D&S Performance Buick 455/462 V8

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by STAGE-2 TORQUE, Sep 20, 2009.

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  1. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Any timing light can read total timing. You need 2 things. One, you need the lightest springs you can lay your hands on, and two, you need to use the proper method for the type of light you have. A dial back light can do it directly, a standard timing light requires you to make a second mark on your harmonic balancer, 1.75" = 30*, 2" = 34*
     
    LARRY70GS, Jul 5, 2016
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  2. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    Hey, Larry; I have a photo to show you of my H.E.I.
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 5, 2016
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  3. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021


    my HEI.jpg

    Thanks very much for your expertise and assistance.

    The dyno shop welded my H.E.I. 2 years ago ... I found out last week.
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 5, 2016
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  4. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    I just spoke with Bruno; my appointment with him is at 10am tomorrow.

    He's going to set my total timing to 34-degrees again.

    :3gears:
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 5, 2016
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  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Your mechanical timing has been locked out. You are running straight timing. Adjusting your timing to 34* could not be easier. You don't even have to rev the engine.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jul 5, 2016
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  6. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021



    ... WOW; how, please???
    I'm sure Bruno knows also. :TU::TU:
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 5, 2016
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  7. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 5, 2016
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  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member


    With a dial back light, turn the dial to 34*. Disconnect and plug the vacuum advance (if used). Point the light at the timing tab and turn the distributor until the balancer mark lines up with the 0 mark on the timing tab.

    With a conventional timing light, you make a 34* mark on the balancer by measuring EXACTLY 2" clockwise (looking from the front of the car), and making a second mark. Then point the light at the timing tab and line your second mark up with the 0 on the timing tab.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jul 5, 2016
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  9. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    It was a GREAT DAY at Bruno's!!!!!


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLi_9K6AmYA Larry "The Wizard" is the coolest. :TU::TU:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvlIhUYgmh8 Bruno-The-King. :TU::TU:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8CeSOSZ0Rs


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yilx0prGaSQ



    :3gears: When I took off from in front of Bruno's by shocking the tires ... my brother and I ALMOST KILLED OURSELVES because my Buick refused to stop the sideways fishtailing ... even when I came out of it!
    My Buick NEVER has run this hard before.

    Bruno and Larry "The Wizard" are true KINGS.


    :TU::TU:
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 6, 2016
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  10. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021




    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZE6e7yH2zE


    :TU::TU:
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 7, 2016
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  11. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 8, 2016
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  12. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    These two gentlemen "ROCK!"
    Thanks to them both ... my Buick 455 Regal "scared the crap out of me and my brother!!!" :TU::TU:


    8.jpg DSC_0191.jpg 6.jpg 7 (2).jpg 3 (3).jpg
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 8, 2016
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  13. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 9, 2016
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  14. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jul 26, 2016
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  15. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Aug 5, 2016
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  16. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    So great to see you enjoying the car so much! It sounds fantastic!
     
    sean Buick 76, Aug 5, 2016
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  17. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021


    Thank you very much; I appreciate you good wishes ... and compliment on the sound of "The Cam." :grin:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcSXfynUIh0



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB9DfKPlqtw



    Mr. Bruno-D and Mr. Larry "The Wizard" are the reason my Buick 455 Regal-T sounds & runs "correctly." :TU::TU:
    I am VERY fortunate to have met those two gentlemen.
    For weeks, my engine temp on the hottest and most humid days has been 186-degrees.

    Today, I finally purchase a Stant 16lb rated radiator cap ... that The Wizard spotted right away and suggested that I change it over one month ago.

    In closing, I give ADAMANT thanks to every single member on this site that took the time to help me regarding my Buick ...from day one until present time. :TU::TU:


    Next ... wheel alignment ... then ENGLISHTOWN with my buddy-tranny-builder Tyrone Taylor sometime in September of this year, God's Will.

    I "predict" mid-to-high 12's my 1 run down the 1320.


    Have a great week, everyone.

    :3gears:
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Aug 16, 2016
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  18. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Aug 21, 2016
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  19. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Aug 21, 2016
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  20. STAGE-2 TORQUE

    STAGE-2 TORQUE STAGE-1 Buick "494Stroker" in 2021

    ... had to visit Meineke over 5-years later today;


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itS_QHFbNqg

    Tomorrow, I'm swapping out the unreliable Holley FP Regulator to the one I initially wanted, but could not afford at the time.
    Also, the ARP carburetor stud kit I got from Auto Zone today is the wrong (too short and small) size; exchanging those tomorrow BEFORE the FPR swap.
    :3gears:
     
    STAGE-2 TORQUE, Aug 23, 2016
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