At the height of the muscle car craze, the engineering wizards at Oldsmobile created a "Frankensteinesque" big-block V8 ... The experimental engine block was a near-stock 455 with a cast iron ...

BIG BLOCK Olds 455 Oiling Ed Smith with BarryT Posted: March 20, 2025 | Last updated: March 20, 2025 Love classic cars and vintage engines? 🚗🔧 Join us as we explore the history, mechanics ...

The 7.4-liter LSX454 V8 is a modern interpretation of the iconic 454 big block. The engine can ... Unfortunately, like most V8 engines of the era, the 455 V8’s performance dwindled over the ...