1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supercharged 6.2 LSA Engine Install Swap Video Part 6 V8TV

[@V8TV]

Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for help with your next build - www.v8speedshop.com/contact 314.783.8325

[@RomVlad]

1968-72 GM A Body, my favorite platform of that era, and this is one beautiful Cutlass, love everything about it. That color, stance,wheels,and of course,that engine!

[@bigredc222]

In 1979 I had a 1968 Cutlass S with those same wheels on it, I live in Pa. and I think that car had Pa. plates, what a co-ink-a-dink. Great build, I just watched all six video's, if had that much power back then, I probably would have killed myself, I was a dumb teenager with a lead foot. Thanks

[@igotsomespace]

Well done, I appreciate the attention and detail all members of your shop put into this project.

[@dentman67]

Outstanding build. Thanks for these videos you guys do.

[@V8TV]

+Jack Petracci Thank you Jack! We like making them!

[@tjfreak]

You think you see it all …but man.. this is about as good as it possibly gets.How many people build cars & cold air isn't in the top 5 concerns…this is done right

[@pwilly7]

While I agree, most of us don’t need cold air. I ditch the AC on most of my vehicles.

[@SteveHolsten]

Kevin, it's good to see you finally driving one of the hot rods!

[@V8TV]

+Steve Holsten I don't drive the Brothers Collection cars, but when we build one and we get approval from the customer, I can get some seat time!

[@SteveHolsten]

+V8TV Ok. That makes sense. It's got to be rough being around all those rides and not getting some seat time.

[@juiced71]

+V8TV looks like a pa plate is that where your located ?

[@joeb9763]

Amazing car, BEAUTIFUL job!!

[@casst346]

wow! absolutely outstanding high quality smart work on that!

[@dan8718]

Very nice, guys, veerrry nice!

[@fitzyholden1036]

Awesome and beautiful car.

[@anthonygarland933]

Beautiful

[@V8TV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tdalb8985]

Your opinion may vary, but in mine the 68 Cutlass/442 is the best looking of the line. I really like the belt stripe, the 3 almost equal grills that make it's face and the tail lights that kinda disappear in the rear bumper. I've always been a Chevy guy, but that one just gets it for me. The only more appealing version being the black an silver 68 Hurst Olds. How many of those were made?

[@bobsilver3983]

My son has a 68 Cutlass

[@knyffeler]

Are there no cats on the exhaust system? If not, why are they not necessary? Else, great session. That thing sounds like a total beast! If it wasn't for the 4-4-2 badging, what a sleeper it would be!

[@V8TV]

+Kurt Nyffeler No cats required for the car legally, so we did not run them. Thanks for the kind words!

[@mechanknuckle]

What are the torque numbers for that build?? It's the torque that gets a heavy car moving. Motor seems too "peaky" to be in that big Olds. Beautiful build though! The ultimate well thought and executed resto-mod.

[@realmaindrianpace]

Super sano conversion, fellas. Just needs one thing - wider rear tires. Obviously.

[@xployalist]

Great series, highly enjoyed it. It's ended up getting me thinking about getting an A-body with a tired engine after I finish college, and doing a swap to a turbo 3.8L Buick V6, a la Grand National. Would that be a practical build for a muscle car with plenty of power but better gas mileage than a beefier LS engine or the like?

[@V8TV]

+xployalist Interesting idea, we've seen Buick turbo 6s installed in A bodies before. With the added complexity of the turbo, you might be better off with a naturally-aspirated LS. They made more power than the turbo 6 and are easier to install, and probably get the same or better economy if geared right.

[@xployalist]

+V8TV Alright. If I was to keep the Chevy/Buick/Olds V8 that would come with the car, would a throttle body EFI and economy gear ratio help as well?

[@V8TV]

+xployalist An overdrive transmission, correct rear gears, and a TB EFI system would help.

[@guillermomunguia1746]

Nice swap but should have swapped it into a 72 instead.

[@timothycollinsjr8463]

Guillermo Munguia or 86 cutlass

[@timothycollinsjr8463]

Guillermo Munguia I want this build I was about to invest into a 355 sb race drag an street read but this is a lot better

[@jesuspastor3369]

great video awsome upgrades...where are you guys located?

[@V8TV]

We're in Red Bud, IL - V8 Speed & Resto Shop www.v8speedshop.com/contact 314.783.8325

[@silvernail6]

Ok Kevin LS 442 vs. S-71....what's better, faster?

[@perryingto]

Exlnt.

[@roadrunner7203]

What gears did you use this swap?

[@332ARA]

So you did you have to modify the floor for the 4L80e? If you did I missed it

[@V8TV]

Here's the forum thread on the car. v8tvshow.com/V8TV_2/index.php/en/2014-06-04-18-58-54/2014-12-15-18-02-49/161-1968-oldsmobile-442-gm-lsa-connect-and-cruise-driveline-swap

[@TheKnceoincusa]

And the total cost for all of this?

[@timothycollinsjr8463]

How much was the build please respond

[@2damnkwik]

wonder what the cost on the swap was? 15k?

[@delljr2769]

GM Performance has these "E-Rod" series on their crate engine page. There was only two options of the E-Rod series, the 6.2 LS3 @ 430 horse and the supercharged 6.2 LSA @ 556 horse which is the CTS-V engine and is a de-tuned version of the LS9 vette engine. Now there are three E-Rod options to choose from, the new one is the LT1 6.2 w/ E-Rod brain @ 455 horse which is making more power than the LS3In California, guys with cars and trucks between 1977 and 1995 are loving these "E-Rod" engines because they make between 430 to 556 horsepower while passing CA emissions, smog test. GMPP claims you can swap these E-Rods into any make, any model regardless of original engine. All three E-Rods have the notorious "CARB/EO" numbers which is vital for CA use.For the proper, entire swap Id budget for around $25K, that covers any one of the E-Rod engines you want and the proper transmission w/ trans cooler, new 3,000 rpm stall converter and a new flywheel, a one piece-tubular driveshaft w/ 1350 yokes and u-joints and maybe a rebuild of the rear-end; new axles, new ring/pinion w/ better gear ratio and a modern posi and maybe some ladder bars to help it hook. If you have a shop do it the work they will suggest a new radiator, and fuel tank with all new lines; then figure for at least 40 hours shop time, maybe even 60 hours.

[@adamcosta4610]

Are you guys located in Pennsylvania?

[@V8TV]

+Adam Costa we are in Red Bud, Illinois.

[@jjsrt8]

nice car though

[@shawnbrooks8746]

Still like big block lopy cam

[@jjsrt8]

prefer Oldsmobile power

[@455Olds88]

Can someone name the paint on this car please????

[@V8TV]

Yes. we're pretty sure it's 1997 Ford Aztec Gold.

[@shawnbrooks8746]

30 grand Ez

[@delljr2769]

I want to see GM place the supercharger used on the LS9 and place that same supercharger on the LSX 454 and see what kind of power it makes. Right now GM is losing against Dodge. The past 2-3 years Dodge has had the Challanger "Hellcat" which makes well over 700 horse from the factory and now they have the Challanger "Demon" which makes over 800 from the factory.GM will have to do something or Chevy guys will be jumping ship.

[@MrYnoter]

+Dell Jr Would this Oldsmobile beat a Grand National?

[@delljr2769]

Most likely, just depends on how the Gran Nat is built.

[@MrYnoter]

+Dell Jr Reason why i want know is because i'm thinking of swaping my 1987 Regal with this engine. It's gonna look exactly like a Grand National but will have the LSA engine. I wanted a Grand National but being that it's an old car/engine i can't really abuse it like i would be able to with a brand new LSA becuse i want to drive the crap out of the thing daily. What do you think? Should i continue with the swap or pick a Grand National with 30k miles?

[@delljr2769]

Id be careful buying any GM crate engine because they are built in Mexico and they don't dyno each engine after each build, they pull every tenth engine or so off the assembly line and dyno it, that's call "dyno proven" but Not each engine is dyno prior to shipment. If you want to go LS or LSX Id call Nelson Racing Engine down in Southern CA, they build to order and properly build using quality American parts designed for big power and high output. They use RHS blocks which are great aftermarket LS/LSX blocks and the entire build is quality. Anything from 427, 434, 441 and 454 from those block, sometimes more if using the RHS tall deck. 625 horse on pump gas is common, or get twice that if you have Nelson install a turbo.

[@delljr2769]

What are your state emission laws?