Picked up another Pontiac 455

[olds307 and 403]

I love anything different and man is that clean. I felt the same and found a very nice 350 Rocket for $120, anything to get it going. Mine is nice but no where near that clean.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

I love anything different and man is that clean. I felt the same and found a very nice 350 Rocket for $120, anything to get it going. Mine is nice but no where near that clean.

That lifter valley being clean was a HUGE sigh of relief. I got a few raw deals with used engines this year so I hope this one is good to go.

 

[Randy_W]

Nice find.....That thing is clean inside. You should have bought an LS1 :shock: LS1 technology is superior. You will stop better and handle better and get better gas mileage - LOL

http://www.gbodyforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=47377

Yeah, yeah, yeah.....I know I've said it myself.
This one was an impulse buy! I couldn't help it.

I here you guys!

I don't have a good 455 anymore, but I still have my '69 428/390 it might find it's way into '85 Cutlass I got last summer. I mean unless I run across a 4.8... :lol:

 

[Bonnewagon]

" I just want something to get the car drivable right now." That's how most of my projects end up. Works so well I just leave it alone. I've really only re-manufactured 1 motor, my 301. All the rest just worked fine. Hope that works for you.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

" I just want something to get the car drivable right now." That's how most of my projects end up. Works so well I just leave it alone. I've really only re-manufactured 1 motor, my 301. All the rest just worked fine. Hope that works for you.

I used to be the king of swapping used engines....but that was when I was into bowties. It seemed like everything back then had worn valve guides and cams. I think that contributed to wanting to completely rebuild something.

But anyway....my LH exhuast manifold had a nasty chip next to the broken stud, making it irreparable. I can either hunt for another stock manifold or step up to some RA manifolds.

 

[pontiacgp]

That engine seems super clean and I don't believe the rated hp on that engine. I had a 74 GP with the 400 version rated at 225 and that engine had more power than what they claimed and good gas mileage. You got a great find with that one

 

[jetsetw31]

I heard that cast Iron can be welded. check out youtube then ask your local welders what they can do. It's worth a try before your major hunt begins.
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[marz442]

Nice find. Im looking for a 455 for my olds , but very hard to find in chicago.

 

[Gbarrie]

Nice find. Im looking for a 455 for my olds , but very hard to find in chicago.

I think you'll find an olds 455 befor you'll find a pontiac 455, Those pontiac engine's are really scarce.
Gbarrie.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

That engine seems super clean and I don't believe the rated hp on that engine. I had a 74 GP with the 400 version rated at 225 and that engine had more power than what they claimed and good gas mileage. You got a great find with that one

Pontiac was doing a lot of underrating around that time so who knows?????? I just want it to run already!

I heard that cast Iron can be welded. check out youtube then ask your local welders what they can do. It's worth a try before your major hunt begins.
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No go on the cast iron. I work with three certified welders. We never repair anything cast iron.

Nice find. Im looking for a 455 for my olds , but very hard to find in chicago.

I sent you a PM. I have a 403 that I won't be using if you're interested.