small block V8

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:commonName exhaust system upgrades
camshaft upgrades
intake manifold swaps
gptkbp:compressionRatio 8.0:1 to 10.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact muscle car culture
racing community
hot_rod_culture
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
gptkbp:displacement 262 to 400 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:emissionsStandard varies by model year
gptkbp:engine aluminum
cast iron
longitudinal
transverse
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1955
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
carbureted
distributor ignition
fuel injected
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered small block design
influenced engine design worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label small block V8
gptkbp:legacy iconic_American_engine
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular oil changes
requires coolant checks
requires spark plug replacements
gptkbp:marketSegment commercial vehicles
performance vehicles
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Ford_302
gptkb:Chrysler_318
Chevy_350
gptkbp:notableModels gptkb:Dodge_Charger
gptkb:Ford_Mustang
gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette
gptkbp:performance known for torque and horsepower
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 450 horsepower
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:Chrysler
gptkb:General_Motors
gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company
gptkbp:relatedApplication pickup trucks
sports cars
muscle cars
gptkbp:setting V engine
gptkbp:torque up to 500 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Dodge_vehicles
gptkb:Ford_vehicles
Chevrolet_vehicles
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 lbs