The Hydramatic equipped 52 should have a High Compression head. I believe that 52 was the 1st year for it. Back than, they all had a pinging problem and the dealer doubled the head gasket to solve the problem.
I have had several straight 8 cars over the years. My last was a 54 Star Chief Conv. While leaving a Rhode Island POCI show with my club a few years ago, one member (driving a GTO) commented when we all got onto the highway that I would not be able to keep up with the GTOs. I blew by them at about 75 MPH. No one ever doubted that car again! They are a stone off the line, but will keep up with anything once they are rolling.
I believe that a 53-54 Power Steering set up will bolt in. You just have to find one!
Gaylord Rachels in Fergus Falls has tons of parts for that car.
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