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 ... 2 3 4
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    Jim Weise
    Jan 9, 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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    904
    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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    13,415
    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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    1,460
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  5. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3
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    38,178
    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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    1,067
    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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    620
    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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    50,656
    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  9. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    22,968
    PGSS
    Aug 3, 2019
  10. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    2,850
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  11. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    22,733
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  12. erik duarte

    Buick 455 crankshaft cap

    erik duarte, Jan 20, 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    223
    erik duarte
    Jan 21, 2021 at 8:33 PM
  13. Christopher Spouse Drew

    Need Help- Porting Heads for beginners

    Christopher Spouse Drew, Jul 25, 2018 ... 3 4 5
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    4,559
    Christopher Spouse Drew
    Jan 21, 2021 at 8:23 PM
  14. NZ GS 400

    67 GS400 fan shroud fitment issues with TA motor mounts?

    NZ GS 400, Jan 16, 2021 at 6:33 PM ... 2
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    365
    NZ GS 400
    Jan 20, 2021 at 2:13 PM
  15. 1969briviera

    Thermostat

    1969briviera, Sep 19, 2020
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    208
    1969briviera
    Jan 20, 2021 at 10:01 AM
  16. steve murray

    Keith black 455 pistons

    steve murray, Jan 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    179
    steve murray
    Jan 19, 2021 at 9:14 PM
  17. 87GN_70GS

    If you are using one of these type air cleaner bases - stop, and throw it away

    87GN_70GS, Dec 8, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    4,651
    Mart
    Jan 19, 2021 at 8:24 PM
  18. wormwood

    New Rings Question

    wormwood, Dec 30, 2020 ... 2
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    22
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    599
    wormwood
    Jan 19, 2021 at 8:15 PM
  19. BuickV8Mike

    This is the best Buick had in '69?

    BuickV8Mike, Jan 7, 2021
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    585
    PGSS
    Jan 19, 2021 at 9:54 AM
  20. Clarkie

    Broken Off Timing Cover Bolt

    Clarkie, Sep 13, 2020 ... 2
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    1,055
    Clarkie
    Jan 18, 2021 at 1:48 PM
  21. FireRedGS455

    455 Block - any good?

    FireRedGS455, Dec 16, 2020 ... 2
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    1,104
    BrunoD
    Jan 17, 2021 at 7:46 PM
  22. Canadian GS 350

    Upper rad hose being sucked closed when engine is warm, motor revs?

    Canadian GS 350, Jan 13, 2021
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    401
    john.schaefer77
    Jan 16, 2021 at 12:57 PM
  23. DasRottweiler

    Stage 1 Irons

    DasRottweiler, Nov 26, 2019
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    840
    DasRottweiler
    Jan 16, 2021 at 7:16 AM
  24. Buick

    Camshaft ID - guesses, lol

    Buick, Jul 18, 2020
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    623
    BrianTrick
    Jan 13, 2021
  25. PGSS

    I knew I read it somewhere..

    PGSS, Jan 3, 2021
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    558
    PGSS
    Jan 11, 2021
  26. hugger

    Dyno results!

    hugger, Apr 20, 2020 ... 2 3
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    2,592
    70 GMuscle
    Jan 11, 2021
  27. hugger

    65 Prostreet

    hugger, Aug 10, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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    3,875
    hugger
    Jan 9, 2021
  28. dan gaither

    KB crankshaft in stock block?

    dan gaither, Jan 8, 2021
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    338
    Jim Weise
    Jan 9, 2021
  29. BrianTrick

    All Purdied Up

    BrianTrick, Jan 6, 2021
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    308
    BrianTrick
    Jan 9, 2021
  30. Clarkie

    Is Permatex Blue Threadlocker Good to Use For 455 Front Cover?

    Clarkie, Jan 5, 2021 ... 2
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    472
    Clarkie
    Jan 8, 2021
  31. Houndogforever

    Bad timing, but I need to remove the cast lugs on my heads

    Houndogforever, Jan 5, 2021 ... 2
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    616
    Bens99gtp
    Jan 8, 2021
  32. MNBelv57

    Head Gasket 455

    MNBelv57, Jan 5, 2021
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    5
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    162
    MNBelv57
    Jan 6, 2021
  33. panwidmo

    455 1975 rebuild w factory iron heads

    panwidmo, Dec 27, 2020
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    420
    71stagegs
    Jan 5, 2021
  34. Sebastian

    Broken Std piston on 430

    Sebastian, Jan 2, 2021
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    8
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    255
    Mark Demko
    Jan 4, 2021
  35. Houndogforever

    It seems we have an engine done.

    Houndogforever, Dec 21, 2020 ... 2 3
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    hugger
    Jan 3, 2021
  36. stall1970

    Head gaskets

    stall1970, Dec 29, 2020
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    211
    BUICKRAT
    Dec 30, 2020
  37. BuickV8Mike

    Exhaust Porting Thread?

    BuickV8Mike, Dec 25, 2020
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    2
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    243
    Stevem
    Dec 30, 2020
  38. jaystoy

    F Those center header bolts!!!!

    jaystoy, Dec 26, 2020 ... 2 3
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    1,007
    LARRY70GS
    Dec 29, 2020
  39. FLGS400

    400 Intake Swap

    FLGS400, Oct 2, 2020
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    261
    FLGS400
    Dec 28, 2020
  40. 1967 Big Buick

    1970 455 low mileage suggestions

    1967 Big Buick, Dec 24, 2020 ... 2
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    797
    1969RIVI
    Dec 26, 2020
  41. BuickV8Mike

    Does 0.04" off a '72 head equal 65cc?

    BuickV8Mike, Dec 25, 2020
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    192
    455 Powered
    Dec 26, 2020
  42. oldsgmc

    Head & Block compatibility

    oldsgmc, Feb 27, 2010
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    3
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    436
    Bens99gtp
    Dec 25, 2020
  43. Brent

    Vortech Supercharger Brackets

    Brent, Dec 19, 2020
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    16
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    269
    Sebambam
    Dec 23, 2020
  44. 455 Powered

    600hp with exhaust manifolds?

    455 Powered, Dec 12, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    2,223
    BuickV8Mike
    Dec 20, 2020
  45. silly

    Where do i find both a oil pressure dummy light and pressure switch 73 455

    silly, Dec 17, 2020
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    252
    silly
    Dec 19, 2020
  46. Canadian GS 350

    Intake manifold metal gasket

    Canadian GS 350, Dec 6, 2020
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    9
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    282
    Canadian GS 350
    Dec 16, 2020
  47. Canadian GS 350

    Roll control (line lock) install on a column shift car

    Canadian GS 350, Aug 23, 2020 ... 2
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    756
    Mark Demko
    Dec 16, 2020
  48. 1969RIVI

    Sonic test numbers, core shift and the not so good first time engine build experience

    1969RIVI, Jul 14, 2020 ... 2 3
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    1,946
    1969RIVI
    Dec 15, 2020
  49. Sebastian

    Install new air filter, which parts do I need?

    Sebastian, Dec 5, 2020
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    5
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    236
    LARRY70GS
    Dec 14, 2020
  50. dr

    Looking for junk LS Block for mock up

    dr, Dec 7, 2020 ... 2
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    24
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    379
    dr
    Dec 14, 2020
  51. CONNECTNROD

    Kenne-Bell Carrillo Rods?

    CONNECTNROD, Dec 13, 2020
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    2
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    206
    Stevem
    Dec 14, 2020
  52. BrianTrick

    517” Buick Build

    BrianTrick, Nov 21, 2020 ... 2
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    26
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    1,201
    67 Post GS
    Dec 13, 2020
  53. Mark G

    70 Non-AC Pulleys with HD Cooling

    Mark G, Dec 12, 2020
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    133
    436'd Skylark
    Dec 13, 2020
  54. Alexandre Cesa

    430 Overhaul with TA-212

    Alexandre Cesa, Nov 15, 2020
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    642
    Alexandre Cesa
    Dec 13, 2020
  55. BuickBullet

    Camshaft Selection for Engine Rebuild?

    BuickBullet, Feb 20, 2016
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    1,958
    BuickBullet
    Dec 11, 2020
  56. Rob Swenton

    Engine fire up help

    Rob Swenton, Oct 4, 2020 ... 3 4 5
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    1,801
    LARRY70GS
    Dec 11, 2020
  57. Sebambam

    Pandemic BBB build

    Sebambam, Aug 18, 2020
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    13
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    702
    Sebambam
    Dec 11, 2020
  58. Dan Gerber

    TA Repro Valve Covers with 3/8" Gaskets -vs- TA Roller Rockers

    Dan Gerber, Dec 6, 2020
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    338
    Dan Gerber
    Dec 10, 2020
  59. ghrp

    0.038 over 455 on the way...

    ghrp, Oct 16, 2020 ... 2 3
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    1,629
    1969RIVI
    Dec 10, 2020
  60. Jerrit72Riv

    Looking for Advice, Suggestions for Street 455 Build

    Jerrit72Riv, Dec 8, 2020 ... 2
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    638
    1969RIVI
    Dec 10, 2020
  61. hgiljr

    Vibration above 55

    hgiljr, Dec 9, 2020
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    4
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    205
    hgiljr
    Dec 10, 2020
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