The 61-62 ALUM Buick V-6 is a V-8 with two cylinders missing. It rumbles.
Mark
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> From: Larry Quirk <Larry.E.Quirk@gov.ab.ca>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Rover V8 into Spit thread
> Date: Wednesday, October 08, 1997 10:23 PM
>
> Thanks to all who offered advice on this project. Yes, the alum. v8 is
> lighter than the stock 4cyl. V6's are out as I enjoy the rumble of a V8.
> My intention is to equip the V8 with a Chev 305 crank and go the whole
> distance with 5.0L of displacement, large valves, etc. expecting about
275
> honest HP. The chassis if properly modified should live up to the power
> infusion. The automatic is a 3spd. and I want to use it to spend more
time
> concentrating on pointing the car - not shifting gears (really, it should
> shock the drive train less). I will graft in a more sturdy rear end
> (Toyota Supra in mind). When all is finished, it will be installed under
a
> fiberglass bonnet with a roll cage stiffing the chassis. GT6 brakes will
> work behind Shelby alum. wheels. The exhaust will flow through custom
> headers and exit via 3" dia. supertraps.
> I must sign off now as the first snows of winter are forcast for tonight.
> We have a lot of winter down time to build our dream rides here in the
> frozen north (Edmonton Alberta Canada)
> ps: my stable of Spits= 80 Spit (25K kms origional down to the factory
air
> in the tires - euro spec twin SU's)
> 69 Spit (still running fine with 75K
mi.)
> 70 GT6+ rusty but trusty
> ppss: when done I want the vanity plate "2FAST4U" (wife won't let me get
> "69 SPIT" -- she thinks it may be viewed as too gross) ---> just to add
to
> the vanity plate thread!!!
>
> Larry (SPITMAN) Quirk
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