Anyone put in a 455 olds in a 1957 oldsmobile

I have a chance to pick up a 57 olds coupe without an engine. I was wondering if anyone has had the experience of putting in either a olds 350 or 455 and later tranny into a 57 olds. Comments and discussion would be appreciated.

 

I have a '67 toro 425 engine in a '55 olds... however it is on a '78 cadillac fleetwood frame. There is plenty of room for the install. You will need to frabricate some components but it can be done without alot of work..

 

Why not just put a 371 back in it?

Tony

 

Yes, I have a 350 Olds in my 57 88 Holiday coupe. email me at [email protected] for pictures and information, Eric

 

My students and I installed a 455 olds and turbo 400 in a 55 chevy wagon back in the 90's. No problems. Worked great. It was a tow car for a racecar. Got lots of looks in the pits.

 

Check this out http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=551359

 

There is a fellow over at Classic Olds. He has done exactly what you want to do.
His handle is "Citcapp" check it out, he has a whole story about it.
Gene

 

Here's a pictorial of putting a 385 into Dad's 56 Olds.
http://www.detroitspeed.com/projects/jsheldon/jsheldon-pg-1.html

 

Yes, why not put a 371 Olds with a dual range hydro (not dual coupling type)? Sure the P on the shift indicator would be just going along for the ride! Or bolt a TH400 to the 371 using Ross Racing method.

 

Well Tony that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Everyone knows that all '50s cars have 235s in them.

In my most honest opinion a J-2 is the only way to go, but I can't imagine that the 455 would be a bad idea especially if there is one available. I can't omagine it being a total cluster should nestle in there quite nice.

On the otherhand I would just about bet that Tony could hook you up with a screamin' 371 and it would be a bolt in save your headaches for some other modification.

Note: this is a shamless plug, Goatroper is the man.

 

^^^ X3 - don't make just another cookie-cutter......