got my 455

[82GPLJ455]

Whoooo hoooo let the fun begin!!

 

[jmt455]

Excellent!

 

[jerry455]

I am doing the same for my 1986 2+2. I stripped the block down today so I can get the block cleaned. I have a 1974 455 4 barrel that I am going to rebuild.

 

[Bonnewagon]

I sense a case of smile-itis about to come on. 455 Pontiac in a Pontiac! Love it.

 

[82GPLJ455]

I sense a case of smile-itis about to come on. 455 Pontiac in a Pontiac! Love it.

Its the only way to go.SBC swaps are way overated and way over done.ive loved my pontiacs since high school.theres nothing better than poncho power!

 

[tdvick]

Nice!

Any info on the motor, year, heads, etc? What are your plans for the motor, stock rebuild or something more?

 

[82GPLJ455]

71 yc 455,#66 heads,325hp.for now im gonna regasket it and stuff it in,see how it runs.

 

[dr78442]

Congrats.... let the fun begin

 

[Bonnewagon]

I'm seeing that you have the outermost exhaust manifold bolt holes in those #66 heads. Lucky man! Some '71-'72 heads were missing those, my own '72 455 7M5 heads were missing them and I had to bevel the manifold surface for a good tight seal. So you've got a large valve, low compression torque monster there-stand back!

 

[82GPLJ455]

I cant wait! I had built 428 in a 66 grand prix.all i can say is permagrin.i think a stock 455 will be enough to keep me happy a year or two.gotta put a cam it.dude took the lifters out,the heads and pan off.gotta buy lifters,might as well get a nice cam for it.