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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    StfSocal
    May 2, 2022
  2. 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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    53,695
    piston1
    Aug 10, 2019
  3. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Camshaft degreeing 101

    Jim Weise, Jan 16, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    42,338
    Guy Parquette
    Feb 23, 2024
  4. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Engine break in prep and video

    Jim Weise, Oct 13, 2010
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    24,181
    Drachen
    Mar 13, 2016
  5. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    Original SAE Conference BB handout booklet- scan

    Jim Weise, Dec 7, 2010 ... 2
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    24,058
    matt68gs400
    Sep 3, 2017
  6. Jim Weise
    Sticky

    BOP 455 Rear seal Install- Step by Step

    Jim Weise, Sep 3, 2015 ... 2
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    16,331
    1969RIVI
    Apr 11, 2024
  7. LARRY70GS
    Sticky

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

    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    4,311
    73Stage2
    Apr 30, 2024
  8. MN GS455
    Sticky

    Blueprint machining videos, B.B. Buick

    MN GS455, Jan 14, 2019 ... 2
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    4,279
    455 Powered
    Jul 17, 2019
  9. bignastyGS
    Sticky

    Let's discuss cam bearings

    bignastyGS, Dec 18, 2021 ... 2 3
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    TimR
    Aug 28, 2022
  10. Quick Buick
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    400/430/455 Block ID, Prep and Oiling mods With Pictures

    Quick Buick, Nov 27, 2019
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    2,826
    Inglburt
    May 22, 2020
  11. 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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    2,088
    wormwood
    Dec 28, 2023
  12. Quick Buick
    Sticky

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

    Quick Buick, Nov 28, 2019
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    2,062
    Nailhead in a 1967
    Apr 5, 2024
  13. 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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    1,360
    The Big Guy
    Nov 28, 2019
  14. 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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    634
    70Riv455
    Oct 26, 2023
  15. Jim Weise

    New Buildup! 448ci STG 2 SE Hyd roller.. an MPG motor

    Jim Weise, Jul 27, 2012 ... 5 6 7
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    318,878
    Jim Weise
    Nov 30, 2013
  16. odgs455

    455 upgrade ?

    odgs455, Jul 19, 2011 ... 2
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    25
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    158,636
    gmcgruther
    Jul 20, 2011
  17. Jim Blackwood

    Big Block MGB

    Jim Blackwood, Apr 6, 2007 ... 17 18 19
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    90,748
    Julian
    Feb 10, 2018
  18. Jim Weise

    TSP Level 2A-R Prototype Specs and testing (Larry's motor)

    Jim Weise, Jan 22, 2011 ... 11 12 13
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    60,652
    BuickAl
    Apr 27, 2016
  19. oldschool85

    Post your 11/12 second 455 combos!

    oldschool85, Nov 9, 2013 ... 11 12 13
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    56,856
    buick bud
    Feb 9, 2022
  20. LARRY70GS

    TSP Level 2A-R (Larry's motor) Complete and Dyno tested.

    LARRY70GS, Jul 25, 2012 ... 14 15 16
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    55,595
    gmcgruther
    Jul 31, 2016
  21. Yardley

    TA 413 Cam

    Yardley, Oct 17, 2010 ... 15 16 17
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    333
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    47,521
    Yardley
    May 25, 2011
  22. Jim Weise

    New Oil tech..

    Jim Weise, Feb 9, 2011 ... 6 7 8
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    41,598
    Fox's Den
    Mar 1, 2024
  23. C & A s Dad

    Camshaft help in 68 Wildcat

    C & A s Dad, Feb 1, 2008
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    35,408
    C & A s Dad
    Feb 3, 2008
  24. Nitro71455

    ATI Supercharger II

    Nitro71455, Sep 11, 2003 ... 18 19 20
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    33,574
    buick46270
    Apr 18, 2008
  25. 73Riviera

    Battery Disconnect Switch, Positive + or negative side -, which is better & Why?

    73Riviera, Mar 20, 2007 ... 2
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    27
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    32,248
    Beamer
    Mar 21, 2007
  26. Gr8ScatFan

    What Carb Do You Like?

    Gr8ScatFan, Jan 27, 2004 ... 5 6 7
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    32,241
    HotRodRivi
    Feb 21, 2014
  27. Jim Weise

    The "Sneaky 500 HP" motor

    Jim Weise, Jul 14, 2009 ... 3 4 5
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    32,240
    Ryans-GSX
    Mar 8, 2024
  28. cruizin70

    Edelbrock vs Stock 455 Intake Manifold

    cruizin70, Jun 3, 2006 ... 4 5 6
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    100
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    31,064
    tommieboy
    Aug 26, 2021
  29. Johny Bee O

    Compression & Ignition Question

    Johny Bee O, Jan 29, 2011 ... 9 10 11
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    30,437
    Robs455
    May 30, 2012
  30. rollerball

    Is the Buick 455 a weak engine?

    rollerball, Dec 22, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    30,196
    rolliew
    Nov 13, 2019
  31. LeSabre400

    Intake manifold of choice?

    LeSabre400, May 20, 2004 ... 2 3 4
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    30,157
    BQUICK
    Mar 8, 2013
  32. BP_Motorworks

    Supercharger on 455

    BP_Motorworks, Jun 18, 2003 ... 12 13 14
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    30,024
    stage2man
    Oct 10, 2008
  33. Jim Weise

    Aluminum and Iron Head 455 Builts- Parts and power comparisions

    Jim Weise, Feb 14, 2008 ... 2 3
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    29,344
    Stevem
    Feb 4, 2018
  34. 70purplerag

    Ignition upgrade:MSD,Accel,Crane, Mallory, Jacobs, Holley?

    70purplerag, Sep 23, 2003 ... 2 3 4
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    26,841
    Schurkey
    May 20, 2016
  35. Davis

    Permatex gasket maker- who uses what and where on engine assembly?

    Davis, Mar 15, 2006
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    25,823
    PaulGS
    May 18, 2009
  36. sootie007

    First time out.... waa waa waa waaaaaaaa !

    sootie007, Dec 4, 2007 ... 6 7 8
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    24,335
    sootie007
    Dec 30, 2011
  37. Weekender

    Serpine belt systems for 455

    Weekender, Sep 23, 2004 ... 6 7 8
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    23,584
    Hotrodgss1
    Oct 14, 2023
  38. Esasky's85GN

    Continuing with Wilson's problematic 72 Skylark

    Esasky's85GN, May 12, 2016 ... 6 7 8
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    23,358
    Esasky's85GN
    Dec 8, 2017
  39. 1965GSDOUG

    455 V8 Weight??

    1965GSDOUG, Oct 8, 2009
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    22,436
    Ozeki
    Oct 12, 2009
  40. LARRY70GS

    Street Torque Converter Preference

    LARRY70GS, Jan 27, 2014 ... 4 5 6
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    104
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    22,408
    LARRY70GS
    Feb 6, 2014
  41. stg2NW

    Finishline 464 Stage 2 build

    stg2NW, Jul 23, 2013 ... 3 4 5
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    82
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    22,063
    stagedgs
    Jul 22, 2020
  42. 70lesabre455

    455 Rebuild

    70lesabre455, Jul 22, 2009 ... 7 8 9
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    21,735
    70lesabre455
    Apr 2, 2010
  43. Jim Weise

    1000+ HP Supercharged BBB

    Jim Weise, Sep 23, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    63
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    21,056
    stg1john
    Oct 8, 2013
  44. 68riviera430

    Does pertronix change your firing order...?

    68riviera430, Apr 2, 2009 ... 7 8 9
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    165
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    21,044
    LARRY70GS
    Oct 12, 2016
  45. Yardley

    At The End Of My Rope

    Yardley, Sep 7, 2009 ... 11 12 13
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    244
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    21,043
    12lives
    Jan 11, 2010
  46. mikebart101

    Cadillac Big Block Swap

    mikebart101, Feb 20, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    20,765
    garybuick
    Jan 1, 2015
  47. bmdiener

    LS Swap

    bmdiener, Nov 22, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    20,747
    bammax
    Nov 27, 2010
  48. babyblue 69

    TA 413, or 290 08H

    babyblue 69, Jan 2, 2011 ... 5 6 7
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    126
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    20,682
    grandville455
    Mar 22, 2011
  49. Mike Trom

    455 engine rebuild cost?

    Mike Trom, Aug 18, 2006 ... 2
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    26
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    20,623
    mikeyfartsen
    Aug 29, 2006
  50. duke350

    Time to build the 455 ive always wanted

    duke350, Jun 17, 2015 ... 7 8 9
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    165
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    20,589
    8ad-f85
    Jan 1, 2016
  51. frank700

    Edelbrock heads

    frank700, Nov 22, 2005 ... 9 10 11
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    206
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    20,096
    gsjohnny
    Jan 31, 2006
  52. Rodney Byrd

    Aggressive/Extreme cams?

    Rodney Byrd, Sep 12, 2009 ... 2 3
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    19,704
    gmcgruther
    May 2, 2016
  53. MD_76_LIMITED

    My 455 Build Thread

    MD_76_LIMITED, Jan 24, 2015 ... 4 5 6
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    119
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    19,297
    MD_76_LIMITED
    Jun 21, 2015
  54. babyblue 69

    Please tell me I don't have to pull the heads off

    babyblue 69, Sep 1, 2014 ... 4 5 6
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    119
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    18,812
    flynbuick
    Dec 2, 2016
  55. theone61636

    430 Build

    theone61636, Oct 10, 2012 ... 6 7 8
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    140
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    17,597
    theone61636
    Jun 15, 2013
  56. Torsdalen

    Noise from lifters after rebuild buick 455

    Torsdalen, Apr 18, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    17,358
    paul c
    Jul 27, 2013
  57. douglas glad

    Car Craft's 455

    douglas glad, May 11, 2006 ... 3 4 5
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    17,294
    NJBuickRacer
    Apr 30, 2009
  58. whamo

    11 second combos

    whamo, Feb 24, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    76
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    17,197
    cray1801
    Oct 2, 2009
  59. LARRY70GS

    Driveshaft Safety Loop

    LARRY70GS, Jan 18, 2004 ... 2 3
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    59
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    17,176
    kick71
    Jul 5, 2009
  60. ejackson1271

    Let's Hear it!!!!!!

    ejackson1271, Feb 22, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    71
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    17,080
    skylarkcruiser
    Dec 19, 2010
  61. Donks82

    Buick 455

    Donks82, Jan 6, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    72
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    17,070
    Donks82
    Feb 15, 2009
  62. JayZee88

    What is needed for a street motor 455 500hp then 600hp?

    JayZee88, Jan 14, 2017 ... 3 4 5
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    87
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    16,558
    Gary Farmer
    Jan 24, 2017
  63. babyblue 69

    Valve job?

    babyblue 69, Sep 14, 2011 ... 2 3
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    57
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    16,523
    babyblue 69
    Sep 24, 2011
  64. cray1801

    How fast did you go with a popular TA-413 cam in a full weight Skylark?

    cray1801, Jan 30, 2008 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    54
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    16,210
    69GS400s
    Jun 4, 2016
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