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That would depend on what vehicle it is in : Back in the 1970's , the Pontiac Firebird 455 - # 1 on the distributor cap faced to the rear and slightly towards the drivers side ( distributor at rear of engine ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Oldsmobile 455 - # 1 on the distributor cap faced to the front and slightly towards the drivers side ( distributor at rear of engine ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Buick 455 - # 1 on the distributor cap faced to the front and slightly towards the passenger side ( distributor at front of engine ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more information please - what year , model ?
A 1974 Oldsmobile 455 V8 has horsepower of 275 to 400. The Oldsmobile 455 was last produced in the year of 1975.
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No, they are completely different.
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
Oldsmobile stopped production of the 455 in 1976. There were no 455s produced in 1987.
yes
No. they are different head designs.
The 455 will fit. The transmission might have a shorter tailshaft, though.
yes if you have the Oldsmobile motor mounts. If you are asking if engine parts will interchange....Absolutely not.
400lbs
There were 4 engines available in the Oldsmobile 455 4V, a 225, 250, 270 and 300 HP.