Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. Utah455
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    Correct Oil Dip Stick for 1970 GS455 with power disc brakes - tube or no tube?

    Utah455, Oct 4, 2023
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    70Riv455
    Oct 26, 2023
  2. LARRY70GS
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    Post your Cam Cards in this thread for reference by other members

    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    73Stage2
    Apr 30, 2024
  3. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  4. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    ORIGINAL SAE CONFERENCE BB HANDOUT BOOKLET- SCAN BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    Nailhead in a 1967
    Apr 5, 2024
  5. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    BOP 455 REAR SEAL INSTALL- STEP BY STEP BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    wormwood
    Dec 28, 2023
  6. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important. With Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  7. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods With Pictures

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  8. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    4,266
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  9. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 2024
  10. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    Guy Parquette
    Feb 23, 2024
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  12. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  13. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods

    Jim Weise, Oct 8, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    StfSocal
    May 2, 2022
  14. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important.

    Jim Weise, Feb 14, 2009 ... 2 3
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    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  15. Al T

    Issue With Newly Installed Stage 1 455 In My '69 GS 400

    Al T, May 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    178
    Max Damage
    May 17, 2024 at 1:07 AM
  16. hugger

    Any dyno test of stock intake vs SP1

    hugger, May 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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    239
    436'd Skylark
    May 16, 2024 at 2:09 PM
  17. GSXER

    What cam is this

    GSXER, May 13, 2024 at 10:29 PM
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    hugger
    May 14, 2024 at 5:07 AM
  18. Stage 2 iron

    MSD 8517 distributor and factory ram air air breather

    Stage 2 iron, May 11, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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    263
    Stage 2 iron
    May 13, 2024 at 7:04 PM
  19. C.Rob

    Gasket sealer

    C.Rob, May 8, 2024
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    101
    hugger
    May 8, 2024
  20. accelr8

    Do I need a bronze cam thrust washer with my hydraulic roller cam?

    accelr8, May 7, 2024 ... 2
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    accelr8
    May 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM
  21. Note 1970

    Se t/a alum heads

    Note 1970, May 3, 2024
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    478
    standup 69
    May 4, 2024
  22. Bigpig455

    462 Rebuild

    Bigpig455, May 3, 2024 ... 2
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    746
    Bigpig455
    May 13, 2024 at 10:19 AM
  23. accelr8

    Checking piston-to-valve clearance with a hydraulic roller cam???

    accelr8, Apr 30, 2024
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    Bigpig455
    May 5, 2024
  24. Freakazoid

    Roller cam and play.

    Freakazoid, Apr 29, 2024
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    Freakazoid
    Apr 29, 2024
  25. Jeremy Zepnick

    Winner!

    Jeremy Zepnick, Apr 27, 2024
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    429
    Ken Mild
    May 1, 2024
  26. BrianTrick

    Pretty good explanation

    BrianTrick, Apr 25, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Mark Demko
    May 3, 2024
  27. Marcus brevly

    Best antifreeze for 455 with aluminum heads and intake

    Marcus brevly, Apr 25, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1973gs
    Apr 30, 2024
  28. MRJDBUICK

    400/430/455 Exhaust Bolt Hole Drill Template

    MRJDBUICK, Apr 21, 2024
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    MRJDBUICK
    Apr 24, 2024
  29. Bdogatx

    Found one!

    Bdogatx, Apr 19, 2024
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    736
    alvareracing
    Apr 29, 2024
  30. accelr8

    Plate Welded to Bottom of SP1 Intake - How Beneficial is it?

    accelr8, Apr 19, 2024
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    575
    Fox's Den
    Apr 20, 2024
  31. Luxus

    Fuel pump bolts.

    Luxus, Apr 17, 2024
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    351
    Luxus
    Apr 17, 2024
  32. midnightcruiser

    Liftergallery clearance

    midnightcruiser, Apr 16, 2024
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    686
    alvareracing
    Apr 23, 2024
  33. Dj stoner

    455 Intake

    Dj stoner, Apr 15, 2024
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    352
    hugger
    Apr 15, 2024
  34. Clark Porter

    Oil pickup support bracket?

    Clark Porter, Apr 14, 2024
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    415
    1973gs
    Apr 15, 2024
  35. Doug Stratoudakis

    455 Timing Cover Replacement

    Doug Stratoudakis, Apr 12, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Doug Stratoudakis
    Apr 30, 2024
  36. 70staged

    Bent pushrod

    70staged, Apr 11, 2024
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    70staged
    Apr 15, 2024
  37. rjay

    headers in right hook

    rjay, Apr 10, 2024 ... 2
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    436'd Skylark
    May 7, 2024
  38. gs430

    is it possible to swap cam in car?

    gs430, Apr 9, 2024
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    436'd Skylark
    Apr 12, 2024
  39. midnightcruiser

    Sleeving 455 block

    midnightcruiser, Apr 7, 2024
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    midnightcruiser
    Apr 16, 2024
  40. 67Skybird

    1972 heads CC

    67Skybird, Apr 5, 2024
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    661
    telriv
    Apr 7, 2024
  41. 69gs400

    Stock rods?

    69gs400, Apr 1, 2024
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    610
    Bens99gtp
    Apr 1, 2024
  42. RellyRell3605

    Won't start when up to temp

    RellyRell3605, Mar 31, 2024 ... 2
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    1,203
    Schurkey
    Apr 19, 2024
  43. 1969briviera

    Ignition timing tech

    1969briviera, Mar 30, 2024
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    211
    CJay
    Mar 30, 2024
  44. wormwood

    neutral safety switch?

    wormwood, Mar 29, 2024
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    654
    wormwood
    Apr 15, 2024
  45. quickstage1

    Coolant in my oil

    quickstage1, Mar 29, 2024
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    497
    quickstage1
    Mar 31, 2024
  46. ArcticRyan

    Fuel line supply/ return 67 GS

    ArcticRyan, Mar 28, 2024 ... 2
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    1,046
    bostoncat68
    Apr 7, 2024
  47. 67Skybird

    Does this combo 455 work?

    67Skybird, Mar 28, 2024
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    250
    67Skybird
    Mar 28, 2024
  48. alaskagn

    464 build

    alaskagn, Mar 27, 2024
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    791
    Bens99gtp
    Apr 2, 2024
  49. 1969briviera

    Best 60's V8 ever build

    1969briviera, Mar 27, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    1,807
    Luxus
    Mar 30, 2024
  50. got_tork

    Main Bearing Oil Feeds

    got_tork, Mar 27, 2024
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    143
    got_tork
    Mar 27, 2024
  51. ranger

    Horsepower Guestimates, please, and E.T. range, PLEASE!

    ranger, Mar 26, 2024 ... 2 3
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    2,078
    ranger
    Apr 4, 2024
  52. TheSilverBuick

    SPX water passage

    TheSilverBuick, Mar 26, 2024
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    307
    BQUICK
    Mar 30, 2024
  53. Tim

    What aluminum intake works best to keep GS air cleaner?

    Tim, Mar 25, 2024
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    2
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    218
    BQUICK
    Mar 25, 2024
  54. rkammer

    Spark plug gap with Pertronix III?

    rkammer, Mar 25, 2024
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    433
    Schurkey
    Mar 30, 2024
  55. 1969briviera

    NOS head gaskets 430

    1969briviera, Mar 22, 2024
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    229
    1969briviera
    Mar 22, 2024
  56. TommyV

    Picked up my beast today!

    TommyV, Mar 21, 2024
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    524
    TommyV
    Mar 23, 2024
  57. Atbb

    Quick flexplate question

    Atbb, Mar 21, 2024
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    682
    Atbb
    May 3, 2024
  58. Skylard

    Belly Pan 68 Skylark

    Skylard, Mar 20, 2024
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    5
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    197
    Schurkey
    Mar 22, 2024
  59. tubecatgs

    455 build quote/next steps/advice

    tubecatgs, Mar 20, 2024 ... 2
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    674
    FJM568
    Mar 21, 2024
  60. JohnnyBuick

    Best type of material for 430 Head Gaskets?

    JohnnyBuick, Mar 18, 2024
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    454
    JohnnyBuick
    Mar 29, 2024
  61. BQUICK

    455 Cam ID

    BQUICK, Mar 15, 2024
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    141
    BQUICK
    Mar 15, 2024
  62. avmechanic

    Choosing one of my cams for my current 455 build.

    avmechanic, Mar 14, 2024
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    350
    hugger
    Mar 15, 2024
  63. cknox

    total timing

    cknox, Mar 11, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1,183
    1969briviera
    Mar 17, 2024
  64. 68Buick-Jim

    Oil pressure dropping during camshaft break-in.

    68Buick-Jim, Mar 9, 2024 ... 2 3
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    42
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    1,736
    68Buick-Jim
    Mar 19, 2024
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