71' Old 455 fit into 79' Trans Am?

[ryno2324]

Anyone ever put a Buick 455 in a trans am? Don't know if the shaker hood will close of if the shaker will fit on the carb. Just bought a '79 TA and the 455 is mounted without the manifold or carb. Want to know if I rebuild the 455, will the hood close over the shaker for a perfect fit just like the Pontiac 455.

[Morley]

The Olds 455 is a big block and all Pontiacs have the same dimensions as a big block. So it should fit. You'd just need to watch which manifold you use on the Olds, no high rise manifolds.

[ryno2324]

Thanks Morley. It appears that the carb location is about 2" too far back as well. Is there a manifold that will locate the carb closer forward?

[Morley]

Originally Posted by ryno2324

Thanks Morley. It appears that the carb location is about 2" too far back as well. Is there a manifold that will locate the carb closer forward?

That I don't know. Try calling Summit Racing's tech line and see if they have something. If they don't have one or know, contact these guys http://www.mondellotwister.com/