Starting in ∨7, Chevy converted all small-blocks to a one-piece rear-main seal combined with an excellent one-piece oil pan seal. These roller cam blocks differ from earlier blocks in several significant ways. Chevy put these engines in Camaros, Firebirds, police cars, some Caprices, and ¾-ton truck chassis also used in motor homes. The hinge pin to this plan is an ∨8-or-later 350ci roller-cam cylinder block. But before you dive right into this deal, there are a few important details that you need to know that could save you money. Our pal Tim Moore is building this exact package. Sprinkle on an aluminum GM Vortec dual-plane intake and you have an outstanding combination of all-new parts, with the heads, cam, and intake costing less than $800!
Bolt on a set of Vortec iron heads and a GM Performance Parts HOT hydraulic roller cam. Improved airflow is usually accompanied by a hefty price tag, but check out this combo: Start with a late-model roller cam 350ci block. The key to a strong engine is the combination of great heads and an excellent camshaft. We�re not there yet, but we�re always searching for better ways to build a small-block and we think we�ve stumbled onto one that is plenty hot. Face it: Everybody�s looking for The Deal�you know, the 400hp motor for $100.
