This was in the TECH TIPS July 1967 Popular Hot Rodding mag. The late great Barney Navarro was the tech editor. title FORGET IT----I have a '53 Buick with a straight eight engine and stick shift. Would this basic model have a chance in the lowest stock classes on the drag strip if I did the usual tuning, exhaust headers,etc.? Answer It doesn't look encouraging. These classes are being dominated today by early Olds 88's and Studebaker v-8's and Hudson Hornets of the early 1950's. The Olds and Stude have the advantage of bigger ports and valves in relation to cylinder size than your OHV Buick engine. And the Hornet has the advantage of factory duel carbs and high compression aluminum head. Your Buick hasn't got anything special going for it. Sorry I can't be more encouraging.
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