62 Laurentian low miles

eeluddy · Uber Guru

62 Laurentian low miles

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Isn't that a nice car.

Was talking to a gentleman on Sunday who has done according to himself over 80 cars, mostly Pontiacs and Cadillac. He said the 261-6 in a Poncho was a faster car than the 283 V8. Not the first time I've heard this either.

-- Edited by 73SC at 15:44, 2008-10-01

Stephenzone · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

those are fighting words, where i'm from.

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

A member on here Al Taylor explained it before. The rear axle ratio for the 6 was something like 3.31 and the V8 was higher like 2.56. The six had almost as much torque and power so the combination helped the 6 be quicker.

-- Edited by 73SC at 15:47, 2008-10-01

eeluddy · Uber Guru

I remember my old 261 3 speed stick in a 62 being pretty good against my 64 Impala 283 with a powerglide. I didn't own them at the same time but it felt faster! I think the 261 was harder on gas also.

gparis7 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

All I can tell you about my 62 Parisienne when it had the 261 & cast iron PG: I once had it up to 90 MPH and it had more left in it. I just didn't want to drive a40+ year old car with drum brakes any faster, so I dropped back to 70. It's a great engine. I plan to put it in something else.

57poncho · Uber Guru

I still have my 261 in my car I don't know if it is faster that a 283.But I do know I've left a few tuners in the dust or maybe it was oil .

Stephenzone · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

i feel a race coming on. i have a 283 in my 55