Olds 455 Mutha Thumpr Waking up for Spring!

[@fobbitoperator3620]

When your muscle car sounds like the intro to "Hot For Teacher" upon cold starts, you're doing it right. Gorgeous 'ole icon!

[@SamusMaximusSMXD]

Hellllllz yeah !👍

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@@SamusMaximusSMXD Yez'irrrr!

[@Pooslingingmonkey]

And that's exactly what I base my standards off of for a good sounding engine. 😂

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@@Pooslingingmonkey Yez'irrrr!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Close! I believe Alex emulated a motorcycle. At least that's what I've been told from a couple drummers.

[@deansmiley8221]

Mopar guy here! Paying respect to the king of torque!! Sounding good!!

[@peterrivney552]

You have to admit they sound nice but sorry to say second king of tork '70 Buick Stage 1 is the king of Tork from an Olds man who has '67 330 400HP. As well as '66 425 525HP &. '70 455 W-30 390HP both big blocks 328 duration stick grind camshafts the 425 bored 40 over making it a true 442 CI with 11:5 compression and headwork as well as Edelbrock Torker single plane intake 4000 stall converter reverse pattern manual valve body with trans brake & 4:56:1 rear posi running 11:07 quarter mile at 107 MPH going through the traps at 6500 RPM but to me there all great cars nothing better than early mussel and a lumpy cam that means business... The '70 W-30 is a stick with slight mods running 12:60's

[@ronchambers7972]

Radio not needed. I could listen to that all day.

[@PresidentNotSoSure]

How about a radio playing the same sound?

[@ronchambers7972]

Yes! Thats pretty much what this video is, a recording of good sounds.@@PresidentNotSoSure

[@colapone1895]

Far as I'm concerned the engine is the music

[@dannyamericandream]

A little golden earring when you’re driving down the road sounds pretty good.

[@billrook6165]

Sounds fantastic, Peter! I love the old 455 and 403.

[@lsswappedcessna]

They were great engines, shame most of us young people saw "olds" and assumed it was a car for old people. Couldn't be further from the truth, Oldsmobile was number one in luxury muscle from the 60's all the way through the early 80s!

[@davelowets]

The 403 would have been GREAT if they ALL didn't have the windowed main webs in the block. The block was JUNK for anything making big power, as they'd always fail. I've ripped the center 3 main saddles off a solid main web 455 block TWICE. The 403 broke even easier. You can literally pry the main caps around with a screwdriver when checking the crank end play. NOT good. A girdle does nothing but help to hold it all together WHEN it breaks also. There's no fix for the 403 block. It's too bad too, it has a HUGE bore for being a small block... 😟

[@Musclecar1972]

I’ve been running Olds and building them for many years. I ordered a new W-30 in 1972, and I still have it to this day, I’m 75 years old now, but I am just finishing a frame off restoration on it with mechanical upgrades. It appears stock, but is 11:1, all forged internals, balanced and blueprinted, custom ground cam, close to the 70, 328 duration factory cam. Everything is port matched, heads have been massaged a bit, with better calves and springs. Transmission was sent out to Hughes, is full mechanical, or automatic now, with a higher stall anti ballooning converter. Went up to 3:73 rear from the stock 3:42. Stainless Exhaust from Pypes, basically everything is brand new. New interior, new glass, new wiring harness. It’s brand new again! Have owned a 1968 W -30, and a 1970 W-31, and many more besides.

[@petertilden112]

I'm sure you will enjoy it for years to come. Thanks for the story

[@ColbraBull]

As a man with OCD this is all around beautiful to the senses. Even the stickers are perfectly straight 😢 well done sir! 🍻

[@jsco8692]

Olds fanatic since I was 16 in the 70s. Many 60s 442s. My last build was 425 toronado block, big cam bores, with 455 crank, ported polished, cc'd heads, Torker Manifold, 850 Holley, Arias forged pistons, Mondello JM30 cam JM-30 Hydraulic Camshaft Bracket/Pro Drag Racing Cam, 2200-6500 RPM Range 0.560 Intake lift / 0.576 Exhaust Lift 302° Advertised Intake Duration/314° Advertised Exhaust Duration 252° Intake Duration @ .050 / 263° Exhaust Duration @ .050 106° Lobe Separation. I was lucky enough to speak directly with Joe and Bernard, talked me into their adjustable pushrods! Joe was the most supportive guy. 106 LSA. It was beastly and a rough idle. 4000 stall T400, 4.33 rear. Great memories and sweet to hear a thumping big olds 455. Thanks for putting this up!

[@petertilden112]

Man, that was sweet and super lumpy. You meant big lifter bores, right? What did you do? I met Joe at Cordova, Il 25? years ago at a Olds thing. I brought a 425 to him and we loaded it up onto his trailer back to California. I got it back and enjoyed it. Joe was very kind and always made time to talk to his customers

[@jsco8692]

@ilden112 Yes the big lifter bore. I was a kid, early 20s, 1982? working and saving for years to build my 455. Joe was so supportive, kind, and very confident, energized by your passion regardless of age or experience.

[@686Snub_NoDash]

@jsco8692 An Olds lover with a Datsun profile pic ... my kind of people for sure ! I'm buying a 92 pathfinder 2WD 5speed and im putting an Olds 330 or 350 in it. I already have (2) 330's but looking for a good 350 rocket to use instead just due to the bigger bore. Should be a fun little tire burner but I never seem to find many people with experience or knowledge on the 330.

[@petertilden112]

Hey, Fred. Don't be afraid to build your 330 (or as dey say in Chicago...tree turdy) Doesn't the 330 have a forged crank? If you get an OLDS shop to do your machining, l've heard the 330 is a nice screamin engine. I don't know much about the compatibility of the 330 block and big block heads, but l'll bet "Joe knows." Try Classicoldsmobile.com or something close to that. If you can get Joe Padavano to chime in, he knows wuts uuup. (Sorry l don't know if he is still around)

[@jamiejones6994]

Eew we at air sounds like 290 ponies for sure

[@HOGANSGARAGE2]

Love the look of the painted intake and valve covers, sounds happy 👍

[@garymckee8857]

I agree 👍

[@miketr732]

Sounds kick ass with ear buds... nice job

[@petertilden112]

Thanks. Sounds good in the driver's seat too

[@ajforms4818]

Best sounding Olds I ever heard, sweet!

[@kaoswithkc]

Me too

[@boydbaxter]

Olds 455 in my old Chevy truck. A beast on the street.

[@Buchanan66]

I've owned four Oldsmobiles in my life and I've never been able to get it. The sound that good. Keep it on the road brother

[@kensbackshop6399]

Sweet,,,,just subscribed,,,,didnt know other people loved olds motors,,,455,,,,425,,,,403 the best,,,,had a 72 cutlass put s stock 425 engine out of low milage toro ,,,,changed rear end and it screamed like a raped ape,,,,im 74 now and still love olds

[@petertilden112]

When l was 17 l had a 66 Delta with the 425. Factory 2 barrel with the thousand pound intake and the mandated single exhaust running both sides thru the pass side manifold. I think the outlet was "large" at 2.25." The barge could haze the skinny, hard 10 year old tire that came with the car ($200? maybe?) The rear passenger tire was already worn, or cooked, fried, smoked whatever. I knew from reading Peterson Publishing's "Engine Hot Rodding" that cost $2.95, BTW, l needed to get dual exhaust and 4 bbl carb for flow. I was earning $125 a week so l could only afford a 2 to 4 bbl adapter and l got some flexible 2" exhaust pipe to replace the "crossunder" pipe ALL Olds regular cars had. I ran the flex pipe under the oil pan and wrapped it alongside the factory single pipe and added a cheesy glasspack muffler near the side of the 4 door boat's passenger side to complete my true dual exhaust system. I think l added a Holley 600 vac secondary to get more breathing...even tho going thru 2 bbl manifold. Of course, l got a small nut and bolt to convert it to a poor man's double pumper. With 4 dudes in my car, l smoked my buddy's GTO for a block or 2. My best memory of the "old days."

[@basilcarroll9729]

​@@petertilden112My first Olds was a 66 Dynamic 88 425 4br High Compression,surprised a lot of People in the 1/4 mile. Second gear rubber for fun plus top speed of 130 MPH

[@dogsbyfire]

Fantastic sound and engine compartment . Thank you!

[@johnweaver8470]

Runs like a champ, spring can't get here fast enough keep the videos coming

[@111000100101001]

What an amazing sounding and looking Olds!

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Cool! 455 is a great engine, great combination of bore and stroke. Good torque at 3,800 R.P.M. yet revs out to 6,000 with no problem. My Dad had a '68 Wildcat two door with 455, 4 barrel carb and dual exhaust from the factory. It was a highway missile!😎

[@petertilden112]

And if you flipped the air cleaner lid over and mashed it, it said BOOWAAAAAAH

[@SLJ2137694]

Two different 455 engines.

[@petertilden112]

SLJ is right about the engines being different 455s. BUT, the engines shared same kickin torque and fun!

[@SLJ2137694]

@@petertilden112 yep, you’re correct! I had a W-30 442 that was FAST!

[@basilcarroll9729]

It would have a 430 from the factory in 1968.

[@delvinchandler]

Love the carb shot, brilliant

[@Irresposible]

Beautiful Olds Peter! Thank you for the vid

[@marcialrivas5870]

That's is a good mother tumper esxaut good job 👍

[@petertilden112]

"They" say it's all about being loud, whatever. Most fun and pretty fast l ever had

[@scottedwards402]

Frickin beautiful sound. I see you keeping old school with the Offie intake. Soothing sound for an old guy' ears.

[@CensoredbyYouTube-1955]

The clock works. Nice big Grunt Motor!

[@Bigdog302V8]

Love that Gnarly dude idle! Reminds me of Alex Van Halen's intro drumming in Hot For Teacher. You really don't need a audio system in that car with that exhaust note! Only thing i would do is add a pair of two chamber Flowmaster mufflers to that.

[@tb-yz1ti]

Hi ,yeh I got to drive one of these beast year ago in south west of WA ,it was probably the best car I’ve ever driven,yep 455 of excellens I was about 16 but I’ve always remembered it I could not believe this guy let me drive it an I’ve always wanted one myself since,I’m more of a bike rider than car driver but this was something special, 1969 oldsmobile 455auto Thanks Paul ,Eric Best car mate 🇦🇺🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🦘✌️👍cheers

[@petertilden112]

Get one while you can!

[@leeketner6488]

Love, love, love those big blocks. Yeah. Bam.

[@jeanlawson9133]

My Uncle had a International pick up came factory with a 455 Olds engine turbo 400transmission 9 inch Ford rear end Dodge front brake.....And it was a short bed ......it would scoot

[@hectorsantiago5350]

That's one Mutha Thumpin' 455!!

[@whodatnunyabiz6050]

Sounds good! Had a 71 442 with a G headed 455. I ran the .013 thousand dish pistons with stock rods, arp bolts, head and main studs, and a mondello cam, torker intake and 800 holley. Ran strong! Easy mid - high 12s with a 3.08 gear and some sticky tires. Oldsmobile engines have a unique sound in the exhaust. Once you worked out the oiling issues they were stump pullers.

[@petertilden112]

Awesome! I always loved the BB Olds. Had a few 425s and now the 455. It's almost impossible to over-cam these beasts. If you do it simple and right, they are great. And the header flanges are below the plugs...no cooked wires or burned paws. Take that, chebby!

[@whodatnunyabiz6050]

@@petertilden112 I only have a jet boat now that sits in my pasture that I need to go through and rebuild. It has a 71 G headed 455 in it. I also have a 65 and 68 GTO that will be running soon some day. I always have a place in my heart for the Olds 442s. Had a 70 Cutlass S convertible that I wish I never sold.

[@Jono.]

Very nice! Love the colors in the bay

[@chadhosmer9357]

Who ever did the internal engine work done a hell of a job building it!

[@Backwoods_870]

Who couldn't fall in love with that sound...

[@charliereed4642]

That is one beautiful blue engine!!!!

[@Scorpio75-1rd]

Awesome sound great cam

[@stevewix]

Please, please toss the plastic fuel filter in favor of a steel unit before it burns down your gorgeous Olds.

[@chazj2175]

Never heard about the plastic one's having that problem just the glass one's

[@maxhorner2409]

​@chazj2175 I have tan both and never had any issues. With the glass I always replaced gasket and did not over tighten them which is why I think most of them have leakage.

[@111000100101001]

We’ve used many plastic and glass style ones over the past 40 yrs with no issue. Just have to use common sense like this person has :)

[@chazj2175]

I had one glass one and it cracked about a month of use and it sprayed fuel all over under my hood of my c10, only ran plastic ones since never had any problems with them so far

[@petertilden112]

OK, will do. I only used the clear one to monitor the flow vs air in the line. Thx

[@bigcountrykimp2638]

That baby sounds like music 🎵 to my ears

[@lowrider96]

Born in a ‘69 98, pretty much, I’ve always liked Oldsmobiles. Sounds great 👍

[@drdyna]

Lovely machine you've got there!

[@bruinflight]

WOAH. I have this exact same engine! Offie intake and E heads... Lanier in Colorado Springs built the motor for me in 2005, dyno'd it and then it sat... and sat. It's in my 20-year resto project I set down in 2005 or so and just picked up early this year, a 68 442. Not numbers matching of course with a 455 in it but converted from bench/column to year-correct buckets and floor hurst with the console and a 69 m-21 and 69 lemans posi. This is my first and only resto project so it is very good to see an example like yours to look at, I lost my dang brackets somehow and have been trying to get the accessories sorted out for the last 2 months so I can get it started and run it around the block before I get the hood, doors and glass reinstalled. I'm a quadrojet fan so I'll slap on the 750 but I like your 850 holly, it has the cfm's this motor needs. I'm also going MDS on the ignition, coil distro and controller. Nice motor, I bet it scoots!

[@petertilden112]

@@bruinflight 12.74 @ 105. 4550 lbs with my carcass in it

[@petertilden112]

The ProTorque converter l think is the part that makes this thing work. Oh, and the super custom headers added 50 hp on pants dyno. Does rolling burnouts at 40 mph

[@bruinflight]

@@petertilden112 by the looks of it I can't fit headers especially on the driver side with all the clutch linkage bs... it definitely won't fit hookers, I have a hand-me-down pair so it's stock exhaust for now. I'd like to learn welding up my own though. My brother had a 77 delta 88 pace car edition and could break it free with the downshift on the freeway interchange like you describe... INSANE. I got to experience it once befor the motor blew. Small block 403 IIRC.

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Sounds awesome, Peter!

[@EBthere]

Wow that sure is a lot of decals.

[@sru1436]

Sounds sick, and the engine looks great too.

[@joearnold5836]

That is one healthy sounding engine! Damn!

[@russellholmes5546]

That's sounds so awesome can't top it ♥️ it 🎯 💯 💯

[@JohnPennock-d3y]

Wow, thats a motor wrapped around a real car! John P.

[@johnconnor_513]

Very neat and clean 👍

[@brucejones7389]

Sounds so sweet!

[@robertheymann5906]

Great sound at idle!

[@chrisrichey5927]

We had an olds custom cruiser 1974. My father would race with the whole family and luggage lol

[@petertilden112]

My kinda guy. Of course, the luggage was strapped down real good and you all were buckled up, right?

[@Allen-m5k]

Rowdy Cam Action ya got goin on there!😊

[@r.hernandez6152]

Awesome hardly ever see or HEAR! an Oldsmobile thumpin down the road!

[@petertilden112]

There's some kids down the street always messin with their Hondas. I slowly go by with open exhaust and set off all the car alarms. 🤣

[@williamscore5322]

That thing sounds awesome.

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

Nothing says Hot Rod more than racing stickers!! Looks cool! I hate pristine cars that the owners baby like new borns.

[@Texasmule]

Each sticker adds +5 HP

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

@@Texasmule Oh yeah!!! too bad there isn’t a little more chrome on there that makes things go faster too!!

[@jodycarter2271]

That thing sounds tough as hell 👍😱

[@aceconcretecreations2832]

Sounds great brother!

[@ni_wink84]

They sure sound great, wish they made a little more power tho! But that olds sure sounds beautiful

[@rogermartin404]

Dr. Oldsmobile ❤

[@DriveSafeDon]

That thing sounds great 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

👂🏽👍🏼😎🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵sounds real good!

[@country4lyfe365]

That's ah beautiful motor..

[@DPoner]

She’s a thing of beauty 😢

[@grandcrappy]

Whar octane feeds the beast, great time machine?

[@petertilden112]

I now only use deathanol free gas E0 91. Ethanol free 91 octane. Have to travel to Wisco to get it. Are you old enough to remember "Purple Martin Ethyl? I think it was leaded 110. Just down the street

[@NP535overdrive]

“She grew up hating, Chevrolets”

[@brihosk]

Love the Torker manifold

[@petertilden112]

Actually an Offenhauser POS...that's Port O Sonic

[@ralphparker9263]

Man, that sounds good!!

[@tomcrosby6332]

nice. I have a 403 in my 70 cutlass, w VooDoo cam, .495 lift

[@Steve-bw4oh]

Think I saw the gas gauge move when it started! Don't forget your spare tires and extra gas before you leave

[@kwwells9900]

I had a 68, 454 Rocket sounded close to this , What a Big Block !!!

[@SLJ2137694]

That would be a 455. 454 was a Chev big block.

[@MrPlecemanvpd]

That’s an amazing sound

[@gdmofo]

He's right get rid of the plastic fuel filter what a gorgeous power plant what a classic automobile thank you for sharing

[@686Snub_NoDash]

As long as it's not resting on an engine part , it will be fine. I've seen glass filters cause more fires than plastic.

[@robertnorthrup1914]

Sounds a lot like the 455 Olds in the ski boat I owned in the mid 70s. I drank fuel like a fish but boy would it go when you stomped the loud pedal.

[@petertilden112]

Right. Most guys don't get the accelerator pump right on the 455. With long, high volume intake runners, you need a good, long shot of extra fuel fuel for great response. Q'jets, Carters, etc, can't get enough shot from low RPM. Ever notice when showing off, a lot of guys will bring it up to 2500 RPM, THEN whack it? It's all about off idle to full speed. It can be hard to test the accel pump, but l put it in drive with brake mashed then hit the gas. If it doesn't stall, it's just right. Kinds like the old brake torque test, but only a quick stab

[@RickeyVandyke]

Sounds great!

[@ericholt3995]

Yo Dude..... U have a real bad lope in the engine.... sound's real nice.... Lol..... 👍❤️👍

[@NP535overdrive]

My mom has a restored 1959 Oldsmobile Holiday 98. All options.

[@carloslira5065]

Oldsmobile has always had a unique and distinct sound apart from chevy... growing up you could tell if a car had a Oldsmobile motor or chevy motor with a cam in it..

[@basilcarroll9729]

The unique Olds rumble.

[@686Snub_NoDash]

Nothing sounds as good as a properly tuned olds engine !

[@petertilden112]

Yeah, Fords would "burble," Olds would "rumble."

[@686Snub_NoDash]

@@petertilden112 Like a horse galloping with tap dancing shoes on 😂 Long Live Long duration Cams !

[@mickangio16]

Oldsmobiles sounded unique and so did Pontiacs. You could usually tell the sound of a Ford, too.

[@paulciprus9582]

Olds 455 had bad oiling in the top end…my dad’s 70 Olds 442 W30 had problems with the top end oil…too much oil in the top…not enough oil could get back to the pan…oil starvation……Olds had to fix it….good engine….bad oiling…..😢😢

[@686Snub_NoDash]

Put oil restricters in and problem solved !

[@1972GT160]

The oil problems with the 455 are mostly a marine engine problem, there aren't many times you're if any where you're going to spin the 455 above 5500 rpms for more than 15 to 30 seconds in a car unless you have a deathwish and are on a highway long enough to drain the pan . In a boat it's very easy to spin it that fast for much longer periods of time , it's pretty common to spin bearings in a jet boat and the oiling mods are a must .

[@petertilden112]

Or...run thin oil. 5W30 works if your bearings are about 3 thou. The 20W50 sludge we all were told we HAD to have DESTROYED many, many stock engines with 1 or 2 thou clearances. Check Bill Trovato's book to blow your Mondello mind.

[@johnevans1969]

Old school, Best school! Very clean, right and righteous. Good blessings from above. God is Great 👍, now, don't muck it up! Please 😮

[@petertilden112]

I'm trying to keep it together...the car AND me! Psalm 1:3

[@geraldsemrau3611]

Sounds nice!!!

[@ronjohnson5070]

Sounds awesome

[@Kevin_747]

Torque monster. Very nice.

[@steveb7310]

I can tell by the heads, it’s a ‘70. By the dash it looks like a Delta 88 or 98.

[@Pipeline-surfer1]

Holy shut dude,,, that us freaking radical, I gotta get 1

[@LITTLE1994]

Nice muscle

[@david9783]

I hear THAT, then hear the wa-wa muffler of a kid's 4 cylinder rag. Most kids will never know a motor like yours!

[@kskip4242]

ENGINE. UGH 😒🙄

[@mickangio16]

​@@kskip4242 General ENGINES Corporation?🙄🙄🙄

[@Nathan-e7o7y]

Sir i wish I had a car 🚗 like this looks cool 😎

[@mason5540]

Did you make your own brackets for the accessories?

[@petertilden112]

No. Maybe what you saw was the fuel pump shield l added to help keep hot fan air away

[@mason5540]

​@@petertilden112 👍

[@davescbradiorepair8195]

Im a cleveland guy but that sounds awesome.

[@petertilden112]

Thanks. Ever see Dragboss garage vids? He's a Cleveland/Glidden guy to the max

[@petertilden112]

Check Dragboss Garage vids.

[@davescbradiorepair8195]

@@petertilden112 Oh yes I have all of the drag boss videos and basically everything Glidden did. Thanks

[@itstheonethatsaysbmf3155]

Very NICE!!!

[@NCmtnDweller]

Good intake choice

[@Smokincreekadventures]

What a sweet sound

[@BillyFromTheHills01]

Working on a 1970 Olds 98 right now, wondering what you had to do to get the headers in there?

[@BillyFromTheHills01]

Just read one of your responses saying they were "HEAVILY modified" Just as I thought 😂

[@Mr80Elky]

What size pushrods are you using and are you using stock rockers?

[@petertilden112]

@@Mr80Elky stock length Pontiac pushrods. Upgraded to Harland Sharp 5016 rockers. Also got 3/8" valve cover spacers from Rocket Racing. Tell John l sent ya

[@falcon4548]

Old school EV’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@WrenchS13]

I've got a 455 rocket out of a 72 Cutlass that I'd love to bring back to life. where do you get the performance parts for the Olds version these days? I always see the Pontiac stuff getting love but its a whole different block and head setup

[@petertilden112]

Rocket Racing in Wisconsin. Give John a call. Good folks to work with

[@Tatertot_Tommy]

You got 22hp worth of stickers on that beast!! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

[@joecabrera8095]

What all work have you had done all stock bottom end stock heads?

[@petertilden112]

@@joecabrera8095 wow. Quick question, long answer. I am a Bill Trovato fan. Pro Torque converter. Custom headers

[@joecabrera8095]

@@petertilden112 ahh was wondering cause I got a 455 in my cutlass i just picked up n been deciding what to do with it do i just swap cam n intake n leave everything stock to give little extra power to cruise and win some stop light races

[@petertilden112]

@@joecabrera8095 Joe...take it out and completely check everything. Why wreck your dream? If you can't or won't do this, send it to John at Rocket Racing

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

How’s your vacuum pressure probably nothing

[@petertilden112]

@@jimcatanzaro7808 Once warmed up, 10" at 1000 rpm in drive at stop. Cruises at 16-20. Idles at 12-13" at 1200 in park. Plenty for brakes

[@paultaktikian1485]

Sounds perfect for vintage American muscle. Can you tell us what mufflers you are running? Thanks

[@petertilden112]

On the vid, the exhaust is open headers with a 18" collector extension. For street, see my other vid spiral exhaust something like that

[@kaoswithkc]

Omg !!!! Is that really the first start for months?

[@petertilden112]

Not first start, but first time on the road for a while. Did you see the "cold" green light go out during the vid?

[@StevenReaves-d7g]

Great Sound😮

[@Serpent32776]

You running flowmasters?