"Classic Series" 300 HP
(Stage 1)
If you want to replace or upgrade your existing hot rod or muscle car engine this is the perfect choice.
If you prefer cruising the open road rather than the dragstrip, then this is the right choice for you. Reliability, drivability, smooth and balanced are a few words to describe this engine package.
With adequate power and that iconic v8 exhaust note, it lets passersby know that you don’t just have a stocker under the hood.
Modern upgrades inside such as a roller camshaft and lifters, with classic styling on the outside, this engine is a tribute to over 60 years of small block history.
Engine Overview
Key Notes
- 300hp / 400 ft/lb torque
- 355 cubic inch / 5.7L
- Roller camshaft & lifters
- 9.0:1 compression
- Recommended 89 octane fuel
- Rev limit: 5800rpm
- Bore x stroke: 4.030 x 3.480
- Slight rumble to the idle
- Excellent manifold vacuum for power brakes
- Strong bottom end power
- Excellent for all vehicles auto or manual
- Power band 1500-5500rpm
Dyno Results
Block:
- GM 1 piece rear main seal cast iron block
- Passenger side dipstick
- Precision bored within .0002”
- Square decked with ultra-smooth surface finish
- Brass freeze plugs installed
Rotating Assembly
- GM cast iron crankshaft
- GM powder metal rods
- Sealed Power performance aluminum pistons
- Hastings moly piston rings
- Cloyes roller Performance timing set
- Hydraulic roller camshaft
- Melling lifters
Cylinder Heads
- GM Vortec castings with 1.94” intake valves, 1.5” exhaust valves
- Hardened keepers and retainers
- Roller camshaft & lifters
Accessories
- Aluminum performer intake manifold
- Quickfuel 600CFM carburetor with electric choke
- Billet HEI distributor
- Matching stainless hardware throughout engine
Other Options
We are happy to accomodate any choices in block paint colour and spark plug wire colour at no extra cost. Our crate engines also include the choice of chrome or black tinware (valve covers and air cleaner).
Please feel free to contact us for pricing on other choices for aftermarket valve covers and other accessories!