1971 Buick 455 GS F/SA G/SA Build
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A few years back I bought a 1971 Buick GS 455 stocker 315/330 HP. After taking delivery of the car I rebuilt the rear suspension, changed the fuel system, rejetted the carb, put on fresh tires and headed for the track. I was surprised when the car ran 11.35 on a 11.85 index (F/SA) on a 2130 foot track with a 27.80 baro in July 4500 DA, although the car was 135 pounds light for F/SA. I put the car away for a few years but couldn't help but think the car had potential if the engine was legal. This last week I got the car out of the garage and pulled the engine and put it on the dyno, then a tear down to determine what I was working with. I will post pictures of my engine build as I go, I will be looking for 30 extra HP out of the engine, if I can get that I will then look very hard at the drive line. I can't help but think if I can get a few hundred more RPM peak out of the engine I can then gear up to a 4.30 gear with more converter. Any advice or information on this build will be appreciated. Dyno test as the engine was pulled from the car.
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Got any more dyno pulls with a broader range of rpm? Ie lower and higher.
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Subscribed-always nice to see a Buick build. Jason Line still has his world championship GS and at the 4 wides last year (I believe) in C/sa as a 70 he posted some sub 10.50s. Line Performance would be my choice for help with a Buick stocker for sure.
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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.
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Keep in mind I NEVER get in near sea level conditions. Glenn you've seen the previous dyno data how would run the gear stack? Gear ratio is 4.10 12 bolt.
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I agree, in my line of thinking, first I need to get the car out of the hole, more gear, more converter, less internal trans weight, at this point I can deal with the first to second gear drop, but a 1.53 60 not going to get it done, theres lots more there. I believe a 4.10 gear could work in a 29.90 baro but I never see that. So with a 470 CU IN engine with head flow in the 220s @ 28" I think I'am going to concentrate on the heads and intake in that order after the short block is freshened with a modern ring pack. |
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Suggestion.
Check out Dick Millers website regarding your type suspension. D |
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