Re: Straight 6 better than V8 in early 50's

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2009/10/4 14:50:02

The engine in the cars that ran the NASCAR races was a special package labeled 7-X "severe usage" (code name for racing), they had a higher compression ratio than the grocery-getter engine.
Anyone could order this package when they orddered their new Hudson, if they knew about it.