hello this my first buick. i have a 1983 regal it has a 307 olds with a with a 400 trans. i want to the 455 in it but it needs to be rebuild i have limited funds with this build for now. but i'm looking to make some decend horse power could someone help.:3gears:
If you're on a budget just go for a stock rebuild and then set up the rear end to handle the torque. If you can throw a little $$$ at performance then work on the heads, they are the worst problem.
First thing is you have to decide how much you want to spend or can spend then that will help youdecide what to do. Are you doing all the work yourself or are you paying sumone that can really limit you to what you can do. Have you taken the motor apart yet?
the motor was taking down to the block when i got it missing some part but the bottom is all there. i'll be doing the work my self. hopefully my friends are going to help me. thanks.
Not knowing your budget I would suggest taking block to machine shop having it checked, bored, and decked. Put in some .30 over forged pistons have tha stock rods reconditioned. That would be a pretty good start to any nice "budget" motor ! This could be a good kit to start with http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/455-...620QQitemZ320065295391QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Are you far from Audubon, NJ ? I have videos on engine assembly you can borrow, I also have some low buck buick 455 build up articals in magizines I saved. Make sure your machinist if familiar with Buick.
hello i'm in northern jersey i'm in passaic. i'm looking for a buick man to help me build this motor.:3gears:
if your doing yourself look on this board and trishield performances website for oil system modifications as they will help your motor last if your on a budget and you wipe a bearing/rod out you will be more dissapointed as that will be even more costly do it slowly ,do it right ,take your time .my opinion is do the bottom end of the engine with your money and the top end can be done as needed i see alot of "budget" builds on here and when i started myself you cut corners and you could end up with junk or with out the performance you wanted. i spent big money on parts from here and there and didnt get it to work right also you might want to confirm that 400 trans as the 83 regal/307 never cam with a 400 trans,350/200metric/200 4r only factory possabilitys its very possible you will have to spend some mone on a trans/convertor and rear end build up. also a dual exhaust crossmember (about $250-300) with extension not to mention frame pads/engine mounts with a custom intall (drill and level) all that said i suggest you find a running engine if funds are that limited
