Quick inspection `70 Buick GS455
Engine
Type: 455 Buick (4.312 bore x 3.90 stroke)
Block: '73 vintage factory block
Compression ratio: 11:1
Oiling: stock Buick
Rotating assembly: stock crank, stock shot-peened rods, Kenne Bell forged pistons
Cylinder heads: stock Stage 1 with mild porting
Camshaft: Kenne Bell 107/118
Valvetrain: Kenne Bell with Buick Stage 1 valves
Induction: Edelbrock Performer
Carburetor: Holley 850
Fuel pump: Holley Blue
Ignition: stock distributor with MSD 6AL
Exhaust: Hedman system with X-pipe
Built by: owner
Machine work: Dugan's Machine, Riverside, CA
Drivetrain
Transmission: Buick 400 rebuilt with fresh internals, and backed with a 3,500-stall, 10-inch Kenne Bell converter. Hurst Quarter Stick Shifter.
Rear axle: 12-bolt with 3.73 gears, and a Moroso posi unit.
Chassis
Steering: stock
Shocks: Koni drag shocks
Front suspension: Moroso springs, front sway bar removed
Rear suspension: Dick Miller rear suspension with Moroso springs
Front brakes: stock Buick disc brakes
Rear brakes: stock drum
Wheels & Tires
Wheels: stock Buick steelies, 15x7 rear, 14x6 front
Tires: 275/60-15 Mickey Thompson drag radials rear; 195/70-14 Dominators, front
Hey i like your car! i have a 71 Buick skylark and im rebuilding a 350, i live in riverside ca and wanted to know what you thought about dugans machine? ive never heard of it.
brianbruns 2 months ago
This is what my black stage 1 will look like.
crob323 5 months ago
Now that's what I call a clean car. Just like like the wolf in little red riding hood. Looks can be deceiving.
1899lpv 6 months ago