CUTLASS time for a swap

[Squirrelsmith]

Quitter. Another Cutlass lost to an LS..... why don't more people do Montes and Malibus? Do you know how much unfvcking I'm going to have to do once I find one to make right again?

you should probably avoid the ls section and save your sanity

 

[fleming442]

It's like Herpes; just flares up now and then. Sadly, there is no cure for LS Cutli; at least you can treat Herpes.

 

[L92 OLDS]

I was in your shoes five years ago. I had a 455 and I was planning on going EFI. Cost to do it right was through the roof and performance would’ve been substandard to an LS build. I’ve had three different Olds engines in my car all of which were fun (and leaked oil) but the LS is my favorite. I’m done playing with 50-year-old technology. Do what you want with your car and enjoy it.

 

[DoubleV]

If Olds power is your eventual goal, then dropping in an LS temporarily is not a good idea. It's not like they just drop right in. There are factors to consider not to mention extra expense that will then end up being wasted.

If you just have to have it drivable ( contrary to popular belief you CAN enjoy a car that isn't a screamer... ), then dump an old Olds engine in it. You could find a running one cheap I'm sure.

 

[pagrunt]

Here's one fix for LS's:

Or if you want something more modern & easily bolt on a TH200 4R:

 

[fleming442]

My whole point against LS motors is the monotony of it. Everybody wants one, but there's a handful of LS boys here I respect, mainly because they put in the work to make it right. I got no time for some of these hacks that come and go, wondering why their shirt didn't work or why they can't get it to run.

 

[1320John$$$]

I agree with Lilbowtie. If your plan is to end up with a 455. Skip the LS and put you $$$$ into building a bulletproof BBO.

I’m going to jump in put a stock Oldsmobile power if you want to drive it don’t piss money away on sh*t you can’t transfer back to the 455

 

[Squirrelsmith]

It's like Herpes; just flares up now and then. Sadly, there is no cure for LS Cutli; at least you can treat Herpes.

🤣

 

[olds307 and 403]

He probably already has an LSX tattoo and probably already sold the 455. Why don't people just sell their Olds, Pontiac or Buick G body if going LS? Why not just buy a new Camaro? Way better suspension, brakes and NO rust. The Gen 5 V8 is way better than the Gen 3 motor plus a new heavy duty 10 SPD auto or 6 SPD manual and a rear way better than our factory 7.5". I keep a unique power plant, unique sound, look and better low end torque than a sbc or LS. If you go sheep, why bother? JMHO

 

[Squirrelsmith]

He probably already has an LSX tattoo and probably already sold the 455. Why don't people just sell their Olds, Pontiac or Buick G body if going LS? Why not just buy a new Camaro? Way better suspension, brakes and NO rust. The Gen 5 V8 is way better than the Gen 3 motor plus a new heavy duty 10 SPD auto or 6 SPD manual and a rear way better than our factory 7.5". I keep a unique power plant, unique sound, look and better low end torque than a sbc or LS. If you go sheep, why bother? JMHO

For me a bunch of cool older kids had g bodies when i was young. That kind of stuff sticks with you. Grow up, make some money, get that car you always wanted. Im also a guy that need a good project to stay sane. Having to figure out all the odds and ends of the swap really appeals to me.