It's great to see a Buick 455 get some hands on attention. It's been about 30 years since I built one, and I never even thought about debuting. I've done some oiling mods to the timing cover but that's it. I found out what the rev limit was on a stock build, somewhere near 7000rpm. I'm getting ready to build another one soon. Been collecting parts slowly for my GS for about 5 years now. I hope you continue to do some more videos, it's inspiring. Thank you.
@@LunarOutlawsGarage the T/A timing cover is very nice, but expensive. 1/2" drill and a 1/16" to oil the distributor gear. Then get the high volume oil kit TA#1510 taller gears, with assorted springs, and T/A has an adjustable regulator that allows fine adjustments, mainly for higher rpm It's pn# TA 1502. I have used the high volume kit, but not the adjuster, yet? I'm fortunate, TA performance is only a 100mi north of me. I going to have them do the machining of my block and install the windage tray to eliminate the valley pan.
I am working on getting over to the salvage yard where there is a 430 mostly apart but it looks like it has a good timing cover. Unfortunately my timing cover was damaged. If I can get that off in one piece without any problems will definitely have to do a video on modifications
Hi Lunar, Nice job on the 455. I Highly recommend TA Performance, they are top notch and Mike Tomaszewski, the owner, is a great guy to talk to about any tech issues. If you are serious about your Buick give some thought about joining the Northeast GS/GN Club. Most members are into the quarter mile deal and a few are up in your area. Hope your future plans include track time at Lebanon, the GS/GN Club has an event at the Valley but was rained out this year so maybe we can meet at the track next year. Good luck with the build.
Man, it is surprising how thin the cast is/was - And I'm not surprised how much flash there is, being that they were cranking these out by the thousands back in the day. QC wasn't top priority back then - as we all know. As for the honing: So you're not going to do anything to cyl 7 then? ... It'll only get worse over time and cause other problems. No way to fill those grooves? (Worst case is to sleeve the darn thing - ugh). Great video my friend, TTVE (To The Very End), KOKO (Keep On Keepin' On) & God Bless 😎
QC was as good as it needed to be. The "flashing" and such is a not issue WRT coolant and oil flow considering the pressures and flow rates. I mean, the block will look nicer and it's a hobby thing to do but I'm not convinced there is any performance or operational advantage. But love them 2nd gen Buick V8s - the lightest and most compact of all the "big" blocks.
• Sleeve. Sleeve! SLEEVE! > Yes, Lunar, definitely, a SLEEVE to the rescue! An extra benefit to a sleeve is that it adds overall strength to the cylinder wall and block. • Sleeve 'em all!
I’m gonna be making a decision tomorrow by noon because apparently were getting yet another massive storm. Unfortunately after the last one wiped out everything and saturated the ground another one would be not a good time
@@LunarOutlawsGarage yea watching Channel 10 weather, looks like another week of on and off wet weather. Leaving Thursday to take that long trip from Niverville to Schodack Island State Park lol and heading back home on Monday. As of right now the weather looks iffy but things could change.
@@LunarOutlawsGarage I seen that and hope you didn't get much damage. I seen down by Cumbys by 43 and 22 (I think been a while since I been up that way) was a real mess. Take care man and pray you guys don't get hammered again.. Mike
Thank you man. fortunately we got lucky unlike a lot of people I know. We got a little bit of water intrusion but I was able to move the engine blocks and tools and nothing got damaged. Benefit of a raised ranch
man my new ear buds is way too loud I have to turn my tv down just got a new pair of gaming earbuds for PC Xbox 1 PS4 just plug it into my pc here. Anyway the block look like it in minty shape no rough work what it look like the engine look like it keep well only the car that seen better dazes keep up the best work there dude.
@@LunarOutlawsGarage I seen some reply the rings don’t go down that far. If the rings don’t hit it at all , I would leave it . Blow-by would be a big concern if it does . Brutal on the gaskets with that pressure
Looks like serious detonation in that cylinder.... to the point of the second ring leaving a witness mark. I’m guessing that broke a ring and it dug in???
I appreciate your feedback, but this is the 71 GS project. It’s not the start of another project; it is continuation of the first project, but again thank you for your feedback.
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You can bet that scratch is from them pulling the boring bar at the factory. They caught it before it got to the top so it was good for them.
That is a really great point🤘
It's great to see a Buick 455 get some hands on attention. It's been about 30 years since I built one, and I never even thought about debuting. I've done some oiling mods to the timing cover but that's it. I found out what the rev limit was on a stock build, somewhere near 7000rpm. I'm getting ready to build another one soon. Been collecting parts slowly for my GS for about 5 years now. I hope you continue to do some more videos, it's inspiring. Thank you.
Absolutely man🤘🤘 i’ve been eyeballing the TA performance timing cover because it’s already been upgraded. But boy that’s not cheap at all
@@LunarOutlawsGarage the T/A timing cover is very nice, but expensive. 1/2" drill and a 1/16" to oil the distributor gear. Then get the high volume oil kit TA#1510 taller gears, with assorted springs, and T/A has an adjustable regulator that allows fine adjustments, mainly for higher rpm It's pn# TA 1502. I have used the high volume kit, but not the adjuster, yet? I'm fortunate, TA performance is only a 100mi north of me. I going to have them do the machining of my block and install the windage tray to eliminate the valley pan.
I am working on getting over to the salvage yard where there is a 430 mostly apart but it looks like it has a good timing cover. Unfortunately my timing cover was damaged. If I can get that off in one piece without any problems will definitely have to do a video on modifications
Awesomeness!!!!
Hi Lunar, Nice job on the 455. I Highly recommend TA Performance, they are top notch and Mike Tomaszewski, the owner, is a great guy to talk to about any tech issues. If you are serious about your Buick give some thought about joining the Northeast GS/GN Club. Most members are into the quarter mile deal and a few are up in your area. Hope your future plans include track time at Lebanon, the GS/GN Club has an event at the Valley but was rained out this year so maybe we can meet at the track next year. Good luck with the build.
Do you have a good lifter brand recommendation? I have a 67 430. Putting in a ta cam
Can you get it resleved or get a 10 or 20 thou rebore
Nice work!
Man, it is surprising how thin the cast is/was - And I'm not surprised how much flash there is, being that they were cranking these out by the thousands back in the day. QC wasn't top priority back then - as we all know.
As for the honing: So you're not going to do anything to cyl 7 then? ... It'll only get worse over time and cause other problems. No way to fill those grooves? (Worst case is to sleeve the darn thing - ugh).
Great video my friend,
TTVE (To The Very End), KOKO (Keep On Keepin' On) & God Bless
😎
It’s going to a machine shop and getting 30 over pistons
@@LunarOutlawsGarage Ahhhhhh that’s right! Senior moment on my part!
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I get them and I am only 32 🤣🤙it is a good thing Stephanie is on top of things b/c I would forget to drink water though out the day
QC was as good as it needed to be. The "flashing" and such is a not issue WRT coolant and oil flow considering the pressures and flow rates. I mean, the block will look nicer and it's a hobby thing to do but I'm not convinced there is any performance or operational advantage. But love them 2nd gen Buick V8s - the lightest and most compact of all the "big" blocks.
Lunar, again; I just don't know; Would sleeving this cylinder be an option? Or would that then be a weak cylinder because it would be sleeved?
I was thinking sleeve also for that one cylinder
• Sleeve.
Sleeve!
SLEEVE!
> Yes, Lunar, definitely, a SLEEVE to the rescue!
An extra benefit to a sleeve is that it adds
overall strength to the cylinder wall and block.
• Sleeve 'em all!
@doboyle1955 and sleeves are better material with no worries of pins holes and you know exactly how thick the sleeve is versus factory cylinder wall.
Is there still going to be a car show on Sunday since you guys had all the flooding ??
Mike
Niverville, N.Y.
I’m gonna be making a decision tomorrow by noon because apparently were getting yet another massive storm. Unfortunately after the last one wiped out everything and saturated the ground another one would be not a good time
@@LunarOutlawsGarage yea watching Channel 10 weather, looks like another week of on and off wet weather. Leaving Thursday to take that long trip from Niverville to Schodack Island State Park lol and heading back home on Monday. As of right now the weather looks iffy but things could change.
I’m really hoping because unfortunately the last storm completely rocked Sandlake badly
@@LunarOutlawsGarage I seen that and hope you didn't get much damage. I seen down by Cumbys by 43 and 22 (I think been a while since I been up that way) was a real mess. Take care man and pray you guys don't get hammered again..
Mike
Thank you man. fortunately we got lucky unlike a lot of people I know. We got a little bit of water intrusion but I was able to move the engine blocks and tools and nothing got damaged. Benefit of a raised ranch
Lunaroutlaw what's up my always looking forward to watching ur video's
Ty man like the new logo
@@LunarOutlawsGarage thank you @lunaroutlaw trying to make some progress on my end into getting my channel up!!!!!
@@LunarOutlawsGarage keep up the great work you do on your channel ! !
That will be awesome
Awwww Man, As Well As That Ran!! Have Your Guy At T/A Performance Look Into Sleeving That, To Save That Rare Block Sir? Just An Idea…
Lunar the block hygienist!
😆 say awhhhhhhhhhhh
455 Buick lots of torque lots of fun
Absolutely
sleeve it and go !
Perhaps, you can have the cylinder no.7 can be re-sleeve?
Absolutely Feckin Awesome
Can those scratches be welded up and filed / machined back out to fix ?
They cleaned up at 30 over
That scratch if its that deep would spook me of creating a crack under a heavy load. Nice work man! Looks pretty good over all! Lots of potential.
man my new ear buds is way too loud I have to turn my tv down just got a new pair of gaming earbuds for PC Xbox 1 PS4 just plug it into my pc here. Anyway the block look like it in minty shape no rough work what it look like the engine look like it keep well only the car that seen better dazes keep up the best work there dude.
Ty man
Rings don’t go down that far
you can go .038 over like my Stage 3 464 Buick
Sucks that happened! Never seen that before.
Makes me glad that I decided to take it apart prior to put boost into it for sure
@@LunarOutlawsGarage I seen some reply the rings don’t go down that far. If the rings don’t hit it at all , I would leave it . Blow-by would be a big concern if it does . Brutal on the gaskets with that pressure
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U maybe can put JB weld fill it in the useing your finger wipe away the access before it drys home it
It won't stay in after a few heat cycles. Either bore and sleeve or just go overbore if there is room and pistons available.
Looks like serious detonation in that cylinder.... to the point of the second ring leaving a witness mark. I’m guessing that broke a ring and it dug in???
The grove appears tp be about 180 degrees from each other.
The start of another unfinished prodject
I appreciate your feedback, but this is the 71 GS project. It’s not the start of another project; it is continuation of the first project, but again thank you for your feedback.
Richard.. lol
First?/lol
Yep ... Primo! Well done! 👍🏁😁
Too much talking BS and not much technical solutions to the problem at hand.