General Information
The Jet Streak Engine
At one point, Studebaker Packard
considered an option called the
Jet Streak Engine. This was
essentially the same engine that
powered the 1955 Packard
Caribbean, a 275 horsepower V8
with dual Rochester four barrel
carburetors.
The Jet Streak option was
contemplated by Studebaker-
Packard, but was never offered
from the factory for the 1956
Golden Hawk. There was even a
part number, 1541805 assigned
to the option.
Besides the dual four barrel
setup, the kit included an
Iskenderian solid lifter cam, dual
point Mallory ignition with the Mallory Mag Spark transformer, and chrome valve covers.
In the photo above, the transformer is mounted on the cowl to the left of the windshield wiper
motor. The transformer replaced the coil.
Last Update - July 2, 2018
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