[OZZIEVILLE 67 2 door]

We have all heard it before, but what qualifies an engine that doesn't need a rebore with new pistons etc.
The 455 in my Bonneville was purchased from the Pontiac Dude in 2012. Ken built race engines.
It was rated at 500tq/500hp
I was not concerned about smoke on start ups.
Wiser men than me said they made it like that as the race engines are not warmed properly before being floged to death.
I found a carbie tuner that got it tuned the best he could get it.
12 years on , 28,000 miles is still hammering.
I am not flogging it ,it has not missed a beat , I have not needed to touch anything.
It's been over serviced.
It always ran rich and would foul plugs every 4000 miles when new.
Now it's fouling plugs every tank full , engine is fummey.
It still goes hard and starts first kick .
Oil pressure is high, never under 40 when hot ,180 degrees on the highway 200 in traffic.

Question is,
can this engine be freshened up on a budget and done in the home garage buy a bush mechanic ?
John L






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