Originally Posted by
jcp123
I'm actually surprised too...340's were one of the era's best-kept secrets, little high-winding rockets that could play with the big boys, so 15,2 is definitely slower than I'd be used to seeing. I also never realized the 383 did so well...for some reason I always had the impression it was a little doggy, a better motor for pushing along biggies than pushing you back in the seat.
I thought the 455 Olds was available in more vehicles by '69? Guess I haven't been keeping up with my GM's
Only in the Hurst/Olds and the full size cars until 1970. You could actually order a Delta 88 with 455-390 hp W-33 cold air induction engine in 1969. Another was the Toronado with the same engine as the Delta, but rated at 400 hp and designated W-34.
Terry
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