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Thread: 1940 buick fireball 8 engine

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    1940 buick fireball 8 engine

    i am buying a 1940 Buick engine to play with in my garage and want some information on it.. maybe install it in a Chevy truck or something. any help on this engine will be greatly appreciated.

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    above there is a reference section with some info and manuals. there is also a specific straight eights forum with info. the s8 is cool, but if you are going Chevy you have more HP potential with a 292 6 cyl.
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    Do you want an open or enclosed drive shaft? Look into transmissions that will bolt to that engine.

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    in 1940, Buick had two Straight 8s, a 320ci and a 248ci. do you know which one you have?

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    Buick fireball I. L. 8

    I have no idea what size the engine is or the year it is. I am not sure about the drive shaft options. I am guessing that i will find out when I get there. Thanks for any help out there. I am looking for more engine numbers.

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