1988 Olds Cutlass Classic 455

[wskirvin]

If you get a chance, the gnx style wheels are literally the front wheels off a 16" cross lace pattern set off a Firebird GTA.

Depending on year some are more "correct" than others due to the presence/absence of "dimples" in the lace section.

Fronts only though, rears had a different backspacing and only work with spacers. If you don't mind painting a gold set black can save even more money.

Thanks for the info! I figured they were pretty similar but I was unsure on the back spacing. Got my new OPGI cataloge for the GNX and T-type and they actually have a new set of the GNX wheels for $717 i was thinking about picking up. for now i have a set of painted stock 15 ralleys and a set of Chrome 14's

 

[wskirvin]

Great job so far! Call me biased, but I'm partial to the euro Cutlass. I've owned my '87 since 2001. It's cool you're keeping it Olds powered. I wanted to do a 455 back in the day, but it was too pricey so I chumped out and went with a 355 SBC which died a few years back. Now onto a turbo LS build.
Looking forward to the progress, keep the pics coming!

Scott

Here is the 87 I had in high school

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[TURNA]

Very nice!!

Is that the Quicksilver shifter plate?

 

[wskirvin]

Very nice!!

Is that the Quicksilver shifter plate?

yes sir. i'm going to have to re mount it though and fab up a new bracket. had to use too many washers for my liking to make it fit height wise

 

[Clutch]

How did I miss this build! This is right up my alley👍

 

[DROLDS84]

Looking good.What cam are you running and what compression?

 

[wskirvin]

Looking good.What cam are you running and what compression?

Thanks. Elgin e975p cam kit and should be 10:1 according to my builder


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[wskirvin]

Looking good.What cam are you running and what compression?

Thanks man


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[dr78442]

Great build . Best of luck

 

[DROLDS84]

Thanks. Elgin e975p cam kit and should be 10:1 according to my builder


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Did you change out the pistons in the picture to flat tops or mill the deck or heads?