Wondering if this is a real 455 or not

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by RegalEd, Dec 19, 2016.

  1. RegalEd

    RegalEd New Member

    Ok so I'm looking @ an engine for my 76 regal but I'm having a problem identifying it it's in a 74 Electra 225 and I know they come standard in those call but it looks rather small to me also I'm having a problem attaching the file to this message any help will be well appreciated thanks in advance
     
    RegalEd, Dec 19, 2016
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  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    455 is cast into the block right behind where the intake manifold mates. Use a flashlight and you will see it.
     
    flynbuick, Dec 19, 2016
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  3. StagedCat

    StagedCat Platinum Level Contributor

    455 valve covers have 5 hold down bolts 2 on bottom, 3 on top and water pumps are completely different looking
     
    StagedCat, Dec 19, 2016
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  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    And 350's in comparison have 6 bolts for the valve covers.
     
    CJay, Dec 19, 2016
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  5. rmstg2

    rmstg2 Gold Level Contributor


    As well as the 400/430 BBB

    Bob H.
     
    rmstg2, Apr 4, 2017
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  6. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    70 gsconvt, Apr 5, 2017
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