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    intake manifold

    Thank you for the info. Your the best. Trouble with the engine code, if I knew that I prob wouldn't've had to search, I think(?). It was given to me with no other info. Any knowledge of why they cast...
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    Intake manifold

    # B12480203 spreadbore primary 1 7/16ths secondary2 1/4". Is this a BUICK intake manifold ? What year and motor(s). pulling my hair owt trying to find owt. Thanx in advance if you've helped. I kinda...
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    64 intake manifold 425

    Is there an aluminium intake that gives better performanc than than the oem high rise, a*r gap,long runners straight into the head. This seems like a good performance intake from the performance guys...
  4. motor colors

    Prob won't help much. When I bought my 64 Rivi, the owner told me the motor was freshioned up(?). I didn't ask what that ment. It was freshly painted red. Block, heads, intake manifold, lifter valley...
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    455 headers

    give GSCA a look. When they get 100 orders, they'll have them made up by Tube Technology in Corona, CA. Some times they have a left over set or somebody just wants to sell theirs.
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    Buick engine builders

    I can recomend JGM(Jim Grubbs motorsports)in Valencia. They are thurough and compitent. They know of Buicks oiling flaws and do the correct proceedures. Shop is modern and clean. They hold tight...
  7. Thread: 64 riviera

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    64 Rivi

    I need to purchase the package tray metal.
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    215 alum. V8 Hard to come by?

    I'm thinking I'd like to put the 215 alum. V8 in my 67 Morris Minor 2dr Saloon, rather than one of my 455's which would be a lot more work. Anyone recommend a source where I might aquire said 215? I...
  9. I've got a 67 GS400, original bucket seats,...

    I've got a 67 GS400, original bucket seats, console floor shift w/tach. I've had it 6 yrs. and you can see that's a ways off from getting back on the road. I had the '72 455 that was in it, stuffed...
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    Offy Tri-Power Manifold 5159 425NH

    Is anyone out there using this manifold? Other than cool effect, is it a performance advantage better than a 4bbl? Is it more desirable than dual quads for performance
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    on my 67SKY GS400 I used same motor mounts to...

    on my 67SKY GS400 I used same motor mounts to install 70 455. Had to drill new holes in center of cross member for the TH400. Holes were already in frame rails to locate for the short tail shaft....
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    Thermoquads

    Found a couple of good looking Thermoquads at my local wrecking yard. I've never heard anything on using these on a BBB. I've only heard that they can be a good performance carb. Anyone care to share...
  13. Thread: Headers

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    headers

    you might try contacting GSCA @ 229-244-0577 8am-noon Mon. thru Fri. and sometimes Sat. They're pretty hep to all sorts of Buick transplants.:D:D
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    64 Rivi

    yo, roaddevil! Looks just like the one I got from vegas, 'cept yours has an interior. But, you already knew that. It's really a beauty, for sure. Nice work! Tony aka ynot8u.:1st:
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    64 Rivi stereo connect

    what wires do I connect my stereo's red,orange,and blue wires to? Thought I knew. Worked in previous installation. Had a two page diagram of electrical system. Went to house to answer phone and came...
  16. Thread: manifolds

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    nix on anythang with POSTON. Dey iz outta...

    nix on anythang with POSTON. Dey iz outta business. As I recall asking them when I querried them for performance spech's on the S/divider manifold I purchased, They had none. I further axed 'em,"You...
  17. Thread: Poston

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    Poston

    iN THE July/August late issue, R. Lasseter states,"the lien-holding bank in Houston (TX) sent out a huge SEMI and loaded everything up and took it all back to Houston." Updates on this will be in the...
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    low oil press.

    A sincere Thanks to the replies. I switched the points to Petronics in the cap, as soon as I got the car home. Set the timing @ about 4 degrees btdc with vacuum pluged. At the same time I replaced...
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    AS i PREVIOUSLY STATED:36-37lbs max. 15lbs. or a...

    AS i PREVIOUSLY STATED:36-37lbs max. 15lbs. or a little less @ idle. Frwy cruise 30lbs. 600cfm edelbrock, stock intake. Zeems to be pretty well tuned for the 425. Runs really strong. Have a 600cfm...
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    oil pressre worries

    I have a 64 Riv w/a supposed "recent motor rebuild/overhaul".That's all the clown that sold it to me could tell me. I put an Edelbroc 600cfm vac 2ndaries on it's stock intake,tuned it up,Pertronics...
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    I hooked mine up to a toggle switch mounted on...

    I hooked mine up to a toggle switch mounted on underside of dash, left of steering wheel by where the fuse block access door is. Ran a 10gauge wire to a red similar gauge wire hot at all times. If...
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