My Father's Oldsmobile

[fleming442]

Got an adjustable chip for the 2 step. We'll see how that goes.

 

[MrSony]

Got an adjustable chip for the 2 step. We'll see how that goes.

I prefer nacho cheese flavor chips

 

[DJHull]

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Very nice Olds! Where did you find those valve covers??

 

[olds307 and 403]

He has the nicer written Oldsmobile super tall valve covers, curious where he got them. The block letter covers are still available from Jegs, $185 USD EACH, sold per cover. I am pretty sure a few sets were made in ultra light and flammable Magnesium as well.

Chevrolet Performance Valve Covers - JEGS High Performance

This cast aluminum rocker cover features the ''new generation'' Oldsmobile logo. Its rigid gasket sealing surfaces curtail oil leaks. It fits all production 307-455 Oldsmobile V8s. One per package.

www.jegs.com

 

[fleming442]

Unfortunately, I got them from Mondildo. Doesn't look like they're still available. https://mondelloperformance.com/sho...vers/vc-485-oldsmobile-aluminum-valve-covers/

 

[fleming442]

Jam nuts, turnbuckles,and reverse threads.... GAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

 

[Rktpwrd]

Jam nuts, turnbuckles,and reverse threads.... GAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

 

[500/600]

Jam nuts, turnbuckles,and reverse threads.... GAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

With a large exhaust in the most inopportune location.

 

[fleming442]

Yeah. 3" exhaust problems. The good news is that I rediscovered another set of frame holes for the upper control arms that are about an inch lower. Hooptiewagon was mentioning raised pumpkin locations and "anti-hop" relocation kits, and it hit me. Raise rear attachment points=lower front.... I asked my race buddy about the effects of lowering the front bar on the frame side, and he said it will hit the tire harder. Perfect 👌
So, after fighting sh*t today, I'm going to pull the tailpipes and mufflers for some working room. The braces will probably need to change, too anyway.

 

[Rktpwrd]

Yeah. 3" exhaust problems. The good news is that I rediscovered another set of frame holes for the upper control arms that are about an inch lower. Hooptiewagon was mentioning raised pumpkin locations and "anti-hop" relocation kits, and it hit me. Raise rear attachment points=lower front.... I asked my race buddy about the effects of lowering the front bar on the frame side, and he said it will hit the tire harder. Perfect 👌
So, after fighting sh*t today, I'm going to pull the tailpipes and mufflers for some working room. The braces will probably need to change, too anyway.

I’m not convinced you need to hit the tires harder, you’re not hooking as it is. If anything, you need to reduce the shock load on the tires, give them a chance to try and hook all that BBO goodness up. I know from experience with the 462 in The Juggernaut, the more I rolled into the throttle, the more chance it had to actually grip. 500 ft lbs of torque off idle is no joke to try and hook.
Dunno if there’s a way to reduce the shock load to the tires with the rear setup you have, but Instant Center is your friend. The closer you can move it to the center of the car, the more leverage you can apply to the tires.