Chevy Big-Block Engine - Big Time Power

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Big block" is the term used to describe the large displacement V8 engines that were developed in the USA during the 1950's and 1960's. As American automobiles grew in size and weight following the Second World War the engines powering them had to keep pace. Chevrolet had introduced their popular small block V8 in 1955 but needed something larger to power their medium duty trucks and the heavier cars that were on the drawing board. The decision was made by Chevrolet to develop an all-new design for large-displacement use. This engine family had two generations, the "W" series, and the Mark IV series.


Generation 1: "W" Series
The ancestral engine of what is most often thought of as the Chevrolet big block was the "W" series V8, first released in 1958 for passenger car and truck use. This engine was an overhead valve design, with offset valves and unique scalloped rocker covers, giving it a distinctive appearance. The "W" series was produced from 1958 to 1965, with three displacements offered: 348 cubic inches, available from 1958 to 1961 in cars and through 1964 in trucks; 409 cubic inches, available from 1961 to 1965; and 427 cubic inches, available only in 1963.

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While on the subject of Big Blocks, I came across this site as well.  http://www.roadsters.com/bbc  When ya go into the site, scroll down and have a read but when finished also click on the picture that looks like the one shown below here.  This will take you to another section on their site and some more interesting info.

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