[DMCForum] Re: Studebaker History (Carter)

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Nope. Studebaker 260/289 is a completely proprietary block (some
people claim it was plagerized and miniaturized from Cadillac's much
larger V8 -- utter nonsense. I think they just can't believe that a
quality engine could emerge from the chaos in South Bend). Ford rumor
rears its ugly head from time to time because they too had a 260/289
inch block (kind of like confusing AMC's own 360/390 with Ford's
360/390). GM rumor is probably attributable to the Avanti II, built on
a complete Corvette chassis w/ 350 (which makes it a funny looking
Corvette in my book, NOT an Avanti). Of course they are not bolt up
interchangeable because they are completely different engines.

Hawks were also built after the merger with Packard's larger
proprietary V8 (350 some odd inches).

BTW: Nash's first merger choice was Studebaker, not Hudson. Their
overtures were brutally rejected. By the time it was too late,
Studebaker's only option was Packard -- truly the oddest of couples if
ever there was one.

If I'm not mistaken, Studebaker was the first domestic manufacturer to
offer turbocharged engines (mid 1950's). A turbocharged Hawk could
really fly. With Nash's dealership network (and public reputation,
thank you very much), automotive history might have turned out very
differently. Golden Hawk toasted both T Bird and Corvette in terms of
performance.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cartermartin" <cartermartin@xxxx>
wrote:
> Robert, 
> 
> A 3-rotor engine for your Delorean would be a real performer. And 
> would probably not throw the balance off much. It's interesting how 
> classic cars can suffer from their power plants. I once had a 
> Studebaker Silver Hawk (BIG FINS!). Had a 260ci v8 that apparently 
> had been manufactured by Ford. However it was not the same engine as 
> the 'normal' Ford 260. My grandfather told me that Studebaker went to 
> GM and Ford for power plants. They agreed to sell them engines but 
> they were entirely different and not compatible.
> 
> Good luck with your engine swap project. Have you considered maybe a 
> honda or acura v6 in the delorean? 
> 
> Carter
>

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