Dec 17, 2011 · The Chevy 350, Buick 350, Olds 350, and Pontiac 350. Obviously all these engines are different, and were designed by different engine designers who had different philosophies on engine …

Jun 2, 2013 · I don't know if the 327 is the best SBC ever, or if it's even the best early SBC. It is a great motor, but has not had the longevity of the 350 Chevy, nor the widespread use of the 350 Chevy.

Jul 19, 2006 · re:re: Which sbc 350 block castings are the best to build up? Have anyone heard anything good, bad, or indifferent about the 14093638 blocks? It's a 4 bolt, one piece rear seal.

Apr 27, 2010 · Any money spent on this engine is quite literally a waste of time, it is the single worst small block chevy engine diplacement ever made. Cylinder bore is so small (3.5") that a larger better …

Mar 9, 2021 · In town though it does not do as well and only gets around 10 mpg but that is normal with a carbureted engine especially with performance stuff and a big stall convertor. I know the 305 gets a …

Aug 30, 2004 · The one I bought in 87 was a 3970010 also a Hecho in Mexico changed the cam and timing set---ran the crap outta it til 94 never used a drop of oil between changes Pulled trailers and …

Oct 14, 2009 · A guy I knew that`s now deceased was a pulp wooder in his younger days. He was a solid Ford fanitic. But, he would be very quick to say, "the best Chevy engine ever made was the 292 …

May 14, 2003 · IMHO the Chrysler 383 is the best mid sized engine ever made. I wholeheartedly agree. It's almost indestructable. Fast revving, especially with a good valvetrain.

Jan 3, 2021 · Stock Vortec heads are the single best-flowing production heads chevy ever made for the small block... both in bulk flow, and quality of flow (velocity). Perfect for a torquey truck engine.

Nov 20, 2021 · Apparently flat tappet hydraulic lifters are no longer made in the US, and I'm not sure if Delphi makes them in their Mexico plant anymore. I've been running Summit brand lifters in a 350 …