SMALL BLOCK
1: Here it is, the absolutely classic small-block Chev 350, turning out a basic 290hp. Torque is 326lb-ft. Eagle says this short version is a huge seller and has four-bolt mains. There are countless options for turning this into something suited for your project car
2: This Gen II Chev 350 HO Turn-key Deluxe small-block is a standard-ish classic. If you just want something suited to cruising with a bit more bite than a bogstandard 350 Chev, this 330hp version will do the trick. It has a brand new four-bolt block, which will last another generation topped with Vortec iron heads
3: Edelbrock’s Performer RPM is based on a new GM Goodwrench 350 short block, with 9.5:1 comp, a Performer RPM inlet manifold, hydraulic cam and an 800cfm carby, adding up to a tidy, cost- effective 410hp. Available from Rocket
4: This is the Chev Performance ZZ383 from Eagle. A 383ci kit with a new factory block is a much stronger package than using an original block. The Deluxe version makes 450hp
5: The Shafiroff 434ci Big Dawg street engine puts out an impressive 700hp, and is based on a Dart Little M block. It’s available with plain covers so that no one will ever know. Less carburettor and ignition, it costs US$14,500
6: These newly manufactured Blueprint Chev smallblocks have original bore sizes and contain 383 stroker kits. There are three options: a cast crank with hypereutectic pistons, forged crank with hypereuctectic pistons and forged crank and forged pistons. If required, Eagle can add an RPM Air-gap manifold and GM Performance Fast Burn heads to create a fourth option, which turns out about 450hp
7: Eagle couples a reconditioned Turbo 350 with a Vortec-headed Gen II Chev with the one-piece rear seal; if you already have a tailshaft and diff, you’re good to go
8: The ZZ5 350 Base engine comes with manifold and ignition as shown. A carburettor of your choice, headers and crank pulley gets you going. It makes 400hp and 300lb-ft by 1500rpm, climbing to 400lb-ft at 3500rpm. As such it’s well-suited for a stout cruiser