"The car is a 2 owner matching number car with only 60,000 miles.  I have all the build sheets, warranty papers, etc. I even have the original  dealers invoice and the original owners loan papers, $3,250 in 1967.  He put $50.00 down.  That's why I tried to keep the engine as stock looking as possible."
-- Dave Shaw --

Engine: 1967 455  (featured on our Engines page) Heads:  Edelbrock Aluminum Induction:  4500 Aluminum Intake  Camshaft: Engle JM-20-22 Cam.  Lifters: Mondello 555-HCR. Timing Set: TR-499 Tru Double Roller Timing Chain Set.  Pistons: Forged Dished Pistons w/Zero Gap Rings  Rods: Rods 4356 MR-710.  Bearings:  Cryo Treated Tri-Metal Bearings.  Oiling System: 8 Quart w/SP-765 Mondello modified pump and matching Pick-Up Tube. Fuel System: Holley 750 Pro-Street Carb.  Trans:  4 Speed  w/3:90 Gears.  Exhaust:  HPC Headers 
Misc: The car is still wearing the original Aspen Green paint and the original black bucket seat interior that it had in 1967.  So far, the engine seems to run better every time I drive it.

Billy Neu
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Engine: 1971 455 +.040  Induction:  Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold  Rockers:  Roller rockers.  Camshaft: Engle 'Rock 'n Roll' Cam.  Lifters: Mondello Lifters. Timing Set: Tru Double Roller Timing Chain Set.  Pistons: Forged Pistons w/Zero Gap Rings  Rods: Rods and Caps Mondello machined.  Valves:  Milodon Valves.  Fuel System: Holley 750 Carb w/ Holley Blue Fuel Pump, K&N Air Cleaner.  Trans:  TH400 Auto Trans  Exhaust:  Factory High Performance Exhaust Manifold w/3" Flowmaster Pipes. 
Misc: I used Edelbrock Springs on the heads, installed a Be Cool Radiator and pusher fans, Edelbrock Shocks and Energy Suspension Poly Bushings.  Mondello supplied the ignition, oiling system, water pump, oil restrictors (a must have), aluminum billet pulleys, starter, alternator and brackets.  The car also has a Painless Performance wire loom and Auto Meter gauges.  
Autographed by Kathy Mattea "455 Rocket"!!!

This car belongs to Brian Tetreault.  He has not provided a personal quote because he's very busy running a successful logging business (Tetreault and Son) in Massachusets.  I'm sure Brian will call us soon with some thoughts he wants to share with the rest of the Oldsmobile community.

Engine: The engine in this car was a 455 overhaul completed by Mondello's.  Brian has since changed his mind and has opted to exchange his engine for another engine.  His engine will be a custom build and will probably be unveiled at the Lebanon Valley Dragway in West Lebanon, New York sometime in May 2003.

"I purchased this car in 1989.  I never put a lot of money into it, it always ran great.  When the decision came to restore we invested a lot to make this beauty come back to life.  Thanks for taking the time to honor what car enthusiasts call their babies."
-- Ray Montoya --

Engine: 1970 455 +.030 461ci  built with a Mondello Overhaul Engine Kit assembled specifically for this customer  Induction:  Original Carburetor and Cast Iron Manifold  Camshaft:  JM-22-25-10 Rocker Kit:  SAR-455  Pistons:  Aluminum pistons  Trans:  Original 4 speed, rear gears are 3:42 ratio 10 Bolt Posi.
The car was purchased out of Watsonville, CA.  I found the build sheet on top of the gas tank when we restored it.  There was another sheet that was found under the seats that shows the paint color and trim requirements, which I have never seen before.  The car was built to race and had no extra options except an 8 track player which still plays like a champ.
If you need more details e-mail me at RAYM0726@aol.com.

"I want to thank Lynn and Joe for making available the parts and technology to have fast Olds power.
To move a car this heavy with ancient suspension technology takes horsepower.
Thanks again Lynn and Joe."
-- Gregg Grubel --

Engine: 1970 455 +.030  Induction:  Mondello/Offy Super Sonic w/1050 Holley Dominator.  Heads: Mondello/Edelbrock all out comp ported.  Rockers:  Aluminum roller with stud girdle.  Camshaft: Engle JM-5-1 roller with Milodon gear drive.  Pistons: Arias light weight flat top, heads milled for 13½ to 1 compression.  Crank: Steel supplied with blockless engne kit from Mondello's.   Rods: Aluminum Manley.  Ignition:  MSD Distributor and digital 6 Plus box.   Trans:  Turbo 400 with 8" 5000 stall ATI converter  Flywheel:  Mondello Inertia.  Headers:  Home-made 2" x 34" with 3½" x 9" collectors. 
Body/Chassis: 1951 Chevy sedan...3400 lbs 9" Ford rear with 4:56 gears, leaf springs front & rear with South Side Machine lift bars, 30.0 x 11.5-15 Goodyear slicks on 10" Bogart wheels, front wheels are old 14" x 6" Fentons with 185/70R-14 Goodyear tires.
This car was built at home and is run mostly at Nostalgia and Oldsmobile drag races.  Best E.T. 10.11, best MPH 133.
If you need more details e-mail me at GANDCRACING@aol.com.

"Known as the Money Olds TIGER EATER race car, I have owned this since my father obtained it from the dealer in April, 1966.  I designed this motor for maximum durability, using the strongest parts, while making the reciprocating assembly much lighter so that it would rev like a small block.  Mondello was most helpful with this."
-- Bill Lester --

Engine: 1969 Toronado 455 +.030, line honed, stud & strap kit, oil restrictors, VT-581 Valley Tray  Induction:  Edelbrock O4B Aluminum Intake  Heads: Mondello Bracket Ported and Polished w/Posi-Flow 2.07 & 1.68 stainless valves/Engle springs/Smith Bros. 5/16 .083 pushrods/Comp Cams guide plates.  Rockers:  Crower 1.7 stainless roller rockers.  Camshaft: Mondello designed Engle Hydraulic Roller Steel Camshaft RH-14-22 .569 lift.  Lifters: Speed Pro custom hydraulic roller. Timing Set: Cloyes Hex-A-Just w/TR-810 2 piece front cover plate.  Pistons: Mondello/Arias 4032 Forged Pistons w/"D" cup  Rings:  C & A Zero Gap Rings.  Flywheel:  Aluminum  Crank: Factory A.I.S.I. 1049 Forged Steel Crank CUT .010/.010.   Rods: Eagle 4340 H-Beam steel rods 7/16".  Ignition:  MSD Digital 6 plus MSD dist, HVC coil.  Water Pump:  GMB Aluminum w/aluminum pulleys.  Fuel System: Edelbrock 800 CFM Carb/Holley "red" electric pump, Holley regulator. 
Oiling System:  Milodon 8 qt. pan/Melling 7/8" pump WT-190 Windage Tray Balancer:  BHJ steel SFI  Trans:  Richmond Gear 6 speed, .76 overdrive  Exhaust:  W&Z factory manifolds, Super Dynomax + 2 1/2" pipes. 
Misc: Lakewood SFI scattershield, Denny's 1350 driveshaft, McLeod 11" diaphragm clutch,  '66 Chevelle 12 bolt 3:73 posi, 225/70R15 fronts on 15x7, giant 31" tall 285/70R15 T/A rears on 15x8. Original 1965 Sun tach.
All poly suspension bushings, KYB shocks, Metco adjustable aluminum rear control arms, PDB, 11" rear drums off 1977 Cutlass, 1 1/4" front, 1" rear swaybars. Car is featured in May 2002 issue of Popular Hotrodding page 26-29 since it also was an original dealer DRAG RACE CAR.
If you want more details call me at (623) 931-3598.

"As you know, it helps to be a quart low to own an "Olds", and we fit that description at my house!  My wife Patty and I have raced this car for 5 years and have had alot of 
fun doing so.
Thanks to Lynn and all the staff at Mondello's who have helped me all the way."
-- Dave Engel --

Engine: 1970 Olds 455 c.i. stroked to 496. Girdled bottom end.  Induction:  Big block Batten Intake reworked to fit the Edelbrock Heads  Heads: Edelbrock Aluminum Heads with titanium valves 2.19 intake and 1.72 exhaust. Custom ported to flow 355 at (7) and hold it through (8).  Camshaft: Mondello special grind .759 Intake, .749 exhaust roller cam.  Pistons: Flat top Ross 13.5:1  Rings: Sealed Power plasma moly.   Crank: 455 steel crank stroked 1/4".   Rods: 7" Manley aluminum.  Ignition:  MSD Billet 9.8 mm wires. 7AL2 ignition box and blaster coil.  Timing Chain: Billet True Roller.  Water Pump:  Meziere electric-no alternator  Fuel System: Mallory 280 with return.  Exhaust:  2" to 2 1/8" step Headers by Ed. 34" primary tubes - 4" collectors.  Trans:  GM Turbo 400 trans with grinder brakes and safe neutral - 5500 stall converter  Starter:  Winston Cup Mini Starter  Chassis:  Adjustable upper control arms and no hop bars. GM 12 bolt 4.56 pro-gears, 12 way adjustable Hal shocks rear and Competition Engineering 6 way in front.
Misc: This car has a full interior and weighs 3400 lbs with driver.  Car ran 10.21 at 134 mph at Great Lakes last year with no 2nd gear.  This car has not seen any street driving for over 20 years.
Dyno: 735 hp and 650 lbs of torque on Superflow SF-901 Dyno.
If you want more details, call me at 763-323-4850.

"I found this car by the side of the road and because it is a Cutlass Supreme Convertible it is quite stealthy, a number of people have been very surprised by how fast it is.  It is a joy to drive.
Thanks Joe and Lynn."
-- Bruce Clippinger --

Engine: Olds 455ci .030 overbore to 461c.i., align honed, balanced, stud and strap kit, oil restrictors, valley tray and short windage tray, Mondello 7qt oil pan, high volume high pressure Mondello oil pump. Induction:  Edelbrock Performer dual plane, Holly 4150 double pumper with mechanical secondaries. Heads: GM iron “C”, 3 angle valve job, mild porting on the exhaust side, stock springs and valves, Mondello SAR 455 roller tip rockers with oil restricted hardened pushrods, guide plates, ARP studs. Camshaft: Mondello JM 20-22 hydraulic .512 exhaust lift  and .496 intake lift. Pistons: TRW forged, Mondello #2060.  Rings: Speed Pro Chrome Moly.  Crank: GM nodular, polished and turned .010/.010.  Rods: GM, polished and resized.  Ignition:  Accell Blueprint HEI with Accell supercoil, Crossfire cap, MSD spiral core plug wires, MSD 6AL box,  AC rapidfire plugs. Timing Chain: Cloyes Tru Double Roller Lifters: Sealed Power High Rev.  Water Pump:  Mondello Aluminum.  Radiator: Griffin double tube aluminum.  Exhaust:  442 ZX factory manifolds, 21/2 inch pipes, H pipe, Dynomax mufflers, Megs SS Tips. Trans:  TH 350 with Mondello Launcher 2200 stall converter, Shift Kit, B&M Trans Cooler, Hurst Dual Gate shifter, and over/under drive unit.  Starter:  Mondello Mini Starter  Rear End: Chevy 12 bolt posi track with 3.55 gearing. Misc:  K & N air and oil filters, Mobil 1 15W50 oil, Prolong oil treatment.  Wheels and Tires: Olds SSII 15x7, with BF Goodrich Comp TA 255/60/15 Radials.
Restoration: In addition to all of the above I did a frame off restoration on the frame, all hard lines, lowered 1 inch with new Hellwig springs, Hotchkiss boxed lower control arms, front disc brakes with stainless steel lines, polyurethane suspension bushings all around, and all exterior sheet metal except the doors has been changed and repainted to a dark Polo Green, new carpet, and interior trim. Scored  940 pts at the 1998 Olds Nationals.
If you want more details, e-mail me at bruce@clippingeragency.com

"It took me 30 years to get my 1969 442 back, which I owned new in 1969.  But with the help of Mondello's, I made it!  
I've built the entire car myself including the engine.  I left the body and paint alone.  
Thanks Mondello's."
-- Milan Obradovich --

Engine Type: 1971 455 .060 over, line honed, decked to .025.  Main studs and straps, with oil restrictors  Crank:  Nodular crank.  Shot peened, cross-drilled, cut .010/.010.  Clearance rods .002, mains .003  Rods:  Mondello re-worked stock forgings  Pistons:  Speed Pro with Childs & Albert light wrist pins  Camshaft:  Mondello/Engle 22-25-10 lift .512 .523 duration 274/280  Heads:  Edelbrock/Mondello street/strip ported, Crane Gold race rockers, 5/16 pushrods  Induction:  Edelbrock Dual Plane intake port matched and divider cut by Mondello's   Ignition:  Accel HEI, 8mm wires, timing is 30°-32°  Exhaust:   Full 3" to X-Force Cross-over to 2 chamber Flow Masters with 3' turn downs.  Sound is awesome!  Headers:   1 7/8" Hooker headers, Jet Hot coated from Mondello's   Transmission:  T.C.I. 400 with 2500 rpm stall 10" converter  Carburetion:  Demon 750 vacuum secondary jets (80 primary, 86 secondaries), 10.5 power valve.  I designed an adjustable (thumb screw) vacuum restrictor for the opening of the secondaries.  Throttle response is just unbelievable!  Chassis:  All poly bushings front and rear.  Adjustable upper rear control arms.  Wilwood manual front ventilated discs, drums in rear.  12 Bolt Chevy rear end 3.55:1 Richmond gear, Eaton posi, 800 lb springs, 30 spline Moser axles, 1/2" studs.  Wheels are early all aluminum Americans, silver powder coated, then clear coated.  Tires 255 front/275 rear Goodrich radials.  15 gallon fuel cell, Holley pump, all Aero-Quip fuel line, and the battery is in the right rear of the trunk.  Fiberglass hood and front bumper, cut-out rear steel bumper.
Dyno-Test:  Engine made 476 hp @ 4900 rpm with the cam 2° advanced to allow for cam chain stretch.  Motor should go 480+.  Torque was 565 lbs @ 4100 rpm.  This was put together with stock pulley's turning a Mondello aluminum pump and alternator.
If you want more details, e-mail me at:  badace455@aol.com

"My dreams come true each
weekend breaking the hearts of unsuspecting Mustang, Camaro, and Vet owners 
(and an occasional Viper too).  These dreams have become a reality thanks to Joe Mondello and his staff's dedication and commitment to Oldsmobile owners around the world.
Thank you all."
-- Troy Clingerman --

Engine Type: '70 Olds 455ci .030 Overbore to 461 decked .020, align honed, stud and strap kit, oil restrictors and valley tray  Induction:  Factory issue aluminum W-30 intake, reworked, port matched and polished  Heads:  Edelbrock Performer RPM 6051 356-T6 with stainless steel valves, 3 way competition valve job, .040 gasket, street and strip ported by Mondello's, stud and guide system with ARP bolts, Crower stainless steel full roller rockers - 7,000 rpm, hardened pushrods 9.800 3/8"  Camshaft:  Mondello/Engle JM-25-28 Hydraulic 0.523-inch exhaust lift 280-292  Pistons:  TRW .030 14.55cc Rings:  +.030 Sealed Power plasma moly  Crank:  GM - nodular, cross-drilled and chamfered, turned .010/.010  Rods:  GM -  magnafluxed, shot peened, polished & resized, notched 1/2" x .010, ARP bolts  Ignition:  Accel 8.8mm 300+ wires, Accel HEI super coil, MSD 6AL, NGK gold palladium plugs  Timing Chain:  Cloyes - True Roller Pro Billet, hex adjustable  Lifters:  Engle -  hydraulic high-rev  Water Pump:  Mondello aluminum  Pulleys:  Mondello/Batten Billet aluminum under drive pulleys and spacer  Exhaust:  Hooker Headers ceramic plus coated 1 7/8" tubes, 3 1/2" collectors, Flowmaster American Thunder System 2 1/2" pipes with "H" pipe, 50 series 3 chamber mufflers  Transmission:  TH 400 with Mondello launcher 3500 stall, B&M street strip shift kit, B&M deep aluminum trans pan, B&M tranny super cooler  Starter:  Winston Cup high torque mini starter  Misc:  Milodon 7 qt. pan, custom blueprinted high volume pump and baffle with ported pick up passage, scraper, Holly electric fuel pump, K&N filter charger base with X-Stream air flow top, engine torque strap, all fluids synthetic Mobile 1 15W50 tri-synthetic, synthetic fiber filter, Front-factory SSI 15x7 BFG comp T/A ZR 225/60 ZR15 Rear--SSI 15x8 comp T/A drag radial 275/60 R15 (17 psi Race / 27 psi Street)  Rear End:  Stock 12 bolt Oldsmobile axle with aluminum W-27 cover
500+ HP  600+ Torque on Superflow SF-901 Dynamometer System
If you want more details, e-mail me at:  W30442ROCKETMAN@hotmail.com

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