1967 cutlass w/ 330
GangstaPete423
08-12-2005, 04:00 PM
Hey guys, im new to this forum, i have a 1967 cutlass in my garage and im in the process of getting it running again, i was just wondering, ive herd that 330's are no good for big power, but can i make decent power (400 horses) with this motor? i want my cutlass to be a quick daily driver. if you think i can build this motor up to that hp, can u give me some websites i can look at for parts/tips on this. thanks so much guys.
Chris Stewart
08-12-2005, 09:09 PM
GPete,
Your '67 is a heavy car and to move a heavy car, you'll need torque. The 330 is a great engine to move the car easy & cool but not fast. Turning it up will just kill the old motor and embarrass you in front of yer friends and favorite girl...not cool.
Olds nuts might curse me but if ya wanna go fast, get a 502 chevy crate motor from a Chevy dealer and enjoy yer 500 to 670 reliable hp depending on
how deep your pockets are. You'll need a good TurboHydramatic 400 (Turbo400) built for that much power...B&M or ATI are a place to start for transmissions. The stock rearend won't last either so a call to Currie Enterprises can get you a rearend that'll stay alive.
With all this power, you'll need to own an oilwell to afford the fuel costs because the 100 plus octane needed is around $10 and rising out of site.
How 'bout a good tune-up, fluid and filter changes, paint, good sounding exhaust, sound system and cruise cool with what you have now and buy a race car or motorcycle if you 'jes gotta go fast?
Your '67 is a heavy car and to move a heavy car, you'll need torque. The 330 is a great engine to move the car easy & cool but not fast. Turning it up will just kill the old motor and embarrass you in front of yer friends and favorite girl...not cool.
Olds nuts might curse me but if ya wanna go fast, get a 502 chevy crate motor from a Chevy dealer and enjoy yer 500 to 670 reliable hp depending on
how deep your pockets are. You'll need a good TurboHydramatic 400 (Turbo400) built for that much power...B&M or ATI are a place to start for transmissions. The stock rearend won't last either so a call to Currie Enterprises can get you a rearend that'll stay alive.
With all this power, you'll need to own an oilwell to afford the fuel costs because the 100 plus octane needed is around $10 and rising out of site.
How 'bout a good tune-up, fluid and filter changes, paint, good sounding exhaust, sound system and cruise cool with what you have now and buy a race car or motorcycle if you 'jes gotta go fast?
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