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Introducing the 1967 Chevrolet Nova, where classic style meets safety swagger! This vintage beauty not only sports a timeless design but also boasts a suite of safety upgrades—because even in the ’60s, playing it cool meant staying safe. With impact-absorbing steering columns and padded armrests, it’s like hugging a marshmallow while cruising the streets. Check out the snazzy images, courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars, and remember, safety never goes out of style!
In the world of engines, the Vortec 5700 L31 stands out like a rock star at a classical concert, being the final act of the Chevy small block 350 engines. This V8 truck engine, which powers everything from the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Yukon, is the engine equivalent of a Swiss army knife—versatile and reliable. Despite its lack of reverse flow cooling, it compensates with a robust performance, delivering up to 350 hp. Meanwhile, the 400 cu in engine is the quirky uncle of the family, prone to hot spots but beloved for its torque and racing appeal.
Chevy’s small block saga continues with the M-code 350, famed for powering everything from hefty K-series pickups to motorhomes, boasting a respectable 160 bhp. The L83-350 made ’82 Corvettes roar with its cross-fire fuel injection, though ’83 took a pit stop. Enter the L98, flexing up to 245 bhp by ‘89 with a snazzy rear axle tweak. Not to be outdone, the L05 found its way into everything, from the Suburban to the Hummer H1, until replaced by the LT1’s swan song in ‘96.
Dive into the world of Chevy’s small-block saga from 1962 to 1998, spotlighting the mighty L46 and LT-1 engines of the late ’60s and ’70s. These beasts, with their sky-high compression and gutsy horsepower, made Corvettes and Camaros the stars of the road. As emissions tightened, power figures wobbled but never wavered in spirit. The L81 of ’81 even had a “smart” carburetor, proving that even muscle cars need a brain sometimes! Stay tuned for more engine antics in this revved-up history.
In the world of muscle cars, the 1968 Ford Mustang GT500KR roars to life with its 428 “Cobra Jet” engine, which, let’s be honest, is about as “under-rated” as a rockstar at karaoke night. Churning out a hulking 440 ft-lbs of torque, this beast could probably tow a small planet if it wanted. After its Le Mans victories, the GT500KR strutted its stuff with die-cast aluminum valve covers, proudly shouting “Cobra Lemans” like a tattoo of triumph. Alas, its name was retired before 1969, much like disco should’ve been.
The third-gen Chrysler Hemi, debuting in 2003, packed more punch and less pollution thanks to its coil-on-plug ignition system with two spark plugs per cylinder. By 2009, this engine was flexing its muscles with up to 390hp, aided by variable valve timing and a Multi-Displacement System. The 5.7-liter Hemi was a hit, but Chrysler didn’t stop there—it rolled out a 6.4-liter beast dubbed “Apache,” capable of a whopping 470hp. The Hemi lineup was a powerhouse parade of innovation and horsepower glory!
The Ford V8 engine saga continues with the 410 cu in powerhouse, delivering a punchy 345 hp and 475 ft-lb of torque, initially found in the short-lived Edsel. The mighty 430 cu in engine, dubbed the “Bulldozer,” made waves in Lincoln and Mercury models, hitting a historic 400 hp in ’58. Even yachts and race cars couldn’t resist its allure, with Bertram Yachts and dragsters flaunting its raw power. By ’66, the 430 bowed out, making way for the MEL 462, proving Ford’s engines were always ahead of the curve.
In the world of engines, the Chevrolet small block family, starring the 302, 327, and 350, is like a sitcom cast that never ages—just gets better with time. The 350, originally a high-performance star, became the everyman, fitting in Corvettes to delivery vans. By 1968, it got a journal size makeover, making it the George Clooney of engines. Meanwhile, the 302, crafted for the SCCA, was the Z/28 Camaro’s secret weapon, revving up like a caffeinated squirrel on a treadmill.
In the land of roaring engines and screeching tires, the 1967 Chevy 302 engine strutted its stuff with a high-rise aluminum intake and a chromed dipstick tube that said, “I’m shiny and I know it!” With a conservative 290 hp but secretly packing closer to 376 hp, it was like a bodybuilder in a tuxedo. This beast could do the quarter mile in 12.9 seconds, leaving competitors eating its dust. Even emissions regulations couldn’t stop this powerhouse, as it elegantly burned vapors like a dragon on a diet.