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==Mondello article== | ==Mondello article== | ||
− | This [http://www.mondellotwister.com | + | This [http://www.mondellotwister.com/RebuildYourFirstEngine.pdf article] was written by Joe Mondello, who was an expert on Oldsmobile engines all his professional life. The majority of the information in the article may also apply to other makes of engines.... |
==Some oddities seen during disassembly of an Olds 455== | ==Some oddities seen during disassembly of an Olds 455== | ||
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*Use a good double roller timing set. | *Use a good double roller timing set. | ||
*Be very careful about using Mondello's (or other's) oil restrictors, the info given on the "whys and wherefores" of using them is questionable at best. If you aren't racing it is very questionable if you need or even want them. Besides most pushrods now are oil restricted already. | *Be very careful about using Mondello's (or other's) oil restrictors, the info given on the "whys and wherefores" of using them is questionable at best. If you aren't racing it is very questionable if you need or even want them. Besides most pushrods now are oil restricted already. | ||
− | *Olds power is all in the heads! A,C,F,and | + | *Olds power is all in the heads! A,C,F,and J heads are all excellent choices, and can make impressive power when ported. Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads are the best bet for a high performance 455 engine, having good flow right out of the box. |
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==Resources== | ==Resources== |