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283-Inch Small-Block Chevy

The Quick Facts
Photography by Marlan Davis
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Here are the essentials....
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The 265 and 283 3-inch-stroke,... 
   
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The 265 and 283 3-inch-stroke, small-journal crank has a perfectly round flange. The rare 1967 Z/28 302 3-inch-stroke crank has a round flange with one notch.
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The cylinder heads used through... 
   
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The cylinder heads used through mid-1959 have a staggered valve-cover mounting pattern.
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The 1955-1957 265 and 1957-only... 
   
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The 1955-1957 265 and 1957-only 283 blocks have no side motor mount provisions.
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