CUTLASS The new guy

[Osmobile Calais]

Hello every one, I have a 1984 Oldsmobile cutlass. I own the car for over 20 years I rebuilt the 307 once, drive it for about 2 years have not driving now for over 15 years.
I think its time to get back on the road , I got the interior halfway done and a decent paint job. Now I'm thinking LS swap??? any advice would be appreciated!!

 

[john87442]

Very nice… I’m very traditional with Oldsmobile and believe that it’s sac religious to put anything but an olds motor into an olds. I know the ls swaps are fast and everything but it’s just how I feel.

 

[Osmobile Calais]

Thank you very much for your answer, I truly understand where you're coming from, this is one of the reasons why its hard making the decision to do the swap!!

 

[john87442]

I’m rebuilding an olds 350 from a 69 cutlass it will have about 400 hp. Plenty for cruising

 

[Osmobile Calais]

I’m rebuilding an olds 350 from a 69 cutlass it will have about 400 hp. Plenty for cruising

I got a 307, I got an offer last week for 350 for $500 do you think I should buy it and rebuild it to get that much hp?

 

[john87442]

Not sure what you’re trying to get to. But I would suggest a 350 over that 307. Both olds small blocks so everything on your 307 would fit including engine mounts. The 307 were choked down for emissions, the number 5 heads from about 69/70 I believe flowed the best for the 350’s however not to say others can’t be worked.

 

[john87442]

It’s not too difficult to get some decent power out of a 350 or a 403 both small block olds.

 

[Osmobile Calais]

I will make a decision on coming weeks, I'll let you know, one thing is sure I'm going to need some help. Thank you!!!

 

[john87442]

No problem.. you’re in the right place. A lot of guys here have so much knowledge it’ll blow your mind.

 

[mclellan83]

Welcome, good looking base to start a nice build. The LS's are hard to beat bang for the buck, but I also like the idea of going 350 so that it is different. I bought mine with the plan to do an LSA and a 6 speed in it. But once I drove the 350 a bit I enjoyed the sound and difference of having an old school feel, I have a GTO so I get to cheat when I want the LS with a 6 speed feel as well so made my decision easier.