Re: Edmunds manifold

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2011/8/26 21:11:01

Or you could side step all this and install a McCulloch supercharger.

They were introduced in 1953 specially to enhance street performance on engines of the day, and should work well on a Packard. They would even qualify as a contemporary accessory. Packard tried them out in 1953 and 54 on some straight eight models but did not put them into production, no doubt the new V8 made the supercharger unnecessary. Although 57 and 58 Stude V8 powered Packards used the McCulloch.

They claimed to increase rear wheel horsepower by 40%. This was with a 5 pound boost. It is possible to make a few adjustments and increase this to 10 or 12 pounds if you want to go crazy.