Engine / trans combo ?

tommy d · 05-13-2019, 10:16 AM

As a kid I thought this was a cool Jr/Stock car. Tripped over a few pics on another sight yesterday and it made me wonder ......what engine /trans combo this was ? 370 ? Thanks.

Jerry Terry · 05-13-2019, 11:33 AM

Tom was this a 347 cu in with 3 -2 barrel carbs and a Hydramatic trans ? I had a 57 Olds with 3-2 barrell's it was called a J2 by Olds it also had a Hydramatic trans. Oldsmobile charged $83 for the J-2 option with the three-speed manual (or in the 98),[5] $314 dollars with the automatic

Terry Witzel · 05-13-2019, 12:15 PM

According to the book "Junior Stock" Drag Racing the Family Sedan by Doug Boyce, Lowe's '58 Pontiac was a fuel injected 338 horse 370.

tommy d · 05-13-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Terry

Tom was this a 347 cu in with 3 -2 barrel carbs and a Hydramatic trans ? I had a 57 Olds with 3-2 barrell's it was called a J2 by Olds it also had a Hydramatic trans. Oldsmobile charged $83 for the J-2 option with the three-speed manual (or in the 98),[5] $314 dollars with the automatic

This ones a Pontiac. I was wondering which brand it was so I dug around to see the difference.

Jerry Terry · 05-13-2019, 02:41 PM

I think Joe Jackson's mom raced a 57 or 58 Pontiac not sure if it was fuel injected or not. I remember seeing a picture of her with it and a trophy.

gsa612 · 05-16-2019, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Terry

I think Joe Jackson's mom raced a 57 or 58 Pontiac not sure if it was fuel injected or not. I remember seeing a picture of her with it and a trophy.

Maybe this one,click on it for larger image. gsa612

Mark Yacavone · 05-16-2019, 06:14 PM

Tommy, There were several 58's that were competitive.
I've seen 4 bbl's , Tri-powers , and FI. Many switched back and forth too, adding to the confusion.

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tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 791 Likes: 1,376 Liked 310 Times in 116 Posts	Engine / trans combo ? As a kid I thought this was a cool Jr/Stock car. Tripped over a few pics on another sight yesterday and it made me wonder ......what engine /trans combo this was ? 370 ? Thanks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

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Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 647 Likes: 5,900 Liked 448 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Engine / trans combo ? Tom was this a 347 cu in with 3 -2 barrel carbs and a Hydramatic trans ? I had a 57 Olds with 3-2 barrell's it was called a J2 by Olds it also had a Hydramatic trans. Oldsmobile charged $83 for the J-2 option with the three-speed manual (or in the 98),[5] $314 dollars with the automatic Last edited by Jerry Terry; 05-13-2019 at 11:45 AM. Reason: addition

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Terry Witzel Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,Ohio Posts: 244 Likes: 42 Liked 49 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Engine / trans combo ? According to the book "Junior Stock" Drag Racing the Family Sedan by Doug Boyce, Lowe's '58 Pontiac was a fuel injected 338 horse 370.

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Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 647 Likes: 5,900 Liked 448 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Engine / trans combo ? I think Joe Jackson's mom raced a 57 or 58 Pontiac not sure if it was fuel injected or not. I remember seeing a picture of her with it and a trophy.

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,417 Likes: 2,582 Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts	Re: Engine / trans combo ? Tommy, There were several 58's that were competitive. I've seen 4 bbl's , Tri-powers , and FI. Many switched back and forth too, adding to the confusion. http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-b...=9990357142920 __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers