I would love to say that my Riv makes 400hp to the wheels or in my case wheel. I pretty much just finished my 464: 750 cfm q-jet B4B intake 10:1 new pistons Block bored .040 Everything balanced, checked, and repaired if needed or new TA 288-94h with lifters, springs etc. to suit Shorty Headers 2 " dual exhaust all the way through 2500 stall 1967 430 heads repaired with some valve work So my guesstimate before I take it the dyno is like 350/360 wheel hp. I'm thinking "where can i get another 40-50 hp without ripping out my new engine again?" Here's what I think: Electric fans Aluminum Radiator Electric Water Pump 930 cfm Holley Some rocker arms with a nice ratio Posi A nice new ignition system Probably won't be enough to get to 400 but without knowing what I have now who knows maybe maybe not any other modifications anyone knows about? Thanks Zach
Sound like you got a nice set up. I'm not really an expert but small things such as using Royal Purple synthetic oil, maybe a carb spacer, plugs, Like you said even ditching the fan for a serpentine belt system can free up power. (adding the electric fans) Usually a lot of small things add up right?o No: How about some Pics?
Also oil heat extractors, yeah hoping the little things can add something. As far as pics, hope these work. Zach \
Well taking off the heads is a pain, but I was going to take off the headers to bead blast them, re-coat, and wrap them in heat tape. Maybe while they're off I can take the heads off for a port and polish job and a repaint, plus I'll want to put new rocker arms on, whats a good ratio? and what does porting usually run you? Thanks Zach
wow 1300 is that a deal? seems kinda high, but I guess for a stage one conversion it might be worth it from people who know what they're doing. What would i need to do to convert them to stage 1 heads myself. I have 69 430 heads Zach
I don't recall but there was a site i saw where someone ported their heads at home to stage 1. Sweet looking rivi I'm still working on my 68, If you don't mind me asking what Size Bf goodrich are you running? looks good!
Thanks very much for the kind words, to tell the truth I'll have to take another look at tire size, they came with the car when I bought it a year or so ago. Looks like I'll have a stage one 464 by the end of next summer, I'm pumped! What's your build? Zach
Mainly Stock 1970 Buick 455 out of a lesabre, I still can't find the #'s though. I recently got a stage 2 Q-jet from Jet performance. I'm priming it black for now, changing tires, restoring rally wheels. Upgrading exhaust, and pulling engine to fix an oil pan leak (center sump ) going to go ahead and repaint it since the mechanics didn't prep it enough. I'm going to start a thread to post progress. Rare parts, shaft kit and center link, Replaced front bumper, added a tach. and just today finished priming the hood and fenders. It's getting expensive!:eek2: http://v8buick.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&postid=1261296
You know it! I spent more than 6k on the engine project total, but I put together a fine engine totally worth it, no leaks or nothing except for that initial over-heating problem, but thats a different thread lol! So have you ripped it up this summer any? Zach
Yup i'm attempting to post pictures but they may be too lare, ill try flickr and give you a link. Not too bad for an 18 Newbie! Just reading the 68 Manual and V8 and getting there. I just bought an engine stand, pretty good deal, 2000lbs for $65.
Yeah that is a good deal, so you're saying your only eighteen? You must be one of the youngest on the board, good for you! Zach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85PPBXLVeeA Wanting to change the exhaust system or at least weld in new mufflers that sound Loud but not too annoying. Something Cheap, might look like a sleeper beater looking primed car!
started on it when I was 16, I got the car for free working with my father when I was 12, around 2002. Takes time and patience, I had to rebuild the original q-jet over 4 times! It was just an exhaust leak though! ha it's been great working on it, it gives me something to do, plus the girls like it! Not only that but it's my first car, Too bad I won't be able to drive it to college everyday. GAS :blast:! Pretty quick and good at one legged Burnouts!:laugh: Need a Posi. http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/68rivi_in_cali/1968%20Buick%20Riviera/ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2348711
Man I'm glad I'm in Chicago or else I would be driving everyday in that Cali weather and that would kill my wallet so bad that I would never be able to afford anything for the car! I got it when I was 20 in, well last summer and did the whole project with my dad in the winter, very cool to know there is more people out there working on Rivs like me! Keep her running good and ride like the wind! Zach
Stage 1 conversion doesn't require any porting, just bigger valves. Although, the porting certainly wouldn't hurt. :TU:
