The original owner wanted a 442, but the price tag on a 442 was a little out of reach, so this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S was ordered new with every 442 option except for the 455 Olds engine. It’s got the bucket seats, 4-speed, Outside Air Induction fiberglass hood, sway bars, disc brakes… and a 350 4-barrel. It’s an interesting car, and here’s where the journey back to greatness begins.
The S71 would soon evolve into a fuel injected, turbocharged pro-touring car that retains the classic 442 look. The custom built diesel block-based BTR performance 422 cube Oldsmobile V-8 boosted by a Bullseye 75 mm turbo gives this car tons of power, but it remains docile enough to drive every day.
Car Specs:
422 ci Diesel block Olds V8 built by BTR Performance
FAST XFI 2.0 fuel injection
TKO600 5-speed transmission
75mm Bullseye Power Turbo from Outlaw Turbo Motorsports
Competition Cams valvetrain
MSD Ignition
Royal Purple fluids
Magnaflow Exhaust
Currie 9+ rear end
Global West Suspension
Earls Plumbing
Toyo tires with Weld Racing wheels
Baer Brakes
Hydratech Brake Booster
Dupont Hot Hues paint
Year One interior and resto parts
Isis Multiplex Electronics
OPGI glass and trim
3M Abrasives
Eastwood Coatings
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