Some engine questions...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old January 13th, 2008, 10:57 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
carmine615's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 6
Some engine questions...

I've got a 4 door 1967 oldsmobile F85. It's a V8 with a 2 barrel carb and the jetaway tranny. Engine is a gold color. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kind of engine I have. I believe its a 327...? Is that right? Who is the engine manufactured by? Are there things like cams and other internals and boltons available for the engine? I've restored the interior and exterior, now it's time for the engine to come out and sound a little meaner

So... Is my engine a 327? Are there cams out there? I'd love a lopey cam with good streetability, I don't plan on racing it.. I just want it to be loud and sound mean. Thanks
carmine615 is offline  
Old January 13th, 2008, 11:00 AM
  #2  
Registered User
 
captjim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,250
It should be an Oldsmobile 330 if it is original, predecessor to the 350. Good little engine. It should have the numeral "4" on the lower corner of the head.
captjim is offline  
Old January 13th, 2008, 11:06 AM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
carmine615's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 6
Thanks, someone tried to tell me it was an oldsmobile 327 that people just call a 330... It really confused me. Do you know if they will take kindly to a cam and some upgrades? Not to race, just to drive to shows, in the countryside, around town.. Just something to give it a little more snap. If there is, got any recommendations? Mainly headers, cam, carb..
carmine615 is offline  
Old January 13th, 2008, 11:43 AM
  #4  
Moderator
 
Olds64's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Edmond, OK
Posts: 15,997
There are parts available for the Olds 330. You can put an Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold and quadrajet carburetor on it. In addition, you might consider the 400165 cam (#14-222 from SuperCars Unlimited). Bob Gerometta suggests this cam for Factory Modified engines in his Engine Modification and Tuning guide.
Olds64 is offline  
Old January 13th, 2008, 05:07 PM
  #5  
Oldsdruid
 
rocketraider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southside Vajenya
Posts: 10,307
Originally Posted by carmine615
Thanks, someone tried to tell me it was an oldsmobile 327 that people just call a 330... It really confused me.
Here's some starter advice.

STAY AWAY FROM THAT GUY! HE'LL GET YOU IN TROUBLE!

As far as an aftermarket carb goes, you have a Switch-Pitch Jetaway. You'll have to adjust the carb linkage very carefully to keep the SP functional and keep from screwing up your torque converter.
rocketraider is online now  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
marxjunk
General Questions
5
September 24th, 2014 03:20 AM
Jrod
Small Blocks
20
January 4th, 2013 09:18 AM
pheezy
Cutlass
5
February 8th, 2009 04:53 AM
Rusty Bucket
Big Blocks
6
July 22nd, 2007 10:52 AM
JustBurn
Cutlass
4
November 6th, 2006 02:19 PM



Quick Reply: Some engine questions...



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:01 AM.