Street/strip 400/430/455

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  1. 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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    1969RIVI
    Apr 18, 2021
  2. 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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    1,127
    schwemf
    Dec 20, 2020
  3. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

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

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

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    1,918
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  5. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    38,994
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 19, 2020
  6. 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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    1,310
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 11, 2020
  7. 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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    830
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  8. 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
  9. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    3,232
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  10. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    26
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    23,232
    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    23,137
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  12. Ryanjbill15

    Spintech mufflers

    Ryanjbill15, Oct 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    3
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    146
    Ryanjbill15
    Oct 23, 2021 at 6:22 PM
  13. Houndogforever

    Mounting exhaust manifolds.

    Houndogforever, Oct 16, 2021
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    400
    Houndogforever
    Oct 23, 2021 at 5:22 PM
  14. Sebambam

    69 C10 BBB Project

    Sebambam, Apr 23, 2021 ... 2 3
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    49
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    1,320
    LARRY70GS
    Oct 23, 2021 at 5:18 PM
  15. CONNECTNROD

    BME 95 flat top piston info help.

    CONNECTNROD, Oct 23, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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    39
    CONNECTNROD
    Oct 23, 2021 at 1:11 PM
  16. Canadian GS 350

    Stage 1 fuel pump……return line….1/4 mile help

    Canadian GS 350, Aug 11, 2021 ... 2
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    875
    Canadian GS 350
    Oct 22, 2021 at 4:13 PM
  17. 1969RIVI

    What's this cam grind??

    1969RIVI, Oct 20, 2021 at 11:10 PM
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    165
    1969RIVI
    Oct 21, 2021 at 7:02 PM
  18. 12lives

    What are these?

    12lives, Oct 20, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    278
    telriv
    Oct 21, 2021 at 5:12 PM
  19. BrianM

    Oil Leak

    BrianM, Oct 19, 2021 at 1:06 PM
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    215
    qak
    Oct 21, 2021 at 8:20 AM
  20. RB455

    455 Skylark Sleeper Build

    RB455, Oct 1, 2021
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    658
    sean Buick 76
    Oct 21, 2021 at 5:15 AM
  21. thelark

    swapping one for the other!?

    thelark, Oct 20, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    115
    thelark
    Oct 20, 2021 at 7:14 PM
  22. maddoggy

    Anyone running the TA Performance HEI distributor

    maddoggy, Oct 16, 2016 ... 2
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    1,955
    rmstg2
    Oct 19, 2021 at 5:03 PM
  23. ba3ous

    Dipstick with eddy heads

    ba3ous, Oct 17, 2021 at 3:33 AM
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    214
    LARRY70GS
    Oct 19, 2021 at 2:06 PM
  24. Jerrit72Riv

    Hydraulic flat tappet lifters

    Jerrit72Riv, Oct 12, 2021 ... 2
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    623
    Jim Weise
    Oct 19, 2021 at 8:40 AM
  25. Desiata7

    71 GS 455 fuel pump

    Desiata7, Oct 9, 2021
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    245
    LARRY70GS
    Oct 18, 2021 at 6:24 AM
  26. Atbb

    Shorty or long tube?

    Atbb, Sep 24, 2021 ... 2
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    635
    Thumper (aka greatscat)
    Oct 18, 2021 at 6:07 AM
  27. 1969RIVI

    Black Cherry Buick Build

    1969RIVI, Jun 24, 2021 ... 2 3
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    1,360
    1969RIVI
    Oct 17, 2021 at 8:16 PM
  28. 87GN_70GS

    Be sure to check oil holes when using Speed Pro 157 main set

    87GN_70GS, Oct 17, 2021 at 12:30 AM
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    133
    got_tork
    Oct 17, 2021 at 8:30 AM
  29. Machinefarmer

    "Special" Cam Shaft Bolts. Need advice.

    Machinefarmer, Oct 15, 2021
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    2
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    145
    Jim Weise
    Oct 15, 2021
  30. got_tork

    Time Slip

    got_tork, Mar 17, 2018 ... 2
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    31
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    1,263
    Mark Demko
    Oct 15, 2021
  31. colonel

    No power from 50 mls and up

    colonel, Aug 11, 2021 ... 2 3
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    1,195
    colonel
    Oct 14, 2021
  32. Jim Weise

    Holy Stickup Batman..

    Jim Weise, Oct 1, 2021 ... 2
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    1,591
    stagedgs
    Oct 13, 2021
  33. 69 stepchild

    Thoughts on 455 oil pressure drop?

    69 stepchild, Jul 14, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    69 stepchild
    Oct 12, 2021
  34. Figmo

    Buick engine ID

    Figmo, Oct 9, 2021
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    3
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    106
    Stevem
    Oct 12, 2021
  35. dbenichou455

    72 455 engine pictures needed

    dbenichou455, Oct 10, 2021
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    7
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    130
    LARRY70GS
    Oct 10, 2021
  36. 350cid

    Coolant type for engine?

    350cid, Oct 7, 2021
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    6
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    181
    350cid
    Oct 10, 2021
  37. Canadian GS 350

    455 stage 1 fuel pump

    Canadian GS 350, Jan 22, 2020 ... 2
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    28
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    1,568
    Desiata7
    Oct 8, 2021
  38. srb

    Engine and transmission separate or assembled into car?

    srb, Sep 29, 2021 ... 2
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    578
    BQUICK
    Oct 8, 2021
  39. silly

    Is this material in the filter normal wear and tear from my buick 455?

    silly, Oct 3, 2021
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    212
    Mark Demko
    Oct 4, 2021
  40. steve murray

    Score in gear pocket of front cover 455

    steve murray, Sep 2, 2021
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    293
    ranger
    Oct 3, 2021
  41. srb

    Break in oil needed for used camshaft?

    srb, Sep 22, 2021
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    13
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    423
    DaWildcat
    Sep 30, 2021
  42. Stan Johnson

    455 GS Stage 1 Timing?

    Stan Johnson, Aug 31, 2021 ... 2
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    26
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    701
    LARRY70GS
    Sep 30, 2021
  43. Pro69GS400

    Recommended radiator fluid for street and sometimes strip use

    Pro69GS400, Mar 21, 2021 ... 2
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    796
    DaWildcat
    Sep 30, 2021
  44. 83T-type

    430 with stage 2 heads opinions

    83T-type, Sep 16, 2021 ... 2
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    748
    70 GMuscle
    Sep 29, 2021
  45. MD_76_LIMITED

    TA Shorty Header Fitment Question

    MD_76_LIMITED, Aug 31, 2021
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    294
    HotRodRivi
    Sep 29, 2021
  46. Bogus919

    Anybody ever seen this timing cover/water pump mod?

    Bogus919, Sep 4, 2021 ... 2
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    26
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    936
    LARRY70GS
    Sep 27, 2021
  47. FLGS400

    MSD Upgrade to the 400

    FLGS400, Feb 6, 2021 ... 2
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    27
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    1,315
    FLGS400
    Sep 26, 2021
  48. Ryanjbill15

    TA Perf Alum stage 1 heads HP gain?

    Ryanjbill15, Sep 24, 2021
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    14
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    557
    LARRY70GS
    Sep 25, 2021
  49. 1969RIVI

    Engine assembly questions for noobies

    1969RIVI, Aug 1, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    1,958
    1969RIVI
    Sep 19, 2021
  50. msamuel

    Main bearing clearance?

    msamuel, Sep 15, 2021 ... 2
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    24
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    725
    msamuel
    Sep 18, 2021
  51. Rockable

    "Traditional Looking" 455

    Rockable, Jul 17, 2021 ... 2
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    21
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    1,047
    83T-type
    Sep 16, 2021
  52. panwidmo

    Piston to wall clearance isssue on 455 with cast pistons

    panwidmo, Aug 16, 2021
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    611
    83T-type
    Sep 16, 2021
  53. MD_76_LIMITED

    Car Died. Fuel Pump?

    MD_76_LIMITED, Sep 12, 2021 ... 2
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    26
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    342
    john.schaefer77
    Sep 13, 2021
  54. Miguel

    Oil mixing

    Miguel, Sep 8, 2021
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    3
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    237
    Miguel
    Sep 9, 2021
  55. steve murray

    B4b or sp1 ??

    steve murray, Aug 13, 2021
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    12
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    689
    steve murray
    Aug 31, 2021
  56. Rob Swenton

    Engine fire up help

    Rob Swenton, Oct 4, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    88
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    2,460
    Canadian GS 350
    Aug 29, 2021
  57. cruizin70

    Edelbrock vs Stock 455 Intake Manifold

    cruizin70, Jun 3, 2006 ... 4 5 6
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    26,330
    tommieboy
    Aug 26, 2021
  58. Jim Blackwood

    Strange rattle at front of the engine

    Jim Blackwood, Jul 17, 2021 ... 2 3
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    1,474
    Jim Blackwood
    Aug 22, 2021
  59. Rossco

    Fan Belt Pulley Bolts

    Rossco, Aug 21, 2021
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    2
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    114
    Skyhawk
    Aug 22, 2021
  60. qak

    progression ignition distributor review

    qak, Apr 15, 2021 ... 2
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    1,755
    430-8v
    Aug 18, 2021
  61. Brett Slater

    I'm at a loss and grabbing at straws...

    Brett Slater, Jul 27, 2021 ... 5 6 7
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    4,502
    PGSS
    Aug 18, 2021
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