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Oldsmobile V-8 History
- Rocket Era 1949 - 1990
- Generations
- First Year Items
- Indy Pace Cars
Engines
- 1949 - 1964
- What CIDs
- Differences & Similarities
- Varieties of the Early Rocket
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- 303 Detail • 324 Detail • 371 Detail • 394 Detail
- Engine Performance
- 1964 - 1990
- Big Block CIDs
- Small Block CIDs
- Is it a Big Block or Small Block ('64 - '90) Engine?
- Differences & Similarities: Olds BB and SB
- Varieties of Olds Big Blocks
- 400 Detail • 425 Detail • 455 Detail
- Varieties of Olds Small Blocks
- 260 Detail • 307 Detail • 330 Detail • 350 Detail • 403 Detail • Diesel Detail
- Similarities: Other GM engines
- Engine Performance
- Cam Bank Angle, Lifter Size Considerations
- Experimental 455 Engines
- 1995 - Present
- What CIDs
- Engine Performance
- Indy Car Engine
Blocks
- 1949 - 1964
- Identification
- Block Unit Numbers Detail
- Block Functional Details
- Big Block 1965 - 1976
- Big Block Identification
- Big Block Unit Numbers Detail
- Big Block Functional Details
- Small Block 1964 - 1990
- Small Block Identification
- Small Block Unit Numbers Detail
- Small Block Functional Details
- 1995 - Present
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- Identification
- Functional Differences
- General
- Oversize Lifter Bore
- 4 bolt Mains
Heads
- 1949 - 1964
- Identification
- Details
- Intake, Exhaust Port Sizes
- Combustion Chambers, CC's, Interchange
- 1964 - 1990
- Identification
- Details
- Miscellaneous Topics
- Intake, Exhaust Port Sizes
- Combustion Chambers, CC's, Interchange
- 1995 - Present
- Identification
- Details
- Intake, Exhaust Port Sizes
- Combustion Chambers, CC's, Interchange
Crankshafts
- 1949 - 1964
- Identification
- Strengthening/Machining
- 1964 - 1990
- Identification
- Forged 455 Crank
- Pilot Bearing
- Late / Early Model Flex Plate Differences
- Strengthening/Machining
- 1995 - present
- Identification
- Strengthening/Machining
Intake Manifolds
- 1949 - 1964
- Identification
- Details
- 1964 - 1990
- Identification
- Details
- Port Fuel Injection
- 1995 - Present
- Identification
- Details
Exhaust Manifolds
- 1949 - 1964
- Identification
- Details
- 1964 - 1990
- Identification
- Details
- 1995 - Present
- Identification
- Details
- General
- Dual Exhaust Using Crossover Exhaust Manifolds
- Adding An H Pipe
Pistons, Connecting Rods
- 1949 - 1964
- Identification
- Piston Dish Volumes
- Strengthening/Machining
- 1964 - 1990
- Identification
- Connecting Rod Center to Center Lengths
- Piston Dish Volumes
- Strengthening/Machining
- 1995 - Present
- Identification
- Piston Dish Volumes
- Strengthening/Machining
Other Parts
- Transmissions
- Automatic Transmission Identification
- Automatic Transmission Comparison
- Automatic Transmission Swapping
- Automatic Transmission Tuning
- Automatic Transmission Rebuilding
- Manual Transmission Identification
- Manual Transmission Comparison
- Manual Transmission Swapping
- Manual Transmission Tuning
- Manual Transmission Rebuilding
- Differentials
- General
- Suspension Air Bags
- Differential Codes
- Gear Recommendations for the Street
- Rebuilding
- Swapping
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Steering
- Wheels / Tires
- Cams
- Carburetors
- Ignition
- Part Interchange
- Body Panels
- Carburetors
- Crankshafts
- Distributors
- Exhaust Manifolds
- Fuel Tanks
- Heads
- Manual Steering Box
- Power Steering Gear
- Radiators
- Wheels
Rebuilding / Swapping / Buildup / Restoration / Tuning / Updating
- Picking the Best Big Block
- What Should I Look For in a BB For My Performance Olds?
- Why Get a Toronado Engine?
- How to Tell If It's a Toronado Engine
- Summary of Olds 425/455 Engines
- Picking the Best Small Block
- Rebuilding
- Quadra-jet Carburetor
- Pulling Engine
- Rebuilding Engine
- Installing Engine
- Rebuilding Steering Box
- Pulling Transmission
- Rebuilding Transmission
- Installing Transmission
- Buildup
- General Considerations
- Engine
- Transmission
- Distributor
- Vacuum Alternatives
- Swapping
- Brakes
- Differentials
- Engines
- Exhaust Manifolds
- Heads
- Steering Box
- Suspension
- Transmissions
- Restoration
- Body Style Letters
- VINs, Cowl Tags, Build Sheets
- Frame Off
- Cleaning
- Assembly
- Convertible Tops
- Locating Businesses, etc
- Parts
- Paints / Colors
- 1965 - 1976 Option Codes
- W-25 Option Package
- W-26 Option Package
- W-27 Option Package
- W-29 Option Package
- Compression Ratio Information / Calculation / Comparison
- Calculation
- Comparision
- Information
- Volume Formulas
The Cars
- W Machines
- W-30
- W-31
- W-32
- W-33
- W-34
- W-40
- W-41
- Hurst/Olds
- History
- Authentication
- Production
- Miscellaneous
- 442
- Meaning(s)
- Authentication
- History
- Production
- Miscellaneous
- Toronado
- History
- Production
- 88 / 98 / Delmont 88 / Delta 88 / Dynamic 88 / Jetstar I / Jetstar 88 / Starfire / Super 88
- History
- Production
- Cutlass / F-85
- History
- Production
- Miscellaneous
- Jetfire
- History
- Production
- Aftermarket
- Special Maintenence / Problem Areas
- Vista / Cutlass / Custom Cruiser
- History
- Production
Other Stuff
- Basic Tech / Fundamentals
- How To
- Miscellaneous
- Recycling
- Fluid Disposal
- Ethylene Glycol (auto anti-freeze)
- Miscellaneous Fluids
- Build (Bill of Material) Sheets
- Dealer Codes
- Protecto Plate
- Serial and Warranty Plates
- VIN Decoding
- ComfortTron
- Rallye Pac
- Rallye Pac A-body Conversion
- Rallye Pac B,C-body Conversion
- Rallye Pac G-body Conversion
- Rocket Rallye Pac Tic Toc Tac
- Tachometer Reads Incorrectly
- Converting Console Shifter to Hurst Dual Gate
- Hurst Dual Gate Shifter
- Stiff Toronado Shift Linkage Solution
- 1983 - 1988 G-body T-tops
- Lightened Frames
- Movies With Oldsmobiles
- Songs With Oldsmobiles
- Applicable to All Vehicles
- Replace Your Fuel Lines
- Quick Year Identification
- Alternator Conversion
- Points to HEI Conversion
- Spark Plugs to Use with HEI
- Blower Motor Diagnosis and Repair
- Clock Repair
- Electrical Problem Checklist
- Generator Diagnosis and Repair
- Radios, Speakers, Impedance
- Stock Looking Radio, Speaker Upgrades
- Wiper Motor Repair
- Aluminum Intake/Head Cleaning
- Removing Calcium Deposits From Paint
- Removing Cylinder/Head/Piston Carbon Buildup
- Removing Paint Overspray
- Prepping a Car for Storage
- Road Trip Home
- Starting a Stored Vehicle
- Differences Between A/C and non A/C Cars
- Radiator Upgrading
- Factory Service Tools
- Online Repair Manual For All Models
- Parts Cleaner
- Putting Out a Carb Fire
- So You Want To Buy That Car?
- Sources of Additional Information
- Oldsmobile Mail List Server
- Toronado Mail List Server
- Hurst Oldsmobile Club of America
- Oldsmobile Club of America (OCA)
- OCA Chapters
- Oldsmobile, Division of General Motors
- Oldsmobile Enthusiast World Wide Web Pages
- Other National Oldsmobile Clubs
- GM Historical Services (Canada)
- Oldsmobile History Center
- RE Olds Transportation Museum
- Bowling Automotive Programs Web Site
- Grand National Web Site
- Books
- Magazine Reference Articles
- Manuals
- Glossary
- Index
Table of Contents • Index • Acknowledgements
History • Engines • Blocks • Heads • Cranks • Intakes • Exhaust • Pistons
Transmissions • Diffs • Brakes • Suspension • Steering • Cams • Carbs • Interchange
Best BB • Best SB • 260 • 303 • 307 • 324 • 330 • 350 • 371 • 394 • 400 • 403 • 425 • 455 • Diesel
Rebuilding • Buildup • Swap • Restore • Option Codes • Wheels • Ignition • Comp Ratio
The W's • The H/O's • The 442's • Toronado • 88 / 98 / Starfire • Cutlass • Jetfire • Wagons
Basic Tech • How To • Miscell • All Vehicles • Additional Information© 1996 - 2000 by the members of the Oldsmobile Mail List Server Community. All rights reserved.
Submit corrections and additions to this information to The Olds FAQ Compiler.