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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.

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Big-Block Shootout: Pt 2
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