What is a 880 Chevy block?
This block is identifiable by its #880 casting number, 4-Bolt Main, and is commonly known as a Vortec. MABBCO® long blocks include NEW pistons, piston rings, rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, timing set, freeze plugs, gasket set, oil pump, and lifters.
What is the most powerful small block Chevy engine?
LS9 engine
The most powerful small block ever produced is the LS9 engine used in the current Corvette ZR1. It is rated at 638 horsepower, making it the most powerful engine ever produced by GM for a regular-production car.
What is a 638 block?
The 638 block was used mostly for light truck applications. it is not the LT-1 reverse cooled deal, so you need regular 1st gen style heads, stock or aftermarket. You’ll have to do more research on the flat tappet into a roller block….
Is a Vortec 350 a 4 bolt main?
Chevy vortec 350 metric 4 bolt main 00-02 engine.
What is a 5.7 LG SGI?
I even can’t help u much but what i know about this is that 5.7 means 5.7 liter (350 cubic) engine ans sgi may be stands for speherical grafted iron. These types of engine produces more power and torque. And was produced about nineties i.e. Between the period of 1990–1999.
Where is the serial number on a 350 Chevy engine?
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How do I identify my crate engine?
The first way is to look at the numbers on the front of the block. These numbers are located on the Passenger side front, on a square pad on the deck surface. You’ll want to look at the PO4 number. For instance a 2009 engine would say 9PO4, a 2006 engine would say 6P04, etc.
Is this a Vortec 880 block with a forged crank?
I located a 4 bolt Vortec 880 block with the fuel pump rod hole drilled 99%. It’s a short block from a custom ordered 3500 series. It has powdered metal rods and what looks to be a forged crank. I didn’t look for casting numbers because it was without a balance or flex plate to turn it over by hand. I didn’t look like a cast crank at all.
When did the 880 become a 4 bolt block?
Since about 2003 all the 880 castings are Mexican and see more 4 bolt blocks then 2 bolt blocks and any target master block I have ever seen has been a 4 bolt. Lowend Administrator. .a car, a man, a maraca.
Are 880 blocks compatible with roller cams?
All of the 880 blocks (regardless of 2- or 4-bolt mains) have full provisions for roller cams. Again, as to any differences in cylinder length which might have occurred in the change over to the 880 casting number in 96, I cannot verify at present.
What is the bore length of a GM 880 block?
Later in the thread, someone measured the bore length of the 880 block and got 5-1/4″, versus what others claimed was 5-5/8″ to 5-11/16″ for older blocks. Someone made the observation that since these factory motors used short-skirted pistons, GM decided to shorten the bore.