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09-11-2016, 08:47 AM | #41 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
Nice car and great to see some Buicks out there. I remember this car when it was for sale a few years ago. Good luck and post up some pics.
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
I have the complete engine torn down, block and crank cleaned. What I've learned: the 661 heads flow about the same as the 149 castings which is good because they seem to be very hard to come by, I have bearing clearance issues to deal with on the mains, the cam tunnel has been opened up on the high side of the spec, hopefully a coated bearing will help there. Rods are stock Buick with Venolia pistons, some deck heights to deal with, seems I have something I can work with here.
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09-14-2016, 09:52 PM | #43 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
At this point I have the intake side of my head where I want it, its time to look at the exhaust side. Intake valve size is 2.005 on 315/330 HP 455. Valve job is 30/45/60 30 degree back cut on the valve.
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How wide did you make the seat? From what others experienced with Pontiac's mimicking sbf flow characteristics, I thought the buick would follow suit. Apparently not! Excellent, keep it going, let's see what the exh needs! |
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09-16-2016, 03:19 PM | #45 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
goingbroke you have a PM
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.200 131.9 .300 185 .400 211.7 Which leads me to this: 176 CFM @ 28" through the intake manifold @ .400 lift, which makes me wonder if there is lofting of the valve involved as mentioned by a friend? Last edited by HP HUNTER; 09-17-2016 at 08:19 AM. |
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09-17-2016, 09:05 AM | #47 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
Here you go.....
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09-20-2016, 08:48 PM | #48 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
Looks awesome! Cant wait to hear how it runs. Good luck
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
My head development is done, some gains were made. Working on the short block now, it seems the piston/rod combination is "only" 239 grams over the minimum so something will have to be done. The ring pack will be updated as well. Deck height will also have to be looked at. I very much look forward to getting this engine back on the dyno!
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11-20-2016, 09:59 AM | #50 |
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Re: 1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
How is the hard work coming along.? Nice build and some more pics would be great.
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