Ronald,
Because In my
view that honer would go to the 327 Chevy.
Depends on what one's looking at. In total units produced and as the basis
for the Corporate GM V8, yes, it all started with the 265 Chevy V8 in '55,
then the 283, and then the 327.
But, in engineering, no. Let's see, the negatives of a Chevy small block:
1) Poor 23 degree valve angle.
2) Valves not centered on cylinder centerline.
3) Large dome on piston needed for high compression, which shrouds valves
and interferes with flame front travel.
4) Nylon connector between oil pump drive shaft and oil pump main gear for
stock engines.
5) No cam thrust bumper as stock.
6) Valve springs designed too small in diameter.
7) Odd head cross-sectional profile which leads to interesting and
unnecessary intake port and exhaust port flow dynamics as referenced to the
respective valve. They're not much of a straight shot.
Secend generation Olds engines have none of those problems.
Is there a specific problem that you can identify in an Olds engine?
If so, I'll try to address it.
Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
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