Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

alden · 10-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Just a random idea that popped into my head the other day, has anyone seen one of the late 40's/early 50's GM straight eights in a 55-59? If so how well did it fit?

dwcsr · 10-26-2009, 09:20 PM

Its far to long an engine for a taskforce or AD.

alden · 10-27-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Its far to long an engine for a taskforce or AD.

really? I'm not trying to be a smart-ass or troll or anything so please don't take my persistence as such, but having seen this picture on the web I thought it might be feasible (though I assume even in 240sx they had to do some firewall modification) having owned a 240sx in the past and knowing how small their engine bays are.

but I can't find any dimensions on the engine other than the internal specs.

blackdiesel · 10-27-2009, 05:46 PM

I've learned never say never. I seen a 6 cyl. 12 v cummins in a vette on the net. There are some crazy people out there.

dwcsr · 10-27-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alden

really? I'm not trying to be a smart-ass or troll or anything so please don't take my persistence as such, but having seen this picture on the web I thought it might be feasible (though I assume even in 240sx they had to do some firewall modification) having owned a 240sx in the past and knowing how small their engine bays are.

but I can't find any dimensions on the engine other than the internal specs.

If you really want it, anything will fit anything.

Bigblue29 · 10-29-2009, 05:11 PM

The bigger 235 and 26x straight sixes barely fit with short shaft water pumps in AD trucks, but if you could figure out a way to cool it there might be enough room, but it would be way tight! Not an easy swap by any means.

Good luck!

Bus Ted Knuckle · 10-29-2009, 05:50 PM

anything is possible with enough time and welding rods. you could dish the firewall and have all the room you need. Question is though, how much room are you willing to give up on the inside?

OrrieG · 10-29-2009, 06:24 PM

answer on size

http://forums.mwerks.com/zerothread?...ostid=61557927

alden · 10-29-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

answer on size

http://forums.mwerks.com/zerothread?...ostid=61557927

haha yeah that's me asking the same question on that forum. I did some measurement based on the info at that site, looks like I'd at least need to push the firewall back 4-5 inches to give room even using an electric fan.

10-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
alden Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pomfret, md Posts: 163	Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? Just a random idea that popped into my head the other day, has anyone seen one of the late 40's/early 50's GM straight eights in a 55-59? If so how well did it fit?

10-26-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? Its far to long an engine for a taskforce or AD.

10-27-2009, 05:46 PM	#4
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? I've learned never say never. I seen a 6 cyl. 12 v cummins in a vette on the net. There are some crazy people out there. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

10-29-2009, 05:11 PM	#6
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? The bigger 235 and 26x straight sixes barely fit with short shaft water pumps in AD trucks, but if you could figure out a way to cool it there might be enough room, but it would be way tight! Not an easy swap by any means. Good luck! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

10-29-2009, 05:50 PM	#7
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? anything is possible with enough time and welding rods. you could dish the firewall and have all the room you need. Question is though, how much room are you willing to give up on the inside? __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

10-29-2009, 06:24 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Buick "Fireball" Straight Eight in a 55-59? answer on size http://forums.mwerks.com/zerothread?...ostid=61557927 __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.