Engine Spec's

[Buick_350X]

Engine Spec's

What are the spec number on my last year 1980 350X.

-Matt

[David Gramlow]

Here's some NHRA specs: http://www.nhra.com/tech_specs/engine/blueprints/BUI-80.rtf

[Phil Racicot]

I don't know a lot about post 79 Buick V8 but I think the 1980 350 was an Oldsmobile engine. The Buick V6 and the 215, 300, 340, 350, 400, 430 and 455 have a front mounted distributor while the Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Chevy has a rear-mounted distributor.

[David Gramlow]

Buick made 350's in 1980 still. I think that was the end.

[Phil Racicot]

David, you are right!
I looked in "The Buick A Complete History" book and it mentions that the last Buick 350 engines were built in November 1979 and instaled in cars until april 1980.
That's good news to me since I prefer the body style of the 1980 Electra over the 77-79 models I have already looked to buy a 1980 Park Avenue but it didn't have the Buick engine, and wasn't in too good shape either.

Sorry about the :error: Matt! I am sure you know how to recognise a Buick 350!

[Buick_350X]

IN 1980 Buick made the change over mid-way and had the 350X and 350R motor.

350X Buick
350R Chevy

-Matt

[RWarrior]

but in 1981 not 350(except diesel) was available...

If my father did'nt wanted to sold me or give me his buick, i had spotted another one last year...

exactly like that, but with wire wheel cap

some body work to do, crank seal to change... But i don't like the look of the 2 door of this color.. and the interior was light gray :Dou: A pain for me... And it has the 350X with TH-350.. to much expensive in gas with the mileage i do in a summer...
http://membres.lycos.fr/roadwarrior/park%20gris%204.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/roadwarrior/park%20gris.jpg

[Phil Racicot]

André,
Are the wheels on your 81 15X7? Do you know where i could find some?

[RWarrior]

hmmm.. on my car i don't remember if it's 15.6 or 15.7.. but I has 5x5 bolt patern
And i also has a set or winter rims (like the summer ones, but with more rust)

What i remember about my car, we already used the stock rims of my grand father '75 electra 225...

http://membres.lycos.fr/roadwarrior/test5.jpg

IF I find mint ones, i'll keep it :laugh:

maybe sone guy i know could have one set.. He aready talked to me about that.. but did it gone to the trash?

Do you need it in mint condition?

[Phil Racicot]

In 1975 only 15X6 rims were available. That's why I am looking for newer ones to put on my 75 Electra.

[Buick_350X]

RWarrior said:but in 1981 not 350(except diesel) was available...

If my father did'nt wanted to sold me or give me his buick, i had spotted another one last year...

exactly like that, but with wire wheel cap

some body work to do, crank seal to change... But i don't like the look of the 2 door of this color.. and the interior was light gray :Dou: A pain for me... And it has the 350X with TH-350.. to much expensive in gas with the mileage i do in a summer...
http://membres.lycos.fr/roadwarrior/park%20gris%204.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/roadwarrior/park%20gris.jpg

I think its the top. If it had a black rag top it would look much better.

First time I have seen the car version. I see wagons all the time.

And yes they do suck a bit of gas but its all in good fun. Why I have a V6 Firebird for my daily driver. Firebird is about 5 bucks a week the wagon is 5 bucks a day.

bigger pic of mine with the sweet wire hub caps you speak of,

http://viragotech.com/wagon_small.jpg

With a chopped top and maybe a little channeling work in the body I think the wagon could be a sweet looking ride.

http://viragotech.com/wagon_chopped.jpg

Oh yea and mine had the funky wood grain sides on it but all it was, was a vinal sticker. Took a propane torch and pealed the whole car. The paint underneith was so so so nice.

[Buick_350X]

Some neat info of the autozone site

"You selected the following:

Year: 1980 Change
Make: BUICK Change
Model: ELECTRA ESTATE WAGON Change



Please Select Your Vehicle's Engine:
The percentage of use for each engine in a 1980 BUICK ELECTRA ESTATE WAGON is also included below.

8 Cylinder Engines
8 Cylinders 350 R 5.7L 4BL 07 %
8 Cylinders 301 W 4.9L 4BL 23 %
8 Cylinders 350 N 5.7L DIESEL 11 %
8 Cylinders 350 X 5.7L 4BL 59 %
"