Attn. 265 Racers.What block is the best?

[Terry Cain]

Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

I would love to have a picture of one of those blocks.I had a Corvette guy( He claims to have thousands of sbc blocks) in Detroit tell me that there was" never a 265 block made with side mounts".He wants thousands for some of the 265 blocks he has,and they are not even dated for an early Vette.

Hmmm, Let me guess. Tracy is his name? i would think the 548 blocks would be good and are available. I sold all mine (I think).

[Lyn Smith]

Here is what Mr.Bill Jenkins said about 265 blocks in his 1971 Chevy Power Guide."In the case of the 3-3/4 inch bore blocks,the best one to use is the original 1957 castings.These 57 blocks featured a heavier top deck or head surface for better strength and optimum gasket sealing. They also had the constant feed lifter gallery oiling,which is more desiable."

[Alan Nyhus]

Lyn, not sure where the budget is, but a sleeved pre '68 327 would be a great way to go. A savvy machine shop will have access to sleeves that are reasonably priced.

Neat project and car. -Al