i know i ask alot of questions!!!!

[fatso86]

to build a bad *ss street machine would you get a 455ci olds motor and built it or would it be easier to get more hp and toqure out of a 454ci chevy motor...

 

[dr78442]

Just my 2 cents. In my 1978 Olds cutlass I currently have a BBC ramjet 502. This truely a great engine. But I got the itch for Olds engine . I am building a 455 for my Olds. The engine is in the machine shop and I hope to have the engine in the car by the fall. I have had both Chevy and Olds . The real answer is it is your car do what you like to do . Good luck

 

[gk666]

i hate to show my /sadface but the chevy 454 is a much better engine but the 455 has a lot more badass factor so you have the weigh the two options on prefference... awesome or badass

 

[mickey-d]

I would write down everything, and I do mean everything, that you want to do to the engine, from oil pan to the carb, including exhaust system. Then, price out the parts for both "brands", and compare. Also, if you go with the 454, make sure that you have the crank "zero balanced", then you can use any balancer and flywheel set-up. My bet would be on the BBC coming out less expensive, and with more torque and horsepower. Also, ck out the Summitt and Jegs catalogs, they sell complete engines, short blocks, or any combination you want. But, I've never seen an Olds engine advertised, although they might sell them. Usually you see Chevy, Mopar, and Ford. I know some guys want to keep an Olds in an Olds, but it's a personal preference thing. Just my nickles worth. ................mickey-d :lol:

 

[Chris Van]

Definately more "bang for the buck" with the Chevy engine. But, like others have said.... It's all in what you want to do with your car. Because the 455 Olds engine does have a certain badass factor that the chevy doesn't. I've had all of the above but the big block was sold, the 455 went in an A body Olds and the small block back in the G body. Because if you think a small block chevy in a G body is gay, try putting one in a 72 Cutlass 442 and see what kind of looks you get....LOL
And NO, I didn't do that either....LOL

By the way Mickey-D... That 41 Willys is one badass ride. That and a 55 Chevy make the baddest looking rides out there IMO of course.

 

[mickey-d]

Thank you very much. The Willy's and a true 55 Chevy Gasser are my favorites. Almost forgot, I love a Willy's pick-up.
mickey-d :lol:

 

[pontiacgp]

Also, if you go with the 454, make sure that you have the crank "zero balanced", then you can use any balancer and flywheel set-up.................mickey-d :lol:

awesome suggestion and not often considered but it makes life so much easier setting up the driveline

 

[455rocket]

Keep your Olds all Olds and your Chevy all Chevy and so on. Both are great engines.

 

[Tuggy24g]

One thing I would say is if you got an olds why not put an olds in.

 

[mickey-d]

One thing I would say is if you got an olds why not put an olds in.

Brad, I would say the money factor of an engine build would be the biggest factor, But then again, I'm a Chevy engine guy.
....................mickey-d :lol: