Thread: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
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Old 08-29-2016, 01:51 PM   #7
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Default Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
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Originally Posted by Carguy49 View Post
What rear end gear is in the car now? You might be surprised how little gear a Buick needs. I know of a 455 Pontiac stocker (same theory as a 455 Buick) that only runs a 4.10 gear and will run in the mid 10's.
Ron, The 455 Buick has a much shorter stroke and a bigger piston.
Just sayin'
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