Best Classic Small Blocks

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  1. Jun 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    Which of these classic small block engines would make your top three?

    350 Chevrolet
    327 Chevrolet
    302 Chevrolet Z28
    351 Ford Windsor
    351 Ford Cleveland
    302 Ford Boss
    340 Dodge T/A and Plymouth AAR
    360 AMC

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  2. Jun 25, 2026 at 8:08 AM #2
    SRT-Tom

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    Here is Hot Rod's top 10 ranking. Do you agree with it- I don't. A Studebaker 289 over a 302 Z28?

    350
    Boss 302
    389-3
    340-6
    390
    327
    Boss 351
    289 (Ford)
    273
    289 (Studebaker)


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  3. Jun 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM #3
    fritzthecat

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    I'd hafta go with:

    327 Chevy
    351 Cleveland
    340 Dodge T/A and Plymouth AAR

    Not in any particular order.