need any good condition engine parts for rebuild

[455 big block]

so, im fairly new to this forum, but getting to know some names

i have a oldsmobile 455 out of a 442 (block number 396021F)... the engine runs just fine, runs really well actually- but because of the year it was made (71-72) its not as good quality as the 68-70 ones... planning on taking apart the engine to clean it soon anyways...

any good parts from a 68-70 engine with 396021F on the block i can get my hands on to swap out with mine would be great!

thanks

(been contacting GM to see if they might help... not worth the time, lol)

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[hoogiesngrinderz]

Without knowing a whole lot about these engines, I think the biggest difference would be the cam and heads. Depending on how far you are taking it down, a new cam and lifters might be worth looking into. Other than that, clean it up really well and lay on a fresh coat of paint. Sand and paint the engine bay, also put some time into that radiator setup Also, make a bracket for that adjustable proportioning valve!!! Yikes. On second look, why do you have two proportioning valves?

[TRY MEH]

big block

powder coat parts ur keeping =) fairly price and will look new
gl finding things you need bud

this guy does valve covers for like 40 bucks and amazing work he can do "i know he mainly does ricer burners but he paints anything"
http://www.xceedspeed.com/forums/sho...=powder+coater

[455 big block]

hehe- the second "proportioning valve" is actually a line lock

and yeah- pretty much the only difference is the compression ratio and cam... just need a cam and parts to raise my ratio

thanks aaron- ill try that website

[hoogiesngrinderz]

The one with the knob? That's not a line lock, but you can use it like one I guess

I'll post a pic of my install if I can find it, might give you some ideas on how to clean up the bay a bit.

[455 big block]

haha- my install IS pretty junky looking... lots i need to do when i pull the engine for cleaning. funny thing about that knob is i never use it, lol. why would i burn out some expensive back tires?

[hoogiesngrinderz]

This is how I did my Bel Air. I used a piece of stock aluminum and bent it, drilled some holes, ran the lines, and it's good to go. I can't find most of my pictures


Keep pluggin' away!

[455 big block]

nice

[455 big block]

OK- so...

been looking at tons of different websites, and calling different places... Its going to cost me a lot to get parts to increase my compression ratio...
I may go the turbo route-- if anyone has a turbo kit (turbo, piping, inter-cooler, blow-off valve, etc.) I wouldnt mind looking at a price range to compare with engine parts!

P.S-- the engine is a 71 olds 455.... may be harder to find a turbo made for it, but idk....

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Expect about 2-3 thousand minimum using quality parts and doing all the fabricating yourself.

[455 big block]

thats what i was thinking- both routes are costly... thing is a turbo kit doesnt take as long to get set up. i still dont even have anywhere to get parts for a compression ratio increase xD still looking though- ill find somewhere that has parts