Re: 359 Straight Eight Engine
Posted by John Wallis On 2010/12/19 15:15:30
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
I don't know that I'd use the word "negligible" for the difference in power. I've driven both a 54 Cavalier (327 - 185 hp) and 54 Patrician (359-212 hp), the later rather extensively and though the difference isn't dramatic, it surely is noticeable. Both were non-gear start Ultramatic.
You may have a point, but at this stage (almost 60 years post production) a lot depends on the individual car. At one time I had both a '53 Mayfair HT (327/185HP) and a '54 400 convertible (359/212HP) and I thought the Mayfair was a bit "peppier"..... perhaps due to being a few pounds lighter? Both were Ultras, the 359 was recently rebuilt, the 327 was a low mile original in a decent state of tune.
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