Chevy 348-409 Engine Block Guide - Includes Restoration, Performance Upgrades, Durability Modifications. From Stock to Modified.

2014年8月8日 · Chevy’s W-series 348 and later the 409 became legends on the street, and in particular the 409 also became a legend on the track. Another W stroker Magnante reported on also uses a 409 block with a big, four inch stroke and even bigger pistons. In this case, a crankshaft from a Big Block Chevy is the starting point.

2008年1月11日 · As introduced in 1958, the new "Turbo Thrust" 348 big-block was 1.7 inches longer and three inches wider than the 265 / 283. It was also said to be 0.80-inch lower due to a flat intake...

2018年6月22日 · Other than checking casting numbers on the rear of the block an obvious clue to identify one W from another is the location of the dipstick—348s are on the left, 409s are on the right.

2015年10月1日 · In 1958, Chevrolet released what is reputedly, their first version of the big-block V8, the 348 cubic-inch engine. Referred to as the W-series because of the shape of the cylinder head, this engine was designed for use in passenger cars and light trucks.

2025年4月8日 · For 1959 and 1960, the Chevy Mark 1’s affordable V8 power climbed to 320, 335, 340, and 348. The immensely popular W-Block 348 would live just four years before being eclipsed in size and popularity by the fabled W-Block 409. She’s Real Fine! The historical and cultural significance of the Chevrolet 409 simply cannot be understated.

2009年11月1日 · The 348 and 409 blocks are easy to tell apart: A 348 block has the oil dipstick on the driver side; a 409 block's is on the passenger side. For this build, Sherman found a pristine,...

Chevy "W" Motor 348-409 V-8 Casting Numbers. Important: If you don't know where to look on your engine for all of the casting numbers, casting dates and suffix codes, see Chevy V-8 Casting Number Locations page 1 and page 2.

2019年1月17日 · Recently Beck built a stroked 348 with virtually the identical components we used in our engine—the result was 473 hp and 507 lb-ft of torque. That's almost 100 hp and over 160 more lb-ft of...

Block. The block must be thoroughly cleaned of oil, cutting fluids, chips, and other debris that could clog oil and water routes or damage engine parts. If the block is going to be painted, after cleaning is the best time. The same is true for the heads and any other core pieces to be painted.