i've been looking for a 50-52 buick buick for a couple of years, and finally found one i could work with. i bought it without seeing it because i couldn't resist. it's a 52 straight 8, 263 series 45r 2dr ht. of course i want to keep the straight 8, but would like a little more power. the first thing i need is a new throw out bearing and other clutch parts so i can even get it out of the driveway. i am also looking for headers and multi carb intakes for the 263 straight 8. bottom line... i am looking for good sources for all parts and info about custom headers and intake (since it seems it may be necessary). any info from you experienced buick guys would help me get my chub chub on the road daily. thanx alot, chub chub

You can start by having a look in the buicks.net "shop" at the article on straight eights.

http://www.buicks.net/racing/l8_performance.html

There was just a dual carb manifold on ebay.

There's a few guys here building them.