Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. 68riviera430

    A quadrajet rebuild?! Really?!

    68riviera430, Mar 26, 2009 ... 2 3
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    copperheadgs1
    Mar 31, 2009
  2. TheCynic

    455 has begun to bog with any throttle

    TheCynic, Dec 9, 2019 ... 7 8 9
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    TheCynic
    Feb 28, 2020
  3. NZ GS 400

    Disappointing Dyno Numbers -- I need advice please! I think something isn't right.

    NZ GS 400, Jan 23, 2017 ... 3 4 5
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    8,275
    MN GS455
    Nov 27, 2018
  4. 1969briviera

    Stock 430ci pings

    1969briviera, Apr 14, 2007 ... 4 5 6
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    buicksstage1
    Dec 27, 2008
  5. ranger

    Add extra oil at break-in?

    ranger, Feb 9, 2014 ... 2 3
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    Jim Weise
    Jul 23, 2014
  6. whamo

    new engine in.....WOW!

    whamo, Jul 9, 2006 ... 3 4 5
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    whamo
    Sep 17, 2006
  7. Captain Wacky

    Oil pressure gauge instal

    Captain Wacky, Apr 1, 2012
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    8,232
    TrunkMonkey
    Sep 28, 2017
  8. GoldBoattail455

    Slight knock on cold startup with fresh engine

    GoldBoattail455, Aug 28, 2010 ... 2
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    staged67gspwr
    Sep 2, 2010
  9. CarolinaDrifter

    MSD Atomic fuel system

    CarolinaDrifter, Jan 23, 2013 ... 2 3
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    8,222
    gransportguy
    Aug 2, 2013
  10. Warren Jarrett

    1973 455 Stage 1: now 8.5:1 compression, how much higher possible for 2018 Premium fuel?

    Warren Jarrett, Feb 26, 2018 ... 3 4 5
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    8ad-f85
    Mar 11, 2018
  11. elagache

    Guides, tips for the "best-dressed" big-block Buick engine??

    elagache, Jun 2, 2012 ... 2
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    TheSilverBuick
    Dec 29, 2012
  12. oldschool85

    Post your 12 /13 Second 455 combos!

    oldschool85, Sep 25, 2016 ... 2 3 4
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    70 GMuscle
    May 26, 2023
  13. sootie007

    Cam discussion -c118,stage 1,288-94h,rv-12 cams,

    sootie007, Dec 25, 2007 ... 2 3
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    sootie007
    Jan 3, 2008
  14. sootie007

    Car Craft June 2009 455 Buildups

    sootie007, Apr 9, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    8,128
    sootie007
    May 12, 2009
  15. Gr8ScatFan

    Intake Poll

    Gr8ScatFan, Jan 27, 2004 ... 2
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    HotRodRivi
    Jul 28, 2014
  16. buick535

    external oil pump for 455

    buick535, Sep 19, 2003 ... 2 3
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    badbuik
    Nov 9, 2005
  17. matt68gs400

    1971 445 timing for rookie

    matt68gs400, Jul 25, 2015 ... 2 3
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    matt68gs400
    Jun 19, 2016
  18. 455-69riv

    455ci engine in a 1969 buick riviera???

    455-69riv, May 14, 2007 ... 2
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    LARRY70GS
    Apr 17, 2021
  19. DelmarHD

    What is highest safe RPM for stock 455 piston rods ?

    DelmarHD, Sep 2, 2016 ... 2 3
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    BQUICK
    May 28, 2019
  20. Nicholas Sloop

    Good leakdown test, bad compression test

    Nicholas Sloop, Sep 14, 2014 ... 2
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    8ad-f85
    Mar 28, 2015
  21. slimfromnz

    Serial # 0291110

    slimfromnz, Jun 5, 2012 ... 2
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    slimfromnz
    Feb 23, 2013
  22. Huckleberry1

    1968 Riviera 430

    Huckleberry1, Aug 8, 2013 ... 2
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    8,068
    67skylark27
    Sep 17, 2013
  23. sriley531

    The dreaded Alum. head debate, but need opinions!!

    sriley531, Oct 6, 2010 ... 2 3
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    D.S.R.E.
    Oct 24, 2010
  24. Golden Oldie 65

    Pistons and deck height

    Golden Oldie 65, Dec 24, 2010 ... 2
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    arden_dean
    Jan 26, 2011
  25. 19Skylark68 455

    OIL and ZINC

    19Skylark68 455, Jun 9, 2008 ... 2 3
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    DaWildcat
    Sep 22, 2008
  26. whamo

    vac advance

    whamo, Apr 7, 2007
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    whamo
    Apr 7, 2007
  27. Topless64-455

    Question for the BBB 64-65 skylark crew about heater core problems

    Topless64-455, Apr 15, 2007 ... 2 3
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    Stampy
    Mar 18, 2012
  28. RobbGS

    Hardened valve seats for exhaust valves?

    RobbGS, Mar 30, 2006
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    kwanderi
    Mar 31, 2006
  29. butti
    Locked

    Cost involved with building up iron heads?

    butti, Nov 22, 2014 ... 2 3
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    gmcgruther
    Dec 30, 2014
  30. 68riviera430

    Fuse box diagram?

    68riviera430, Dec 4, 2008 ... 2
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    Electrajim
    Dec 16, 2008
  31. Hansen72GS

    TA 212 Cam or Comp Mother Thumper? (Stock bore, Iron heads)

    Hansen72GS, Sep 27, 2012 ... 2
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    7,860
    ronbz455
    Sep 30, 2012
  32. Stg1Regal

    455 Engine making a ticking noise.

    Stg1Regal, May 31, 2009 ... 2
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    MARTIN FARMER
    May 18, 2018
  33. Ratty72lark

    Doing a 455 build now

    Ratty72lark, Sep 23, 2015 ... 2 3 4
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    Ratty72lark
    Mar 24, 2016
  34. buick535

    alum head 10.1 to 1 engine

    buick535, Dec 23, 2003 ... 3 4 5
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    Jim Weise
    Jan 4, 2004
  35. pooods

    Did I screw up with this carb?

    pooods, Jan 15, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    aedmonster
    Jan 27, 2007
  36. cstanley-gs

    Can I use any 455 block with 72 Stage 1 heads?

    cstanley-gs, Jan 13, 2010
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    cstanley-gs
    Jan 23, 2010
  37. GSX1

    BBB Build any insite

    GSX1, Jun 4, 2011 ... 2 3
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    GSX1
    May 1, 2014
  38. Naranjalark70

    Any detractors of the Mallory 4140 please sound off! Good reviews welcome too....

    Naranjalark70, Apr 14, 2011 ... 2
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    7,635
    Fox's Den
    Apr 27, 2011
  39. yankeepapa

    Replacing the Edelbrock Performer Intake On My 455 - Gasket & Torque Questions

    yankeepapa, Oct 20, 2013 ... 2
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    7,613
    yankeepapa
    Oct 25, 2013
  40. Bad Buick

    Max Compression on pump gas?

    Bad Buick, Aug 16, 2010 ... 2
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    7,603
    sailbrd
    Sep 1, 2010
  41. mygs462

    Aluminum radiator HELP

    mygs462, Mar 22, 2005 ... 2 3 4
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    7,592
    xxtremeGS
    Nov 11, 2005
  42. sootie007

    Motors in my 65 LArk.

    sootie007, Jun 9, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    85
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    7,560
    sootie007
    Nov 19, 2007
  43. TheSilverBuick

    455 Cam for MPG's?

    TheSilverBuick, Feb 22, 2010 ... 2 3
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    47
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    7,540
    KELLY SONNABEND
    Jun 30, 2010
  44. veda

    Buick 455 oiling problems

    veda, Nov 1, 2011 ... 2
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    7,533
    veda
    Nov 29, 2011
  45. Land Yacht

    Bye bye points (need some options)

    Land Yacht, Sep 8, 2011 ... 2 3
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    7,523
    Electra-fied
    Oct 23, 2011
  46. mauls

    455 Build thread

    mauls, Jan 15, 2013 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    41
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    7,513
    Taulbee2277
    Oct 14, 2013
  47. Huckleberry1

    New 455 Engine Overheating

    Huckleberry1, Jul 31, 2015 ... 2
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    7,484
    Huckleberry1
    Aug 13, 2015
  48. AZWickedSS

    Whos running a mechanical secondary carb on their BBB455 street machine

    AZWickedSS, Jan 15, 2013 ... 2
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    7,469
    sobitthen
    Jun 27, 2016
  49. bernard

    Turbo Riviera

    bernard, Aug 1, 2011 ... 2
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    28
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    7,469
    bernard
    Aug 4, 2011
  50. CyberT

    ATI Harmonic Balancer = good?

    CyberT, Jul 24, 2015 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
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    7,459
    Schurkey
    Jun 5, 2016
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