The factory rated it at 480@3600 rpm gross torque 335@4800 rpm gross horsepower. Ratings were changed in 1972 to SAE net.
The Pontiac 455 came in 3 versions. Base, High Output, and Super Duty. The base 1970-71 engine produced 200 hp and 455 lb/ft torque. The Super Duty 1970-71 engine had 335 hp and 480 lb/ft torque. Power was reduced after 1971. The Buick 455 came in 2 versions. The 1970 Base engine had 350 hp and 510 lb/ft torque. The Stage 1 engine had 360 hp and 510 lb/ft torque. So as you can see the Buick was the more powerful engine by far.
According to most Oldmobile torque specs, the correct torque for rocker arm bolts is 25 ft-lbs.
How do you set distubitor timing on pontiac 455?
Horsepower and torque specs varied greatly depending on the year of production, highest per year were: 1970 455 =360-370hp@4600, 500lbft@2900 (hp depending on chassis engine was installed in, GTO got the lower hp rating) (only year of high compression 455, standard D port cylinder heads) 1971 455ho=335hp@4800rpm, 480lbft@3200(Round port heads, first year of low compression, massive torque, great street engine) 1972 455ho=300hp@4000rpm 415lbft@3200 (Round port heads, new sae net rating system, slight cylinder head change, nearly same engine as 1971) 1973-1974 455sd=290hp@4000rpm, 390lbft@3600rpm (Round port heads, under rated the strongest 455 Pontiac ever produced) 1975-1976 455=200hp@3500rpm (smog motor low performance) There were several other lower performance 455 Pontiacs produced during the engines 1970-1976 run. Those listed above are the highest performance available each year. Engine parameters for all 455 Pontiacs: bore-4.15 stroke-4.21 Main bearing size-3.25 rod bearing size-2.25 connecting rod legnth-6.625
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
Sure it will. Pontiac used the same block for all of it's 326 to 455 engines.
Answer Anonymously What is the diagram and firing order for a 76 Pontiac trans am 455 engine?
Same block, should fir right in
The 1987 Trans Am didn't have a 455
The primary difference between 455 Pontiac heads and 400 Pontiac heads lies in their design and specifications, which affect performance and compatibility. The 455 heads typically have larger combustion chambers, allowing for higher displacement and more airflow, which can enhance power output. In contrast, 400 heads generally have smaller chambers and different port configurations, which can influence compression ratios and torque characteristics. Additionally, the valve sizes and flow capabilities may vary, making them suitable for different performance builds.
455 SD