Chevrolet Small Block

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gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:commonName overheating, oil leaks
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact significant in automotive history
gptkbp:cylinderCount aluminum or cast iron
gptkbp:displacement 262 to 400 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
2 valves per cylinder
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block_engine_family
high
available
cast iron or aluminum
varies by year and model
longitudinal or transverse
varies by parts used
gptkbp:engineConfiguration ECU controlled
gptkbp:engineDisplacement forged or cast
forged steel or cast iron
gptkbp:engineType flat tappet or roller
in-block
gptkbp:exhaustSystem aluminum or cast iron
cast iron or headers
gptkbp:famousFor hot rodding
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1955
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
wet sump
carbureted or fuel injected
distributor-based or coil-on-plug
gptkbp:headCoach cylinder heads with various port designs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chevrolet Small Block
gptkbp:isDesignedFor siamesed_cylinder_bores
gptkbp:isMarketedAs extensive
gptkbp:legacy iconic_American_V8_engine
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Chevrolet
gptkbp:notableFeature 350, 383, 400
gptkbp:performance common
gptkbp:performances varies by use and maintenance
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 600 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1955 to present
gptkbp:racingSeries NASCAR,_drag_racing
gptkbp:relatedApplication trucks, muscle cars
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chevrolet_LS_engine
gptkbp:tireSupplier varies by camshaft
gptkbp:torque up to 500 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:usedIn Chevrolet_vehicles
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 lbs