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Buick Staging Chart

  1. Stage I, Valve Train Package
    PartGroupPart No.
    Camshaft - Stage I0.5191383853
    Pushrod, tubular0.4261383852
    Valve spring and damper assembly (272 lbs.)0.3031383851
    Spring, oil pump (60 lbs.)1.6091383854
  2. Stage II,
    PartGroupPart No.
    Camshaft - Stage II (not recommended for the street)0.5191385557
    Valve train and damper assembly0.3031383851
    Pushrod, tubular0.4261383852
    Spring, oil pump (60 lbs.)1.6091383854
  3. Piston and Pin Assemblies (forged aluminum, 11.0:1 comp.)
    PartGroupPart No.
    Piston and Pin, (400 cid)0.6291394179
    Piston and Pin, (430 cid)0.6291394179
    Note: Recommended running clearance of these pistons is .006-.0010-inch. (.008-.012 wide open throttle applications.) Chrome piston pins are to be installed in pistons by heatig small end of rods to approximately 450 degrees.
  4. Intake manifold gasket, Group 3.270, Part No. 1383831 (blocked heat riser)
  5. Connecting Rod Bearings (.001-inch oversize to increase clearance without regrinding crank. Running clearance should be .002-.0025.)
    PartGroupPart No.
    Connecting rod bearings (std.)0.6165468714
    Connecting rod bearings (+.001)0.6165468713
  6. Main Bearings (Fully grooved for increased lubrication. Use in No. 2, 3 thrust and 4 locations only. Running clearance is .0011-.0015 maximum.
    PartGroupPart No.
    No. 2, 4 Main Std.0.0965469067
    No. 2, 4 Main +.0010.0965469066
    No. 2, 4 Main +.0020.0965469065
    No. 3, Thrust Std.0.1015469064
    No. 3, Thrust +.0010.1015469063
    No. 3, Thrust +.0020.1015469062
  7. Metering Rods, (6% richer)
    PartGroupPart No.
    rod, metering3.8027034822
  8. Low-tension piston rings (Use with either std. or optional forged pistons.)
    PartGroupPart No.
    Piston rings 400 cid0.6431394202
    Piston rings 430 cid0.6431394203
  9. Spark Plugs - AC 40TS or 42TS
  10. Exhaust headers: Recommended 2 1/4 inch diameter, individual pipes, 36 - 40 inches in length.
  11. General: Maintain minimum of 4 1/2 psi fuel pressure at carburetor. Maintain oil level 1 quart low to prevent foaming.

We had to add this GREAT bit of info. These are the specs for a Stage I cam measured in the conventional format!
Intake
Lift
Exhaust
Lift
Intake
Duration
Exhaust
Duration
Centerline
.415"
.445"
210°
222°
110°
These measurements are not G.M.! They are the original cam measure to convensional industry standards
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