Chevrolet Small Block Engines

Chevy small block engines are commonly classified into 3 bore sizes and 3 main bearing sizes. 283 engine blocks have a 3.875" bore and a 2.3" main, 302/327/350 engine blocks have a 4" bore and a 2.3" or 2.45" main, and the 400 blocks have a 4.126" bore and 2.65" main. Below you'll find a number of our Chevrolet small block engine articles that include topics such as the Edelbrock LT1 performance package and bolt-on power modifications on a 350 Chevy engine.

Chevy Small Block Articles

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	447 HP Vortec Small-Block Build - Budget Sledgehammer more

	350 Chevy Bolt-On Power Mods more

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	Mechanical Mastery Every once in a while something really special comes out of the Big Three, something well beyond the standard production powerplants,... more

	Corvette Crate Motor Curves On paper at least, GM's crate motor program appears to offer engines that deliver excellent results in terms of bang for the buck. But the... more

	LS2: An Inside Look When it was introduced for the 1997 model year in the then-new fifth-generation Corvette, the Gen III small-block was indeed a revolution.... more

	Sonic Testing - Sonic Treasure Seven hundred and ten fuel-injected, street-drivable normally-aspirated horsepower from a 441-inch small-block Chevy hardly sounds like a... more

	Building A Budget G-Machine In our quest to build a Budget g-Machine, the powerplant became a major consideration. Naturally, we have many options, so we evaluated all... more

	You've Got Mail Throughout the annals of time, great things happened when famous names joined forces in a combined effort: Hewlett-Packard in industry,... more

	Bored Yet? The LS1 has certainly come of age. Now in its sixth year of production, the aluminum V-8 is making quite a reputation for itself. It was... more

	Meticulous Mouse For The Mule After building and running practically every engine known to the Bow Tie world, you might be wondering why I would build a... more

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	The Hunger The Popular Hot Rodding Engine Masters Challenge is an open forum, meaning anyone who's got the guts to enter could. The doors closed on... more

	Traditional Evolution Joe Sherman has been involved in racing since his teenage years, and if you're a math wiz, you'll soon figure that 61-year-old Joe has been... more

	Sharp Shooter Ron Shaver was raised right. His grandfather was a fabricator, his father a machinist. When his interest toward high-performance automotive... more

	"Artist" Crushes Classic American Muscle and Dreams Have you guys seen the guy who is crushing the two Firebirds in the name of art? He uses a... more
	Need help designing the World's fastest street car Anybody have any ideas how to turn two Corvette rack&pinions with just one steering... more
	#2 Cylinder not Firing My Stepson has a 406 small block running alcohol in a 69 Camaro. This past weekend at the track we... more
	350 W/Vortec Heads running hot Installed 350 Crate eng. w/vortec heads, this project is a 46 Ford with Afco Rad. built for the 46... more
	E85 conversions and legality Dear Sirs, Are E85 conversions legal ? I know all kinds of people make E85 carbs , but does this... more

	Battery Relocation Moving your battery to the trunk is great for weight and cleaning up the engine bay. ... more
	Cool Tools Power tool provides comfort and control without compromise... more
	There Isn't Much You Can Do If You Aren't Cool There are a couple things that are likley to leave you stranded. In LA, between the traffic and... more
	Hidden Paint Flaws Next time you look at a potential project car to buy, take along this common household item. ... more
	Gearing With Tires This is not the most ideal way to get your rpms where you would like them at the track and on... more

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