Engine Trivia

[studegary]

What was the largest displacement passenger car engine used by Studebaker (bonus - year/years)?

I believe that I remember the correct answer, but I am open to correction.

[mbstude]

Not sure on what exact years, but early Big Six's used a 354" engine.

[studegary]

Not sure on what exact years, but early Big Six's used a 354" engine.

NO (no cigar - needed more characters)

[rockne10]

I'm going with 372.1 cid.
1909-1911

[studegary]

I'm going with 372.1 cid.
1909-1911

Not the one that I had in mind.

[2R5]

1908 Garford Model B and 1909 Garford Model B 372.1 cu in

[Jim B PEI]

Something tickles the back of my mind about 388 cu in. Early, possibly an 8? I have a 95%+ expectation that I am incorrect, though.

[studegary]

For some reason, this thread hasn't shown up in my "What's New?" category/button. I am glad that I did a "search" for it.

You guys are on the right track.
I will give two clues.
1) The engine is a six cylinder.
2) The engine was made by another company for use/sale by Studebaker.

[Skip Lackie]

The 383-ci, 98-hp Hercules WXC3 was used in the 1937 - 40 model J30 and J30M trucks.

[2R5]

Ya but Gary said Passenger car so that engine is out .....I think

[Champ51]

The first year that Stude owned Pierce Arrow, PA had a 6 that displaced 415 cubic inches, but I've never heard that Studebaker used that engine. If they did, I want one of those cars. That was a cool engine.

[8E45E]

The first year that Stude owned Pierce Arrow, PA had a 6 that displaced 415 cubic inches, but I've never heard that Studebaker used that engine. If they did, I want one of those cars. That was a cool engine.

Maybe in one of the bigger S.P.A. trucks??

Craig

[studegary]

Maybe in one of the bigger S.P.A. trucks??

Craig

Refer to post no.10 by 2R5. This trivia question is restricted to passenger car engines.

[Joe_Studebaker_1977]

I am truly amazed of the knowledge this forum has in it's members. It is an honor to be apart of such a wise group of folks. I am a babe at heart in these cars when it comes to specs but if it helps I do carry on the name

I will sit back and soak in the knowledge of others

[Deaf Mute]

I give up. So when you gonna give me the answer?