Re: Eric's 1925 Packard Barchetta Speedster Project
Posted by Eric Boyle On 2008/10/22 1:39:58
Mitch, it sounds like you and I are essentially doing the same car, more or less. As for your father's engine, it was a 5 main, Packard only made 5 main and 9 main straight eights.
Most of my rpm's will be in the sub-3000 range, with occasional bursts upwards for $hits and giggles. This is where the turbo's come in.
As for my carburetor choice, it's still up in the air, but I'm leaning towards my '56 Patrician Rochester 4gc, converted to E85 use. (If possible)
And therein lies the big secret, E85, with 8:1 compression with about a total of 12:1 compression, if she'll handle it. Keep in mind that this is not going to be a stock rebuild by any means. A lot of special touches will be involved, all to be revealed in good time.
As for your '30 Super Eight, I'd try to find a '36 Super Eight, as it'd be cheaper to overhaul than the babbitt '30.
And of course you can call me Eric!
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Most of my rpm's will be in the sub-3000 range, with occasional bursts upwards for $hits and giggles. This is where the turbo's come in.
As for my carburetor choice, it's still up in the air, but I'm leaning towards my '56 Patrician Rochester 4gc, converted to E85 use. (If possible)
And therein lies the big secret, E85, with 8:1 compression with about a total of 12:1 compression, if she'll handle it. Keep in mind that this is not going to be a stock rebuild by any means. A lot of special touches will be involved, all to be revealed in good time.
As for your '30 Super Eight, I'd try to find a '36 Super Eight, as it'd be cheaper to overhaul than the babbitt '30.
And of course you can call me Eric!
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