 which is on my 65 c10 but since my truck is not gona be running soon so I want to install it in my cutlass so if theres anyone who could help me id really appreciate it
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    260 is back

    hey so I got my 260 fixed now and about to put it back in my car and work on the 350 which turned out to be a 79 hurst engine so ill keep it now. I had to bring back the 260 because I work part time make minimum wage and go to school and the gas millage on the 350 was just killing my account but...
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    project 65

    ive since put my cutlass on the back burner for now and moved my 65 to work on it needs a lot of work so far I have the engine built its a 350 4bolt with a comp cam, flat top pistons, double pump head new valve springs and rockers, edelbrock intake, the stock 4bbl carb, headman headers which are...
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    oldsmobile v8s

    I was wondering has oldsmobile built any v8 engines in the past years or so into their sedan models? I am wondering because a friend of mine has a 98 aurora with a v8 an he told me if it would be possible to swap it in place of the v6 he has in his 83 cutlass supreme and id also like to do this...
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    olds stock am/fm/cassete radio questions

    I am wondering if I can add an amplifier to my radio so my sound system sounds better and so I can replace all the speakers for better ones but I like the stock radio and don't want to add or replace with a modern one. also how do you remove the plastic wood cover without breaking it.
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    Corvette LS1

    Hey so Im thinking about getting a 2002 corvette ls1 for $1,400 long block is that a good deal? also I know it has 350hp, 360tq and with that saying would my stock rear end handle it? here's some info on my car its an 81 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais with 260v8 or had now I have a crap 79 350v8 with...
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    help with locating parts

    hey Im in need of some help locating a few parts to finish of the exterior of my Cutlass Calais. I need a hust/olds hood scoop, buick gnx vaalex fender louvers, also does the front air dam from a hurst/olds come like the ones for a buick so I can keep the chrome trim on the car, is there fender...
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    need help with brake issues

    I am having brake issues with the front driver side on an 81 oldsmobile cutlass Calais. the brake goes on once im over 40mph and stays on, makes a rubbing noise and if I turn on a curve it pops and starts making a louder rubbing noise. I took off the wheel and checked everything removing the...
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    Somepeople cant DRIVE!

    Well today pretty much threw my entire day off. I went to the mall taking my wife shopping and whatever I go out back out and open the door of my cutty for my wife and I see the whole side banged in good starting from the back of pass. door to the wheel arch covered in red paint........damn...
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    need help on bagging a cutlass

    I am planning on putting air on my 81 cutlass Calais what kind of set-up do I need and any advise on how to install. ill be rolling on my stock olds hubs 205/75/14 white walls.
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    81 olds 4.3L V8 power/durability test

    so I decided to put in a turbo on my 260 to see if I can get some power out of it or if not how much can it withstand since I've heard their very durable I know it sounds crazy to do that since most people hate them 260s but I thought of seeing actually why not upgrade if no one has proof. the...
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    drums to disc brakes

    I have a huge question for anyone to answer I want to swap my rear drum brakes on my 81cuttlass but don't know what car would be a great donor for this and how would I install them
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    cutlass hurst hood

    does anyone know where I can get an oldsmobile cutlass hurst ed. hood for my 81 cutlass either new or used in good condition
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    307olds or 403olds

    Hey I'm finally swapping out my 260 from my cutty and right now I'm really stuck on what engine should I use because the 307ci v8 was the biggest for the 81 Cutlass Calais and I want to keep it mostly stock but a friend of mine has a 403 and is willing to just trade me for the 260 but I don't...
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    whats a good look for a gbody

    What's a good look for a gbody? I'm in the brink of getting wheels for my cutty but I am stuck on what to chose I'm either going for 14x7 supremes for a low low look or staggerd width 18s for a more agressive muscle look so help me out to make a good choice. Post up pics of your rides either low...
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    1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass calias Build

    this is my new gbody I am hoping on fixing up I am going 2 add too the outside a continental kit, and 14x7 supremes, and lower it about 3in front and 2in back. the interior will remain stock except for a sony 7.5 screen stereo in dash and 4 12s in the trunk
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    how do i upgrade a 4.3L olds

    i hav an all original 1981 oldsmobile cutlass calais with a 4.3L 260ci V8 an was wondering who could help me on what parts would i need. I understand a 260 wasnt a power V8 but im doing this as a challenge and be the odd one.

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