buick 215 stuff(kinda almost spam)

Hey I know there's at least one other guy on here interested in the buick 215, so i thought I would post this link as a resource. Its the website for D&D specialties, it has some pretty interesting information about the 215, to include parts interchange for stroking in all known configurations. I have bought a few parts from him and his service was pretty ok.

http://aluminumv8.com/

 

I've bought stuff from him in the past also. One of the only sources for good 215 info and parts.

 

SPAMMING *******!!!! (just kidding)

I don't think this is a spam post. Looks to me like sharing useful resources.

Thanks for the info. I've considered building a 215 at some point, so this is helpful.

 

Thanks for the info. I've considered building a 215 at some point, so this is helpful.[/quote]

For the money I'll tell you you cant beat the weight savings, I'm throwing one in my wifes 51 chevy, as time and the army permit.

 

For the money I'll tell you you cant beat the weight savings, I'm throwing one in my wifes 51 chevy, as time and the army permit.[/QUOTE]




What's a 215 actually weigh, compared to, say an sbc?

 

I've heard they way about as much as a cast iron four banger. Now which four banger they are refering to, I don't know.

What's a 215 actually weigh, compared to, say an sbc?[/QUOTE]

 

you can pick the bare block up with one arm

 

318 pounds
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html

 

I'm building the Olds version for my 26 T two door sedan. They are a trick little mill. But building one is more expensive than a more capable SBC by 50-100 percent. Search "Olds Buick 215" from time to time. Lots of good stuff for those puppies out there.

 

They should be added to LeadSledMerc's list of Buick parts sources.

 

yep 318 lbs, and thats from flywheel to fan! when i pulled mine out of its buick, me and a friend picked it up and carried it to his truck and put it in the bed.

 

It would be really cool to take a small british sports car like an MG or 50's jag, and drop one of these motors in there. A couple of years ago I was at a swap meet and there was a complete one with everything, all shined up with a nice aluminum intake and a new carb, but the dude wanted like 2 grand for it. He claimed it was rebuilt and had a new cam and whatever, I just didn't want to drop 2 grand on a motor I'd never heard run. But it was a really neat little motor. I'd really like to have one. Gotta love those wieght specs.