How do I know if I have a 350 rocket?
How do I know if I have a 350 rocket?
Look at the top of the engine aft of the water pump and fwd of the intake. On the shelf there it should say “395558 2” if it is an Olds 350.
What kind of car was the Rocket 88?
The Rocket 88 vaulted Oldsmobile from a somewhat staid, conservative car to a performer that became the one to beat on the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) circuits.
What kind of engine did the Oldsmobile 88 have?
The new car used the same new Futuramic B-body platform as the straight-6 engined 76 but paired it with the new 303 cu in (5.0 L) Rocket V8 engine producing 135 horsepower (101 kW). This combination of a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made it widely considered to be the first muscle car.
What are the casting letters on an Oldsmobile 455?
The 455 was a high output engine until the state emission laws took effect in 1975 causing Oldsmobile build a low compression 455 with small valve “J” casting letter smog heads. For this reason, the “J” head is not recomended for performance BB Olds engines. BB Olds head casting letters are “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “Ga”, AND “Ka”.
When did Oldsmobile stop making the Dynamic 88?
From 1950 to 1974, the 88 was the division’s most profitable line, particularly the entry level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88.
When did the Oldsmobile Rocket 350 come out?
General Motors-owned Oldsmobile produced the Rocket 350-cubic-inch V-8 engine from 1968 to 1980. The Olds V-8 was unrelated to other GM 350 V-8s. GM often mixed and matched its 350s with different make and model cars. However, other than the Cadillac Seville, the Rocket 350 only powered Olds models.
What kind of engine is in an Oldsmobile 350?
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Can you get more power from an Olds 350 Rocket?
The do not lend themselves to power upgrades as chevy does with parts cheaper, but there is some mods that can be done between years and those parts like the older blocks are better for building, some heads have bigger valves, and some that will make less power for you.
What kind of engine is in an Oldsmobile Rocket?
Don’t quote me… ALL oldsmobile engines are rocket. Just like the logo. ALL 307 to 455 super duper 442 or hurst are ROCKET ENGINES. George is right. If it’s an Olds, it’s a Rocket. Ride a Rocket!! OLDS =*a left handed chevy* They have many differences, chevy being generally the better choice for performance builds.
