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

Posted by phsnkw On 2009/10/5 7:22:15

Weren't Hudson's engine blocks made out of a chromium alloy? That would make them very durable against competitors as well as take to modifications easier. I don't recall reading much metallurgical stories on Packard's, so I don't know about the effect of upgrades.