US: Chevy to mark Small Block engine milestone

General Motors expects to build its 100 millionth Chevy Small Block engine this year. Up until 1955, Chevrolet only offered six-cylinder engines. In response to the growing performance market, then chief engineer Ed Cole designed a compact, 90-degree V8 engine, featuring overhead valves, pushrod valvetrain, and 4.4-inch on-centre bore spacing. Subscribe to Automotive World to … Continued

General Motors expects to build its 100 millionth Chevy Small Block engine this year. Up until 1955, Chevrolet only offered six-cylinder engines. In response to the growing performance market, then chief engineer Ed Cole designed a compact, 90-degree V8 engine, featuring overhead valves, pushrod valvetrain, and 4.4-inch on-centre bore spacing.

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