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 (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 light cars and higher RPM | ||
| − | * 301 CI: This is a .125 overbore 283, it | + | * 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 | + | * 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, | + | * 305 CI: Decent engine, many consider it too small for hi-performance, but decent enough for street performance in a lightweight car. |
* 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 | ||
| − | + | * 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. | |
| − | + | * 400 CI: Stock cranks are external balanced, crank manufacturers are currently producing internal balanced cranks. | |
| − | * 383 CI: 350 block with a 3.75 crank.. Considered when low end hp or torque are necessary.. | + | |
| − | * 400 CI: | + | |
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