How to choose a SBC engine
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| − | 262 CI: used from 1978-1981, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG | + | * 262 CI: used from 1978-1981, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG |
| − | 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 | + | * 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 |
| − | 267 CI: used from 1978-1981, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG. | + | * 267 CI: used from 1978-1981, low hp, smog engine designed for reliability with high MPG. |
| − | 283 CI: Chevy's first engine to produce 1hp per CI. provides hp in the higher RPM, good for light cars and higher RPM | + | * 283 CI: Chevy's first engine to produce 1hp per CI. provides hp in the higher RPM, good for light cars and higher RPM |
| − | 301 CI: This is a .125 overbore 283, it only works on some blocks and is no longer recommended practice | + | * 301 CI: This is a .125 overbore 283, it only works on some blocks and is no longer recommended practice |
| − | 302 CI: The Z/28 engine used for a short while. Great for high RPM hp and T/A racing... if you can find one | + | * 302 CI: The Z/28 engine used for a short while. Great for high RPM hp and T/A racing... if you can find one |
| − | 305 CI: Decent engine, not good for performance, but decent enough for a lightweight or the vehicles they came in | + | * 305 CI: Decent engine, not good for performance, but decent enough for a lightweight or the vehicles they came in |
| − | 327 CI: Good engine for higher RPM hp, can be built for high RPM racing and such.. strong runners | + | * 327 CI: Good engine for higher RPM hp, can be built for high RPM racing and such.. strong runners |
| − | 350 CI: America's most popular SBC.. not much need be said, they fit most budgets and expectations, great all around engine | + | * 350 CI: America's most popular SBC.. not much need be said, they fit most budgets and expectations, great all around engine |
| − | 355 CI: .030 over 350 | + | * 355 CI: .030 over 350 |
| − | 358 CI: .060 over 350 | + | * 358 CI: .060 over 350 |
| − | 383 CI: 350 block with a 3.75 crank.. Considered when low end hp or torque are necessary.. requires external balancing | + | * 383 CI: 350 block with a 3.75 crank.. Considered when low end hp or torque are necessary.. requires external balancing |
| − | 400 CI: Requires external balancing, decent engine all togther. | + | * 400 CI: Requires external balancing, decent engine all togther. |
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