Lateral-g Project To Olds or not to Olds - Lateral-g Forums

3kidsnotime · #1 09-17-2006, 03:23 PM

There has been alot of input on engine ideas, In our budget we also need to do an engine build I dont think an LS series fits the bill it will just kill the budget by the time we build one so The idea of a challenge build the olds? The oiling system is very under par for any kind of rpm duty, Will it be able to withstand track day? Or we do we build a small block chevy, parts are cheap and a savings on weight, And we might be able to set it back a couple inches. Last do we build a big block chevy parts are still cheap we can build alot of torque and HP quite easy, but with the added weight on the front will hurt on the track? So vote yes if you want us to keep the Olds Vote No if you dont want The Olds engine.

Derek69SS · #2 09-17-2006, 04:52 PM

Tough call, I voted to keep olds power, but if you want fuel injection and O/D, there's no cheaper way to get it than a used LT1/4L60e.

With the olds engine, the best low-cost O/D option would probably be the 2004R, as I believe those are common with the BOP bellhousing (correct me if I'm wrong)

Small-Block chevy engines obviously offer the most for the least, but it may hurt the value of the car if you decide to sell down the road.

3kidsnotime · #3 09-17-2006, 05:06 PM

Derek, Thanks for your input this is what makes this project fun, I got a feeling these guys are going to make me build an olds..... It should be a blast that is a real task.

Jeff

G-Body · #4 09-17-2006, 05:33 PM

I love the idea of an olds motoro finally in somethng but have to tell you from one that owned one building an olds motor is not a Cheap thing to pull off parts are scarse and if you go through mondello and other specialized builders way expensive But all in all id say GOOOO for it even a stock olds motor makes good power cant wait t see this....

Hdesign · #5 09-17-2006, 06:25 PM

I think it's a nice thought to keep it olds. I'm sure the die-hard Olds fans will think it's a sacrilage to transplant a bowtie in there. Though, considering what the ultimate goal of this project is (best real-world bang for the buck under $15K) anyone would be hard pressed to find a better value than an SBC. However, if a comparable Olds engine can be miraculously found and built to match an SBC for price, go with that.

3kidsnotime · #6 09-17-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hdesign

I think it's a nice thought to keep it olds. I'm sure the die-hard Olds fans will think it's a sacrilage to transplant a bowtie in there. Though, considering what the ultimate goal of this project is (best real-world bang for the buck under $15K) anyone would be hard pressed to find a better value than an SBC. However, if a comparable Olds engine can be miraculously found and built to match an SBC for price, go with that.

Ben, Thanks for a logical point of view, I am going to keep my personal point of view out of this, The performing future of our car is in the hands of our members so lets do a logical vote on this. Remember we are going to take this to the track and beat it, In the end you will find that alot more people are going to be interested in the out come than all might think. All engines will be fun and one will be a challenge. The out come of this vote IS what will be built for the project. Thank You Jeff

3kidsnotime · #7 09-21-2006, 06:53 PM

Ok im going to end on this now we will build a olds, I will submit big block or small block in a couple days, I have a 1971 455 core here cost was 175.00 so if the 455 is voted on we will have to take that factor in if it is small block we will use the engine in the car as the core.

Jeff