Dyno Testing a Mondello 455 Olds Big Block - Horsepower S13, E8

After launching their classic Olds 455 engine build at the home base of "Dr. Olds", Joe Mondello - Joe and Mike finish their buildup and test results on the engine dyno. Plus, another budget-friendly tech tip.

PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

Accel: ACCEL U-Groove performance spark plugs, Advance curve kit, Adjustable vacuum advance.
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ARP: Head bolts, Rod bolts, SB Chevy accessory kit, Main studs, & Harmonic balancer bolt
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Centerforce: Steer Flywheel
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Comp Cams: XE284H, Xtreme Energy Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft, Hydraulic-Street / Strip, needs 9:1 comp. 2800+ stall, headers, gears, rough idle. Pro Magnum┬Щ Hydraulic Lifters; Olds (V8 260-455) Pontiac (V8 326-455). Both have been infused with Pro Plasma Nitriding Treatment.
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Comp Cams: Ultra-Gold Rocker Arms; 7/16" Stud, 1.6 Ratio (16).
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Dupli-Color: Universal Gold engine enamel.
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Dupli-Color: Red and Grey Vinyl and Fabric Coating.Touch-up repair prep wipes.
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Edelbrock: 77cc Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads.
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Edelbrock: Performer Olds 455 aluminum intake manifold.
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Hedman Hedders: 1 3/4" to 3" long tube headers
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Holley: 870 cfm Street Avenger carb.
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Loctite: Sealants and thread locking compounds
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Moroso: 8.25" Deep Gold Iridite Oldsmobile oil pan and pickup, 7qt.
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Mr. Gasket: Ultra-Seal Overhaul Gasket set.
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Percy's High Performance,Inc.: SPLIT-LOCK Fasteners - Header Bolts - Black Oxide
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Pioneer Inc.: Harmonic balancer.
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Royal Purple: Royal Purple Break-in Oil.
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Summit Racing: Carburetor, Summit, 750 cfm, Square Bore, 4-Barrel, Manual Choke, Mechanical Secondary.
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Summit Racing: 750 cfm Quadrajet electric choke
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CFR Performance: Tail Chrome Valve Covers

Mondello Tech Center: Machining of block surfaces, align hone crank mains, hone cylinder bores, resize rods, balance rotating assembly, polish crank journals, port cylinder heads, valve angle grind, deburr block casting, install and measure bearing tolerances, install oil restrictors and oil galley plugs, modify timing set, file piston rings and degree camshaft.

Mondello Tech Center: Heat Seeker II-Engine oil additive to eliminate heat & friction during initial break-in of new performance engines.

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Reman. Distributor, Rotor Button, Cap, Capcover, Ignition Coil

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Distributor Hold Down Clamp

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Valley Pan Gasket

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Valve Cover Gaskets

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Head Gaskets (2)

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Hydraulic lifters (16)

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Heater hose 1Ft., Elbow

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Rotella 10W-30

O'Reilly Auto Parts: 1030W O'Reilly Motor Oil (8)

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Dupli-Color Vinyl and Fabric Dye (gray)

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Vinyl and fabric dye

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Prep Wipes (2)

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Cloyes Timing Set

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Water Neck

O'Reilly Auto Parts: Water pump.

Pertronix: Patriot Exhaust Products recently introduced the VaraFlow muffler featuring SFI Technology.