Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. 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 at 11:42 AM
  2. Jim Weise
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    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 2024
  3. Quick Buick
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    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
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    Guy Parquette
    Feb 23, 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. 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
  7. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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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    1,341
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
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    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
  12. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    4,242
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  13. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    24,027
    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  14. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    24,159
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  15. accelr8

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

    accelr8, Apr 30, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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    342
    Bigpig455
    May 5, 2024 at 7:03 AM
  16. Note 1970

    Se t/a alum heads

    Note 1970, May 3, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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    385
    standup 69
    May 4, 2024 at 8:14 PM
  17. Bigpig455

    462 Rebuild

    Bigpig455, May 3, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    368
    Bigpig455
    May 4, 2024 at 7:25 AM
  18. rjay

    headers in right hook

    rjay, Apr 10, 2024
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    699
    Premier 350
    May 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM
  19. BrianTrick

    Pretty good explanation

    BrianTrick, Apr 25, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Mark Demko
    May 3, 2024 at 6:09 PM
  20. Atbb

    Quick flexplate question

    Atbb, Mar 21, 2024
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    653
    Atbb
    May 3, 2024 at 5:02 AM
  21. Jeremy Zepnick

    Winner!

    Jeremy Zepnick, Apr 27, 2024
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    406
    Ken Mild
    May 1, 2024 at 8:10 AM
  22. Doug Stratoudakis

    455 Timing Cover Replacement

    Doug Stratoudakis, Apr 12, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Doug Stratoudakis
    Apr 30, 2024 at 9:01 PM
  23. 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 at 6:54 PM
  24. Marcus brevly

    Best battery for slightly modified 455

    Marcus brevly, Feb 24, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    ranger
    Apr 29, 2024 at 9:11 PM
  25. Freakazoid

    Roller cam and play.

    Freakazoid, Apr 29, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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    182
    Freakazoid
    Apr 29, 2024 at 8:05 PM
  26. Bdogatx

    Found one!

    Bdogatx, Apr 19, 2024
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    643
    alvareracing
    Apr 29, 2024 at 9:38 AM
  27. Deogi2

    #380 engine diagnosis help

    Deogi2, Oct 17, 2023 ... 2 3
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    Mark Demko
    Apr 29, 2024 at 3:16 AM
  28. MRJDBUICK

    400/430/455 Exhaust Bolt Hole Drill Template

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

    Liftergallery clearance

    midnightcruiser, Apr 16, 2024
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    583
    alvareracing
    Apr 23, 2024
  30. Canadian GS 350

    470 Stroker build

    Canadian GS 350, Jul 24, 2022 ... 3 4 5
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    Fox's Den
    Apr 20, 2024
  31. accelr8

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

    accelr8, Apr 19, 2024
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    483
    Fox's Den
    Apr 20, 2024
  32. RellyRell3605

    Won't start when up to temp

    RellyRell3605, Mar 31, 2024 ... 2
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    Schurkey
    Apr 19, 2024
  33. Luxus

    Fuel pump bolts.

    Luxus, Apr 17, 2024
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    268
    Luxus
    Apr 17, 2024
  34. midnightcruiser

    Sleeving 455 block

    midnightcruiser, Apr 7, 2024
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    midnightcruiser
    Apr 16, 2024
  35. 70staged

    Bent pushrod

    70staged, Apr 11, 2024
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    430
    70staged
    Apr 15, 2024
  36. wormwood

    neutral safety switch?

    wormwood, Mar 29, 2024
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    562
    wormwood
    Apr 15, 2024
  37. Clark Porter

    Oil pickup support bracket?

    Clark Porter, Apr 14, 2024
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    320
    1973gs
    Apr 15, 2024
  38. Dj stoner

    455 Intake

    Dj stoner, Apr 15, 2024
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    263
    hugger
    Apr 15, 2024
  39. gs430

    is it possible to swap cam in car?

    gs430, Apr 9, 2024
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    652
    436'd Skylark
    Apr 12, 2024
  40. 67Skybird

    1972 heads CC

    67Skybird, Apr 5, 2024
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    566
    telriv
    Apr 7, 2024
  41. ArcticRyan

    Fuel line supply/ return 67 GS

    ArcticRyan, Mar 28, 2024 ... 2
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    874
    bostoncat68
    Apr 7, 2024
  42. Heavy D

    455 w/roots style blower

    Heavy D, Jun 6, 2009 ... 2
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    dered54
    Apr 6, 2024
  43. ranger

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

    ranger, Mar 26, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1,832
    ranger
    Apr 4, 2024
  44. alaskagn

    464 build

    alaskagn, Mar 27, 2024
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    694
    Bens99gtp
    Apr 2, 2024
  45. 69gs400

    Stock rods?

    69gs400, Apr 1, 2024
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    526
    Bens99gtp
    Apr 1, 2024
  46. quickstage1

    Coolant in my oil

    quickstage1, Mar 29, 2024
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    474
    quickstage1
    Mar 31, 2024
  47. rkammer

    Spark plug gap with Pertronix III?

    rkammer, Mar 25, 2024
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    406
    Schurkey
    Mar 30, 2024
  48. 1969briviera

    Ignition timing tech

    1969briviera, Mar 30, 2024
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    4
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    196
    CJay
    Mar 30, 2024
  49. 1969briviera

    Best 60's V8 ever build

    1969briviera, Mar 27, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    1,669
    Luxus
    Mar 30, 2024
  50. TheSilverBuick

    SPX water passage

    TheSilverBuick, Mar 26, 2024
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    297
    BQUICK
    Mar 30, 2024
  51. JohnnyBuick

    Best type of material for 430 Head Gaskets?

    JohnnyBuick, Mar 18, 2024
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    443
    JohnnyBuick
    Mar 29, 2024
  52. 67Skybird

    Does this combo 455 work?

    67Skybird, Mar 28, 2024
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    7
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    238
    67Skybird
    Mar 28, 2024
  53. 1969briviera

    Checking on Timing set

    1969briviera, Mar 4, 2024 ... 4 5 6
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    12lives
    Mar 27, 2024
  54. Jerry Dyer

    Timing at 8 TDC

    Jerry Dyer, Sep 23, 2020 ... 2 3
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    jkat
    Mar 27, 2024
  55. got_tork

    Main Bearing Oil Feeds

    got_tork, Mar 27, 2024
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    132
    got_tork
    Mar 27, 2024
  56. got_tork

    TA Adjustable Pushrods Thread Size

    got_tork, Mar 4, 2024
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    3
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    205
    Kingfish
    Mar 25, 2024
  57. Tim

    What aluminum intake works best to keep GS air cleaner?

    Tim, Mar 25, 2024
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    2
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    205
    BQUICK
    Mar 25, 2024
  58. TommyV

    Picked up my beast today!

    TommyV, Mar 21, 2024
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    505
    TommyV
    Mar 23, 2024
  59. Utah455

    Correct part numbers for 1970 455 Exhaust Manifolds

    Utah455, Feb 27, 2024
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    476
    Johnny Angel
    Mar 23, 2024
  60. Skylard

    Belly Pan 68 Skylark

    Skylard, Mar 20, 2024
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    5
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    191
    Schurkey
    Mar 22, 2024
  61. 1969briviera

    NOS head gaskets 430

    1969briviera, Mar 22, 2024
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    217
    1969briviera
    Mar 22, 2024
  62. tubecatgs

    455 build quote/next steps/advice

    tubecatgs, Mar 20, 2024 ... 2
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    652
    FJM568
    Mar 21, 2024
  63. 68Buick-Jim

    Oil pressure dropping during camshaft break-in.

    68Buick-Jim, Mar 9, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1,680
    68Buick-Jim
    Mar 19, 2024
  64. Steve Reynolds

    K&P Engineering Oil Filters

    Steve Reynolds, Nov 9, 2018 ... 2
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    33
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    3,099
    cjeboyle
    Mar 19, 2024
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