SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Havasukona455 on June 18, 2012, 09:42:42 AM

Title: olds 455 question
Post by: Havasukona455 on June 18, 2012, 09:42:42 AM
hey guys. just had the motor rebuilt and very pleased with it. just wondering on what rpm range i should be looking at with a pretty much stock 455 with a 510 in. clay smith cam and a holley 650
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: mobboss on June 18, 2012, 09:47:46 AM
nothing over 5000 rpms  prob in the 3500 to 4 range all day.
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: GlassCutter on June 18, 2012, 10:18:34 AM
I bought one from a board member and it seems to be pretty well built, nothing too racey.  I only see about 4400 with Weiand single plane, 750 carb and logs.  "A" pump I think.

But this one holds oil pressure and doesn't know so I kinda like it so far  8)
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: Havasukona455 on June 18, 2012, 11:09:12 AM
okay cool. i had the boat oout yesterday and with me and the ol lady it turned about 43 to 4500. the 4500 was with just me in it. i had it out a month ago and the river and i raced the boat against our stx-15f and was ahead of it. my brother said he was doing about 60 to 62 but not sure thats correct
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: GlassCutter on June 18, 2012, 12:58:15 PM
My boat is huge and heavy.  43-4500 rpm probably more like about the same MPH.
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: mattymx on June 20, 2012, 09:17:19 AM
What spark plugs are you using?
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: GlassCutter on June 20, 2012, 02:14:42 PM
Dunno but I am taking it to 5000+ ft. this weekend which oughtta make her run a bit rich.   I hope I don't have to look at what kind of spark plugs I have   O0
Title: Re: olds 455 question
Post by: mattymx on June 21, 2012, 10:40:57 PM
Dunno but I am taking it to 5000+ ft. this weekend which oughtta make her run a bit rich.   I hope I don't have to look at what kind of spark plugs I have   O0


Where are you going?  5000ft sounds like Arrowhead.  If you come to Big Bear, let me know..
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