An Old "Olds" Repurposed for New Power

An Old "Olds" Repurposed for New Power

This time HorsePower rescues a discarded Olds 350 for a budget build. With a frugal selection of performance upgrades, the goal is to double the original factory horsepower output. Also, on the show the HorsePower guys show you how to tune your truck hauler for better performance and fuel economy.

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Parts Used In This Episode

ARP

Cylinder Head Bolts, Pro Series 12-Point, Oldsmobile, 350, 400, 403, 425, 455, Stock, Edelbrock RPM Heads, Kit

ARP

Main Studs, 2-Bolt Main, Oldsmobile, 350, Set

ARP

Rocker Arm Studs, Pro Series, 7/16-20 in. Thread, 1.90 in. Effective Stud Length

Canton Racing Products

Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate, Aluminum, Black, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, V8, Each

Comp Cams

Guideplates, Flat, 5/16 in. Pushrod Size, Oldsmobile, 350-455, Set of 8

Crane Cams

Camshaft, Hydraulic Roller Tappet, Advertised Duration 284/292, Lift .542/.563, Oldsmobile, V8, Each

Crane Cams

Lifters, Hydraulic Roller, Vertical Link Bar, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Set of 16

Dupli-Color

Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Gold, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each

Eagle Racing Engines

Connecting Rods, SIR 5140 I-Beam, Bushed, Chevy, Small Block, Set of 8

Edelbrock

Carburetor, Thunder AVS, 800 cfm, Square Bore, Manual Choke, 4-Barrel, Air Valve, Single Inlet, Silver, Each

Edelbrock

Cylinder Head, Performer RPM, Aluminum, Assembled, 77cc Chamber, 188cc Intake Runner, Oldsmobile, 350-455

Edelbrock

Head Gaskets, Oldsmobile V8, 400/425/455, Pair

Edelbrock

Intake Manifold Gasket; Port 1.44x2.44 in.; 0.060 in. Thickness

Edelbrock

Intake Manifold, Performer RPM, Dual Plane, Aluminum, Natural, Square/Spread Bore, Oldsmobile, 307/330/350/403

Edelbrock

Intake Manifold, Victor, Single Plane, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, Oldsmobile, 350/403, Each

Edelbrock

Timing Chain Set, Performer-Link True-Rolling, Timing Chain Only

Edelbrock

Valve Covers, Signature Series, Stock Height, Steel, Chrome, Edelbrock Logo, Oldsmobile, V8, Pair

Federal-Mogul Corporation

Fel-Pro Gaskets, Full Set, Oldsmobile, 330, 350, 400, 425, 455, Set

Hooker Headers

Headers, Competition, Full-Length, Steel, Black Ceramic Coated, Pontiac, with Oldsmobile 260-403, Pair

Hypertech

Computer Programmer, Max Energy, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Passenger Car, SUV, Truck, Each

King Engine Bearings

Main Bearings, AM-Series, Full Groove, .020 in. Undersize, Bi Metal, Oldsmobile, 260, 307, 330, 350, 403

Loctite

Sealant, RTV, Silicone, Clear, 80 ml, Each

Melling

Oil Pump, High-Volume, Oldsmobile, V8, Each

Milodon

Water Pump, Mechanical, High-Volume, Aluminum, Natural, Oldsmobile, 260-455, Each

Probe Industires

Pistons, Forged Flat, 4.087 in. Bore, Oldsmobile, Set of 8

Royal Purple

Motor Oil, Break-in, Mineral, 10W30, Quart, Each

Royal Purple

Oil Filter, Extended Life, Canister, 13/16 in.-16 Thread, Each

Stage 8 Locking Fasteners

Header Fasteners, Bolts, Locking, Double Hex Head, Stainless Steel, Natural, GM, Chrysler, AMC, V8, Set of 12

Summit Racing

Oil Pan, Steel, Gold Zinc, 5 qt., Oldsmobile, V8, Each

Crane Cams

Rocker Arms, 7/16 in. Stud Mount, 1.6 Ratio, Aluminum, Full Roller, Oldsmobile, 260-455, Set of 16

Huntsville Engine and Performance

Huntsville Engine and Performance Center has been building custom racing engines for nearly two decades, specializing in high horsepower drag racing applications since 1986

Pro-Race Performance Products

Pro Race Harmonic Balancer, Oldsmobile V8 350-403-455, External Balance, 6.61" Diameter

Unleashed Custom Machining

Oldsmbile Adjustable Timing Pointer (Clear)