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05-26-2010, 11:18 AM
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Buick 455 engine values
Hey guys,
I met a guy a few days ago who has what he claims to be a '70 Buick 455 Stage 1 engine that he's looking to sell. It's been stored in his garage for quite some time and he's cancelled plans for a project he had saved it for...so now it's just taking up space. I'm told it's partially disassembled (not sure how far) and mostly complete, minus carb and possibly distributor. I plan to go look at it the end of this week. I've done some looking around on one of the Buick sites for codes, cast numbers and such, so I think I'm ok with knowing what to look for to identify if it's really a Stage 1 as he claims. Assuming it's a '70 engine...does anyone have an idea what a good rebuildable core is worth -either as a Stage 1 or just a standard 455? Is there a big difference in value if it were a '71 vs '70? He was not sure what he wants for it, but if I can buy / sell and make a few bucks to use toward my own car I will. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Dave |
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05-26-2010, 05:24 PM
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The Stage 1 would be mostly with the heads and pay attention to the valve sizes. No Stage 1 had four bolt mains. I think casting numbers aren't always for sure when your talking about a Buick engine. 455 Buick engines are no where near as rare as a Pontiac 455 because every 225 had one in plus some Lesabre's had them along with the Riv's. I may have a carb for it depending on what you find out. Post some pics!
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05-26-2010, 06:02 PM
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I'd like to find out as well, I found a good deal on a Buick 455 that needs basically a dress-up kit, however I think I might get reamed for having a Buick engine until I get the real deal.
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05-27-2010, 01:59 AM
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Not sure about Stage 1 stuff but Buick 455's generally go for $300-$500 around here depending on condition.
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05-27-2010, 02:25 AM
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Are they hard to find parts for or more expensive? I'm trying to think if I should buy a Buick engine for now. Obviously I wouldn't buy one if it cost the same amount to put on a dress-up kit, intake and carb as buying a running Pontiac though.
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05-27-2010, 02:27 AM
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Turned a 70 GS455 motor loose 3 years ago for $150. The motor was good, I had it for 20 years and owned the original Saturn yellow AC car it came out of which I got rid of along time ago (huge mistake). Broke my heart but nobody had any interest in the motor. The guy I sold it to was from MA.
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05-27-2010, 08:37 AM
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Thanks guys...
Will follow-up after I look at it. |
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05-27-2010, 09:54 AM
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I wouldn't have a problem with a Buick 455 in anything else. Great engine, and quite a bit lighter than what we are used to.
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05-27-2010, 01:28 PM
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The only reason why I would get this engine is because I have found a great price on it and for some reason they are easier to find than Pontiacs around here. I'm not putting a Chevy in my GTO, but a Buick 455 might be nice if it is a decent engine, for now.
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05-27-2010, 09:35 PM
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They blow up quite abit easyer than a pontiac because they suck oil from pan to front cover then back. The mains weld to the crank because of this. And if it has sit for a long time prime the pump before starting. And yes you can adress this short coming but not real well there is a reason they all had 20-50 in them when they had any miles at all on them the oil light would come on at idle. And oddly the 76 block is better than the old block because of a larger passages for the oil pump in the block.
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