Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. LARRY70GS
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    Post your Cam Cards in this thread for reference by other members

    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    73Stage2
    Apr 30, 2024
  2. Jim Weise
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    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 2024
  3. Quick Buick
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    ORIGINAL SAE CONFERENCE BB HANDOUT BOOKLET- SCAN BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    Nailhead in a 1967
    Apr 5, 2024
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    Guy Parquette
    Feb 23, 2024
  5. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    BOP 455 REAR SEAL INSTALL- STEP BY STEP BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    wormwood
    Dec 28, 2023
  6. Utah455
    Sticky

    Correct Oil Dip Stick for 1970 GS455 with power disc brakes - tube or no tube?

    Utah455, Oct 4, 2023
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    70Riv455
    Oct 26, 2023
  7. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  8. Jim Weise
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    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods

    Jim Weise, Oct 8, 2010 ... 3 4 5
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    StfSocal
    May 2, 2022
  9. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods With Pictures

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  10. Quick Buick
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    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important. With Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
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    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important.

    Jim Weise, Feb 14, 2009 ... 2 3
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    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  12. MN GS455
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    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  13. Jim Weise
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    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    24,065
    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  14. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  15. jr_

    470 assembly started

    jr_, Nov 3, 2022 ... 7 8 9
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    Bigpig455
    May 20, 2024 at 11:49 AM
  16. midnightcruiser

    Hard Blok

    midnightcruiser, May 17, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    233
    BrianTrick
    May 20, 2024 at 6:01 AM
  17. Jeremy Zepnick

    I did it! GS nationals

    Jeremy Zepnick, May 18, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    267
    Brett Slater
    May 19, 2024 at 1:10 AM
  18. thebuick

    72 /455 starter

    thebuick, Aug 20, 2019 ... 2
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    997
    mbryson
    May 18, 2024 at 11:23 PM
  19. Brent

    TA Performance Ready to Run Distributor?

    Brent, Jul 29, 2022
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    785
    dhenderz
    May 18, 2024 at 5:14 AM
  20. Harry

    Another 455 Oil Leak

    Harry, Sep 12, 2009
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    Da Torquester.
    May 17, 2024 at 12:59 PM
  21. Al T

    Issue With Newly Installed Stage 1 455 In My '69 GS 400

    Al T, May 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    12lives
    May 17, 2024 at 12:51 PM
  22. Jeremy Zepnick

    GS Nationals

    Jeremy Zepnick, May 17, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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    190
    Steve Reynolds
    May 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM
  23. hugger

    Any dyno test of stock intake vs SP1

    hugger, May 15, 2024 at 10:24 PM
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    436'd Skylark
    May 16, 2024 at 2:09 PM
  24. accelr8

    Do I need a bronze cam thrust washer with my hydraulic roller cam?

    accelr8, May 7, 2024 ... 2
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    accelr8
    May 14, 2024 at 7:31 PM
  25. GSXER

    What cam is this

    GSXER, May 13, 2024
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    hugger
    May 14, 2024 at 5:07 AM
  26. Stage 2 iron

    MSD 8517 distributor and factory ram air air breather

    Stage 2 iron, May 11, 2024
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    Stage 2 iron
    May 13, 2024
  27. Bigpig455

    462 Rebuild

    Bigpig455, May 3, 2024 ... 2
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    781
    Bigpig455
    May 13, 2024
  28. Jerry Dyer

    Timing at 8 TDC

    Jerry Dyer, Sep 23, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    LARRY70GS
    May 11, 2024
  29. accelr8

    Coolant System Pressurized When Cold

    accelr8, Sep 15, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    12lives
    May 9, 2024
  30. C.Rob

    Gasket sealer

    C.Rob, May 8, 2024
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    110
    hugger
    May 8, 2024
  31. rjay

    headers in right hook

    rjay, Apr 10, 2024 ... 2
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    436'd Skylark
    May 7, 2024
  32. accelr8

    Checking piston-to-valve clearance with a hydraulic roller cam???

    accelr8, Apr 30, 2024
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    419
    Bigpig455
    May 5, 2024
  33. Note 1970

    Se t/a alum heads

    Note 1970, May 3, 2024
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    510
    standup 69
    May 4, 2024
  34. BrianTrick

    Pretty good explanation

    BrianTrick, Apr 25, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Mark Demko
    May 3, 2024
  35. Atbb

    Quick flexplate question

    Atbb, Mar 21, 2024
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    Atbb
    May 3, 2024
  36. Jeremy Zepnick

    Winner!

    Jeremy Zepnick, Apr 27, 2024
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    443
    Ken Mild
    May 1, 2024
  37. Doug Stratoudakis

    455 Timing Cover Replacement

    Doug Stratoudakis, Apr 12, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Doug Stratoudakis
    Apr 30, 2024
  38. Marcus brevly

    Best antifreeze for 455 with aluminum heads and intake

    Marcus brevly, Apr 25, 2024 ... 2 3
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    1973gs
    Apr 30, 2024
  39. Marcus brevly

    Best battery for slightly modified 455

    Marcus brevly, Feb 24, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    ranger
    Apr 29, 2024
  40. Freakazoid

    Roller cam and play.

    Freakazoid, Apr 29, 2024
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    302
    Freakazoid
    Apr 29, 2024
  41. Bdogatx

    Found one!

    Bdogatx, Apr 19, 2024
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    6
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    776
    alvareracing
    Apr 29, 2024
  42. Deogi2

    #380 engine diagnosis help

    Deogi2, Oct 17, 2023 ... 2 3
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    1,803
    Mark Demko
    Apr 29, 2024
  43. MRJDBUICK

    400/430/455 Exhaust Bolt Hole Drill Template

    MRJDBUICK, Apr 21, 2024
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    MRJDBUICK
    Apr 24, 2024
  44. midnightcruiser

    Liftergallery clearance

    midnightcruiser, Apr 16, 2024
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    757
    alvareracing
    Apr 23, 2024
  45. Canadian GS 350

    470 Stroker build

    Canadian GS 350, Jul 24, 2022 ... 3 4 5
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    6,189
    Fox's Den
    Apr 20, 2024
  46. accelr8

    Plate Welded to Bottom of SP1 Intake - How Beneficial is it?

    accelr8, Apr 19, 2024
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    622
    Fox's Den
    Apr 20, 2024
  47. RellyRell3605

    Won't start when up to temp

    RellyRell3605, Mar 31, 2024 ... 2
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    1,299
    Schurkey
    Apr 19, 2024
  48. Luxus

    Fuel pump bolts.

    Luxus, Apr 17, 2024
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    386
    Luxus
    Apr 17, 2024
  49. midnightcruiser

    Sleeving 455 block

    midnightcruiser, Apr 7, 2024
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    854
    midnightcruiser
    Apr 16, 2024
  50. 70staged

    Bent pushrod

    70staged, Apr 11, 2024
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    550
    70staged
    Apr 15, 2024
  51. wormwood

    neutral safety switch?

    wormwood, Mar 29, 2024
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    695
    wormwood
    Apr 15, 2024
  52. Clark Porter

    Oil pickup support bracket?

    Clark Porter, Apr 14, 2024
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    447
    1973gs
    Apr 15, 2024
  53. Dj stoner

    455 Intake

    Dj stoner, Apr 15, 2024
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    3
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    382
    hugger
    Apr 15, 2024
  54. gs430

    is it possible to swap cam in car?

    gs430, Apr 9, 2024
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    436'd Skylark
    Apr 12, 2024
  55. 67Skybird

    1972 heads CC

    67Skybird, Apr 5, 2024
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    700
    telriv
    Apr 7, 2024
  56. ArcticRyan

    Fuel line supply/ return 67 GS

    ArcticRyan, Mar 28, 2024 ... 2
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    1,115
    bostoncat68
    Apr 7, 2024
  57. Heavy D

    455 w/roots style blower

    Heavy D, Jun 6, 2009 ... 2
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    dered54
    Apr 6, 2024
  58. ranger

    Horsepower Guestimates, please, and E.T. range, PLEASE!

    ranger, Mar 26, 2024 ... 2 3
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    2,168
    ranger
    Apr 4, 2024
  59. alaskagn

    464 build

    alaskagn, Mar 27, 2024
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    824
    Bens99gtp
    Apr 2, 2024
  60. 69gs400

    Stock rods?

    69gs400, Apr 1, 2024
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    643
    Bens99gtp
    Apr 1, 2024
  61. quickstage1

    Coolant in my oil

    quickstage1, Mar 29, 2024
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    522
    quickstage1
    Mar 31, 2024
  62. rkammer

    Spark plug gap with Pertronix III?

    rkammer, Mar 25, 2024
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    445
    Schurkey
    Mar 30, 2024
  63. 1969briviera

    Ignition timing tech

    1969briviera, Mar 30, 2024
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    4
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    220
    CJay
    Mar 30, 2024
  64. 1969briviera

    Best 60's V8 ever build

    1969briviera, Mar 27, 2024 ... 2 3 4
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    63
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    1,867
    Luxus
    Mar 30, 2024
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