Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. Jim Weise
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    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
  2. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    1,713
    Mart
    Feb 19, 2022
  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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    1,316
    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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    2,136
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  6. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    39,498
    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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    1,445
    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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    957
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  9. 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
  10. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    3,477
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    23,428
    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. 1969briviera

    Fel-pro and Permatex

    1969briviera, May 15, 2022 at 2:56 PM
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    117
    hugger
    May 16, 2022 at 12:25 PM
  14. 1969RIVI

    Lower rad spring

    1969RIVI, May 4, 2022
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    219
    got_tork
    May 16, 2022 at 8:38 AM
  15. jaystoy

    Cooling and fluctuating temp question

    jaystoy, Apr 20, 2022 ... 2
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    552
    jaystoy
    May 15, 2022 at 3:05 PM
  16. rkammer

    My New TSP Sleeper 482 Stroker Motor

    rkammer, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    2,235
    LARRY70GS
    May 15, 2022 at 10:29 AM
  17. msamuel

    Plastic piece I.d.

    msamuel, May 9, 2022
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    329
    msamuel
    May 14, 2022 at 8:46 PM
  18. avmechanic

    Wide open throttle bog when accelerating issue.

    avmechanic, Apr 24, 2022 ... 2
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    620
    Super Bald Menace
    May 14, 2022 at 2:06 PM
  19. jr_

    TA performance 286-08H

    jr_, May 12, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    189
    jr_
    May 14, 2022 at 8:21 AM
  20. 69 RIV

    1969 Qjet Secondary Throttle Shaft

    69 RIV, May 13, 2022 at 6:57 AM
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    66
    1969RIVI
    May 14, 2022 at 12:14 AM
  21. avmechanic

    Upper rad hose that works with big block swap into 66'/67' Skylarks?

    avmechanic, Feb 7, 2022 ... 2
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    723
    avmechanic
    May 13, 2022 at 12:01 PM
  22. ethan

    help with 455 exhaust manifold casting #s

    ethan, Jun 25, 2006
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    Dano
    May 11, 2022 at 8:25 PM
  23. sellingmy66parts

    430 TA oil pan gasket 1/8" or 3/16" that is the question

    sellingmy66parts, May 10, 2022 at 8:26 PM
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    126
    436'd Skylark
    May 11, 2022 at 7:45 PM
  24. Canadian GS 350

    Coldcase radiator

    Canadian GS 350, Feb 10, 2021
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    540
    Bogus919
    May 10, 2022 at 6:21 AM
  25. DruRizzo

    455 performance build

    DruRizzo, May 7, 2022
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    3
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    251
    Mark Demko
    May 9, 2022
  26. Jeremy Zepnick

    Jeremy's 455 motor build thread

    Jeremy Zepnick, Mar 30, 2022 ... 2
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    1,134
    avmechanic
    May 8, 2022
  27. 68Rivi_In_Cali

    430 Cam swap

    68Rivi_In_Cali, Apr 27, 2022
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    267
    68Rivi_In_Cali
    May 8, 2022
  28. rkammer

    Walker Dynomax Super Turbos - Still the Go-To?

    rkammer, Apr 27, 2022 ... 2 3
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    1,156
    rkammer
    May 7, 2022
  29. bammax

    Ultimate pcv question

    bammax, Jan 8, 2011 ... 2
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    4,213
    1968_GS400
    May 6, 2022
  30. BQUICK

    3 dead holes...no compression

    BQUICK, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2 3
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    BQUICK
    May 6, 2022
  31. berigan

    Which oil sending unit is the best/correct one for a 1976 455?

    berigan, May 4, 2022
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    126
    bostoncat68
    May 5, 2022
  32. NotRyan

    '75 Riviera Cooling Issues?

    NotRyan, Apr 9, 2022
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    18
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    306
    1969RIVI
    May 4, 2022
  33. 87GN_70GS

    Taller oil filter

    87GN_70GS, May 3, 2022
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    199
    87GN_70GS
    May 4, 2022
  34. Dan Gerber

    Edelbrock Head/Guideplate Adjustment Question: PLEASE HELP

    Dan Gerber, Feb 1, 2017 ... 2 3
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    7,145
    1969RIVI
    May 3, 2022
  35. 1969RIVI

    Black Cherry Buick Build

    1969RIVI, Jun 24, 2021 ... 4 5 6
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    3,890
    1969RIVI
    May 3, 2022
  36. Bogus919

    Cam Break-in Day is finally here

    Bogus919, Apr 22, 2022 ... 2
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    33
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    747
    FLGS400
    May 3, 2022
  37. 1969briviera

    Oil pump 430 vs Chevy 454

    1969briviera, Apr 30, 2022 ... 2
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    600
    D-Con
    May 3, 2022
  38. Brent

    Reusing Cometic Head Gaskets?

    Brent, May 2, 2022
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    2
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    143
    Steve Reynolds
    May 3, 2022
  39. rus

    400/455 auto flywheel same?

    rus, Nov 30, 2021
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    505
    Schurkey
    May 2, 2022
  40. RustyFuryIII

    Valve Cover Gasket R&R reveals surprise - Not a good one!

    RustyFuryIII, Apr 25, 2022
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    465
    RustyFuryIII
    May 2, 2022
  41. Super Bald Menace

    RobbMC pump fuel line issue solved

    Super Bald Menace, Apr 30, 2022 ... 2
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    476
    TORQUED455
    May 2, 2022
  42. 69 stepchild

    Opinions on this engine miss and vacuum guage reading

    69 stepchild, Apr 28, 2022 ... 2 3
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    664
    TORQUED455
    Apr 29, 2022
  43. 69 RIV

    Buick 430 Intake Manifold Gasket

    69 RIV, Apr 28, 2022
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    141
    FLGS400
    Apr 29, 2022
  44. Stage 2 iron

    Cleaning up some aftermarket wiring issues.

    Stage 2 iron, Apr 27, 2022
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    120
    Mark Demko
    Apr 27, 2022
  45. avmechanic

    Home built High flow Mechanical pump for my 455 from a SBC Carter M4891.

    avmechanic, Apr 23, 2022
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    270
    Schurkey
    Apr 26, 2022
  46. qak

    progression ignition distributor review

    qak, Apr 15, 2021 ... 2 3
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    2,963
    Mark Demko
    Apr 25, 2022
  47. 1969briviera

    Passenger side exhaust manifold leak

    1969briviera, Apr 24, 2022
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    243
    1969briviera
    Apr 25, 2022
  48. Jeremy Zepnick

    400 at the track today

    Jeremy Zepnick, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2
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    523
    hugger
    Apr 25, 2022
  49. Super Bald Menace

    Fuel pump to carb line puzzle

    Super Bald Menace, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2
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    402
    rkammer
    Apr 24, 2022
  50. rkammer

    Correct 1970 Choke Thermostat

    rkammer, Apr 24, 2022
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    149
    rkammer
    Apr 24, 2022
  51. Brett Slater

    Sheared Distributor Roll Pin

    Brett Slater, Apr 18, 2022 ... 2 3
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    911
    buick64203
    Apr 24, 2022
  52. Canadian GS 350

    455 stage 1 fuel pump

    Canadian GS 350, Jan 22, 2020 ... 2 3
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    2,575
    avmechanic
    Apr 23, 2022
  53. Buick Power

    ATTENTION, Check Your Oil Relief Spring

    Buick Power, Apr 9, 2006 ... 2 3
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    8,986
    black70buick
    Apr 23, 2022
  54. rkammer

    455 motor Mount question

    rkammer, Apr 12, 2022 ... 2
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    523
    12lives
    Apr 22, 2022
  55. 12lives

    TA 212 vs TA 284

    12lives, Apr 16, 2022
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    13
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    468
    jaystoy
    Apr 21, 2022
  56. sellingmy66parts

    430 motor mounts with TA frame pads for an install in a 66 skylark

    sellingmy66parts, Apr 17, 2022
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    8
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    215
    12lives
    Apr 20, 2022
  57. mltdwn12

    Front Sway Bar Removal?

    mltdwn12, Apr 16, 2022
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    304
    mltdwn12
    Apr 18, 2022
  58. Houtan

    455 stage 1 emission and tuning problem

    Houtan, Mar 26, 2022 ... 2
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    1,039
    Mark Demko
    Apr 17, 2022
  59. Super Bald Menace

    Carb spacer on stock manifold

    Super Bald Menace, Apr 6, 2022
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    380
    David Hemker
    Apr 17, 2022
  60. rkammer

    Sealing those intake sensors & hoses

    rkammer, Apr 6, 2022
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    13
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    347
    Jim Weise
    Apr 16, 2022
  61. Ken Adams

    Buick 430 1967, 68, 69 Rocker Arms

    Ken Adams, Apr 14, 2022
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    196
    David Hemker
    Apr 15, 2022
  62. Canadian GS 350

    455 distributor thrust

    Canadian GS 350, Apr 14, 2022
    Replies:
    2
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    179
    Canadian GS 350
    Apr 14, 2022
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