notice the lack of power brake booster, the W-31 had a different cam with a 4 speed than with an automatic, thus the rated 325 hp for 4 speed vs. 315 with an automatic. the 4 speed cam had so much duration that the engine would not make enough vacume to power a brake booster, so you couldn't get power brakes with a W-31 4 speed.
I had one like this only the interior was black and I kept the wheels and tires plain. I improved the ignition, added Hooker headers, used a 4:33 and 4:66 rear end, and a gasoline chiller. I never lost my class and won stock eliminator several times. Best win was when I beat my car's twin, which was owned by the dealer and used only for racing.
tell me about the cold air intake. where exactly do they go on this car? and how could i get some like this? im thinking about doing something like that on my buick. but i want the engine compartment to keep the old car feel.. the way this one does.
My dad had one identical to this 32 years ago. I can remember his RamRod would pull the front wheels in 2nd gear in stock form with just a set of slicks. Thanks for the memories! Mike Vannoy
notice the lack of power brake booster, the W-31 had a different cam with a 4 speed than with an automatic, thus the rated 325 hp for 4 speed vs. 315 with an automatic. the 4 speed cam had so much duration that the engine would not make enough vacume to power a brake booster, so you couldn't get power brakes with a W-31 4 speed.
bassic1967 3 months ago
SICK!! & I MEAN THAT IN A VERY GOOD WAY...LOVE THE OLDS...
xtremestitan 8 months ago
I had one like this only the interior was black and I kept the wheels and tires plain. I improved the ignition, added Hooker headers, used a 4:33 and 4:66 rear end, and a gasoline chiller. I never lost my class and won stock eliminator several times. Best win was when I beat my car's twin, which was owned by the dealer and used only for racing.
Mentalfloss64 1 year ago
where can i get that color paint from the motor?
macka300blk 1 year ago
tell me about the cold air intake. where exactly do they go on this car? and how could i get some like this? im thinking about doing something like that on my buick. but i want the engine compartment to keep the old car feel.. the way this one does.
adfasdfasdfluy 2 years ago
looks and sounds great!
zeusbigalo 2 years ago
these cars were killing it in NHRA f/stock back in the late 60s' early 70's
AGTW31 2 years ago
The baddest factory small block ever built. Love that damn thing.
DONDIVA1969 2 years ago
Everyone like's the '69's.I like the '68's.They look more "Oldsmobile".
70goldtop 2 years ago
i like 68 cutlass
trezweezy 2 years ago
suh-weeeet!!! '68's were the shit!
mitchlu 3 years ago
Is that the stock cam for the ram rod. Whats the Duration if it is, or isnt.
lance62 3 years ago
That is a stock cam for the Ram Rod, it is a .474 lift and a 308 degree duration both intake and exhaust.
68RAMROD350 3 years ago
It sounds great, especially considering it's the factory cam. The RamRod cam sounds good!
What did you do for exhaust?
adomth3rice 3 years ago
My dad had one identical to this 32 years ago. I can remember his RamRod would pull the front wheels in 2nd gear in stock form with just a set of slicks. Thanks for the memories! Mike Vannoy
MichaelVannoy 3 years ago
WOW! This must be one of the nicest W-31's on the PLANET!!! Who did the restoration work?
Be PROUD Man, these are RARE and powerfull cars!!!!
EXCELLENT!
JassGuy 3 years ago