455 in 55 olds?????

Hi I'm new here can anyone help with info on any problems I'm looking at dropping a 455 in a 55 olds. steering box? firewall? I just blew up the 324 just thinking this might be the way to go? or just do the 350 thing

 

You might want to talk to AKATIREGUY. He has a 455 in his '55. He said he boght it that way. Still has the original front clip. It is really close to the firewall. He might be able to get you some pics though.

How is that hydormatic tranny? My hydromatic on my '56 (i lucked out in not getting a jet-a-way in mine) just took a huge dump.

 

I forgot he sent me a photo link

http://img70.photobucket.com/albums/v214/AKATIREGUY/CARS/454_OLDS_2.jpg

 

Where are you. I know a guy in Seattle who is doing this
right now.

It would be nice if you filled in your user information.
TZ

 

trannys not that great thats part of why I thought I'd do a complete change I'm out of Sioux City Ia I can't find where to fill out user information

 

You could do a 350 Olds instead if space is an issue...

Would cost the same to rebuild, all the same transmissions bolt up, and it's not as ugly as a big block.

You can get a cheap semi-crappy 307 out of an 80's olds.

 

thanks for infor

 

i had a 455 in my 58 olds for about 10 yrs.your tranny wont bolt to it, 455 is notorious for runnin hot, and mine certainly did!!! after overheating for all those yrs after trying everything under the sun to cool it. i ripped it out a couple months ago...sorry guys im throwin a chevy in it this time.ill miss the 375 hp and holy shit torque, but at least ill be able to enjoy the shitbox for a change

 

so did ya swap it out? and what with? and how is it?

 

Yeah, it's been 12 years, shouldn't take that long!

 

Here's a thread by flatoz which should answer most of your questions and if not then start a conversation with him.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-brake-and-booster-swap.991789/#post-11491982