A member of my chapter claims that Studebaker engineers made changes to the McKinnon supplied V8's they put in '65 and '66 cars that improved them over the Chevrolet version. I say they were identical and no changes were made to the engine. What say you?
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Originally posted by 8E45E View Post
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Originally posted by mbstude View PostA 283 is a 283.
I can't believe this is still being debated after 50 years.
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Originally posted by oldguy_46ca View PostI didn't debate the guy. He is someone who should know better and I am relatively new to the club. I just wanted confirmation that what I am certain of is true. The sad thing is we were at a carshow today and he was representing that there were significant differences to passers by.
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Actually they did not even do that, unlike the Avanti II's they did not omit or trash the Rochester Carb. they left it on there!
So that leaves the Checker and Jeep Bellhousing, Borg Warner Trans., Prestolite Alternator and Valve Cover Decals to add.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by thunderations View PostMy understanding is that the 283 Mckinnon was a GMC truck motor.
So, if you want to say that Studebaker used the same motor that was used in GMC trucks, you would be correct.Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA
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USA market GMCs did not use the 283 in 65 or 66. They were still using their exclusive line of V6 engines... though they did also offer models with 230/250 and 292 Chevy inline 6s starting in 64. http://www.6066gmcguy.com/Inline6.html
Sorry for straying off course...
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