Guest Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 What is the overall perception or track record of the Buick 300? Specifically the aluminum head/manifold 4bbl version. Was it a decent motor? what kind of hp was it rated at? I ask because I have a 64 Sportwagon that is inching towards a rebuild. Would I be better served to swap this motor out with something more common such as a 350? Thanks in advance, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Stick with that 300, it's a great engine. I have two '65 Sportwagons, one that's an original "keeper" with the 300 4V, ST300, and 3.08 posi rear. It goes like stink! I believe the specs say that this motor is 245 (might be 255) hp and 355 ft/lbs torque. My other Sportwagon is a solid builder that I am in the process of selling (still looking for buyers!), and it has, I believe, a '73 Buick 350 2V with a TH350. Granted, it's not in as-good shape, but it doesn't have anywhere near the "kick-in-the-ass" feeling that the original car does. The 300 is also excellent in the reliability dept.<P>My two cents!<P>Regards,<BR>Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLark Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 There have been many threads about the 300 engine and performance upgrades.<P>Go to the Performance board on this site, click on Search and type in "300" to bring up the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Wow all this time I never knew that Buick made an Aluminum head version of the little 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Had a 64 wagon,The water- heated intake made for good fuel vaporization,with very satisfactory performance and economy. An all-around good engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevor ward Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 YEP.........<P> AND MINE RUNS LIKE A DREAM <P> WARDY.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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