hood mount air cleaner hose
If so, I've got some questions. I've got the stock heater box and fan. It looks like the 455's valve cover is going to hit the heater box. Yes, no?
Any problems with the oil filter clearing?
Any problems with hood clearance? What type of air cleaner do you have?
What tranny are you using? I'm leaning towards a short-tailed Th400, althought OD would be nice.
Have you got a front or rear sump oil pan? Any clearance problems there?
Were motor mounts a problem?
Thanks in advance,
Beachtruck
John Summers kicks butt at Grayrock
Beachtruck, I have a 69 wag with the buick 350. Currently that 350 motor is on a stand right next to a buick 455. I believe the 455 is about a 1/2 inch wider at the top of the valve covers than the 350. The 455 is longer of course but I don't think you will have any problems. It will be close but it should fit. I'm going to go home and tinker with the duece tonight. I'll double check the width on both motors and post if I was mistaken. The only way this would be different is if the frame horns on the m715 are offset differently than a wag. Not sure about that but I will look tonight...