There are many ways to increase the 455 horsepower. With a cam/valve train swap and working over the heads (or replacing with aftermarket) you can be in the 500+ range. "Pontiac High Performance" is a great source for information on engine modifications.
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# the 400 had 225 horse ..........the 455 had 250 horse.
The 1987 Trans Am didn't have a 455
In 1979 Pontiac did not make available any 455 (cubic inch) engine. The largest available was a 400 4bbl in the Pontiac Trans Am (220 net horsepower). Also the "rocket engine" description was only applicable to the Oldsmobile Division. The 455 Rocket Engine (Oldsmobile) was discontinued in 1977 where the largest engine was the 403 cubic inch Rocket Engine V8 rated at 185 net horsepower available on the 98 (a 350 cubic inch was standard) and the Toronado. It was also sold to the Buick division and available on the Riviera.
Answer Anonymously What is the diagram and firing order for a 76 Pontiac trans am 455 engine?
225 horsepower - UA engine code or 250 horsepower - UD engine code
A 1974 Oldsmobile 455 V8 has horsepower of 275 to 400. The Oldsmobile 455 was last produced in the year of 1975.
yes if you have the Oldsmobile motor mounts. If you are asking if engine parts will interchange....Absolutely not.
No, they are not the same engine. The Oldsmobile 455 had a bore and stroke of: 4.126 X 4.25 The Pontiac 455 had a bore and stroke of: 4.152 X 4.21
Can you bolt on earlier heads/intake/exhaust manifolds.. from a 1970 Pontiac 455 to this 76 455 engine.
the starter on all Pontiac 326-455 engines are on the drivers side of the engine.
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