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. | + | * 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). |
* 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 [[Reducing vehicle weight|light cars]] and higher RPM. |
* 301 CI: This is a .125 overbore 283, it needs a block with thick cylinder walls (recommend sonic testing first) and is no longer recommended (or necessary) practice, use a 350 block and a 283 crank with spacer bearings if you want to build one. | * 301 CI: This is a .125 overbore 283, it needs a block with thick cylinder walls (recommend sonic testing first) and is no longer recommended (or necessary) practice, use a 350 block and a 283 crank with spacer bearings if you want to build 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 (original 302 cranks are very expensive). | * 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 (original 302 cranks are very expensive). | ||
| − | * 305 CI: Decent engine, many consider it too small for hi-performance, but decent enough for street performance in a lightweight car. | + | * 305 CI: Decent engine, many consider it too small for hi-performance, but decent enough for street performance in a [[Reducing vehicle weight|lightweight car]]. |
| − | * 327 CI: Considered a good engine for higher RPM hp, can be built for street performance if you get tired of hearing 350, 350, 350, 350. | + | * 327 CI: Considered a good engine for higher RPM hp, can be built for street performance if you get tired of hearing: "350, 350, 350, 350". |
* 350 CI: America's most popular SBC. Not much needs to be said, they fit most budgets and expectations, great all around engine. | * 350 CI: America's most popular SBC. Not much needs to be said, they fit most budgets and expectations, great all around engine. | ||
* 383 CI: 350 block with a 3.75 crank. Considered when low end hp or torque are necessary. Initially required external balancing but internal balance cranks are common today. | * 383 CI: 350 block with a 3.75 crank. Considered when low end hp or torque are necessary. Initially required external balancing but internal balance cranks are common today. | ||
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