The controversial Chevy small block engine
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Now in the hot rod world, the reliable little chevy appears to be something of a victim of its own success. They seem to be everywhere and thus are not very unique, or are they?? | Now in the hot rod world, the reliable little chevy appears to be something of a victim of its own success. They seem to be everywhere and thus are not very unique, or are they?? | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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 doesn't stop there. There are also several 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 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | ||
| − | The truth is that the "controversial" CSB | + | The truth is that the "controversial" CSB doesn't have to be boring at all. They have more "unique" options than any other engine on the planet and it is in fact one of the greatest success stories of all time. |
| − | There are fuel injected, | + | There are fuel injected, carburated, throttle body options with a plethora of aftermarket goodies available to make the rod builder feel like a kid in a candy store. Heads, camshafts, pistons, lifters, all with options abounding. And isn't that what hot rodding is all about? Using options to make your ride "your" ride, to make it "unique"!! |
| − | So go ahead, pick up that boring 350 block for a song and then let the creative juices flow. And when you see one in someone elses ride, | + | So go ahead, pick up that boring 350 block for a song and then let the creative juices flow. And when you see one in someone elses ride, don't make the mistake of assuming it is just another boring chevy. Their reply might make you feel pretty silly. |
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