1970 Buick GSX vs 1970 Chevelle SS - PURE STOCK DRAG RACE (Best of 3)

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  • 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 vs 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 (Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race)
    The first car is a 1970 Buick GSX. These cars could be had with the routine 455ci engine, or the 455 Stage 1. Did I mention it has over 500 lb-ft of torque? Yeah, it does. It's opponent is also SUPER cool, but also very under appreciated. We're talking about a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, but it's not the 454, it's a SS396. Specifically, it's the L34 with 350 horsepower. Not too shabby. I'll gladly put it in my garage if the owner would like to gift it to me.
    Both of these cars participate in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series, so make sure you check them out on fb and/or their website. Here are the rules:
    For 1955 to 1979 musclecars built in United States and Canadian assembly plants with a minimum warranty of 12 months and 12,000 miles.
    Any car running faster than 11.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
    Any convertible running faster then 13.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
    Casting numbers must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed including intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds. Blocks do not have to be "numbers matching," but they must be the correct displacement. Overbores up to .070" are allowed. Stock cranks only.
    All Engines - 1.5 extra points allowed over advertised.
    The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed.
    The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed.
    The ignition system must be stock, including the distributor, cap, coil, and wires. Points may be replaced with any electronic conversion that fits under the stock distributor cap.
    The carburetor must be correct for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Jetting and metering changes are permitted. THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL!
    Cast-iron exhaust manifolds are mandatory and must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed. Internal modifications to the exhaust manifolds are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances will headers be allowed, including those cars that came with headers delivered in the trunk. Pipes must be routed as they were originally for the year, make, model, and engine combination. Mufflers must be stock looking in design, that is, oval in shape. No glasspacks or straight pipes allowed unless installed as original equipment. Maximum muffler inlet and outlet size is 2.5 inches. X & H pipes allowed.
    The radiator must be correct for the year, make, model, and horsepower claimed. No lightweight, aluminum radiators allowed.
    The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed. Duration at .050" lobe lift must be within 1% of factory specs. Lift at the valve must be within 2% of factory specs. Maximum stall limited to 2200 rpm.
    The transmission must be correct for year, make, model and engine of the car. 3-speed manuals may be upgraded to the correct 4-speed if originally available.
    The rear axle must be of the same manufacturer as the car. Any gear ratio is allowed.
    Reproduction tires or radial tires only.You are allowed to run tires one size over stock.
    Factory wheels only.
    Additional tags: factory stock, factory stock drag race, factory stock racing, pure stock drag race, super car drag race, super car racing, super car, super stock, super stock racing, nhra, nhra stock, nhra super stock, pure stock muscle car drag race, muscle car drag race, modern muscle drag race, stock drag race, top fuel, pro stock, funny car, top dragster, classic car, classic car drag race, fast drag, factory appearing stock tire
    #chevroletchevelle #chevelless #musclecars

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  • @CarsAndZebras
    @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    We’re on Instagram now: search, “carsandzebras” if you want to see info about upcoming videos, and I will also ask for your opinion about which cars you would like to see in the future. Thanks!

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Clinton Beck thanks for watching!

    • @debhill2026
      @debhill2026 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Clinton Beck LLP p

    • @dustylover100
      @dustylover100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I miss the narration.

  • @claudehauper7629
    @claudehauper7629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    No matter which one crosses that finish line first, they’re both winners in my book.

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Both are a couple of my favorites as well

    • @derrickjackson6737
      @derrickjackson6737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got Damm Right these Bastards got Balls!!!!

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have been a Buick guy for well over 40 years. I have a close friend with a rotisserie restored Saturn Yellow GSX, with about 500 miles on it since a total restoration. It is basically a new car. Buick fudged the horsepower numbers of the 455 A LOT!! But it is the torque numbers that are really astonishing.

    • @jeffwhiteford4225
      @jeffwhiteford4225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      and that 510 number came at the very low rpm of 2800; when i was 16 i got my first stage one. i ruined lots of hyped cars image around town. looking all bad assed and really most of the time the mods where small and all about the look. only very serious cars where up too racing a big block Buick. especially when my dad started to put it into a insane modification experiments. roller cam and rockers ta performance everywhere oiling mods, same with the cooling. and the fuel system, with 900cfm holly ta aluminum intake, Kenny bell pistons massive valves, 10.5, 1 compression was where things start to get fast. and he built and designed a main baring girdle as well. it was a tried and true 492 ci build. long before it was well known to many engine builders in our time and especially when you consider we live in north battleford Saskatchewan Canada. we basically killed everything for miles back then. well except for our really close friends 69 gtx. that car was retarded. no one even came close to it. not even us. what he had done to that 440 was pure evil. this car and ours would find money races and we made out pretty great. never lost on the streets and sask is a place were farmer kids spend tones on cars. that car turned us into racers and to this day i drive a 69 skylark custom special. this car is like a brand new car. never a dint or scratch. interior with black everything on silver gauges and shift council is no different. with the grip and most of the top of it also being the same mettle looking silver, on black. it looks like a 1500 mile car in and out. pure buick good looks with the swooping body work and rear bumper that screams exotic muscle. oh and fully functional , real, ram air system that works at hi speeds lending an extra 10 -20 hp at and above 100 mph. black vinyl top with a repaint on the body. i painted it myself and it is perfection. 2008 corvette yellow. bear-claw discs all around with 4 piston calipers. modern suspension upgrades everywhere and also i have replaced all bushings with polyurethane ones. this is the best handling muscle car i have ever known. oh ya. electronic dump gaits. on true 4 inch pipes. from here i am committed to buying the new block from ta.performance. the 4 bolt aluminum block that they bought the rights to build. a few years ago the Buick engineer that brought us a stage 1 and 2 was working on a new engine for motorsports . this was the mill that would have made Buick a race championship juggernaut. project x it was called. look it up.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffwhiteford4225 only idiots raced on the street.

    • @pooddescrewch8718
      @pooddescrewch8718 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pontiac Did that with the 421 cid … 490 hp advertised as 365 ho

    • @GregZentTrumpetMan
      @GregZentTrumpetMan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Buick 455 was made for this. Too bad Chevy and Hemis got all the attention.

    • @JohnGruber-di3cw
      @JohnGruber-di3cw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only reason Chevys got lots of attention was because they were cheap & parts were very plentiful!!! The only really good stock Chevy engine were the 327's,396's, & the 409's. The early 350's & 454's were oil burners & the 305's had cam issues!!! The Mopar 426 hemis & Ford 429 Bosses kicked Chevys ass all the time in the earlier NASCAR days!! Chevys never won shit until they put restrictor plates on the Hemis & Boss engines. Richard Petty ( Plymouth 426 hemi ) & David Pearson ( Mercury Cyclone 429 Boss ) dominated with about 300 wins just between them!!! Just a little history lesson!!!

  • @Bigsky1991
    @Bigsky1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    In 1980, seeing it in a front yard every day when I'd drive to lunch, I stopped off, saw, drove, bought a GSX Stage 1, but mine was Black with senior matte black stripes. (Repaint). I had some money left over from a 71' 455HO Trans Am sale (I had 4 ) bought the one owner, 34,000 mile loaded GSX for 900 dollars (gas crisis days) drove it 6 months, used it in trade to buy my 1st Corvette, a 69 427 tri-power... yep, those were the days...

  • @williamclark5385
    @williamclark5385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Those are two great lookin cars!!!

  • @MrTheHillfolk
    @MrTheHillfolk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Heck of a run for a 350hp Chevelle imo , that 4 speed and deeper gears helped it stay close.

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      👍 definitely a close one

    • @beckywatt5048
      @beckywatt5048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MrHillfolk Bought one of those in pieces as a senior in high school , I truly regret not being able to get it totally restored.

    • @SurplusLlama0
      @SurplusLlama0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought the L78 was rated at 375?

    • @chuckd7423
      @chuckd7423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SurplusLlama0 It is, but this one has the L34 engine, with 350 HP.

    • @jeremythompson9122
      @jeremythompson9122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SurplusLlama0 I think the last year for the L78 396/375 was 69. I don't think the 1970 402 had solid lifters like the L78 did. It was actually really similar to the 396/350 hp hydraulic cammed engine of years before I think. Not a Chevy guy but I'll admit they definitely build the best small blocks and always have. Their big blocks were great too really but they had a ton of awesome small blocks

  • @mikemullay5622
    @mikemullay5622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have known Roberta Vasilow for many years. She is part of the heart and soul of the Buick Club of America.

  • @carsbyjeff
    @carsbyjeff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That was a lot closer than I imagined. Chevelle driver was great with that 4 speed...

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buick went balls out in 3rd run... didn't back off as early...

    • @maximumcoverage5591
      @maximumcoverage5591 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude in the Chevy was more experienced driver for sure, I'm betting he was smarter about working within the rules, GSX seemed like it was built exactly to stock and had a much less experience drag racing. He should have smoked that Chevy. The GSX was the fastest car in 1970.

    • @user-jw1wv9yk4i
      @user-jw1wv9yk4i 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the Chevelle driver should have smoked him each time it all depends on the driver I don't think he know how to shift that car very well

  • @archiebunker6059
    @archiebunker6059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It's pretty tough launching and stirring a 4sp to hang with a heavy hitter and automatic, both excellent cars.

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Especially against a Buick 455 auto... a car that launches quicker than most other muscle cars

    • @archiebunker6059
      @archiebunker6059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CarsAndZebras some call the big Buick " the hemi killer"

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@archiebunker6059 - that’s true. When Motor Trend tested the ‘70 Stage 1 it was actually the quickest car they’d ever seen. Even quicker than the hemi ‘Cuda.

    • @Schwxrzritter
      @Schwxrzritter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm always rooting for the Buicks, but even I knew that the outcomes would be a lot closer with both cars being manual. I'd love to see a manual GSX up against a manual 454 SS. A serious battle. I guess that's the beauty of this race though, is back then it was just bare knuckles street racing with whatever your car had.

    • @Tusuperbis
      @Tusuperbis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Schwxrzritter I wish I were alive and had the means to play on a Friday or saturday night! I can only dream and pretend what I would buy and how I would spec it out! Lol

  • @bumstead1383
    @bumstead1383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your versions of the new Buick commercials!!

  • @Roscoe_B
    @Roscoe_B 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Buicks were gorgeous...most people priced out though back then. Thanks C&Z's.!

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That GSX was definitely an expensive car compared to the others. Thanks for watching!

    • @ct87gn25
      @ct87gn25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CarsAndZebras Yea, but I would have bought a used one or two year old one back then. But it would have had to be owned by an old doctor, LOL. Probably could have bought a used one for cheap back then, especially in the late 70's when they were giving away muscle cars.........

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wonder if it being a Buick would have meant cheaper insurance. I know the other muscle cars were pretty expensive to insure.

    • @stripervince1
      @stripervince1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SunKing yeah . See the price on them now? $75,000-$125,000

  • @Mr1963corvette
    @Mr1963corvette 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Both are beautiful cars. That 500 foot lbs. of torque out of the 455 is amazing. Pontiacs, Buicks and AMC cars had some tremendous torque delivered from their big blocks.

    • @chrisreynolds6520
      @chrisreynolds6520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cadillac made the most torque of the muscle car era though. 550 ft/lbs in the 1970 Eldorado with the 500.

    • @Mr1963corvette
      @Mr1963corvette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@chrisreynolds6520 That is true but it needed that as the Eldorado was a heavy, big ass water buffalo.

    • @MrSullyE
      @MrSullyE ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mr1963corvette 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌

  • @thefupalord9630
    @thefupalord9630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    “I’m gonna lather you up in a PH balanced car shampoo...” 🤣

  • @badgerbait8351
    @badgerbait8351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Also the first year of the "No Fault" Divorce Law. Oh well, sorry babe. Muscle cars don't talk back, their fenders don't sag, and most people are willing to pay big $ for the old ones!

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Haha.... brutal

    • @williamstamper442
      @williamstamper442 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No fault divorce only means this....
      It takes Two to get married but only takes One to get divorced.
      And the man will STILL pay his half and more come court with children.
      In my opinion children are PRICELESS. Friend of the court will put the price on your own childrens head.
      So....not really getting this post

    • @badgerbait8351
      @badgerbait8351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williamstamper442 Take a knee and drink some water, Willy. You're going way too far with this!

  • @DUSM
    @DUSM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The commercial cuts are awesomely hilarious 😆😆
    Ill take a GSX in apollo white 😍

    • @dirkpittthegreat4559
      @dirkpittthegreat4559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yellow here. 🙂

    • @samholcombe3129
      @samholcombe3129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like the white too, but they didn’t make very many I think he said 120 or so

    • @mrbasshole301
      @mrbasshole301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samholcombe3129 white is Sharp ,I just saw one for sale online .. it was a automatic .. I'm looking for a
      stage 1 4 speed with vinyl top.

    • @6StrngWzrd
      @6StrngWzrd ปีที่แล้ว

      In the early 90s I had an Aztec Gold GS 455 Stage One. 4 spd...3.42 Limited Slip...Black vinyl top. Car was all original. Still kick myself for trading it off.

    • @thomasthurston6656
      @thomasthurston6656 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No vinyl top option on a 70 GSX.​@@mrbasshole301

  • @BrutalStench
    @BrutalStench 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GSX all day long. In reality, it's the Buick and GSX nameplate that is under appreciated. The SS line was never underappreicated and still isn't. I'd drive my 1971 GS to car shows and some thought it was a Chevy with Buick badging. Those were the old days, now everyone is clamoring for Buick muscle!

  • @jordanwiley4582
    @jordanwiley4582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The biggest giveaway that Buick fudged the numbers on their 455 was the same base non stage 1 455 was rated at 370hp in the bigger luxo cars like the electra and riviera. And because insurance premiums were on the rise with young buyers of badass muscle cars, they started downplaying HP a bit. It's kind of brilliant what most automakers did. They just took the HP rating at a lower rpm. Yeah, it certainly does make 360hp at 4800rpm. It also certainly makes 400+hp at 5500 rpm. Insurance companies didn't give a damn about torque, as you can tell.

    • @7REDDRACO7
      @7REDDRACO7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes insurance and government were paranoid about top speed and the ability to out run a police car, and its just all impossible, they only looked for a way they could tout it , as a so called 'reason' to gouge money and squeeze money from anyone any way possible , and that is their only goals, its all they are about.

    • @marcotelli1601
      @marcotelli1601 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Had the 70 stage 1 back in 82' black on black fully loaded. It was Dyno at 417 hp. Only the 69 Zl1 can beat this beast. Only 1 in 3 million had one, so chances are your not going to race one.

  • @lelomiliken7598
    @lelomiliken7598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That's what I'm talking about! No power adders! Factory maintained.💯

  • @kellyfinney7381
    @kellyfinney7381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lol!
    I almost forgot about the cars!
    You’re destined for greatness Mr. Personality!
    Love your style and these cool videos!
    And the sound effects...
    OH YEAH!!!

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks again for watching!

  • @paulcorreggio4925
    @paulcorreggio4925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have only seen two GSX's in person....one in Saturn yellow and the other in Apollo white. Love em!!

  • @raymondrespress711
    @raymondrespress711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love a Buick GSX 455.😊👍

  • @cmoore185
    @cmoore185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In 1969, GM punched the 396 to 402 cubic inches. This was my first year working for a Chevrolet dealership and the start of a very long career. The reason for this was actually one of economics. If you are old enough to remember 1970, you will remember that Chevrolet introduced a new engine besides the 454. It was the 400 fat block. That my friends was the 402 cubic inch 396. The reason that this was marketed as a 400 instead of the 396 was simply to get rid of the backlog of engines and to make the public think that they were buying something new and not an engine that had been around since 1965. They continued to use this engine in many vehicles through the 1972 model year in both cars and trucks. In 73, it was also replaced by the 454.

  • @BBBILLY86
    @BBBILLY86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    396 held its own against that 455. Aside from the total loss of traction 3rd run, it was MPHing better.

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Definitely a runner!

    • @nickmorris9383
      @nickmorris9383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great races but the buick showed its square block with huge torque was a superior "stock" profile was faster but the thin wall construction of the 455 couldn't oil its engine under stress like the superior 396 rectangular block of the chevelle. I love buicks but they needed a better oiling system to keep from over-heating that made the chevelle with its superior oiling and cooling system so much easier and "cost-effective" modificational engine a much better drag racing car......

    • @kimthompson6686
      @kimthompson6686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nick Morris You think that guy is racing his $100k Car without a hidden oil cooler?

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Buick was backing off early, that's why his MPH was low... he could do 108 MPH if he wanted... just not tipping his hand fully...

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kimthompson6686 - Didn't need an oil cooler for such short easy runs...

  • @msbae
    @msbae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As wonderful as a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 is, it was not going to match this spectacular 1970 Buick GSX Stage1. After all, that Buick is the personification of their old marketing campaign: Fast with Class.

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For those who either didn’t hear the announcer, or don’t know that one can win a race with a higher ET...
    The announcer declared the Chevy as the winner in round 2, though with a higher ET, which means the Chevy had a quicker RT.
    Time slips would be a great improvement to the channel, or at least declare the official winner.

    • @gerrywagoner26
      @gerrywagoner26 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If he had a quicker RT, he should also have a lower ET.

  • @jonathanlee3284
    @jonathanlee3284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this type of drag racing, the car's are as the way they were produce from the factory for the most part

  • @mlaugh3
    @mlaugh3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    two of my favorites..................thank you. Nice nice cars.

  • @theangrydragon182
    @theangrydragon182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    👍 for The Departed intro

  • @Table1000
    @Table1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every documentary I ever seen said that they didnt claim 402 due to the popularity of the 396 name. It was the flagship of power for the 60's and everyone wanted one. They didnt want to chance losing sells.

  • @markturley9542
    @markturley9542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the yellow GSX better. It appears to make the black stripe on the side pop a little bit more. :€)

  • @IslandBoy958
    @IslandBoy958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2 Great cars. Love them
    Would have been great to see the GSX against the Ls6 Chevelle or the Ls7 ;)

    • @arniemeyer7774
      @arniemeyer7774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the LS 6 is quicker & faster !

    • @camclarke9952
      @camclarke9952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@arniemeyer7774 Yet watch the stage 1vs ls6 on these videos , the Buick won 3 in a row...

    • @6StrngWzrd
      @6StrngWzrd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@arniemeyer7774according to Road & Track, a 1970 GS Stage One 455 posted the quickest 1/4 mile time in the history of their test runs. So No, the LS's weren't quicker.

  • @earlpitsch2149
    @earlpitsch2149 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a 17 yo unemployed teen I found and drove a 71 GS stage 1 auto that would chirp the tires when it shifted, not to mention shred them with judicious application of the throttle. It had hub caps and was $500 in a small used car lot in Lincoln NE. I don’t think they knew what it was, but I sure wish I had a job, course might not have lived this long if I had.

  • @wisheye1
    @wisheye1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think the EPA gave auto makers a break on emissions if the engine was 400 inches or bigger so Chevrolet bored out the 396 to get the emissions break but keep the 396 name plate because it was so popular. Great job on the videos!

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You are correct about the emissions, but for some reason Chevrolet never confirmed why they did it. Thanks for watching!

  • @davidb1327
    @davidb1327 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First car I ever owned 1970 Chevelle super sport bought it in 79 for $1500.00. All matching numbers fastest car I’ve ever been in. Came with air shocks from factory just let the tag down and air them up. Wish I still had it. Probably 30-50 thousand dollars now.

  • @natemofield281
    @natemofield281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GSX is my bucket list dream car.

  • @melodigrand
    @melodigrand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Takes me back to dragging main in the summer of 1968. Didn't see but maybe one Buick GS 400. GTOs, the SS396 and Road Runners were 90 percent of the muscle cars.

  • @gizzy2403
    @gizzy2403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That " has less hepatitis " made me burst out laughing@ 4 am som fkn reason!😂🤣

  • @KGisthename
    @KGisthename 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You dont get more American than GM in the hp wars era. A bunch siblings fighting each other even though they are family. That competition though gave us the most epic Pontiac, Chevrolet, Buick and Oldsmobile muscle cars ever!

  • @CrankAddict
    @CrankAddict 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a friend in school with a '70 396 auto. Mostly stock, it was barely faster (14 flat quarter) than my '77 TA with headers and mild cam, but when we swapped the SS's Qjet with a Holley 750 it wasn't even close!

  • @bobkirk3569
    @bobkirk3569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    where you still buzzed from new years eve !

  • @thatrandomgamer9854
    @thatrandomgamer9854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That GSX with that turbo 400 transmission is killer that’s what made it faster

    • @GregZentTrumpetMan
      @GregZentTrumpetMan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reading and watching comparisons of classic muscle cars it seems the GSX is the most consistent q mile winner

  • @ztwntyn8
    @ztwntyn8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the fact that you included the rules. That is nice to know. Now I need a convertible Pontiac... can def go 13.5 💪🏼😁

  • @gordo4044
    @gordo4044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow close races, WOW

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great races, I just wish that Chevelle would have had better traction in the 3rd heat.

    • @ct87gn25
      @ct87gn25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sure was. The Buick ran what one would have run stock, but that chevelle was running at least a full second faster then stock. But then again, they do allow a few "mods" on these cars so.........

  • @sometimesieatcake4156
    @sometimesieatcake4156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those Buick commercials are money

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Buick really needs to revamp their advertising department

    • @ct87gn25
      @ct87gn25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@CarsAndZebras The only time they 'got it right' is when they used George Thorogood in the mid 80's with his "Bad To The Bone" song and awesome video for the Buick Grand National. But when top Buick Brass saw the commercial, they went ape sh*t and ordered it taken off the air, go figure......

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just don’t understand their marketing

  • @metalbeast1998
    @metalbeast1998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad's first car was a 1970 Nova SS with the 396

  • @raymondfryar1533
    @raymondfryar1533 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In 1970 I was about 10 years old and crazy about the Mongoose and the Snake also the Plymouth Duster.

  • @andyworgess8998
    @andyworgess8998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude glad your back awesome videos!!

  • @Scottocaster6668
    @Scottocaster6668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine how fast the GSX would be if it was lighter in weight. Dam I love that car. I will find and own one, one of these days, oh yes I will.

  • @jaybritt6275
    @jaybritt6275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LIKE THE SATURN YELLOW GSX COLOR.

  • @bigthunder2860
    @bigthunder2860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I rest my case GSX IS THE BALLS

  • @werewally3156
    @werewally3156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GSX. All the way.

  • @t.l.robinson2162
    @t.l.robinson2162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent races. Would have been better if the Chevelle carried an LS-6.

  • @fellowcomrade7357
    @fellowcomrade7357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bruh that Buick commercial bit had me dying of laughter. 👍 for that

  • @MarkNOTW
    @MarkNOTW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    An example of two truly bone stock cars.

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice cars for sure!

    • @willpowers4762
      @willpowers4762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I raced a bone stock '70 GSX in 2000 with my brand new WS6 Trans Am. We both ran low 13's, it was a blast !

    • @RobertSmith-le8wp
      @RobertSmith-le8wp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willpowers4762 nice !! I remember drooling over those when they were still new in the showrooms. I love the aggressive front nostrils and t-tops. The LS1 is such a fantastic engine and everyone I’ve seen is underrated. I’ve seen a few F bodies from that era make almost as much power at the rear wheels as they were rated at the crank

  • @goratgo1970
    @goratgo1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So a year late seeing how my car would do against the iconic GSX back when it was stock (now a 502/200-4r) except mine just had the 331 posi. But otherwise, same right down to the green interior!
    Now just gotta find the vid of the Ls6/T-400 matchup with GSX...

  • @dlmullins9054
    @dlmullins9054 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 70 Buick Grand sport GS Stage 1 and it was really powerful. Also had a Chevelles SS396. It was even faster but it had some soup in it. Mommy's home made beef vegetable soup! Love the show!

  • @Supernumerary
    @Supernumerary 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in The Day I had 1970 SS 396 Chevelle and later added a 1970 SS El Camino. The mid 13 second et’s on stock tires is spot on. With slicks, mild cam, headers and Edelbrock intake with 780 Holley you’d get 12.70’s. I drove the 1970 SS Chevelle with this setup to Earnest W. Seaholm High School, Birmingham, MI, back in good ol’ 1974. Same school as Tim Allen, and 2 people from Mama’s & Papa’s.

  • @bigbearvenom6145
    @bigbearvenom6145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason for not changing the badging on the 1970 chevelle. Years prior the spent bundles of money on the 396 advertising they didn't want start all over with just boring them out to 402 cubes to produce some extra horses, so they retained the expensive prior advertising of the 396 badging with a few extra ponies, and torque numbers being pushed out.

  • @motorman857
    @motorman857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 3rd run was more typical of how these cars ran on polyglass tires. I can't figure out how these cars turn the times they are getting with stock motors on stock tires. I find these E.T.'s a little suspect. I was there back in the late 60's early 70's at the drag strips and the E.T.'s were a lot closer to what the magazines were getting than what they are running at this track. It could be the traction material they are using today at the tree is much better.

    • @theangrydragon182
      @theangrydragon182 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read the video description box and you’ll see how they do it

    • @motorman857
      @motorman857 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theangrydragon182 I did. The description of the slight mods don't explain these cars running 1.5 to 2 seconds quicker than when they were new. In 1970 a stock Chevelle 396/350 was a high 14 low 15 second car as an example.

    • @theangrydragon182
      @theangrydragon182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@motorman857 - so, let me get this straight... you don’t think increasing the compression ratio 1.5 points, over bore 0.070, electronic ignition, mandrel bent exhaust, carb rejetting, tuning for 110 octane, and running modern tires (that look vintage) will give you 1-2 seconds improvement? Well that’s just plain stupid.

  • @ronbrock6153
    @ronbrock6153 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool fact about the deck spoiler on the Buick, some extra pounds hanging on the ass end would likely benefit the weight balance.

  • @charliechristie2949
    @charliechristie2949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did not mention the H.P. rating of the 396. It looks like the low horsepower oval port engine that was rated at 350 H.P.............The 375 H.P. option was a COMPLETELY different engine. It was a hell of a lot more H.P than the 350 H.P. version.....

  • @lamarallen6582
    @lamarallen6582 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would encourage anyone who has a restorable muscle, restore it or sale to someone who can and will.

  • @markjmaxwell9819
    @markjmaxwell9819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pretty cool car
    My vote is the Buick 😉😈

  • @MrBlackbutang
    @MrBlackbutang 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Feckin Awesome

  • @stevehart001
    @stevehart001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew the Stage 1 car would win in all 3 races, but was impressed with how the Chevelle performed, especially in the 2nd race. For a 350 horse engine, it did a great job. Sadly, the driver got too anxious to win and launched too high in the 3rd race. "Spinnin' ain't winnin." I think if it was geared in the 3:55 range, the SS would have performed quicker for its torque-curve. The GSX may be argually the quickest muscle-car of the ara, but I think, because of its price and much higher sales numbers, the 396 Chevelle was the King of the Street. There were faster cars, but more Chevells out there winning on the boulevards.

  • @mattbrown2781
    @mattbrown2781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your editing skills are damn good

  • @LoudC4
    @LoudC4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing cars 🔥💯

  • @garyenglert7950
    @garyenglert7950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video on buick gsx

  • @claysmell
    @claysmell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seems like the 454 SS would have been the fairer match up.

  • @barcrrt850
    @barcrrt850 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would sit through these videos even if I was blind. The announcer keeps bringing me back. HA! 🤣

  • @Mhm0610
    @Mhm0610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:24 dope transition

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That Buick is right at the top of my favored car list. The 70’ Chevelle 454 is right there too. I’m gonna guess the GS takes the win.

  • @ztwntyn8
    @ztwntyn8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m in Notmrthridge Ohio in a red 73 Trans Am 455 and I’m looking for the guy in the yellow GSX running around here. If you see him, let him know.. would ya

  • @orlandomiramontes4410
    @orlandomiramontes4410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Wick 70 Chevelle SS !!!

  • @macdamost6582
    @macdamost6582 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My buddy has one. One of the funnest cars I’ve been in

  • @stripervince1
    @stripervince1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two of gms best 1970 beasts. The yellow gsx one of the best, most beautiful cars ever made. Luxury and that outside hood tac 455 500 lbs torque. Killer looks . 70 chevelle . One of the most manly man cars ever made. If GM put the rounded tail lights like the on the71 and 72 on the 1970 to match the quad headlights......wow

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that would have great!

  • @paulbaker5920
    @paulbaker5920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you find a race featuring the 70 Dodge Dart Swinger 340? Or maybe one going against a 70 Duster 340? Now that would be interesting! Thanks.

  • @briank8136
    @briank8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a friend who bought a one year old used GSX that was traded in for a new bout tail Riviere. I was a custom order paint color , it was a metalic copper color. The man that traded for a new Riv ordered it in the same color. Friend no longer owns the GSX but I know he wishes he did.

  • @aydentapia7129
    @aydentapia7129 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Love Your Memes Man LOL 😂

  • @robertcook4590
    @robertcook4590 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you glossed over the torque numbers

  • @justen98
    @justen98 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are great.

  • @PunisherDMT
    @PunisherDMT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a kid in the mid-90's I had a chance to buy a Stage 1 / TH400 yellow GSX. Instead I bought a '71 LS5 / M-22...unfortunately I got in over my head trying to restore the Chevelle and had to sell it.

  • @WhistleTeets85
    @WhistleTeets85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3:14 😆 torque monster Buick 👍🇺🇸

    • @CarsAndZebras
      @CarsAndZebras  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The torque of those cars is crazy! 👍

  • @williamstamper442
    @williamstamper442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...also i diagree with the "different torsion trunk spring"...
    All they did was put it in the highest hook

  • @owen24669
    @owen24669 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my dream car. Too bad it is SO DAMN EXPENSIVE!

  • @BoRNShadow
    @BoRNShadow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad engine swapped his 307 chevelle ss for a 396... back in 1992 when he was 16.. other drivers never saw it comin

  • @kennethconnors5316
    @kennethconnors5316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    like your video's ,,enjoy watching

  • @georgehgordy1690
    @georgehgordy1690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The driver of the GSX must have not been that good or it wasn't in 100% mechanical condition because the GSX should have wore that SS out through the1/4 of a mile, that's just a fact when you look at previous tests done with both models in stock form.

  • @CamaroZ-cr9bo
    @CamaroZ-cr9bo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a Chevy man!! But Buick's going to take him from 0-60!!

    • @camclarke9952
      @camclarke9952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And beyond obviously lol...

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Patrick Glen Nichols just found a white one with a 4spd, the window sticker was $5000+ and with financing was $6000+ new

  • @michaelmaddy278
    @michaelmaddy278 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those cars were under rated to get around the insurance surcharge I was going to get a gray one with black stripes . In 3 years the insurance would cost me more than the car, so I didn’t get it. Ended up getting a 340 Duster which didn’t cost so much for insurance as it was 275 HP which was below the insurance surcharge.

  • @todell7008
    @todell7008 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looked like that left lane was a little greasy. Right lane seemed to have a better grip.

  • @ROMANEMPIRE69
    @ROMANEMPIRE69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s funny is a non car person would see a Buick skylark/gs/gsx and right away call it a chevelle. Cause they don’t know sh!t. 😜😜😜😜😜

  • @MF-Rell
    @MF-Rell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude you're hilarious. 😂😂😂

  • @user-zx8de8op9l
    @user-zx8de8op9l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice cars, you can have the green interiors, I'll take a white interior.

  • @w.a.mproductionsinc9340
    @w.a.mproductionsinc9340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Chevy has the horsepower advantage but 510 lbs of torque in the Buick simply changes the earth's rotation")

  • @ike780
    @ike780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When gm built cars I'd want to drive.

  • @danklein7318
    @danklein7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    don't think 396 would be in 13s Ls6 yes

  • @deandee8082
    @deandee8082 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    never had any issues with my 442 W/30 racing chevelle, mopars, none of em.. she would top at like 110 tho, vertical gate shifter, very fast, mid 11's mild build

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy New Year Buddy...