the69cutlass

Anyone know where to get an oldsmobile crate engine or find a good builder? Real easy to take the chevy route, but I really do wanna keep my car powered by an olds. Pretty new to this classic car stuff, so building it myself is out of the question. Any help is appreciated.

Sugar Bear

Do you currently have an engine? If yes, what is it? If yes a couple CO members are trustworthy Olds engine experts/specialists that could build an engine for you.. Where are you located?

K u d o s for keeping it Olds...and welcome!

the69cutlass

I do not. Not even sure if I wanna go 455 or 350. But I'm leaning towards the 455. That's what was in it before. Might even just put a cheap mild 350 chevy in it for now, just so I can drive it around, and do a proper 455 rebuild later on.

fleming442

What area of the world are you in?
There are a few assembled "machine shop fresh" engines for sale everyday, but i wouldn't trust one. I don't believe anyone offers "crate" engines as that implies all new parts.

the69cutlass

Near Tampa, Florida.

Sugar Bear

Do you have a transmission? The bolt pattern is different for Chevy. If you put a Chevy in it AND need a transmission try to find a universal case transmission that will work on either vs. a Chevy only case.

fleming442

@cutlassefi and @DR_DAN are both in Florida

the69cutlass

Ya, a turbo 400 that was bolted to the old 455.

cutlassefi

Thanks Bruce!
I'm about an hour from you and have my own Dyno. Let me know if I can be of help.
P.S. Dan moved to GA over a year ago.😎

DR_DAN

yeah thanks for cheering me up pal lol

Rallye469

Dan made a bad move.
He should return to Florida immediately.
Don’t hold it against him.
😁

fleming442

D'oh! Oh yeah, forgot about that! 😄

the69cutlass

Interested in building a mild 455? I wanna daily my car. Also, side note. Carb or EFI? I'm younger and never touched a carb in my life, but I've heard some bad things about EFI. Thanks for any info.

Andy

I live in Sarasota, I have a 455 bare block, perfect condition, no ridge at the top and been bagged in my garage, no surface rust etc 0.30 1974 455 block. I will make you a great deal on it as its not doing me any good sitting here. Let me know..a couple guys in Palmetto have heads and things like that. Cutlassefi builds engines in Winter Haven, not far from you as well.

Andy

Get your *** back to Florida Dan..we need you

cutlassefi

Hey Andy,

I’ll take that off your hands anyway. Let me know. Thanks!!

fasteddy

I highly recommend Mark-cutlassefi. You are very fortunate to have someone so well versed with Olds engines near you.

Pat

matt69olds

sysmg

EFI means $$$$, if you have money you want to spend really badly get EFI. If you want a not so unaffordable mild 455 stick with a carb.

rfpowerdude

Yes, Dr Daniel-san needs to get back to Fla! And Mark is the man for doing your 455.

There's also this one near you
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/pts...646204646.html