Recent content by LavaSurfer

I fully agree with that! I've always read from the start that these motors are not like your typical SBC and i planned at the very least having the short block built by someone who knows their Buicks. Once i get closer and talk with a couple builders on what I'm wanting to get power wise i will...

What is involved in machining for a girdle? I'm guessing you have to machine the oil pan and main cap surfaces to win make sure they are perfectly in line with each other to make sure it's not stressing the block? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One thing no one has touched on are the billet main caps. At what point should I need to fork over the money for the front and rear ones? I can't get over how expensive the rear one is espectially compaired the other ones. Oh and of course a main girdle would be an expected addition to the...

Haha. You must either be married with a slow GN or divorced with a fast one! I'm actually one of those lucky ones and she's almost as excited as I am about being able to see it run. I've showed her some youtube videos of the power levels I'm looking for and she just giggled. I told her...

Thanks for the advice so far! 4k was what I was thinking in my head for the motor build. Although the hidden cost of rockers/other hidden costs are looking more like 5k to me once its all said and done. This is by no means going to be running within the next 6 months, but I do expect to at...

I definatly realize all that, however I was mainly getting my list together for the engine at moment.... Roller lifter would in included with the cam I'm looking at, and from what I understand the roller rockers are required when running a cam that aggresive anyways.

I've started researching my engine build for my 87 GN. I've had the car since I was 18, and quickly blew it up like a stupid kid trying to impress a girl.....lesson learned. I removed the motor and found a spun rod bearing. After taking the block and crank to a machine shop I was told the...

1995 Impala SS. It is in very good shape for its age and only has a couple minor cosmetic issues here and there. Recently I have gone through the motor and replaced ALL the hoses, belt, battery, water pump, basically every tune up related or wear item is new or like new. I have done quite a bit...

I work on small engines and according to Kohler their oil still has he right amount of zinc and what not in there. We were plagued with cam falures for the longest time until they did the same research that has been done in the car world. In short, you can get Kohler oil in 10w-30 for pretty...

and one more for me....thanks!!!

I'm IN!!! Go me....

Color is Dark Cherry Metallic, and price is 7900. It has been parked in the garage for a couple months now so it is rather dusty since I do woodworking for car stereo and such. I have to install the new headers, plug wires, plugs, and put the radiator back in so I can clean it up. I took it...

I just noticed that the Impala SS Forum is down for upgrades. I have done so many small things to this car over the years that I'm sure I am forgetting some things....but I will tackle the big stuff to give you a broad overview. 110k miles (around there, its been a while since I drove it)...

7900obo!! I need to sell this car for closing costs and moving expenses! Shot me an offer that I am not going to laugh at and I might take it.

I am selling my 1995 Impala SS. I have many mods done, and for a big boat of a car it will flat out haul some arse. I am asking 8500. If you are interested click the link below for further details. Impala SS Forum: Feeler/FS: 1995 Impala SS DCM