Lifting the hood of this GS reveals a drivetrain that should offer fun motoring when the gas pedal is depressed. What we find is the venerable 401ci “Nailhead” V8 that produced 325hp in its prime. The original owner also chose to equip this classic with a 4-speed manual transmission an...
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other than the fact that it runs. In 1963 there were two engines available for the Riviera. The car was initially introduced with a 401ci “Nailhead” V8, and
Is this even right engine most these had either 300 v8 or 401 nail head something doesn’t add up on this buick 1 Reply BoveyMember Aug 15, 2021 at 10:26am Had a 65 with the v6. Put on a ton of miles. Odd firing made it shake idling. The only problem was the spring loaded...
Buick wanted to inject some excitement into its Skylark range in 1965, introducing the GS complete with the 401ci V8. Equipped with a Carter 4-barrel carburetor and a dual exhaust from the factory, this V8 should be producing 325hp and an incredible 445 ft/lbs of torque. All of that po...