The good,The Bad and The ugly......7 years on a BBO

BIGJERR · November 1st, 2009, 07:51 PM

Went to the track for the first time this year for some T&T.......Same short block that has been in the car for 7 years 8 next April......all of my best passes on this motor that was thrown toghter for a mondello race in 2001.
Long story short,I put the ported Victor intake on to see what it would do with my proven combo,Seemed to pull real good on the street...
Pass #1
1.88 60ft
12.35@112
Figured the intake slowed me down.......
Open up the NOS jetted for a 100HP shot
Pass #2
1.58 60ft
11.53@115
WTH this intake suxs!
Decided to spray it first round of the trophy race......
Dailed 11.51
Ran it out with 2 blips/cut outs on the top end,I knew when I heard those slight hiccups in the ole girl she had problems.......Oil pressure has always been low and further review looks like its holding inbetween 4-10 pounds hot in gear but wont climb past 20psi on a slight rev.......She's starting to spin a rod I'am guessing,A total teardown will commence come next spring......Time to start saving some $$$$$$$$ for the new short blocks heads and have that ready to come spring also........Bummer but at least I caught it before it broke some parts! 6 months short of 8 years on this BBO......Not sure how many miles and passes but its a pretty good amount for bothI would guess 10,000 street driven miles and around 400-500 passes.............Jerr
Heres a few pics.....Nothing spectacular for sure,Promised my grandaughter a ride,Oil pressure or not she was getting one!

78cutlass · November 2nd, 2009, 12:14 AM

very nice! That means it was built right... Was that a good rebuild with forged Speed Pro's?

BIGJERR · November 2nd, 2009, 04:12 PM

Heres the specs on it......

http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12112

380 Racer · November 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM

Jerr it was very good to you!!!!!

citcapp · November 2nd, 2009, 06:06 PM

Give it a big hug and say thanks for the good times. Doesn't get much better then that

J-(Chicago) · November 2nd, 2009, 09:21 PM

Nascar Small block next?

68conv455 · November 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM

That pic. of your grandaughter is priceless.
I wonder what was going through her head?

BosMobile · November 3rd, 2009, 01:16 PM

Hey man thats cool,these engines are tougher than some give credit.I've followed you for a while,like your style.How's that 555 lift cam on the street??Thinking of going bigger on mine,thanks,later on ,BO

gearheads78 · November 3rd, 2009, 01:54 PM

Sounds like it owes you nothing. Did you get it apart yet?

BIGJERR · November 3rd, 2009, 06:20 PM

Wont be a tear down till spring........Iam bummed about it even tho it doesnt owe me a cent........Jerr

November 1st, 2009, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
BIGJERR I bleed Oldsmobile Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 285	The good,The Bad and The ugly......7 years on a BBO Went to the track for the first time this year for some T&T.......Same short block that has been in the car for 7 years 8 next April......all of my best passes on this motor that was thrown toghter for a mondello race in 2001. Long story short,I put the ported Victor intake on to see what it would do with my proven combo,Seemed to pull real good on the street... Pass #1 1.88 60ft 12.35@112 Figured the intake slowed me down....... Open up the NOS jetted for a 100HP shot Pass #2 1.58 60ft 11.53@115 WTH this intake suxs! Decided to spray it first round of the trophy race...... Dailed 11.51 Ran it out with 2 blips/cut outs on the top end,I knew when I heard those slight hiccups in the ole girl she had problems.......Oil pressure has always been low and further review looks like its holding inbetween 4-10 pounds hot in gear but wont climb past 20psi on a slight rev.......She's starting to spin a rod I'am guessing,A total teardown will commence come next spring......Time to start saving some $$$$$$$$ for the new short blocks heads and have that ready to come spring also........Bummer but at least I caught it before it broke some parts! 6 months short of 8 years on this BBO......Not sure how many miles and passes but its a pretty good amount for bothI would guess 10,000 street driven miles and around 400-500 passes.............Jerr Heres a few pics.....Nothing spectacular for sure,Promised my grandaughter a ride,Oil pressure or not she was getting one! __________________ DIE HARD OLDS GUY......EAT SLEEP LIVE....OLDSMOBILE

November 2nd, 2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
BIGJERR I bleed Oldsmobile Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 285	Heres the specs on it...... http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12112 __________________ DIE HARD OLDS GUY......EAT SLEEP LIVE....OLDSMOBILE

November 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
380 Racer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 156	Jerr it was very good to you!!!!! __________________ A small block with a big block attitude! I have found that no matter how much I care, some people are just assholes

November 2nd, 2009, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Give it a big hug and say thanks for the good times. Doesn't get much better then that __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

November 2nd, 2009, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,698	Nascar Small block next? __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

November 2nd, 2009, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
78cutlass 78cutlass Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 103	very nice! That means it was built right... Was that a good rebuild with forged Speed Pro's?

November 3rd, 2009, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 260	That pic. of your grandaughter is priceless. I wonder what was going through her head?

November 3rd, 2009, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
BosMobile Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: n. alabama-heart of dixie Posts: 209	Hey man thats cool,these engines are tougher than some give credit.I've followed you for a while,like your style.How's that 555 lift cam on the street??Thinking of going bigger on mine,thanks,later on ,BO __________________ Because fast enough...never is!!!

November 3rd, 2009, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,566	Sounds like it owes you nothing. Did you get it apart yet? __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

November 3rd, 2009, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
BIGJERR I bleed Oldsmobile Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 285	Wont be a tear down till spring........Iam bummed about it even tho it doesnt owe me a cent........Jerr __________________ DIE HARD OLDS GUY......EAT SLEEP LIVE....OLDSMOBILE

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