Buick straight-8 engine - Wikipedia
The Buick straight-8 engine (Fireball 8) was produced from 1931 to 1953 and sold in Buick automobiles, replacing the Buick Straight-6 engine across the board in all models in 1931. Like many American automobile makers, Buick adopted the straight-eight engine in 1931 as a more powerful alternative to the previous engines.
Let's Take A Look At The 320ci Buick Straight Eight
2024年3月20日 · From 1931 through 1953 the Buick straight eight really made its mark in the American automotive landscape. They were made in varying displacements and even varying block sizes but the one most people think about when this engine family is brought up is the 320ci “big” engine of the family.
Straight 8 Engines - Buick Heritage Alliance
Buick employed Straight-8 engines in all models from 1931 through 1952 and in the Specials in 1953 when the nailhead V-8 was introduced in the Super and Roadmaster models. These engines were rugged and established Buick's lasting reputation for engines which produce gobs of low-end torque.
Buick Straight Eight Specifications - Team Buick
General Specifications for the 263 and 320 straight eight Buick engines The following information has been directly complied from the original 1952 Buick service manual.
Inside the 1931-53 Buick Straight Eight - Ford Forums
2021年7月11日 · Introduced in 1931, Buick’s straight eight engine replaced the automaker’s trusty inline six and then took its place as an essential part of the Buick brand identity for more than 20 years. Buick chief engineer F.A. “Dutch” Bower and crew were responsible for the design, which that first year was produced in three sizes: 220.7, 272.6 ...
Buick straight-8 engine - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader
2024年11月22日 · The Buick straight-8 engine (Fireball 8) was produced from 1931 to 1953 and sold in Buick automobiles, replacing the Buick Straight-6 engine across the board in all models in 1931. Like many American automobile makers, Buick adopted the straight-eight engine in 1931 as a more powerful alternative to
Every Spark Sets off a Cyclone: Inside the 1931-53 Buick Straight Eight
2021年7月10日 · Introduced in 1931, Buick’s straight eight engine replaced the automaker’s trusty inline six and then took its place as an essential part of the Buick brand identity for more than 20 years. Buick chief engineer F.A. “Dutch” Bower and crew were responsible for the design, which that first year was produced in three sizes: 220.7, 272.6 ...
Hi-Performance Straight Eights - Buick - Discussion Forums
2016年6月2日 · The reason most people like the Buick Straight 8 is that they are strong reliable engines. They can be modified for improved performance, but basically can still be driven daily for transportation. Back in the day, they could be driven across the US with no problems.
Rebuilding the 1949 Buick 248 Straight 8 Engine - Driven …
2018年2月19日 · We dig deeper to show you what's inside an all original 1949 Buick Straight 8 248, and the process behind a complete re-build.
straight eight buick motors | The H.A.M.B. - The Jalopy Journal
2007年1月12日 · There were three different Straight 8s for Buick in 1950. The low-line cars (cheapest) like the Special and Super were only offered with the 248 (3-3/32 bore with a 4-1/8-inch stroke) and the 263 (3-3/16-inch bore with the same 4-1/8-inch stroke).