Putting a 455 into a 77'?

[ando07]

How hard would it be to put a 455 into a 1977 Olds Cutlass. We're looking at doing it down the road to make a "factory" 77 H/O ya I know they don't exist. Also, what would be involved in putting in a nice old four-speed since the car already has the weak five-speed. Or should I just put in a T-56?

Thanks in advance guys

[442MUCH]

How hard would it be to put a 455 into a 1977 Olds Cutlass. We're looking at doing it down the road to make a "factory" 77 H/O ya I know they don't exist. Also, what would be involved in putting in a nice old four-speed since the car already has the weak five-speed. Or should I just put in a T-56?

Thanks in advance guys

The 455 will fit easily. The 5 speed tranny will be in "puzzle" condition shortly after. A muncie 4 speed would be nice.

[zodiacblue442]

My brother had a `77 442 that he put a 455 in. Dropped right in and the car was fast! Do not run a 5 speed manual with a 455 or even a 350 for that matter. The trans. won't be able to handle the engine torque and will be scrap metal in no time! :eek: A Miuncie M-20 4 speed manual was available in `73 Cutlass and 442, both with 350 and 455 engines. Putting a Muncie 4 speed in a `77 shouldn't be that difficult. Fusick Automotive now sells a bunch of manual transmission linkage, etc. for `73-`77 Cutlass. Look on ebay for pedals, etc. They're on there from time to time. `73-`77 Chevelle and El Camino (and other GM A-bodys) all used the same pedal assemblies. Good luck with your project.

[W451973]

Like Ken and Gary said, it will drop right in. The frame mounts and engine mounts are the same for the 260 - 455. Since your car already has the 5 speed and I`m gonna assume it`s hooked to a 260, you`ll already have all the stick stuff. I suggest a Super T-10. Muncies are over rated and too exspensive. A T-56 will take some work to adapt, but I`m sure it can be done.