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 ... 2 3 4
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    Jim Weise
    Jan 9, 2021
  2. 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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    904
    schwemf
    Dec 20, 2020
  3. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015
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    13,420
    Buick
    Jul 28, 2020
  4. Quick Buick
    Sticky

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

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    1,463
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  5. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    LARRY70GS
    Feb 19, 2020
  6. 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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    1,069
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 11, 2020
  7. 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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    621
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  8. 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
  9. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

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

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    2,852
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    22,736
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  12. Christopher Spouse Drew

    Need Help- Porting Heads for beginners

    Christopher Spouse Drew, Jul 25, 2018 ... 4 5 6
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    Bigpig455
    Jan 24, 2021 at 8:01 AM
  13. Brent

    The Real Difference's in a 75/76 Block?

    Brent, Jan 23, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    99
    PGSS
    Jan 24, 2021 at 5:44 AM
  14. Houndogforever

    YAY, it arrived! My TSP 470 finally arrived

    Houndogforever, Jan 23, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    197
    Cutlass
    Jan 24, 2021 at 5:20 AM
  15. wormwood

    New Rings Question

    wormwood, Dec 30, 2020 ... 2
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    23
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    637
    RG67BEAST
    Jan 23, 2021 at 10:47 PM
  16. 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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    3,088
    Bob the Tomatoe
    Jan 22, 2021 at 7:08 PM
  17. erik duarte

    Buick 455 crankshaft cap

    erik duarte, Jan 20, 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    309
    Thumper (aka greatscat)
    Jan 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM
  18. FireRedGS455

    455 Block - any good?

    FireRedGS455, Dec 16, 2020 ... 2
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    1,165
    Bob the Tomatoe
    Jan 22, 2021 at 11:21 AM
  19. NZ GS 400

    67 GS400 fan shroud fitment issues with TA motor mounts?

    NZ GS 400, Jan 16, 2021 ... 2
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    377
    NZ GS 400
    Jan 20, 2021 at 2:13 PM
  20. 1969briviera

    Thermostat

    1969briviera, Sep 19, 2020
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    223
    1969briviera
    Jan 20, 2021 at 10:01 AM
  21. steve murray

    Keith black 455 pistons

    steve murray, Jan 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    191
    steve murray
    Jan 19, 2021 at 9:14 PM
  22. 87GN_70GS

    If you are using one of these type air cleaner bases - stop, and throw it away

    87GN_70GS, Dec 8, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    Mart
    Jan 19, 2021 at 8:24 PM
  23. BuickV8Mike

    This is the best Buick had in '69?

    BuickV8Mike, Jan 7, 2021
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    598
    PGSS
    Jan 19, 2021 at 9:54 AM
  24. Clarkie

    Broken Off Timing Cover Bolt

    Clarkie, Sep 13, 2020 ... 2
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    1,071
    Clarkie
    Jan 18, 2021 at 1:48 PM
  25. Canadian GS 350

    Upper rad hose being sucked closed when engine is warm, motor revs?

    Canadian GS 350, Jan 13, 2021
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    413
    john.schaefer77
    Jan 16, 2021
  26. DasRottweiler

    Stage 1 Irons

    DasRottweiler, Nov 26, 2019
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    847
    DasRottweiler
    Jan 16, 2021
  27. Buick

    Camshaft ID - guesses, lol

    Buick, Jul 18, 2020
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    628
    BrianTrick
    Jan 13, 2021
  28. PGSS

    I knew I read it somewhere..

    PGSS, Jan 3, 2021
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    565
    PGSS
    Jan 11, 2021
  29. hugger

    Dyno results!

    hugger, Apr 20, 2020 ... 2 3
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    2,608
    70 GMuscle
    Jan 11, 2021
  30. hugger

    65 Prostreet

    hugger, Aug 10, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    3,911
    hugger
    Jan 9, 2021
  31. dan gaither

    KB crankshaft in stock block?

    dan gaither, Jan 8, 2021
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    348
    Jim Weise
    Jan 9, 2021
  32. BrianTrick

    All Purdied Up

    BrianTrick, Jan 6, 2021
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    314
    BrianTrick
    Jan 9, 2021
  33. Clarkie

    Is Permatex Blue Threadlocker Good to Use For 455 Front Cover?

    Clarkie, Jan 5, 2021 ... 2
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    479
    Clarkie
    Jan 8, 2021
  34. Houndogforever

    Bad timing, but I need to remove the cast lugs on my heads

    Houndogforever, Jan 5, 2021 ... 2
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    630
    Bens99gtp
    Jan 8, 2021
  35. MNBelv57

    Head Gasket 455

    MNBelv57, Jan 5, 2021
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    5
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    170
    MNBelv57
    Jan 6, 2021
  36. panwidmo

    455 1975 rebuild w factory iron heads

    panwidmo, Dec 27, 2020
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    429
    71stagegs
    Jan 5, 2021
  37. Sebastian

    Broken Std piston on 430

    Sebastian, Jan 2, 2021
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    8
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    264
    Mark Demko
    Jan 4, 2021
  38. Houndogforever

    It seems we have an engine done.

    Houndogforever, Dec 21, 2020 ... 2 3
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    1,912
    hugger
    Jan 3, 2021
  39. stall1970

    Head gaskets

    stall1970, Dec 29, 2020
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    8
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    218
    BUICKRAT
    Dec 30, 2020
  40. BuickV8Mike

    Exhaust Porting Thread?

    BuickV8Mike, Dec 25, 2020
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    2
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    250
    Stevem
    Dec 30, 2020
  41. jaystoy

    F Those center header bolts!!!!

    jaystoy, Dec 26, 2020 ... 2 3
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    43
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    1,017
    LARRY70GS
    Dec 29, 2020
  42. FLGS400

    400 Intake Swap

    FLGS400, Oct 2, 2020
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    7
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    268
    FLGS400
    Dec 28, 2020
  43. 1967 Big Buick

    1970 455 low mileage suggestions

    1967 Big Buick, Dec 24, 2020 ... 2
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    808
    1969RIVI
    Dec 26, 2020
  44. BuickV8Mike

    Does 0.04" off a '72 head equal 65cc?

    BuickV8Mike, Dec 25, 2020
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    198
    455 Powered
    Dec 26, 2020
  45. oldsgmc

    Head & Block compatibility

    oldsgmc, Feb 27, 2010
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    3
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    439
    Bens99gtp
    Dec 25, 2020
  46. Brent

    Vortech Supercharger Brackets

    Brent, Dec 19, 2020
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    16
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    269
    Sebambam
    Dec 23, 2020
  47. 455 Powered

    600hp with exhaust manifolds?

    455 Powered, Dec 12, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    2,240
    BuickV8Mike
    Dec 20, 2020
  48. silly

    Where do i find both a oil pressure dummy light and pressure switch 73 455

    silly, Dec 17, 2020
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    256
    silly
    Dec 19, 2020
  49. Canadian GS 350

    Intake manifold metal gasket

    Canadian GS 350, Dec 6, 2020
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    9
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    282
    Canadian GS 350
    Dec 16, 2020
  50. Canadian GS 350

    Roll control (line lock) install on a column shift car

    Canadian GS 350, Aug 23, 2020 ... 2
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    29
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    759
    Mark Demko
    Dec 16, 2020
  51. 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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    1,951
    1969RIVI
    Dec 15, 2020
  52. Sebastian

    Install new air filter, which parts do I need?

    Sebastian, Dec 5, 2020
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    5
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    236
    LARRY70GS
    Dec 14, 2020
  53. dr

    Looking for junk LS Block for mock up

    dr, Dec 7, 2020 ... 2
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    24
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    382
    dr
    Dec 14, 2020
  54. CONNECTNROD

    Kenne-Bell Carrillo Rods?

    CONNECTNROD, Dec 13, 2020
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    2
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    207
    Stevem
    Dec 14, 2020
  55. BrianTrick

    517” Buick Build

    BrianTrick, Nov 21, 2020 ... 2
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    26
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    1,207
    67 Post GS
    Dec 13, 2020
  56. Mark G

    70 Non-AC Pulleys with HD Cooling

    Mark G, Dec 12, 2020
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    1
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    133
    436'd Skylark
    Dec 13, 2020
  57. Alexandre Cesa

    430 Overhaul with TA-212

    Alexandre Cesa, Nov 15, 2020
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    648
    Alexandre Cesa
    Dec 13, 2020
  58. BuickBullet

    Camshaft Selection for Engine Rebuild?

    BuickBullet, Feb 20, 2016
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    1,960
    BuickBullet
    Dec 11, 2020
  59. Rob Swenton

    Engine fire up help

    Rob Swenton, Oct 4, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    81
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    1,804
    LARRY70GS
    Dec 11, 2020
  60. Sebambam

    Pandemic BBB build

    Sebambam, Aug 18, 2020
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    13
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    705
    Sebambam
    Dec 11, 2020
  61. Dan Gerber

    TA Repro Valve Covers with 3/8" Gaskets -vs- TA Roller Rockers

    Dan Gerber, Dec 6, 2020
    Replies:
    8
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    340
    Dan Gerber
    Dec 10, 2020
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