Rob's Hurst/Olds Site

Rob's Hurst/Olds Site

Oldsmobile 455 cubic inch, L-32 modified Rocket-V8

-- Engine Code -- QE

-- 380 HP @ 5000 rpm

-- 500 ft/lbs Torque @ 3200 rpm

-- Bore & Stroke: 4.125 x 4.250

-- Comp Ratio: 10.5

Engine Paint -- Red

Chrome Valve Covers & Chrome Oil Filler Cap

Carburetor: Rochester 4MV -- # 7029251

Distributor: AC Delco -- # 1111973 (Specially curved)

Heads: "D" Part # 403831, Casting # 400370

Camshaft: 400166/400165 -- .472" Lift, 285/287 Duration

Exhaust: Header Type Exhaust Manifolds

Dual Crankcase Ventilation

Modified Intake Manifold, Part/Casting # 405233 (J)

Super Finish Crankshaft

Conecc Rod Bearings

Ram Air: Cold Air Induction thru Boxed Hood Scoops

Heavy Duty Radiator

Specially Calibrated Viscous Fan Clutch

Suspension & Drive Train: For putting all that power on the road

Transmission: TH400 - "OH"

-- Modified Torque Converter: Ratio 2.30

-- Gear Ratio: Low - 2.48, 2nd - 1.48, 3rd - 1.00

Front Disc Brakes - 11 Inch Rotors

Rear Drum Brakes - 9.5 Inch Drums

Goodyear Polyglas "Billboard" Tires: F60 x 15

Rear End

-- 3.23:1 ratio for A/C cars - Code SH

-- 3.42:1 ratio standard for non-A/C cars - Code SJ

-- 3.91:1 ratio optional for non-A/C cars - Code SL

Heavy Duty Suspension Components

Springs, Shocks, Anti-Sway Bars Front & Rear

Options: These are options on my '69 H/O. Other H/Os will vary

A01

A51

A91

B30

B32

B33

B50

B80

B93

B96

BC1

C49

C60

D15

G51

G80

G91

JL2

Tinted Body Glass................................38.97

Strato Bucket Seats................................Std

Vacuum Trunk Lid Latch.......................14.74

Floor Carpet-Frt. & Rr..............................Std

Aux Frt Floor Mats.................................7.37

Aux Rr Floor Mats..................................7.16

Foam Padded Front Seat Cushion............Std

Chrome Roof Drip Moldings......................Std

Door Edge Guard Mldg...........................5.27

Wheel Opening Mldg...............................Std

Wood Grain Instrument Panel..................Std

Electric Window Defogger-Rr.................22.12

Air Conditioning..................................375.99

Deluxe Interior Decor...............................Std

Suspension Package (Springs)...............3.69

Anti-Spin Axle.....................................42.13

Performance Rear Axle - 3.23.............. - n/a -

Brakes, Power - FrtDisc.......................64.25

K81

L32

M40

N34

N40

N99

P37

T-60

U-20

U21

U29

U63

U80

W35

W39

W46

Y60

Y72

Delcotron - 60 Ampere...................................?

Performance Engine - 455 Cu In...............- n/a -

TH 400 Trans ........................................227.04

Custom Sport Steering Wheel..................15.80

Power Steering.....................................100.05

Wheels - Super Stock II..........................73.22

F60x15 Goodyear Polyglas Tires ...............Std

Special Battery - 70 Amp...........................Std

Ashtray Lamp...........................................Std

Inst Cluster - Rally Pack.........................84.26

Courtesy Lamps & Map Lamps.................6.32

Radio Deluxe Pushbutton.......................69.51

Rear Seat Speaker................................16.85

Rear Deck Spoiler........................................?

Dlx Seat Belt Option..............................12.11

Hurst/Olds Option................................310.69

Lamps & Mirors (Accessory Group Pkg)..14.32

H.D. Eng Cooling & Gen Pkg..................21.06

MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED LIST PRICE FOR HURST/OLDS MODIFICATIONS

The components of the Hurst/Olds as modified by Hurst Performance Research Inc. are:

-- Engine fresh air package

-- Twin-inlet hood scoop for fresh air induction

-- Dual outside racing mirrors

-- Rear deck air spoiler

-- Hand applied black pin striping

-- Special "Hurst Gold" and Cameo White paint

-- Flat Black painted grill

-- Distinctive die cast Hurst/Olds emblems

-- Interior Hurst/Olds emblems

-- Hurst Dual/Gate shifter

-- Special gold-trimmed head restraints

Suggested List Price: $683.94

1969 Hurst / Oldsmobile

The 1969 H/O was a follow-on to the relatively sedate looking '68. The '69 was painted Cameo White with Firefrost Gold striping, wild looking mailbox hood scoops, and a rear deck spoiler that nicely rounded out the back. The '69 H/O was a combination of luxury options in addition to a brute force performance package. Commonly known as the "Rich Man's Hot Rod" the H/O had it all. Distinctive looks and an awesome powerplant that held its own on the street and strip. The list of options on these cars is quite extensive, starting with air conditioning and special dual racing mirrors that were imported from England. The transmissions were given special attention with a mild stall converter included. To compliment the "OH" Turbo 400 was a Hurst Dual/Gate Shifter that had the mild mannered street side and the other side for serious race shifting. The W-46 option included W-30 heads that helped make a stump pulling 500 lbs of torque and the camshaft was just right to keep those front disc brakes with enough vacuum to stop the 3700 lb beast after a run down the 1/4 mile. The hood scoops are a functional ram air system that helps feed fresh cool air into the 455 cubic inch powerplant. The spoiler was designed after a Cessna airplane parked at the Lansing Airport. It actually provides 15 lbs of downforce at 60 mph and 64 lbs at 120 mph. The wheels were SS-IIs with the chrome "built-in" the wheel (no trim ring) and were H/O only items. The 1969 Hurst/Olds started it's life as an ordinary 442 implanted with a 455 and all the extras were added. What a package Dr. Oldsmobile and Hurst put together!