People Collecting 455 Race parts......

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by Buicks4Speed, Sep 25, 2004.

  1. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member

    I don't have anything for sale yet but soon after I get back I will be upgrading and selling the "leftovers". I know some people collect parts for years and Christmas is coming. This is for those who plan ahead and what to avoid buying new. These should be available Earily Jan-Late March.

    2 1/8 headers w/4" collectors for Stg2-3-4 very good shape-$229-SOLD
    Roller cam- 1 new-see below
    1 set of 16 roller lifters-used -$295
    12 gallon fuel cell with sending unit(no foam)-$50-SOLD
    Standard universal size Griffin Radiator std location w/alum hold down plate and fan-no trans cooler-$90-SOLD
    Used 74500 H-11 Lunati Springs-$50
    titainum retainers and super7 locks-$120
    15x10 Weld drag lites 5.5 backspacing.-$195
    Stock upper control arms with adjustable travel limiters.-$10+shipping
    Used set of 2.25/1.80 Stg 3 valves 11/32 stem. ( going to a +.100 set w/titainum intakes) $100-SOLD

    These parts have been certified by 5's in the 1/8 mile. So if you need some "5 second parts" I can hook you up. :laugh: :TU:

    I just posted this here since nothing is exactly available at the moment.
    I only raced 1/8 mi and I they have alot of down time while I was adjusting the combination waiting for parts so they aren't all that used.
     
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2005
  2. badbuik

    badbuik Well-Known Member

    Rick, you TEASE! I may concider the used Roller cam, I have a friend back in your home area that grinds cams and mybe can redo the profile if necessary. But no rush, keep me in mind. Hope all is well with you.
    Gary Giessen
     
  3. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member

    I don't think either cam can be reground. My first and current cam was suppose to be new from TA but it was a regrind and its alreadty down to the base circle. :af: My other cam was suppose to be a new cam but it got mixed up somewhere changing hands and I ended up with a used cam and it got ground before I could stop it. It is a great grind that will work great with nitrous or a blower and it the same cam I am going to use, it has .425 lobe lift verses .455. It would work for someone who has standard roller rockers and can't fit a large spring. I paid $300 for a cam to be designed and ground for a 464 Stg3, single Dominator, Nitrous, step header, 11.6 comp., and alot of other specific info. It is suppose to be a Max-Effort motor cam that response well to nitrous.
     
  4. dr

    dr Well-Known Member

    Rick you have a PM
     
  5. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member

    Cam sizes

    Used cam specs - 268/275 .398/.400(lobe lift).677/.680 w/1.7 108LC -$200

    New cam - 262/279 .719/.678" w/1.7 112LC-tight lash cam. This cam was designed for MY motor. Stg3-350/272 flow @.700, 464. Recommended stall-5000-5500 with nitrous ON. 7000-7200 shift point. 7400-7600 trap rpm(max rpm). This is designed to be used with 1.7 rockers. Subtract 200-400 rpm for lower ratio rockers. -$349 (paid $300 alone just for the grind and design, this is a custom cam) GARY this would be the cam I would recommend for you. Its still in the box at the shop. If the springs still check good, I'll toss them in cheep too. I'm not a tease, I'm a hoe! All it takes is a little money and its yours! :Brow:
     
  6. Todd69GS

    Todd69GS Silver Level contributor

    Rick you have a PM
     
  7. offbrand Racing

    offbrand Racing Platinum Level Contributor

    Fuel Cell

    Rick,

    I will take the fuel cell if you still have it.
     
  8. bostongsx

    bostongsx Platinum Level Contributor

    Radiator

    Whats the deal with the radiator is it stock location/stock hose set up? if it is put me first in line
    Thanks
     
  9. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    I think Rick is back in the Middle East. Before he left he told me that the dish he once shared over there with some others was no longer available. So he may not be able to log on as frequently as when he was there before. I think he may return early spring but his spouse is here.


    I hope to see his wagon and the TA wagon go head to head at the BPG in Salem (August 2005).
     
  10. Todd69GS

    Todd69GS Silver Level contributor


    By Middle East did you mean Armed Forces?

    I stumbled across this thread earlier and sent him a PM about the radiator. I didn't pay attention to the last time he had posted on the site.

    He's got more important things to take care of now.
    Stay safe Rick. :TU: :TU: :TU:
     
  11. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    He is a contractor ( Jet engine mechanic) in an unfriendly place.
     
  12. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member

    I hear ya!

    I got all your messages. Todd got first dibs on the radiator w/fan. The radiator is a universal fit A-body radiator 29x19", I think with stock location in/out. I had to make a aluminum hold down for it since it was touch shorter and narrower than stock but fit fine. It kept her cool.
    I'm an aircraft mechanic working on AH-64A helicopters in Iraq. Its were all the action is. :blast:
    I have to get up with my friend back home to see if he can help me out with shipping this stuff.
     
  13. 70ApolloStaged

    70ApolloStaged Well-Known Member

    Still have the roller lifters? Are these a drop in with different pushrods? If not, what type of machine work is necessary?
    Thanks, Mark
     
  14. gsdave

    gsdave FAST WITH CLASS

    Interested in the headers. sent a pm.
     
  15. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member

    Roller lifters

    Yes the lifters are a drop in but you need a girdle to make sure to keep the lifter bores from breaking out. I tried the bonded in type. They lasted until the last time I pulled the motor down. All the plates but one were broken loose and one was in the back of the lifter galley. So It a gamble to go with anything but the TA bar support. They are spoken for at the moment but I am keeping a list. Once I get hepl to get them together to get shipped, I will start at the top of my list and work down. I will let you know once they are sold.
     
  16. dr

    dr Well-Known Member

    Rick you have a PM
     
  17. dr

    dr Well-Known Member

    Rick do you still have the wheels?
     
  18. 71GS455

    71GS455 Best Package Wins!

    Dave,

    I've got my name in on the wheels right now. I'm just waiting on his return, as I'm not yet rushed to need them.
     
  19. 10sec 455

    10sec 455 Well-Known Member

    Rick,
    You are going to +.100 longer valves. What are you going to use for rockers?
    Jeff
     
  20. 10inchbuick

    10inchbuick Midwest Buick Mafia

    Rick uses T&D rockers not the stock style. :Brow:
     

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