The ignition timing specification for a 1972 Oldsmobile 455 engine typically ranges from 4 to 10 degrees BTDC (Before Top Dead Center) at idle, depending on the specific model and factory settings. The idle speed is generally set around 600-800 RPM when in gear. It's important to consult the vehicle's service manual for precise specifications, as they can vary based on factors like emissions controls and any modifications.
No, the blocks are different.
According to Chilton's 1971 455 is 12btdc, but there should be a decal under the hood or even on the engine itself that would list this info.
Horsepower TV - 2006 Building an Olds 455 was released on: USA: April 2009
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The answer to the question is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 for a 455 olds engine. Firing order for an olds 455 engine is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
My 1976 Olds Delta 88 4 door with a 455 weighs 4400lb. A 2 door with a 455 should be around 4100lb.
The the 1969 OLDS 98 had 365HP
A nice medium bright blue.
From '69-'71, Chiltons says.016
225 / 250 / 270 / 300 horsepower ( 4 versions of the Oldsmobile 455 - 4 barrel carburetor - listed in 1972 )
There is someone with a Olds 455 in his Fiero, but he had to remove the trunk.