Pontiac's 455 Super Duty engine, introduced in 1973, became the last great muscle car powerplant amidst tightening emissions ...
With muscle cars slowly but surely transitioning to electric power, petrolheads love to reminisce about the glory days of massive V8s. However, many seem to forget the glorious 455-ci (7.5-liter) that ...
Due to stricter government regulations, the era of unrestrained factory-built performance was coming to an end in 1971. However, GM's excitement division answered with the largest displacement engine ...
Oooh, two General Motors V8s within a cubic inch of each other! They have to be nearly the same engine, right? After all, the Chevrolet 454 and Pontiac 455 come from the same corporate parent, and ...
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The Pontiac Super Duty 455 Firebird is a legendary muscle car revered by enthusiasts and collectors alike. Produced during a brief but impactful period in the early 1970s, the Super Duty 455 ...
GM once sold three different 455 engines--a Buick, an Olds, and a Pontiac. All were stump-pulling torque monsters, but which has the potential to make the most power? Car Craft, in conjunction with ...
“Big Block Olds 455 Oiling Explained” provides a detailed look at the lubrication system of the classic Oldsmobile 455 engine. The video breaks down how oil circulates, critical points for proper ...
Most automotive enthusiasts and historians typically place the classic age of the American muscle car between 1964 and 1972. During this period, the major American automotive manufacturers engaged in ...
The V8 engine configuration has long been favored for its inherently favorable qualities of being well-balanced, relatively compact, and with a high capacity for power output. Shortly after the turn ...