To All:
FWIW: As I said before a 455 Olds is cheap and make big torque up front with no bells and whistles. Plus thay have been gone long enough that most people can't tell the difference between a 350 and a 455.
It will run like a hot 350.
Yes, it won't be light in the front, but this is a budget build. I keep hearing it won't be good on track day.
What does that mean??
If you have a track that has more straight-a-ways than it does curves, this Cutless will kick some Ass.
Drag Racing, piece of cake.
Please give us some expectations as far as Track Worthyness, that you would like to strive for?
$15,000 only allows for, "X" amount of performance.
Oldsmobiles are cool and classic torque monsters, Why not take full advantage of that??
That would allow for extra buget on the suspension. If weight is the big issue, adjust it with good springs, (Cheap) , Shocks and sway bar.
Even the late 70's Trans Am's used the Oldmobile Engine (403 ci) I had heard they were destroked 455's. If that's the case, a good High Rise Manifold is only a junk yard away.
Those car's also handled well, Despite the weight. (4200 pounds if I remember right)
I am real interested in your thoughts on these issues.
Thanks for reading.
tyoneal
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