The controversial Chevy small block engine
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What many seem to be missing is that the CSB has become the options engine. The true beauty of a CSB for those in the know is their versatility. A good mechanic can start with an ordinary 350 block and build a variety of motors from the high winding 302 up to the ground pounding 383 stroker with many, many particular variables FOR EACH OF THEM. And it doesnt stop there. There are also seveal options above, beneath, and between those displacements mentioned. | What many seem to be missing is that the CSB has become the options engine. The true beauty of a CSB for those in the know is their versatility. A good mechanic can start with an ordinary 350 block and build a variety of motors from the high winding 302 up to the ground pounding 383 stroker with many, many particular variables FOR EACH OF THEM. And it doesnt stop there. There are also seveal options above, beneath, and between those displacements mentioned. | ||
| − | It all started back in 1955 with the 265. At that time the flathead ford was "king of the street" and the new | + | It all started back in 1955 with the 265. At that time the flathead ford was "king of the street" and With all major Auto Manufactures except Chevrolet and Pontiac,producing V8's, Chevy had to jump in the game with an entirely new design. The majority of its state of the art design can still be found on motors everywhere. |
That little 265 has now morphed into the greatest selling internal combustion engine of all time. Over 90,000,000 strong with the venerable 350 counting for a considerable portion of that. Is this a bad thing?? You be the judge. | That little 265 has now morphed into the greatest selling internal combustion engine of all time. Over 90,000,000 strong with the venerable 350 counting for a considerable portion of that. Is this a bad thing?? You be the judge. | ||
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