1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

Oldsmobile

Cutlass

1985

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Mods

Exhaust: Pypes X-Pype System with Street Pro mufflers and Hooker Super Comp headers.

Suspension: Upper and Lower rear Tubular Control Arms, Bilstein Shocks, Front upper A arm tubular control arms with tall threaded in ball joints, all Energy Suspension poly bushings, (control arms, body, sway bars). Moog 5658 front and 5401 rear springs. G-Force X-member to clear dual exhaust

Brakes: Chevy Blazer Spindles and Calipers/Rotors up front and STOCK in rear.
Wheels/Tires: Stock for now

Steering: Rebuilt factory close ratio Saginaw box with Astro Van steering shaft to eliminate rag-joint unit. ProForged Tie Rod Adjusters. Moog Tie Rod ends.

Electrical: Rebuilt Factory 12SI Alternator to 140A!

Axle: US GEAR Limited Slip with Proform Cover

Trans: 200-4R from JEGS rated for 500 lb/ft and 500 hp, Boss Hog 48402 Torque Converter

Engine: Oldsmobile 403 built with Forged Flat Top Pistons, Forged Crank, 272/280 Lunati VooDoo Hydraulic Roller Cam, Big Block "C" Heads.

Fueling: Holley Sniper EFI

Ignition: Holley Sniper Hyperspark

Cooling: Cold Case Radiator and flow kooler water pump

Build story

I bought this car in December 2017 as a Xmas present to myself (took about 4 months to find a car in my budget and a semi decent starting point). All mechanical work was performed by myself, only an alignment shop has touched the car since I've owned it. I gutted the interior and installed new carpet, dynamat, headliner and dash cover, so I can take the kiddo and his momma in it. Luckily the seats were good and just needed a cleaning. About 4 hours with the buffer got the paint to shine up real nice.

Nearly every part was bought on discount, craigslist, eBay or classifieds of a forum. All Taking my time waiting for deals/sales I was able to assemble and build a really good engine combo for less than an LS Swap! It took close to 2 years to get the engine built and in the car and running.

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