Anyone thinking about rebuilding their old 350 Chevy Small Block V8 should instead consider this new, budget-friendly alternative from Chevrolet Performance. The latest V8 is ready for easy transfer of the intake and other accessories, keeping costs low, while also adding in a few modern features as well.
“Chevrolet Performance’s new 350/265 Base engine assembly offers an economy-minded alternative to rebuilding Gen 0-type 265-400-cubic-inch Small Block engines,” the automaker states. “It is assembled with all-new, premium components, including a brand-new block with four-bolt main caps – a strength-enhancing feature most original and core 350 engines don’t have.”
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.” There’s also a hydraulic camshaft, while the engine is delivered with the timing cover and oil pan for easy component transfer and lower overall cost.
Output (when equipped with intake manifold P/N 10185063 and a Holley 650 carb, both of which are not included) is rated at 265 horsepower at 4,300 rpm and 351 pound-feet of torque at 3,300 rpm. The maximum recommended engine rev limit is set at 5,100 rpm.
The block also comes with a pre-1986-style design and a two-piece main seal. The crate engine requires the starter, induction system, spark plugs and wires, water pump, fuel pump, and distributor in order to complete the build. Chevrolet Performance says the new Chevy Small Block V8 is also incompatible with the Chevrolet Performance roller lifter assemblies.
The new Chevy Small Block V8 is not intended for marine applications, and is not recommended for vehicles above a 6,000-pound GVWR. Chevrolet Performance also recommends the use of 5W-30 Mobil 1 engine oil. The engine is intended for competition use only, and includes a 24-month / 50,000-mile limited warranty as well.
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Can you guys put a link to more information at the ends of the articles? For example, this one should have a link to this engine on Chevy’s site, particularly to see the price (which was omitted from the article), especially considering the states this is an economical alternative. How do we know that if we don’t know the price? Links at the bottom of the article would be great.
This is a classic example of journalism where the writer may have been writing about day lilies yesterday. A journalist writes about what the editor wants whether they know anything about the subject or not. A car guy or gal would automatically include that info in the article.
Totally agree and I know you can’t add every detail but those of us with 265’s are salivating!! Do you suppose it could meld well with an original BW T10 (just newly rebuilt)? Would love a breakdown and price of those items mentioned that do not come in the crate. Keep up the great work!!
A competition motor with a 50,000 Mike warranty? I didn’t think anyone in competitive motor sports actually put odometers in their vehicle. Now I just got to figure out how to mate that engine to my 60 degree V-6 trans in my 85 S-10 Blazer 4WD (2.8)
I would say you have a GM200 transmission which won’t bolt up to a small block V8
Yes, I’m totally aware of the difference between the 60 and 90 degree GM motors. I meant that tongue in cheek sorta going after the 50 K warranty. I guess I should have included a couple smileys to let y’all know. thanks.
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Potential buyers would do well to consider one of the newer, roller cam/one-piece-rear-main GM small-block crate engines rather that this flat-tappet motor; a bit more $$$, but a much better engine. Also, later-model intake manifold bolt patterns may be incompatible with the heads on this engine.
BTW, Summit lists this engine for about $2900.
I just bought the 350/357. Roller cam and one piece rear main. It was 3766.00 free shipping and I received a 250. 00 visa card.
“Chevrolet Performance’s new 350/265 Base engine assembly offers an economy-minded alternative to rebuilding Gen 0-type 265-400-cubic-inch Small Block engines,” the automaker states. “It is assembled with all-new, premium components, including a brand-new block with four-bolt main caps – a strength-enhancing feature most original and core 350 engines don’t have.”
I wouldn’t buy one these foreign made engines over rebuilding my classic’s original made in the USA engine using better performance parts also made in the USA.
I’m OK with Mexican small blocks, as long as it isn’t made in China.
These are assembled by SRC Automotive in Springfield, MO. Like many other GM and Mercury Marine gen O and gen 1 OEM replacement and GM performance crate engines.
Why pay this price for a 350,For 3000 dollars you can have a 383 stroker,or a 400.
Put a brand new crate motor in my 56 Handyman 22 years ago and it’s still running strong, never had any problems. I think the 50k warranty ran out quite a while ago.
This is a good truck engine. Not much more. I would much rather build a Chevy 400 small block, but if you’re in a hurry, and if this is cheap enough, cool choice.
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Oh you got to love a 350 engine. So much POWER. GM has been manufacturing billions and billions of these things. Creating thousands and thousands of good paying jobs. You see, had crooked Hillary been in office, since she is so CORRUPT, WE WOULDN’T EVEN HAVE V8 engines anymore. Her and her team of Radical Democrats such as Nancy Pelosi and AOC would have us all running on Sail boat fuel. I’m not even kidding I mean come on. But I mean if you want to know the truth and this is what I’m talking about when I say the fake news media, This journalist didn’t even include the price. I mean how are we supposed to move forward with buying these things if we get blind sided by more fake news? I think this journalist is a disgrace and should be ashamed of its self if you want to know the truth.
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Nah, things can’t get any worse than they are now. All that can happen is the US gets better.
450000 miles on my 350 never did anything to the motor beside lof every 3000 miles
Intended for competion use only but it only has 265hp and max 5100 rpm, not very competitive. New block and 4 bolt mains are good but the figures suggest its more like a sedate street motor.
Pretty weak for a “competition” engine. 👎🏻
Sounds like a Ford motor spec.
For just shy of $3k, no way. I can have one pulled from a junkyard, DIY cleaning and machining and have more power with bolt ons for that price.
5100 rpm sucks and the compression ratio does as well, making gm’s claim of a suitable performance base laughable. When i was reading at first i thought maybe the anemic compression was for boost applications but cant be right on account of the motors diesel-like rev limit…
This article is like reading another DAM hipe about trump. Very hard to swallow. (sad 350)
Are you serious I have a wonderful impala SS 5.3 with 300+ hp
Had a 67 rating as camaro 350 / 350 Hp from
The factory . the older 327 and 350 blocks
were better you could also use the 202
heads . ore 350 to 383 striker . rebuilding
yourself or having one rebuild for you is much better than the crate motor .
“rebuilding
yourself or having one rebuild for you is much better than the crate motor .”
That’s an overly broad statement. The L31 is a far better crate engine than the one in this article, for instance, with all new parts. At current pricing rebuilding makes sense, as it does if you want to make much more than stock power. A few years back the crate engines were a no-brainer, a backyard rebuild (plus machining) would end up costing more, with still worse heads, flat tappet cams, two piece rear mains, and so on.
I think a modern 283 would be a better number
No more so than a 305 lol. The 350 is an overall better motor than the lesser displacements for many reasons, but the main one is that any modification done to a smaller SBC, will be easier, cheaper, more reliable, and more powerful with more cubic inches. The 350 is still around and the 283, 305, 307, 327 etc., are not, for those reasons.
Where can I buy one?
They say “competition” to get around laws that would otherwise prevent shipment to 50 states. Similar to how I had to beg an exhaust warehouse to send me a “federal” (the only way they’re available for my car) catalytic converter for my 1989 vehicle, because I live in NY. After explaining the law doesn’t apply when the application is for a 1993 or earlier vehicle, they finally sent it out.
All 350 came with a four belt main. From the early 70s until mid 80s only the 305 didn’t it’s the same block .
I have had a 350 2 bolt main in my 69 since I bought it in 1974. One overhaul. Runs very good
350/265 Crate Engine 265 HP
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$2,878.05
Change the cam, get some aluminum heads and a super charger. Have 500+ hp for under 10g.
Year 2020 265 horse?Really!Why not dome pistons,would like more power for my money.