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Yay! 3 days till my 1973 buick electra is paid off!
i told my stepdad that im takin the heads off next weekend to have em rebuilt but he thinks i should pull the 455 cause once the heads are redone it'll put more stress on the engine...
whats everyone think? she's got 96k miles on her...

Re: Options

Reply #1 –
I'd check the oil pressure and compression. If they're OK your bottom end is likely fine.
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Reply #2 –
I think its a good idea to have the heads re-done. The only stress they are gonna see is you beating on the motor because it will run better. Check out http://www.v8buick.com for more technical info. That is the heart of the Buick performance community. I have a 71 Skylark with a 455. Soon to be a modified 430.