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The 265 cubic-inch V8 featured a cast-iron engine block, as well as cast iron cylinder heads, and utilized a press forged steel crankshaft. Autothermic aluminum three-ring pistons were also standard fare. The 265ci featured 3.5" bore diameters and a 3" stroke, with 4.4" bore spacing. All 1955 model engines also carried an 8.0:1 compression ratio.
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The new Chevy Small Block V8 comes with powdered metal steel connecting rods and cast aluminum pistons, with an 8.0:1 compression ratio that's "suited for performance at all elevations.".
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Let's Build a 265 Chevy V8!!!!! Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by JeffreyJames, Nov 9, 2009 . Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 → 17 Next > JeffreyJames Member from SUGAR CITY I have decided to go ahead and get the exact engine that I want in my '35 coupe instead of screwing around with the late 350.
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Chevy 265 Cubic Inch Small Block V8. Introduced as a 265 cubic inch V-8 in 1955, the Chevy small block engines powered Chevrolets through the 1950s and 1960s, with the 305 and 350 cubic inch.
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The Chevrolet 265 V8 was first introduced in 1955 and was the first small block V8 ever produced by GM. The 265 was designed for the most part to save the Corvette from being chopped due to the fact that only 700 Corvettes were sold for the 1955 model year.
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The 265 small block was released in the all-new for '55 Chevrolet models with either 162 hp or 180 hp, depending upon carburetor and camshaft. Despite a rather significant shortcoming (no oil filter) The engine provided so popular it was carried over with changes into 1956.. While the original first generation Chevrolet Small Block V8 is.
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#1 · Feb 11, 2012 Looking to purchase my first 55 . I know there were some issues with the 265 v8 and would like to know pros and cons and any repairs or upgrades that would benefit it or would it be better off in the long run with a later model small block ? Sort by Oldest first 56owner 7667 posts · Joined 2010 #2 · Feb 11, 2012
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The Legendary Small-Block Chevy V-8: A Look Back at Its Highlights and Evolution Tracing the history-and milestones-of what just might be the most significant V-8 engine ever designed. View.
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Back in 1955, the new 265 came in three configurations: 162 horsepower two barrel, a Power Pack 180-horsepower with four barrel and dual exhaust and later that year, the coveted 195-horse Super.
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The classic '55-'57 Chevy has become the quintessential symbol of hot rodding. And the quintessential swap is replacing the early 235 straight six or 265/283 V8 with 396, 427, or even 454 inches.
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Back in 1955, the new 265 came in three configurations: 162 horsepower two barrel, a Power Pack 180-horsepower with four barrel and dual exhaust and later that year, the coveted 195-horse Super.
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The Chevrolet small-block engine refers to one of the several gasoline-powered vehicle engines manufactured by General Motors. These include: The first or second generation of non-LS Chevrolet small-block engines The third, fourth, or fifth generation of LS-based GM engines The Chevrolet Gemini small-block engine
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Chevy 283-cid V-8 Engine. The Turbo-Fire V-8 was bored out to 283 cid for 1957, would be a Chevy performance mainstay into the '70s. The great small-block Chevy V-8 reached its second important development plateau in 1957. While the 265 was retained as the "base" engine this model year, the big news was the new 283-cid enlargement, achieved by.
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Last year, Chevrolet Performance unveiled its new 350/265 V8 crate engine, which is described as a budget-minded alternative to some of the more powerful and pricier V8s in the automaker's crate.
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The first generation of Chevrolet small-blocks began with the 1955 Chevrolet 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 offered in the Corvette and Bel Air. The engine quickly gained popularity among stock car racers, and was nicknamed the " Mighty Mouse ," after the then-popular cartoon character, later abbreviated to "Mouse". [16]