Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. 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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    labdad
    Apr 20, 2021 at 2:28 PM
  2. Jim Weise
    Sticky

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

    Jim Weise, Oct 8, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 18, 2021 at 8:49 PM
  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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    986
    schwemf
    Dec 20, 2020
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015
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    Buick
    Jul 28, 2020
  5. Quick Buick
    Sticky

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

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    1,635
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  6. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    38,455
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 19, 2020
  7. 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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    1,151
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 11, 2020
  8. 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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    692
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  9. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    23,053
    PGSS
    Aug 3, 2019
  10. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    2,983
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    22,862
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  12. qak

    progression ignition distributor review

    qak, Apr 15, 2021
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    302
    BQUICK
    Apr 22, 2021 at 8:20 AM
  13. magic marouke

    Temp up and down after coolant flush

    magic marouke, Apr 6, 2019 ... 3 4 5
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    3,025
    Schurkey
    Apr 22, 2021 at 1:13 AM
  14. rkammer

    Which Points Eliminator Kit?

    rkammer, Apr 18, 2021 at 10:51 AM ... 2
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    504
    ToddsGS
    Apr 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM
  15. Dragdoc

    Single groove pulleys?

    Dragdoc, Apr 20, 2021 at 9:01 PM
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    3
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    68
    70 GMuscle
    Apr 21, 2021 at 1:55 PM
  16. labdad

    1973 heads and Intake on a 1970-71 Block

    labdad, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    84
    labdad
    Apr 20, 2021 at 10:02 PM
  17. NotRyan

    '72 Heads + Intake on '75 Block?

    NotRyan, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:00 AM
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    113
    LARRY70GS
    Apr 20, 2021 at 5:23 PM
  18. 71bskylarkk

    486" dyno results

    71bskylarkk, Apr 19, 2021 at 8:27 PM
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    227
    71bskylarkk
    Apr 20, 2021 at 12:21 PM
  19. rkammer

    High Performance thermostats?

    rkammer, Apr 3, 2021 ... 2 3
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    1,075
    TrunkMonkey
    Apr 19, 2021 at 2:35 PM
  20. crazy4my67gs400

    AC Idle Compensation

    crazy4my67gs400, Apr 18, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    121
    436'd Skylark
    Apr 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM
  21. Dragdoc

    Help with oil pan sealing!

    Dragdoc, Apr 18, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    176
    67 Post GS
    Apr 19, 2021 at 11:45 AM
  22. Stage2

    Dipstick tube... curved, straight, or none

    Stage2, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    109
    GSX10/10
    Apr 19, 2021 at 11:08 AM
  23. B-rock

    SP-1 or SPX

    B-rock, Apr 16, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    258
    B-rock
    Apr 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM
  24. FLGS400

    MSD Upgrade to the 400

    FLGS400, Feb 6, 2021 ... 2
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    696
    FLGS400
    Apr 17, 2021 at 2:05 PM
  25. Dragdoc

    Oil pump shims

    Dragdoc, Apr 8, 2021
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    10
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    220
    Mark Demko
    Apr 17, 2021 at 9:50 AM
  26. 455-69riv

    455ci engine in a 1969 buick riviera???

    455-69riv, May 14, 2007 ... 2
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    6,250
    LARRY70GS
    Apr 17, 2021 at 8:03 AM
  27. Dragnknights

    455 and a 4 speed in a 1966 Special

    Dragnknights, Mar 29, 2021 ... 2
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    568
    12lives
    Apr 15, 2021
  28. Canadian GS 350

    Pros and cons of TA Stage 1SE heads versus Stage 2SE

    Canadian GS 350, Mar 30, 2021
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    731
    hugger
    Apr 15, 2021
  29. Canadian GS 350

    Blew up the 350....here comes the 455 econo build

    Canadian GS 350, May 5, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    3,955
    70 GMuscle
    Apr 15, 2021
  30. rkammer

    Stock 455 valve cover issues with TA Aluminum SE Stage 1 heads?

    rkammer, Apr 12, 2021
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    349
    Cutlass
    Apr 14, 2021
  31. Quick Buick

    67 GS400 Wildcat 137139 exhaust manifold

    Quick Buick, Apr 8, 2021
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    4
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    154
    Quick Buick
    Apr 14, 2021
  32. Matt Knutson

    Questin about pistons ...

    Matt Knutson, Apr 11, 2021 ... 2
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    515
    LARRY70GS
    Apr 13, 2021
  33. B-rock

    482 piston rings

    B-rock, Apr 12, 2021
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    187
    87GN_70GS
    Apr 13, 2021
  34. Pinder

    installing Ta 212 Cam and questions about rotor poition

    Pinder, Aug 8, 2014 ... 2
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    1,702
    schwemf
    Apr 13, 2021
  35. James3047

    TA 284-88H

    James3047, Apr 6, 2021
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    474
    alec296
    Apr 12, 2021
  36. Rob72GS

    Buick 455 starter id

    Rob72GS, Apr 9, 2021
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    3
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    164
    Rob72GS
    Apr 10, 2021
  37. knucklebusted

    Plugs for Edelbrock Heads?

    knucklebusted, Apr 7, 2021
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    326
    knucklebusted
    Apr 9, 2021
  38. wormwood

    New Rings Question

    wormwood, Dec 30, 2020 ... 2
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    1,421
    wormwood
    Apr 9, 2021
  39. Christopher Spouse Drew

    Oiling Options

    Christopher Spouse Drew, Apr 9, 2021
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    5
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    223
    Christopher Spouse Drew
    Apr 9, 2021
  40. Jmrowe1988

    Water temp gauge location

    Jmrowe1988, Apr 8, 2021
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    158
    CanadaCat
    Apr 8, 2021
  41. B-rock

    T/A Roller rockers Differences

    B-rock, Apr 8, 2021
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    3
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    225
    B-rock
    Apr 8, 2021
  42. FLGS400

    Cold Case Radiator for 68-69 Skylark & GS

    FLGS400, Apr 7, 2021
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    104
    FLGS400
    Apr 7, 2021
  43. Donnie

    First time to the track

    Donnie, Mar 26, 2021
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    612
    70 GMuscle
    Apr 6, 2021
  44. Wildhair

    Oiling issue.

    Wildhair, Mar 30, 2021 ... 2
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    23
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    620
    Mark Demko
    Apr 3, 2021
  45. rkammer

    Headers for my 455

    rkammer, Mar 23, 2021 ... 2
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    25
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    982
    sean Buick 76
    Apr 2, 2021
  46. rkammer

    Is it the fan or the clutch?

    rkammer, Mar 29, 2021
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    319
    LARRY70GS
    Apr 2, 2021
  47. 6455spd

    A 482 Building Block

    6455spd, Feb 23, 2021 ... 2
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    1,385
    sean Buick 76
    Apr 1, 2021
  48. Sebastian

    Broken Std piston on 430

    Sebastian, Jan 2, 2021
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    502
    Sebastian
    Apr 1, 2021
  49. john.schaefer77

    Balance line

    john.schaefer77, Feb 11, 2021 ... 2 3
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    1,734
    Jim Weise
    Apr 1, 2021
  50. NotRyan

    Dual Exhaust on a '75 Riviera?

    NotRyan, Mar 29, 2021 ... 2
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    30
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    335
    LARRY70GS
    Mar 31, 2021
  51. SRR

    1970 Skylark 455 mechanical fuel pump?

    SRR, Mar 30, 2021
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    2
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    145
    patwhac
    Mar 31, 2021
  52. 87GN_70GS

    Mopar RPM intake - how much improvement over B4B?

    87GN_70GS, Mar 26, 2021
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    425
    BrianTrick
    Mar 30, 2021
  53. Nearing

    Edelbrock B4B - Factory air cleaner assembly retrofit

    Nearing, Mar 28, 2021
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    243
    Brett Slater
    Mar 28, 2021
  54. Lou Perfetto

    Does anyone know this car?

    Lou Perfetto, Mar 14, 2021
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    6
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    538
    GS Kubisch
    Mar 28, 2021
  55. rkammer

    Performer vs stock 1970 intake (both port matched). Is it worth it?

    rkammer, Mar 27, 2021
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    399
    Stevem
    Mar 28, 2021
  56. bamboo72

    455 intake manifold

    bamboo72, Mar 27, 2021
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    166
    70 GMuscle
    Mar 27, 2021
  57. rkammer

    Replacement Starter

    rkammer, Mar 21, 2021 ... 2
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    28
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    554
    Schurkey
    Mar 27, 2021
  58. 1969RIVI

    Sonic test numbers, core shift and the not so good first time engine build experience

    1969RIVI, Jul 14, 2020 ... 2 3
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    2,497
    Bens99gtp
    Mar 24, 2021
  59. rkammer

    Help me decide how to sell my great running motor.

    rkammer, Mar 14, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    1,755
    Bad Buick
    Mar 24, 2021
  60. Pro69GS400

    Recommended radiator fluid for street and sometimes strip use

    Pro69GS400, Mar 21, 2021
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    340
    CanadaCat
    Mar 23, 2021
  61. rkammer

    Are these chrome valve covers correct?

    rkammer, Mar 22, 2021
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    3
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    293
    LARRY70GS
    Mar 23, 2021
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