Welcome to my Automotive web site

This Web site features my own cars, some friends' cars, and some technical information I have gathered from some of the greatest automotive minds in the country. Even when speaking with some top engine builders, there are discrepancies and differences of opinions. I believe the information given here to be correct.

More technical information pages to be added soon.

The 455 and transmission in the Cutlass were upgraded over winter

It's well into summer 2003 now, and it's cruising season! The 455 and TH-2004R transmission have been installed and are running beautifully. I am pleased to say that I was also able to get some body work finished over winter too! Check it out for yourself!

The engine is a 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8. Some of the basic internal components of the engine are a nodular iron crankshaft, factory connecting rods resized with ARP rod bolts, ARP main studs with M & J Proformance 4340 steel main bearing support straps, a Milodon high volume oil pump with a 3/4" pickup tube feeding out of a Moroso 7 quart pan, a Mocal oil cooler and oil thermostat plumbed with 10AN braided line. Dick Miller Racing camshaft oil restrictors are installed, and the main bearing feed holes are enlarged. I used Keith Black #KB-132 hypereutectic pistons (free floating wristpins), yeilding a 9.3:1 actual compression ratio with some block and head milling.

The ported "C" code heads with 2.07/1.68" valves, Isky double valve springs, have the center divider brazed and the heat crossover passages filled with aluminum. They flow about 15% better than stock according to the SF-600 flow bench, and port to port flow equalization has been improved. The engine is topped off with an Edelbrock Torker intake with a little welding and porting on the outer 4 runners and a Stage II 800CFM Quadrajet by the Carb Shop. Note the Jacob's Ignition Pro Street Ultra Team (blue) coil visible. I made a set of inside the chassis headers out of Dynomax 1-3/4" big block A-body headers. The Walbro GSS307m Grand National in-tank electric fuel pump is performing flawlessly and quietly.

For more information on Olds specialty parts, see M & J Proformance's web site - CLICK HERE TO GO TO www.mjproformance.com

Other projects - Can't leave the wagon alone!

First job was opening up the intake tract and removing the "home plate" baffle. Next came 2 Summit Racing brand welded stainless turbo mufflers to replace the factory mufflers on the dual exhaust. Then a Trans-Go shift kit, and a new GM Impala SS grille, jiggle ball painted to match, then new wheels and tires - these are 15" chrome steels off of a Chevy Indy Pace Truck wearing (stock for that vehicle) 275/60/R15 Firestone Firehawks. The latest mod was an A-pillar pod mounted 2-5/8" tachometer.

Under construction...
I am constantly updating the site, so check back often!

NEW!! - Video clips have been added! Check out the '86 Cutlass Page!



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'86 Cutlass - 455 Olds powered
Oldsmobiles are my passion - See the " '86 Cutlass" page for more

The "Magic Bus" '94 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon

Why drive a wagon? Because it's the ultimate vehicle! 260HP LT1 350, rear wheel drive, 25MPG highway, hauls 4' x 8' sheets of plywood in style and comfort!