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What were the maximum torque rating at what rpm for the 1955-58 185 cid and 1959-60 169 cid Champion sixes?
Noting the 185 cid was used in the '55-'58 Champion but reduced to 169 cid for the '59 Lark, I wonder why Studebaker bothered to made this change.
According what has been written in TW, many Lark buyers weren't pleased with the fuel mileage from their Lark Six, and the V-8 equipped cars returned more acceptable fuel mileage.
Perhaps more torque from the longer stroke six would have produced better fuel mileage in the Lark?
Steve
What were the maximum torque rating at what rpm for the 1955-58 185 cid and 1959-60 169 cid Champion sixes?
Noting the 185 cid was used in the '55-'58 Champion but reduced to 169 cid for the '59 Lark, I wonder why Studebaker bothered to made this change.
According what has been written in TW, many Lark buyers weren't pleased with the fuel mileage from their Lark Six, and the V-8 equipped cars returned more acceptable fuel mileage.
Perhaps more torque from the longer stroke six would have produced better fuel mileage in the Lark?
Steve
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