Do you have information on this engine ?

I came across this photo of this *****en little truck. What engine is this? Buick? How many cubic inches? Why use this motor? Abundunt supply? Cheap?

Thanks

 

looks like a nail head to me. They are used because they are bad *** torque monsters.

 

looks to be a nailhead to me
creepy

 

yeah, it's a nailhead

http://images.google.com/images?q=buick+nailhead&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images&nojs=1

also search the hamb for more specific info

 

nail head

more pics from Viva Las Vegas

 

wow, it has an omnidirectional headlight bucket scoop! I wonder if it automatically seeks the wind direction or something?

 

Ask, and ye shall receive. Thanks

 

It appears to be a 322 cu in Buick V8 - although could certainly be one of its smaller, earlier cousins...

dj

 

cool factor!

 

322 was the first, smallest one....1953....

 

Nope, that was the 264, in '53....

Brian

 

264s were available in '54-'55 Specials. '53 Specials got the last of the 263 straight eights.

 

The "other" reason I've always heard was that the nailhead, due to the verticle valve covers, would fit between the hood sides without mods.

 

Great piece of trivia. Makes sense. Thanks