We didn't want to use a Solid Motor Mount so Autokraft Fabricated  Polyurethane Mounts
which have less flex than the factory rubber ones. And they're lighter!

Update:  9-17-2010
The Engine and Transmission is all that is left. For this year we will be installing
a totally stock 1971 Buick 455. This is an 8.5 to 1 Compression motor and should
Make roughly 350 HP. We will install this and use it as a baseline with hopes of
installing a fully ported and higher compression "Stock Appearing" 455 in 2011.

Assembly has begun on my Stock - Low Compression 1971 455

This Motor will retain the Factory 8.5 to 1 Compression Pistons.
The only upgrades to this motor will be a cam and double roller timing chain.
The goal here is to install a stock - low compression motor and see
what it will run in a lighter weight GS. This will show us what we gained
by paying attention to the overall weight of the car.

Degreeing the Camshaft.

Bone Stock 1971 Heads were retained for this build up.
Factory Part # shown - 1237661

Motor is pretty much assembled at this point.
We will dyno the motor this fall and run it at the track in the spring of 2011

Both Motors shown in this Picture.
The Motor on the left is the Stock 1971 - Low Compression Motor
that we'll use as a Test Bed for this year.
The Motor on the Right is the Stage 1 Motor that will recieve
a higher lift cam, ported heads, intake and exhaust manifolds.
It will also be close to 11.1 compression.

Shown above is the Buick 455 that will power our GS
It needs to be freshened as well as some serious port work.
I'm hoping to have it ready by Spring Time 2011.

Update:  10-14-2010
Our Stock 1971 "Base" engine is now installed. This motor made 388 HP and 464 TQ.
We will run the car next spring with this motor to use as a guideline.
Then the Stage 1 "Ported" version will be installed.
That motor "should" put the car in the 10 second bracket.

Base Engine installed / Picture 1

Base Engine / Picture 2

Base Engine / Picture 3

Base Engine / Picture 4

Base Engine / Picture 5

Base Engine / Picture 6

Base Engine w/ Carb & Ram Air Cleaner / Picture 7

Base Engine w/ Carb & Ram Air Cleaner / Picture 8

Base Engine w/ Carb & Ram Air Cleaner / Picture 9

I really didn't want any "Race" parts to be visible on this car so
the Battery Disconnect Switch was place on a hinge so we hide it when
not at the Track.  Second photo shows the switch in the "hidden" position.

Here's a shot of the scale results.
Note:  This was prior to installing the Exhaust System and Fuel.
I will re-weigh the car after the exhaust has been installed.
3,140 with Cast Iron Heads, Intake and Exhaust Manifolds.