I recently added a 69 numbers matching GTO to my stash. I want this to be my driver (when I have time to drive one). I'm going to pull the original motor out and store it and build a healthy 455 to replace it with. Here are the parts I have to start with: 2-455 blocks, new Eagle crank as well as 2 factory cranks. 197 slightly opened heads with the matching intake. The GTO is an automatic with a/c, p.s and p.b's with a 3.55 rear. I want it to still be pleasant to drive but able to haul a$$. I might add something like a TCI street fighter converter but I wouldn't want to get loose enough to be real noticable. I definately need some cam advice (and rocker arm type and ratio) Built as a stout 455 HO maybe the stock rods are fine with good rod bolts?? I don't know. I'd like to raise the hood and have something that looks pretty much like a stock 455HO with the aftermarket Ram Air manifolds and runs really well.
Thanks for any help.
Jimmy Daniel
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