any performance parts out there???

**beaner87** · 02-09-2015, 07:31 AM

Hey New to the forum I have a 1953 buick special with the straight 8. Are there any headers for this motor or any other upgrade parts like cam or anything? Any info will be greatly appreciated thanks.

**Jenz38** · 02-12-2015, 02:04 AM

Congrads for your Car.
look at ebay for a complete compound carburetion sytem from a 41-42 Buick with the small 248 engine, that will match without problems on the 263 .
You switch the carb linkage to a progressive one, the best is in rear also a front carb with acceleration pump.
Mill the Head 2mm and bring your cam to a grinder for let it make a little hotter in the midrange ( max 4000 revs limit).
build a new bigger Exhaust and thats it. :-)

**kuhn1941** · 02-19-2015, 04:13 AM

" Hells gates hot rods " has intake manifold kits and header kits or just flanges too . They can build for you or in my case I built my own - headers and intake manifold 3 holley 94's . you can look here . http://www.hellsgatehotrods.com/

**LONG** · 02-19-2015, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by kuhn1941

" Hells gates hot rods " has intake manifold kits and header kits or just flanges too . They can build for you or in my case I built my own - headers and intake manifold 3 holley 94's . you can look here . http://www.hellsgatehotrods.com/

KUHN, never get tired or looking at that engine.

**chrysler** · 02-26-2015, 06:50 PM

I don't usually check out ebay but out of my 3 purchases there, all have been good. you could try your luck out there since most prices there go for straight out of an auto parts warehouse-like price. Can't really give you input on what to do since I'm still actually a noob at this. best of luck!

**32special** · 02-28-2015, 11:13 AM

Idont be afraid to experiment. Not much was made for them.

**32special** · 02-28-2015, 11:15 AM

Mallor and howard along with edmunds are all I know of.

**32special** · 02-28-2015, 11:24 AM

Im working on making a finned valve cover for my 263 along with a spark plug and taped cover. Im sculpting these masters since all I have are my hands, heat and a junk yard full of old rims. Ive done my homework and hunted down a shrink rule to draw out my plans. I've included a side profile of what I will end up with. It will definitely have a oil cap filler hole and my moms last names initial. Im doing this for my self since I must have those goodies. If intrest arises ill make extra.

**Jenz38** · 03-05-2015, 09:02 PM

Out of an old hrm :

**firstofeight** · 03-06-2015, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by 32special

Im working on making a finned valve cover for my 263 along with a spark plug and taped cover. Im sculpting these masters since all I have are my hands, heat and a junk yard full of old rims. Ive done my homework and hunted down a shrink rule to draw out my plans. I've included a side profile of what I will end up with. It will definitely have a oil cap filler hole and my moms last names initial. Im doing this for my self since I must have those goodies. If intrest arises ill make extra.

I am interested. Please keep us abreast of your project.

Ben