How to choose a SBC engine
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− | * 262 CI: Used in 1975, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG. Only used with the Chevrolet Nova and Monza (with 4.3L badges when optioned with the Monza) - NOT to be confused with the 1985-2014 4.3L V6-90 which has the bore/stroke of the SBC 350. | + | * 262 CI: Used in 1975, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG. Only used with the Chevrolet Nova and Monza (with 4.3L badges when optioned with the Monza) - NOT to be confused with the 1985-2014 4.3L V6-90 which has the bore/stroke of the SBC 350. Was replaced by the 305. |
* 265 CI: Chevrolet's first SBC. Far surpassed in performance by the 283 and 327 engines that came shortly after. Consider this one for restorations only (unless you like a challenge). An unrelated 265 appeared in 1994 as an LT1 derivative using the bore of the 305 and fitted with a 3 inch stroke crank and 5.94" rods. | * 265 CI: Chevrolet's first SBC. Far surpassed in performance by the 283 and 327 engines that came shortly after. Consider this one for restorations only (unless you like a challenge). An unrelated 265 appeared in 1994 as an LT1 derivative using the bore of the 305 and fitted with a 3 inch stroke crank and 5.94" rods. | ||
* 267 CI: Used from 1978-1981, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG. Bore diameter shared with the 200 (a V6-90 which predated the 4.3L). | * 267 CI: Used from 1978-1981, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG. Bore diameter shared with the 200 (a V6-90 which predated the 4.3L). |