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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    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  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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    StfSocal
    May 2, 2022
  3. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    24,156
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

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

    Camshaft degreeing 101

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

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    16,050
    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 2024
  7. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  13. LARRY70GS
    Sticky

    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
  14. Utah455
    Sticky

    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
  15. Dave

    TA "Gibson" cam feedback

    Dave, Feb 8, 2002
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    buick535
    Mar 12, 2004
  16. rcolosi

    Allstate Carbs... reputable??

    rcolosi, Apr 3, 2002
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    1,671
    allioop108
    Sep 30, 2003
  17. dukec

    455 Harmonic Balancers

    dukec, May 13, 2002
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    1,166
    MandMautomotive
    Dec 6, 2003
  18. Yardley

    blown header gasket and no idle

    Yardley, Jun 3, 2002
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    1,677
    lcac_man
    May 26, 2004
  19. marc455

    cam walking

    marc455, Jul 12, 2002
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    2,521
    455regal
    Nov 2, 2007
  20. 68_riv

    Q-jet jet and rod question

    68_riv, Oct 31, 2002
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    1,350
    68_riv
    Aug 12, 2003
  21. Staged70Lark

    Parts ID

    Staged70Lark, Nov 11, 2002
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    1,385
    LARRY70GS
    Apr 2, 2004
  22. 462CID

    What do you think of this engine, and what do you think of this...

    462CID, Nov 14, 2002 ... 2
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    2,018
    TimR
    Oct 12, 2003
  23. 70455ht

    Trans. Fluid Leaking During Storage

    70455ht, Nov 27, 2002
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    2,861
    pooods
    Feb 1, 2004
  24. Marc Frappier

    How good are stock pistons

    Marc Frappier, Nov 27, 2002
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    1,268
    jamyers
    Dec 4, 2003
  25. dukec

    Thermostat Housing ????

    dukec, Dec 15, 2002 ... 2
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    1,800
    xxlv8
    Apr 18, 2004
  26. faster eddie

    break-in proceedures

    faster eddie, Dec 15, 2002
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    963
    jbc455
    Oct 8, 2003
  27. dukec

    Crank Washer

    dukec, Dec 23, 2002
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    txgwildcat
    Oct 25, 2003
  28. 69SportWagon

    HEI to fit '69 400?

    69SportWagon, Jan 10, 2003
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    832
    IgnitionMan
    Oct 11, 2003
  29. Charlie

    oil pan sealing?

    Charlie, Feb 4, 2003
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    818
    buick535
    Jun 24, 2004
  30. rh455

    TA sportsman rods

    rh455, Feb 20, 2003
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    1,242
    Tom Rix
    Mar 19, 2004
  31. 427camaro

    Update of Camaro

    427camaro, Mar 7, 2003 ... 3 4 5
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    dennis6rs91
    Feb 13, 2004
  32. Smartin

    71 Engine Code

    Smartin, Mar 7, 2003
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    Valiantsignet
    Dec 2, 2003
  33. RED GS 1

    installing a new intake

    RED GS 1, Mar 31, 2003 ... 2 3
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    staged67gspwr
    Aug 18, 2003
  34. 71stagegs

    cams

    71stagegs, Apr 5, 2003 ... 2
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    staged67gspwr
    Aug 13, 2003
  35. Smartin

    Oil Sending Unit Going Bad??

    Smartin, Apr 15, 2003
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    1,256
    ArcDevilz
    Jun 28, 2003
  36. Barry Bampton

    YAHOO to Dave's Conversion!!

    Barry Bampton, Apr 27, 2003
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    1,001
    SmittyDawg
    May 12, 2003
  37. Stage Zero

    Thermoquad Problems

    Stage Zero, Apr 28, 2003
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    1,398
    budnate
    May 21, 2003
  38. Marco

    Mandrel Bent 2.5 Inch Tailpipes

    Marco, Apr 29, 2003 ... 2 3
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    Marco
    May 14, 2003
  39. staged67gspwr

    where can i buy one of those....

    staged67gspwr, Apr 29, 2003
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    RACEBUICKS
    Apr 2, 2004
  40. Beamer

    Exhaust systems

    Beamer, May 1, 2003 ... 2
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    Beamer
    May 10, 2003
  41. slimfromnz

    494

    slimfromnz, May 2, 2003 ... 2
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    slimfromnz
    May 14, 2003
  42. Smartin

    Rubber Valve Cover Gaskets

    Smartin, May 3, 2003
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    Joe Kelsch
    Jun 10, 2003
  43. Brent

    Copper Header Gaskets

    Brent, May 5, 2003
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    993
    Nitro71455
    Jun 6, 2003
  44. TWO72"s

    Replacing heater core?

    TWO72"s, May 5, 2003
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    9
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    3,054
    Truzi
    May 17, 2003
  45. 436'd Skylark

    cylinder head mumbo-jumbo

    436'd Skylark, May 5, 2003
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    436'd Skylark
    May 13, 2003
  46. piston1

    Crankcase Ventilation

    piston1, May 6, 2003
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    1,646
    rh455
    Aug 24, 2003
  47. FlaBoy

    radiator help?

    FlaBoy, May 8, 2003 ... 2
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    2,828
    FlaBoy
    May 21, 2003
  48. Todd Borland

    Piston to Valve clearance problem

    Todd Borland, May 8, 2003
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    1,548
    TXGS
    May 10, 2003
  49. cray1801

    Home 455 Reconstruction

    cray1801, May 8, 2003 ... 2
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    30
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    2,951
    Jim Weise
    May 20, 2003
  50. Stg1Regal

    Wierd things going on in Stg 1 Regal

    Stg1Regal, May 8, 2003
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    1,116
    David Butts
    May 13, 2003
  51. slimfromnz

    Postons

    slimfromnz, May 9, 2003
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    1,020
    Beamer
    May 10, 2003
  52. Todd Borland

    Carter mechanical Fuel Pump

    Todd Borland, May 9, 2003
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    6
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    908
    stage2man
    May 15, 2003
  53. staged67gspwr

    whats involved to switch 400 rocker system to 455?

    staged67gspwr, May 10, 2003
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    893
    staged67gspwr
    May 11, 2003
  54. Themean1

    How do I clean a lifter??

    Themean1, May 10, 2003
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    921
    Themean1
    May 12, 2003
  55. riv1973

    exhaust for riv needed

    riv1973, May 11, 2003
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    1,200
    riv1973
    May 13, 2003
  56. jhonjhon

    kenne bell or ta

    jhonjhon, May 11, 2003
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    2,274
    436'd Skylark
    May 18, 2003
  57. Yardley

    Valve tip height - how to tell if my shop did it right?

    Yardley, May 11, 2003
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    Yardley
    May 14, 2003
  58. '71buickg.s.

    Need a quick answer

    '71buickg.s., May 12, 2003
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    1,086
    '71buickg.s.
    May 13, 2003
  59. ekvisto

    riv oil pick up tube

    ekvisto, May 13, 2003
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    798
    68_riv
    May 13, 2003
  60. joejbal

    switch pitch kickdown

    joejbal, May 13, 2003
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    3
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    1,300
    Schurkey
    May 18, 2003
  61. the bandit

    GSX vs GNX

    the bandit, May 13, 2003 ... 2 3
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    Driver2
    May 19, 2003
  62. CrazySwede

    where do you go to buy engines

    CrazySwede, May 13, 2003
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    1,545
    Nitro71455
    May 16, 2003
  63. CrazySwede

    what else needed when putting in new engine

    CrazySwede, May 13, 2003
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    519
    CrazySwede
    May 13, 2003
  64. Nick Filippides

    X-Force Crossovers alive and kickin

    Nick Filippides, May 13, 2003
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    673
    Nick Filippides
    May 13, 2003
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