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What was the last year that Chevrolet made the 265 cubic inch V8 engine?
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What was the last year that Chevrolet made the 265 cubic inch V8 engine?
My guess would be in 1957 for cars, not sure about trucks.
1996, it was called the 'Baby LT-1' used in the Caprice.
Mike
I know they made 'em in '57, but I haven't heard about that Caprice engine.
HRP, a little more info,
"Although the LT1 was only around for five years, there were two-bolt and four-bolt blocks, aluminum and cast iron heads, regular and H.O. cams that came with long and short dowels, and three different front covers. There was also the "Baby LT1," the 265 cid version that was the standard engine in the Caprice from 1994-‘96."
"There was only one block used for the 265 cid version of the LT1. It’s a 10168588 casting that had the numbers "4.3" cast on the side, too. It’s real easy to spot if the heads are off because of the small 3.74" bore."
"The LT-1 265 has it’s own unique crank with a 3.00" stroke. That’s the same stroke the original 265 had back in 1955; it’s funny how things go around and come back full circle. It’s a 10168568 casting."
Mike
4.3 is 262.3 cid
Mike only got the answer because of the LT-1 article.....but he did get it right.....1996
This is a good bar bet
How about this...What was the first year Chevy produced a V-8??:(
1917...................I'll have a gin and tonic, thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezer2
Pour yourself one!! The 1917 Model D as I recall.
How about another one. Name the inventor of the ball mounted rocker arm and how did it come about?:(
Robot, you're exactly right, I read Doug's page (the same link you posted in my LT-1 thread) yesterday while looking for info on the engine I was thinking about buying :D Sorry to spoil the trivia question, I didn't mean to, probably should have excused myself since I just learned the answer yesterday.......LOL As punishment, I'll go sit in the cold garage and watch a rerun of Everybody Loves Raymond. :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
Is that also where you got the idea for the question or did you already know?
Mike
i have several hundred questions i can post .. what was make of the last vehicle henry ford rode in ?
I believe it was a Cadillac Hearse.
Here's a musclecar question:
What feature of the original redline tires added to their popularity?
double stripe?
not a cadillac brand ,Quote:
Originally Posted by fitzwilly
I'm sure they were single stripe, but that's not what I was lookin' for.
Mr. Ford's last ride was in a Packard hearse.
mike in tucson
Red line tires could be touched up with a red marking stick...kind of like a crayon. As I remember, the original red lines were Firestone Wide Ovals....then UniRoyal made them....dont think Goodyear ever made red line tires. Somewhere about 1968 or 69, the raised white letters came out...if my memory serves me.
mike in tucson
I think B.F. Goodrich and Uniroyal made them. I believe the Uniroyals were the official "Tiger Paws" type, that showed up on the GTO in '64.
If nobody gets this soon, I'll tell you.
I should add as a footnote on tire trivia, that we have a retired Chrysler designer here in Tucson, who claims the original idea for the "Blue Streak" tires.
Were'nt red line tires supposed to be capable of
higher speeds?
mike in tucson
Actually, what I have read on several occasions is that, the traction they gave was not too good, but a big part of the popularity was the fact that they "squealed" more than most other tires. This is very important when leaving the local "Dog & Suds"!!! :-)~
you are correct sir ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
That would be the Olds 4-4-2 U believe.
That would be the Olds 4-4-2 U believe.
OOPs!
I stand (sit) corrected on the 442 redlines.