Re: What's Your Favorite Packard Engine and Why?

Posted by Jim On 2008/11/8 0:07:42

This is proving most interesting. Seems the 356 is a favorite among many. I share the same sentiment. The only drawbacks I have ever heard in the 356 is collapsed lifters. This seems likely because of neglect and lack of oil changes.

Randy, I have always admired V-8's from afar, but since visiting this forum and reading V-8 threads, I have begun to really admire the V-8 engines. A number of our local PI region members tour in V-8's with superb speed and reliability. The oil pump issue seems to be beatable. I can honestly see a V-8 car in my future.

Turbopackman makes an excellent point about the leap in development after the war. I had a 288 in a 51 and a 327 in a 54 and both seemed to work well. Great point about distributor locations as well.

I personally think the 282 when compared to the 320 was an excellent engine in the '39 and earlier cars.

An interesting thread, thanks to all who contributed so far.