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In 1968 the legendary Oldsmobile 455 ci V-8, producing 365 horsepower came to life and is sought after today by many Oldsmobile enthusiasts. Today, with the vast array of performance parts available we can turn your Oldsmobile from a mild 300 horsepower grocery getter to a wild tire smoking 475 horsepower animal.

Our Oldsmobile 455 crate engine begins with a 455 2-bolt main block and a cast iron precision ground micro polished crankshaft. With the use of a set of Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads our turn-key Oldsmobile 455 crate motor will pump out 475 horsepower! With that kind of horsepower your Oldmobile is certain to get the respect it deserves!

From custom painted engine blocks to our exclusive March Performance serpentine belt system, Proformance Unlimited can supply you with the crate engine that you have dreamed of and others fear! With over 50 years of shop experience, you can rest assured that we are here to help design and build the engine combination that best suits your vehicles needs. Unlike our competition, we stand by our turn-key crate engines with a one year, unlimited mile warranty.

455 ci Crate Engine - 475 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • 455 2 Bolt Main Block
  • Precession Ground Micro-Polished Crankshaft
  • High Performance Pistons
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • I-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts
  • Clevite Tri-Metal Clevite 77 Rod & Main Bearing
  • Hand Filed Performance Rings
  • Balanced Rotating Assembly


Long Block Specs:

  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Hand Selected Performance Camshaft
  • High-Rev Anti-Pump Up Lifters
  • Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Stainless Steel 2.072 Intake Valves

  • Stainless Steel 1.680 Exhaust Valves
  • 7/16 Screw In Studs & Guide Plates
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Performance True Aluminum Roller Rockers
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets

  • Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Chain Set
  • High Volume Oil Pump & Screen
  • Chrome Oil Pan, Dip Stick & Tube1
  • Timing Cover


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Aluminum Performance Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing to Match Intake
  • Edelbrock Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • MSD Pro-Billet Distributor3
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • Hi-Flow Water Pump
  • (8) AC Delco Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission4
  • Chrome Valve Covers w/ Baffles
  • Chrome Air Cleaner
  • Complete PCV Ventilation System

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Requires MSD 6AL Ignition Control
4 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200


Oldsmobile 455 ci Naturally Aspirated Turn-Key Crate Engine


Available Upgrades:

Polished Engine Kit

For the ultimate show look, add this polished engine upgrade to your engine.

This kit includes:
  • Polished Aluminum Oil Pan
  • Polished Timing Cover
  • Polished Ball Milled Valve Covers
  • Polished Edelbrock Cylinder Heads
  • Polished Edelbrock Intake Manifold
  • Polished Edelbrock Water Pump
  • Polished Billet Ball Milled Wire Looms
  • Edelbrock Endura Shine Carburetor
  • Polished Air Cleaner
Polished Engine Kit - Call For Pricing
Polished Engine Kit

March Pulley Serpentine Systems

Alternator Alternator & Power Steering Alt., Power Steering & AC

March Alternator Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator & Power Steering Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator,  Power Steering & Air Conditioning Serpentine Pulley System

Additional $950 Additional $1,550 Additional $1,950

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit

Add this EFI kit to your engine for the latest technology.

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit Includes:
  • Mass-Flow EFI Custom Intake Manifold
  • 4 Valve 1000cfm Throttle Body
  • 8 Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Rails
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Pre-Tuned ECM
  • Wiring Harness
  • All Sensors Required to Make System Operate
Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit - Only $3,200
Mass Flo EFI Kit
 

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