1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX LS7
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1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX LS7
View this car in the September 2009 issue of Popular Hot Rodding HERE
Frame & Suspension
- Schwartz Performance G Machine bolt-in full length frame
- QA1 single-adjustable coilovers
- 14" cross-drilled rotors, 6S 6-piston Baer calipers front and rear\
Engine
- Schwartz Performance 455 cubic-inch, 601hp stroker LS7 w/dry sump system
- Custom hydraulic roller camshaft, .610" lift, 232/242 @ .050"
- Schwartz Performance "Old-School" look LSx package with custom throttle body adapter and GMPP carbureted intake manifold, custom machined for multi-port fuel injection
- Custom air cleaner base for original-style air cleaner
- Billet serpentine drive system with power steering and A/C
- Cooled by an aluminum BeCool radiator with dual fans & custom shroud
Drivetrain
- Tremec T56 by D&D Performance
- Custom driveshaft
- Winters 9" aluminum center housing w/full-floating hubs & axles
- Moser 9" aluminum center section with Detroit TrueTrac differential, 3.50 gear
Exhaust
- Schwartz 1 7/8" stainless steel headers
- Custom 3" stainless steel exhaust system, quad SLP Loudmouth mufflers
Wheels & Tires
- Forgeline SP3P wheels with custom colored center & polished lip
- 18x9 front, wrapped with 255/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sports
- 19x12.5 rear, wrapped with 345/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sports
Paint & Body
- Mini-tubbed rear wheel wells by Schwartz Performance
- Barrio Gold and stripes by Sudden Impact Collision
- Fiberglass 4-4-2 hood
Other Features
- Vintage Air air conditioning system
- Leather Recaro seats, headed w/memory
- Rick's Tanks custom stainless steel fuel tank with internal EFI pump
- HID headlight conversion