Re: Did Chevy consider Packard V8 BB Design?

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2009/2/24 20:11:06

Rusty,

366 is a Chevy displacement figure I never ran across before.

Since it's a Chevy BB, it's half on topic!


Anyone,

Earlier I introduced just a couple of questions.

1. Were any of the first generation overhead valve V8 engines of GM, Ford, or Chrysler wedge heads?

2. Which came first, the Cadillac 331 or the Oldsmobile "Kettering" 303? Or 303.7 if you want to get technical.

I think 0-60 gives a fairly good indication of overall performance, as do 1/4 mile times. The one I like the best is 0-100-0 used by some sportin' life magazines for the likes of the Shelby Cobra, Chevelle SS-396 or SS-454, Buick GSX 455 and any Mopar 426 Hemi or 440. How fast you stop is as/more important than how fast you go/

Note: I do remember Mean Mary Jean. Sigh, I hope she's enjoying a nice retirement.