Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. Jim Weise
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    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    LARRY70GS
    May 25, 2022 at 6:47 PM
  2. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    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
  3. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    Mart
    Feb 19, 2022
  4. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    ORIGINAL SAE CONFERENCE BB HANDOUT BOOKLET- SCAN BY JIM WEISE with Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    schwemf
    Dec 20, 2020
  5. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015
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    Buick
    Jul 28, 2020
  6. Quick Buick
    Sticky

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

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    2,144
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  7. 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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    LARRY70GS
    Feb 11, 2020
  8. Quick Buick
    Sticky

    Understanding Core Shift in the 455 block- why sonic checking is so important. With Pics

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    965
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  9. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    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
  10. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    3,485
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    23,436
    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  12. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  13. Jeremy Zepnick

    Gas mixture

    Jeremy Zepnick, May 28, 2022 at 7:49 AM
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    39
    hugger
    May 28, 2022 at 8:41 AM
  14. fanofsteel

    Valve train noise ? missing/backfires now on acceleration

    fanofsteel, Mar 30, 2022 ... 2 3
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    789
    quickstage1
    May 28, 2022 at 8:07 AM
  15. BQUICK

    Re-torque steel shim head gaskets?

    BQUICK, May 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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    241
    Mart
    May 27, 2022 at 7:40 PM
  16. jr_

    1971 455 block

    jr_, May 26, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    166
    alvareracing
    May 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM
  17. avmechanic

    Wide open throttle bog when accelerating issue.

    avmechanic, Apr 24, 2022 ... 2 3
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    807
    LARRY70GS
    May 27, 2022 at 5:42 AM
  18. 1969RIVI

    Black Cherry Buick Build

    1969RIVI, Jun 24, 2021 ... 5 6 7
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    4,248
    1969RIVI
    May 25, 2022 at 8:09 PM
  19. Jeremy Zepnick

    Jeremy's 455 motor build thread

    Jeremy Zepnick, Mar 30, 2022 ... 2 3
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    1,696
    Gary Bohannon
    May 25, 2022 at 2:16 PM
  20. dr

    Motor mount question/advice

    dr, Mar 11, 2022 ... 2
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    592
    12lives
    May 25, 2022 at 11:07 AM
  21. Dan Gerber

    How Do I Cure "Short Throttle Cable on B4B Manifold Syndrome"?

    Dan Gerber, May 23, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    231
    12lives
    May 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM
  22. hugger

    Cam bearing question

    hugger, May 21, 2022
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    400
    Jim Weise
    May 25, 2022 at 9:58 AM
  23. Rockable

    Bad Luck Build

    Rockable, May 24, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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    334
    Bogus919
    May 25, 2022 at 5:55 AM
  24. Jeremy Zepnick

    400 at the track today

    Jeremy Zepnick, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2 3
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    1,196
    David Hemker
    May 24, 2022 at 7:10 AM
  25. Dan Gerber

    Edelbrock Head/Guideplate Adjustment Question: PLEASE HELP

    Dan Gerber, Feb 1, 2017 ... 2 3
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    7,285
    Mark Demko
    May 24, 2022 at 5:49 AM
  26. Briz

    Sounds like a compression leak

    Briz, May 19, 2022 ... 2
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    Briz
    May 23, 2022 at 6:55 AM
  27. jr_

    Compression ratio question

    jr_, May 18, 2022 ... 2
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    583
    LARRY70GS
    May 22, 2022 at 3:35 PM
  28. Kenny462

    expansion or recovery tank?

    Kenny462, Jan 2, 2019 ... 2
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    Waterboy
    May 21, 2022
  29. James3047

    284-88h

    James3047, May 20, 2022
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    143
    hugger
    May 21, 2022
  30. 70rivme

    Oil pressure port question

    70rivme, May 19, 2022
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    173
    70rivme
    May 20, 2022
  31. 1969RIVI

    Lower rad spring

    1969RIVI, May 4, 2022 ... 2
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    370
    1969RIVI
    May 18, 2022
  32. got_tork

    Honing Cylinders

    got_tork, May 17, 2022
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    237
    Schurkey
    May 18, 2022
  33. 69 RIV

    1969 Qjet Secondary Throttle Shaft

    69 RIV, May 13, 2022
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    69 RIV
    May 17, 2022
  34. 1969briviera

    Fel-pro and Permatex

    1969briviera, May 15, 2022
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    233
    hugger
    May 16, 2022
  35. jaystoy

    Cooling and fluctuating temp question

    jaystoy, Apr 20, 2022 ... 2
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    jaystoy
    May 15, 2022
  36. rkammer

    My New TSP Sleeper 482 Stroker Motor

    rkammer, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    2,601
    LARRY70GS
    May 15, 2022
  37. msamuel

    Plastic piece I.d.

    msamuel, May 9, 2022
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    375
    msamuel
    May 14, 2022
  38. jr_

    TA performance 286-08H

    jr_, May 12, 2022
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    255
    jr_
    May 14, 2022
  39. avmechanic

    Upper rad hose that works with big block swap into 66'/67' Skylarks?

    avmechanic, Feb 7, 2022 ... 2
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    805
    avmechanic
    May 13, 2022
  40. ethan

    help with 455 exhaust manifold casting #s

    ethan, Jun 25, 2006
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    945
    Dano
    May 11, 2022
  41. sellingmy66parts

    430 TA oil pan gasket 1/8" or 3/16" that is the question

    sellingmy66parts, May 10, 2022
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    167
    436'd Skylark
    May 11, 2022
  42. Canadian GS 350

    Coldcase radiator

    Canadian GS 350, Feb 10, 2021
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    12
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    578
    Bogus919
    May 10, 2022
  43. DruRizzo

    455 performance build

    DruRizzo, May 7, 2022
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    3
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    306
    Mark Demko
    May 9, 2022
  44. 68Rivi_In_Cali

    430 Cam swap

    68Rivi_In_Cali, Apr 27, 2022
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    311
    68Rivi_In_Cali
    May 8, 2022
  45. rkammer

    Walker Dynomax Super Turbos - Still the Go-To?

    rkammer, Apr 27, 2022 ... 2 3
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    1,298
    rkammer
    May 7, 2022
  46. bammax

    Ultimate pcv question

    bammax, Jan 8, 2011 ... 2
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    4,288
    1968_GS400
    May 6, 2022
  47. BQUICK

    3 dead holes...no compression

    BQUICK, Apr 23, 2022 ... 2 3
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    1,358
    BQUICK
    May 6, 2022
  48. berigan

    Which oil sending unit is the best/correct one for a 1976 455?

    berigan, May 4, 2022
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    158
    bostoncat68
    May 5, 2022
  49. NotRyan

    '75 Riviera Cooling Issues?

    NotRyan, Apr 9, 2022
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    18
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    342
    1969RIVI
    May 4, 2022
  50. 87GN_70GS

    Taller oil filter

    87GN_70GS, May 3, 2022
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    234
    87GN_70GS
    May 4, 2022
  51. Bogus919

    Cam Break-in Day is finally here

    Bogus919, Apr 22, 2022 ... 2
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    856
    FLGS400
    May 3, 2022
  52. 1969briviera

    Oil pump 430 vs Chevy 454

    1969briviera, Apr 30, 2022 ... 2
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    672
    D-Con
    May 3, 2022
  53. Brent

    Reusing Cometic Head Gaskets?

    Brent, May 2, 2022
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    2
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    184
    Steve Reynolds
    May 3, 2022
  54. rus

    400/455 auto flywheel same?

    rus, Nov 30, 2021
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    538
    Schurkey
    May 2, 2022
  55. RustyFuryIII

    Valve Cover Gasket R&R reveals surprise - Not a good one!

    RustyFuryIII, Apr 25, 2022
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    526
    RustyFuryIII
    May 2, 2022
  56. Super Bald Menace

    RobbMC pump fuel line issue solved

    Super Bald Menace, Apr 30, 2022 ... 2
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    526
    TORQUED455
    May 2, 2022
  57. 69 stepchild

    Opinions on this engine miss and vacuum guage reading

    69 stepchild, Apr 28, 2022 ... 2 3
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    TORQUED455
    Apr 29, 2022
  58. 69 RIV

    Buick 430 Intake Manifold Gasket

    69 RIV, Apr 28, 2022
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    199
    FLGS400
    Apr 29, 2022
  59. Stage 2 iron

    Cleaning up some aftermarket wiring issues.

    Stage 2 iron, Apr 27, 2022
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    174
    Mark Demko
    Apr 27, 2022
  60. avmechanic

    Home built High flow Mechanical pump for my 455 from a SBC Carter M4891.

    avmechanic, Apr 23, 2022
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    330
    Schurkey
    Apr 26, 2022
  61. qak

    progression ignition distributor review

    qak, Apr 15, 2021 ... 2 3
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    3,172
    Mark Demko
    Apr 25, 2022
  62. 1969briviera

    Passenger side exhaust manifold leak

    1969briviera, Apr 24, 2022
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    17
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    303
    1969briviera
    Apr 25, 2022
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