Re: Packard V8 supercharged engine

Posted by BH On 2014/3/7 13:18:21

I've seen photocopies of internal documents regarding Packard's advanced engineering, including fuel injection systems, but no mention of supercharger for their V8.

Notice that the eBay image shows a pressure box for a 2-bbl. carb - as used on the 57 Packardbaker sedans with a Studebaker 289-V8.

Th 56J conversion uses a bonnet. I can't quite make out the style of carb in that photo, but going from the stock WCFB 4-bbl. to a 2-bbl. seems like a giant step backward.

The Studebaker supercharged R-series V8s (63-64) used a bonnet with the R2 (289) and a pressure box with the R3 (304) - each fitted over a Carter AFB (4-bbl.)

While the 56 Clipper Deluxe came with a WGD 2-bbl., the Stromberg WW used on the Packardbaker had much smaller bores.

I'm more inclined to believe that the seller has his wires crossed when it comes the car he got this from - probably a 57.