Posts Tagged: Small Block

Born out of the need for speed and more horsepower, the iconic Chevy small block V8 roared into history starting with the 265, which gave the ’55 Corvette a much-needed boost from its inline stove bolt six. From there, the 283 took over, flexing its muscles with mechanical fuel injection that made it the first engine with one hp per cubic inch—take that, Chrysler! By 1973, the 307 wrapped up the family saga, proving that sometimes you just gotta stroke it to make it big.