Gday all from down under in Australia!! I'm about to embark on a bellytank landspeed build & intend on running one of my bigger nailheads. However, I'm struggling to find a record on the world's fastest NA Buick nailhead. When I search for it all that comes up is drag racing stuff. Does anyone on here know what the current (if any) record is on a salt flat for a Buick nailhead?? I'm aiming to go 200mph + so will require an estimated 450hp atleast. I've talked to my engine guy (nailhead specialist) & he reckons we could make that sort of power with many mods. it can be done & nothing will stop me!!!! Anyway guys appreciate all your input.
Gary Weldon from Canada is also working at 200MPH for years. Seems there's ALWAYS a fallback of some sort.
I don't know if this is the fastest, but went 184 mph in a roadster with a 460 cube nailhead...... http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1928-ford-model-a-roadster/
Check out item # 263063278283 on Ebay. I don't know how to post the link. Good luck on your endeavours --- hope you got plenty of money.