Can a 302 block be used in a 350 Block?

Can a 302 block be used in a 350 Block?

Because the 302 shares the same bore as the 327, & 350 Chevy you can drop a 3.0″ stroke crank (283) in either one of these blocks and use 302 pistons to build a 302. You just have to be careful with the bearing sizes, because there were two different main and rod bearing sizes in the late 60’s.

How to identify a Chevy 302 from a 350?

If “original” heads ’69 302 heads 3947041 but, also used on the ’69 350. 3970010 was a common block used from ’69 to ’80 on the 350. Your best bet, quickest way to find out, research the block date code and engine id# on block, if not decked. I have two of these blocks 3970010 4bm myself.

What’s the horsepower of a Chevy 302 block?

The engine was officially rated at 290 HP but produced closer to 360 HP. Because the 302 shares the same bore as the 327, & 350 Chevy you can drop a 3.0″ stroke crank (283) in either one of these blocks and use 302 pistons to build a 302.

Which is a better motor, the 302 Ford V8 or the 350 small?

Of the classic small-block V-8’s, I think Chryslers are slightly better (shaft-mounted rockers, …), with the 340 TA being tops (high-rev, solid lifters ~1972). But a small-block Chevy has Chrysler’s beat on affordable after-market parts by at least 1/2 the cost and easy availability (just peer in Summit or Jegs catalogs).

Because the 302 shares the same bore as the 327, & 350 Chevy you can drop a 3.0″ stroke crank (283) in either one of these blocks and use 302 pistons to build a 302. You just have to be careful with the bearing sizes, because there were two different main and rod bearing sizes in the late 60’s.

If “original” heads ’69 302 heads 3947041 but, also used on the ’69 350. 3970010 was a common block used from ’69 to ’80 on the 350. Your best bet, quickest way to find out, research the block date code and engine id# on block, if not decked. I have two of these blocks 3970010 4bm myself.

The engine was officially rated at 290 HP but produced closer to 360 HP. Because the 302 shares the same bore as the 327, & 350 Chevy you can drop a 3.0″ stroke crank (283) in either one of these blocks and use 302 pistons to build a 302.

Of the classic small-block V-8’s, I think Chryslers are slightly better (shaft-mounted rockers, …), with the 340 TA being tops (high-rev, solid lifters ~1972). But a small-block Chevy has Chrysler’s beat on affordable after-market parts by at least 1/2 the cost and easy availability (just peer in Summit or Jegs catalogs).